Palstave

The technology of this shape of axe developed from that of earlier Bronze Age flat axes. The addition of flanges made the blade stronger and helped attach it securely to the handle.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
11/1974
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Devon archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
palstave
Simple Name
axehead
Period Classification
Bronze Age (2600-700 BC)

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