Flat axe

Description

Early Bronze Age flat axe, type Migdale, from Lady Margaret's Cave, behind Ardgour House, Ardgour, Inverness-shire, 2150 - 1950 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 52

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete; broad cutting edge; account of discovery adhered to the axe

Collection place(s)

Lady Margaret's Cave, Ardgour House, Ardgour, Inverness-shire, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.119

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 82

Links to other web pages

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