huscarl skeggox 8ste 16de eeuw nchrThis type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type C. It features an extremely pronounced beard, with a broadly flaring section behind the eye, making it one of the most distinctive forms of bearded axes. This type is a further development of bearded axes that were already in use during the Late Roman period. Most examples have been found in Sweden, some in Norway, but none have been discovered in the United Kingdom. This axe was likely used as a