Co Cork: Archaeological Objects at The British Museum
The British Museum holds 43 items identified as coming from Co Cork. The majority of these (10) are assigned to the Late Bronze Age, followed by the Early Bronze Age (6). The most common object type represented are penannular bracelets (7), followed by axes and hammerstones (4 each). The most popular material types represented in this assemblage are: Metal (28), Stone (13), Glass (1) and Wood (1). < Table of Contents Neolithic/Bronze Age: Stone items Cork axe 19641206.900 Polished stone axe with rounded butt; damaged/indented face. http://britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1358523&partId=1 Cork battle-axe 19890301.1434 Perforated stone hammerhead, butt damaged, brown in colour, rough surface. http://britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1372124&partId=1 Cork axe 20050501.325 Polished stone axe with slightly damaged rounded butt; d...