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Description: | Probably a Medieval iron bearded axe. These were cheaply made and popular, widely available general-utility tools owned by many. As can be seen on this example, the socket was form simply by folding the tail of the axe over and welding it against one cheek to form a loop. The blade is sub-triangular in shape, with a sharpened curved edge. Dating for these seems vague as they were probably used throughout much of the Medieval period and maybe even earlier, but it probably dates from c.1000-1500 AD.
Similar to no's: 3 and 6, in 'London Museum Catalogues: No.7: Medieval Catalogue', fig.13, p.60.
Length: 147.69mm, Width: 94.19mm, Thickness: 33.52mm
Weight: 589g | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Booth, Anna - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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