Axehead

Description

Early Bronze Age axehead, type Migdale, from Ravelston, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 2150 - 1950 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 6

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Axehead

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete; worn cutting edge and damaged butt; silvery tin-enriched surface

Collection place(s)

Ravelston, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.154

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 106