Axehead

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This axehead (pictured here on a modern haft) was probably found near Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland. It probably dates from between the 9th to 12th century.

The iron axehead has been much damaged by corrosion.

Viking Age axes appear in a number of forms. Some were used as tools, others as weapons. Often it is difficult to distinguish which function was intended, especially since a range of tools was often included in Viking warriors' graves.

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• Online ID: 000-100-043-924-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IL 743
• Date: 9th - 12th century
  Between the 9th and 12th century
  
• Material: Iron; type Rygh 560; spurs on side of shaft hole curved to shallow points; much damaged by corrosion
  Axe
  
• Dimensions: 7.80" L; 5.70" across cutting edge
  
• What: Axe
  
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• Description: Iron axe head found in a Viking burial mound near Kildonan Chapel, Isle of Eigg, 9th - 12th century
  
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