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Record ID: HESH-085706
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy miniature axe of probable medieval date (1200-1550). The axe is a scale model of a battle-style axe of the medieval period. It is cast in one piece with an integrally cast transverse hole through the butt. In shape the axe is irregular in plan with a rectangular butt and expanded blade; in profile it is broadly sub-triangular. The two faces of the butt are similarly shaped in plan; however, one face is much flatter than the other. This is probably due to the method of casting and shape of the mould used. The butt of the axe is square in section and the hole seems to ha…
Created on: Tuesday 6th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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