Flat axe

Description

Chalcolithic copper flat axe, type Ballybeg/Roseisle, from Caithness, 2450 - 2150 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 108

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Chalcolithic

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper

Physical description

Complete; broad cutting edge; slight arched butt; rough surface

Collection place(s)

Caithness, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

• Archaeology of South-East Caithness in Context (16 Jun 2008 - 15 Jun 2011)
  Dunbeath Preservation Trust

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.24

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 81

PSAS (1944-45) "Donations to the Museum", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 79, 179-180

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

Highland HER Monument Record