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The Iron Age

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Axe head and shaft

Period:
Iron Age
Description:

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