Find Spot record 15704 - Medieval Axehead from Bulkeley
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<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-3CE261 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
Hand forged iron axe dating to the Medieval period. The axe has a triangular socket and flared blade. W.L Goodman (see 3) suggests axes of this shape are uncommon in the medieval period (although popular in illustrations). They come into use in the late Medieval period and continue through to the nineteenth century for general purpose domestic use. The object is corroded and has a reddish brown patina.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-3CE261 (Web Site). SCH5176.
<3> Goodman, W.L., 1964, A History of Woodworking Tools (Book). SCH9487.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SCH5212 Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-3CE261. [Mapped feature: #30058 LVPL-3CE261]
- <2> SCH5176 Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-3CE261.
- <3> SCH9487 Book: Goodman, W.L.. 1964. A History of Woodworking Tools.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 53 54 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BULKELEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BULKELEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 21 2023 3:10PM