Record ID: HESH-650301
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead of probable Medieval date (1000 - 1500 AD). The axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a relatively regular expanded blade. The socket of the axe is formed by the tail of the axe being folded and welded; the socket is sub-rectangular in shape measuring 41.9mm length x 26.7mm width. The butt of the axe is rectangular. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. A bevelled blade facet can be seen on the edge of the blade, but much of the cutting edge is lost. The axehead is a mid blackish brown colour and has not been treated…
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.