socketed axe
- Museum number
- 1843,1226.14
- Description
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Copper alloy socketed axe; cast. Oval mouth, uneven with bevelled rim. Loop is set at base of collar. Cutting edge expanded and badly chipped. Casting seams were trimmed. Surface is pitted. Three haft ribs occur.
- Dimensions
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Length: 42 millimetres (mouth)
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Length: 75.50 millimetres
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Weight: 193.40 grammes
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Width: 51 millimetres (cutting edge)
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Width: 30.50 millimetres (mouth)
- Curator's comments
- Eogan 2000
Findspot: "Between Omagh and Dromore", Co. Tyrone.
- Location
- Not on display
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1843,1226.14