The Iron Age
Farming
Axe head and shaft
- Period:
- Iron Age
- Description:
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This axe was found under several layers of peat at Loudoun Hill.
It was probably used as a tool rather than as a weapon.
- Place of Discovery:
- Loudon Hill
- Materials/Media:
- iron and wood
- Dimensions:
- head length 210mm, width 92mm, shaft length 306mm
- Source:
- The Dick Institute
- Accession number:
- KIMMG:AR/C40a; KIMMG:AR/C40b
- Digital Number:
- EAAM037n
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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