Battle-axehead

Description

Battle-axehead of iron, found at Tillychin, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, 14th century

Museum reference

H.IL 727

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Battle-axehead

Date

14th century

Materials

Iron

Collection place(s)

Tillychin, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Tillychin, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Caldwell, D.H. 'Scottish Weapons and Fortifications 1100-1800'. Edinburgh: John Donald, 1981

TDGAS 43, 1966, 119-120, fig. 2

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