Axehead

The sides of this little axehead have been raised into flanges. This makes it stronger and helps it to be wedged into the socket of the handle. It would have been an effective weapon or woodworking tool.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
40/1959
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Devon archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
axehead
Simple Name
axehead
Period Classification
Bronze Age (2600-700 BC)

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