Axehead

This axehead was made in a multi-part mould so that a hollow socket is formed. The handle of the axe can be fixed into this socket so it was less likely to split. This type of axehead uses far less bronze than the palstaves and flat axes.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
A352
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Devon archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Kirwan, R, Rev
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
axehead
Simple Name
axehead
Period Classification
Bronze Age (2600-700 BC)

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socketed axe