NMS Archaeology Object 131942: X.EQ 486 - Battle axe


Description

Summary


Stone battle axe of lava from Sandmill Farm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, 1900 - 1600 BC


Accession Number


X.EQ 486


Other references

Not recorded1942.14

Original description

COLLECTIONS FROM SEPULCHRAL DEPOSITS: From Sandmill Farm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire. Axe Hammer of lava 4 5/8" in length, 1 1/4" wide at waist and 2 3/4" across cutting edge.

Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)

None

Discovery / field collection

Date of discovery

Not recorded

Method (e.g. excavation)

Not recorded

Place (i.e. location of discovery)

Sandmill Farm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Acquisition

Acquisition date

1942

Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)

Reverend R.S.G. Anderson, B.D., F.S.A.Scot.

Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)

Donor

Image

Image of Stone battle axe of lava from Sandmill Farm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, 1900 - 1600 BC © National Museums Scotland
Image of Stone battle axe of lava from Sandmill Farm, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, 1900 - 1600 BC © National Museums Scotland

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