Head of a battle-axe

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This iron head of a battle-axe was found at the farm of Tillychin at Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire. The farm is 'near Macbeth's cairn where a battle was fought in 1056', but the axehead dates from the 14th century.

The axe-head has a thick neck.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-301-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.IL 727
• Date: 14th century
  
• Material: Axehead
  
• Dimensions: 136 mm L x 167 mm max W x 26 mm max D
  
• What: Axehead
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tillychin
  
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• Description: Axehead found at Tillychin, Aberdeenshire, 14th century
  
• References:
  • Caldwell, D.H. 'Scottish Weapons and Fortifications 1100-1800'. Edinburgh: John Donald, 1981 
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