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Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
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Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axehead with sides diverging from a gently curving butt to meet the expanded cutting edge. The axehead was found with two lunulae in a barrow at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn in 1864. They were discovered on the west side of the bay, near the cliff edge, by a labourer digging a pond on land owned by Mr Hellyar. Beaker Period, around 2300 BC - 2000 BC. TRURI : 1866.1.3
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TRURI : 1866.1.3
Media ID 19011290
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Head Tools Assemblage Axe Head
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This print showcases an extraordinary artifact from the Early Bronze Age - an axehead discovered in St Merryn, Cornwall. Crafted from copper alloy, this flat axehead exhibits a unique design with sides that diverge from a gently curving butt to meet the expanded cutting edge. Its remarkable craftsmanship is evident even after centuries of burial. Unearthed alongside two lunulae in a barrow at Harlyn Bay in 1864, this ancient tool offers us a glimpse into the lives and practices of our ancestors. The discovery was made by chance when a labourer was digging a pond on land owned by Mr Hellyar near the cliff edge on the west side of the bay. Dating back to around 2300 BC - 2000 BC during the Beaker Period, this axehead holds immense historical significance. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements during that era. Now housed at Royal Cornwall Museum under reference number TRURI : 1866.1.3. , this artifact forms part of an impressive assemblage representing our rich archaeological heritage. As we admire its intricate details and ponder its purpose, let us appreciate not only its beauty but also the stories it silently tells about those who came before us.
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