Flat axe

Description

Early Bronze Age flat axe, type Migdale, one of two axes found in 1885, from Culbin Sands, Moray-shire, 2150 - 1950 BC

Museum reference

X.DA 59

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flat axe

Date

Early Bronze Age

Style / Culture

Bronze Age

Materials

Copper alloy

Physical description

Complete; hammered butt and reworked cutting edge in post-recovery

Collection place(s)

Culbin Sands, Morayshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B. (1981) The Axes of Scotland and Northern England. PBF. No.135

Coles, J.M. (1968-69) "Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork", Proc. Soc. Ant. Scotland 101, 106-107