Flat axe

Description

Chalcolithic ?copper flat axe, type Lough Ravel/Minto, from Lanarkshire, 2450 - 2200/2100 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 14

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Chalcolithic

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper

Physical description

Complete; broad square butt; broad cutting edge; probably copper rather than copper alloy

Collection place(s)

Lanarkshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Sim Collection

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.20

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 83