Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Pole Arms and Melee Weapons
Beheading axe
- Description:
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Beheading axe, likely dating from the 17th century. Beheading was deemed to be the least painful mode of execution because if the blade was sharp enough, a person could be decapitated in a single blow for instant death.
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000014
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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