Object: Flat Axe Hammer
Classification: Flanged
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Herts County Museum, St. Albans,lent by Capt. J. H. Ball, RAF,15
Site: Ireland,Co. Down,Newtownards,Scrabo Hill
Discovery context: hillside
Parish: Newtownards
County: County Down
Country: Ireland
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 157.5
Width (mm): middle 38.5; butt 30.5
Edge (mm): 80
Thickness (mm): 15; 12.5; 14
Weight (g): 489.03
Patina: Thick polished patina emerald green. One side is a "bluer" green.
Surface: Smooth. Decorated on both faces. Rather pocked on one side of butt.
Description: This is a splendid specimen. The butt has been sharp.