Flat axe

Description

Early Bronze Age flat axe, type Migdale, from Inchnadamph (Inchnadamff), Sutherland, 2150 - 1950 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 31

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete; tin-enriched surface on one face

Collection place(s)

Inchnadamph, Sutherland, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.170

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 85

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

Highland HER Monument Record