SOCKETED AXEHEAD | Canmore

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A form of axehead where the body is hollow allowing for insertion of the haft. Usually bronze or iron and of late Bronze Age or Iron Age date. Most examples feature a side loop to further assist hafting.

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> Tools And Equipment

>> Cutting Equipment

>>> Axehead

>>>> Socketed Axehead

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