Flat axe

Description

Early Bronze Age developed flat axe, type Scrabo Hill, locality unknown, ?Scotland, 1950 - 1750 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 5

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete; slightly hammered sides creating shallow flanges

Collection place(s)

Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.341

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 86