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Bronze Age axe head found


Radio Orkney reports that a socketed bronze axe-head was found a few months ago whilst digging in the Highland Park peats in the Hobbister area of Orphir. This LBA artefact is [believed to be] the first of its kind from Orkney.
Story and pics http://www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/socketedaxe.htm
wideford Posted by wideford
30th June 2006ce
Edited 5th July 2006ce

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