Head of a battle-axe

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.IL 727
Date:	14th century
Material:
Dimensions:	136 mm L x 167 mm max W x 26 mm max D
What:	Axehead
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tillychin
Event:
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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