Photo 5 shows its stylistic relation, the Deganwy axe, made of Irish copper, which was found at the foot of the Great Orme, .

This little axe is 60mm long x 45mm wide, is lenticular in section and weighs 64g.

It was a surface find on the Bulwarks earthworks, above Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire.

The owner kindly sent it to me to have reproductions made.

Although there was not metal analysis, the colour and smell of the axe, suggested that the bronze was alloyed with arsenic and no doubt other naturally-occurring impurities, to harden the metal. The narrow thin butt and sides flaring to the cutting edge, does suggest an Irish origin.

This type of axe is associated with open, stone moulds. The quality of the working to finish the axe form indicates that it was a thing of purpose rather than a votive object. It could have served as currency, of course.

A cleft antler tine could have made a very strong fore haft, rather than using wood.