Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 9th century
Axe, battleaxe
Battleaxe with a socket for the shaft and a triangular blade. The Vikings favoured battle-axes as weapons. It was found in the Thames and may have been thrown in or lost during the battles against the Vikings that took place along the river.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 27.53
- Object name:
- axe, battleaxe
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 9th century
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- L 170 mm, L 108 mm (blade), W 104 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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