Name/TitleMortice Axe

About this objectA long narrow axe head with a slightly curved wooden handle.

MakerUnknown

Maker RoleManufacturer

Subject and Association KeywordsAgriculture

Subject and Association KeywordsFarming

Subject and Association KeywordsTool

Subject and Association DescriptionCommonly used to mortice rectangular holes in split log fence posts, the mortice axe is a specialist ancient tool also use for hewing sills and notches in joints. Hence it is also known as a notching axe.

Named CollectionCarroll Family Collection

Object TypeEquipment - maintenance

Object numberTMA2021.00022

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