A Viking axe head found in a Gloucestershire village could be evidence of a battle more than 1,100 years ago, according to archaeologists. The wrought iron object, found in Slimbridge in 2008, has ...

Tomahawks, hatches and handaxes are often a point of contention among the tactically-minded. Some dismiss them as a useless affectation. Others view them as a practical, even pragmatic piece of kit.

THE AGE of a “Viking axe” found near Pershore has been revealed. Metal detectorist Stephen Grey discovered the striking object in a field in Drakes Broughton last year. After being sent to ...

Helena Gray from CFA Archeology holds up a Viking axe head. The viking warrior was buried with an axe, a sword with decorated hilt, a spear, shield boss and bronze ring pin.

So you've got an axe. Well done. But why settle for a regular old axe when you could make yourself a battle axe, Viking-style? ... It's fitting that Steve is using a recycled axe head, ...