Bronze axe, Merton Hall

Merton Hall, Penninghame
This bronze axe, known as a palstave, was found in an area of boggy ground which may have been a marsh or small lake during the Bronze Age.  Many pieces of Bronze Age metalwork are found in watery places and were probably deposited as gifts to local gods.   A palstave is an axe which is hafted with a forked wooden handle.  The handle is kept in place with high side flanges and a stop bar.
Object no :
SMAH 007
Collection :
Axes & Maces
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
Length: 174mm
Materials :
Bronze
Location :
Merton Hall, Penninghame
Accession number :
WIWMS 2008.31
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F9523642 Fsmah007b 2008 31 palstave merton hall

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