Six experiments to understand the use of stone battle-axes and axe-hammers from northern Britain and the Isle of Man through experimental archaeology and use-wear analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7473447 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amber Sofia Roy (0000-0001-7318-3301, Stockholm University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Pages | 105650 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Archaeological Science Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2352-409X • E-ISSN: 2352-4103 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105650 |
| OpenAlex | W7131103045 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 33 |
Bronze · Experimental archaeology · Experimental research · Northern territory · Stone tool · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |