axehead; socketed

Description
Bronze Age socketed axehead with a broken loop and three ribs on each side. Condition - poor.
Found at Carriden.
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Object detail

Department
Object/Archaeology
Measurement details
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 8.8cm (L 3 7/16")
Dimensions:cutting edge:W 3.9cm (W 1 9/16")
Weight:0 - Whole:215g (7 9/16oz)
Documentation
Bronze Age metalwork from the Falkirk district: some finds new and old.; Mr Trevor Cowie; National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh; 2001; Calatria
Site Type
Find Spot
axe
Accession number
1999-081-001

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