Stone axe

Prehistory

This Neolithic stone axe was found at Keppoch near Roy Bridge in 1876. It came into the museum’s collection in 1936. Axes were adapted for many uses and vary in size and shape. The axe has been ground and polished, a new technique introduced during the Neolithic period.

Material: stone

Size: L 230 mm x W 100 mm

Sources: West Highland Museum