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Celt

An archaic term formally used to describe long thin prehistoric stone or copper alloy adzes and other axe-like tools and hoes.

A Bronze Age adze from Colkirk

A Bronze Age adze or celt from Colkirk. NWHCM 1959.165:A (© NCC)