axe head mould ?????
wagis:
Found these today, it looks like the two halves of an axe head mold I believe. They were about 18 inches down and in clay/sandy soil well below the normal soil layer. They are very very heavy for their size and look really old. Would appreciate any comments if anybody knows any more info. As can be seen both halves fit together and you can see the bit where the little curved handle fits on in the mold.
scara:
George
It most certainly is. A very scarce dare I say rare find. These are usually found as parts of a bronze smiths hoard with axe heads and scrap bronze. I would be returning for a closer look around.
Val Beechey:
What a great find. Even better than an axe head.
I'm pretty sure it's a mould for a socketed axe head. Have a look at this site
gransforsbruk.com. History of the axe
It has a description and a photo of a mould.
Well found.
simond:
That's a cracking find ;D
Jeff The Wizard:
Very rare find, particularly in Wales. Looks to me like a mould for casting Palstave axe heads.
Well done ;)
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