Flat axe

Description

Chalcolithic-Early Bronze Age copper flat axe, type Ballybeg/Roseisle, from Barrachan, Mochrum, Wigtownshire, 2450 - 2100 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 1

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Chalcolithic
Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper

Physical description

Complete; copper; lenticular profile

Collection place(s)

Barrachan, Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.30

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