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Darvel, Law Bridge

Socketed Axehead (Bronze)

Site Name Darvel, Law Bridge

Classification Socketed Axehead (Bronze)

Alternative Name(s) Low Overmoor

Canmore ID 97314

Site Number NS53NE 47

NGR NS 5 3

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council East Ayrshire
  • Parish Loudoun
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Kilmarnock And Loudoun
  • Former County Ayrshire

Archaeology Notes

NS53NE 17

(Socketed axe; Dungiven variant of Dowris type). Single find. Socketed axe, porous, originally green patina, trimmed, short haft ribs. Length 95mm, mouth 28 x 32mm, cutting edge 58mm, weight 240 gms. Dick Institute, Kilmarnock.

P K Schmidt and C B Burgess 1981.

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