Flat axe

Description

Early Bronze Age flat axe, type Migdale, in two pieces, from Waughton, East Lothian, 2150 - 1950 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 4

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete but broken near middle

Collection place(s)

Waughton, East Lothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.69

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