A Man Got a Metal Detector for Christmas—and Found a 4,000-Year-Old Ax on the Family Farm

A Man Got a Metal Detector for Christmas—and Found a 4,000-Year-Old Ax on the Family Farm

A man dug up the axe head, which experts dated to the Bronze Age, in three separate pieces.

Under the wind and rain of northern Scotland, the hilly landscapes of Aberdeenshire are still intriguing. These farmlands, shaped by centuries of history, sometimes hide unsuspecting treasures. It is here, in the heart of this region, that an axe of the Bronze Age has resurfaced. Forgotten for nearly 4,000 years, it tells a fascinating story. A passionate metal detection enthusiast found it with patience and determination. This discovery offers …

What a lucky finding: A hobby archaeologist from Scotland has found with his probe on the parental farm in The post man finds 4,000 year old axe head – on his own property first appeared on Nordic.info.

While using his metal detector in his family's farm, a man found an extremely old axe.