The Bronze Age
Axes & Maces
Socketed Axe Head, Mauchline
- Period:
- Bronze Age
- Description:
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This socketed axe head was found by the Glenfield Ramblers on the moors near Low Overmoor Farm near Darvel in 1947. It is in very good condition.
- Place of Discovery:
- Low Overmoor Farm near Darvel
- Dimensions:
- Length 97mm
- Source:
- The Dick Institute
- Accession number:
- KIMMG:AR/B9
- Digital Number:
- EAAH015n
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
- RCAHMS site record:
- Low Overmoor
- References:
Schmidt and Burgess, P K and C B (1981) 'The axes of Scotland and Northern England', Prahistorische Bronzefunde, vol.9, 7 Munchen, Germany
Page(s): 201, no. 1197
