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Macehead from Liffs Low
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Macehead from Liffs Low
Dimensions : Length 7.6cm, width 7.2cm, diameter of hole 3cm.
Site name : Liffs Low
Site type : Burial site
Time period : Neolithic
Material : Bone or antler
Object type : Grave goods; Weapon; Personal item
Museum number : J93.569
This unusual object was found by Thomas Bateman at Liffs Low in 1843. It is an antler macehead. There are several examples from this country. This is the only one from Derbyshire.
They are thought to be of Neolithic date. This is because they are found with Neolithic objects. Similar objects have recently been dated to around 3000 BC.
Bibliography :
Barnatt, J. , 1996c
Bateman, T. , 1848
Glossary:
AMS
Barrow
Bronze Age
Cist
Macehead
Neolithic
Thomas Bateman
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Dagger pommel from Galley Low
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