Iron Age Adze Head

This reproduction Iron Age adze head represents a vital woodworking tool used across Iron Age communities for shaping, smoothing, and hollowing timber. Unlike an axe, an adze has its cutting edge set at a right angle to the handle, making it particularly effective for fine woodworking tasks such as preparing beams, planks, and vessels.

Originally, adze heads from this period were typically made from iron (and earlier examples from bronze), reflecting advances in metalworking and tool technology. This replica provides a robust and tactile example of Iron Age craftsmanship and everyday labour.

Key Features

• Type: Reproduction Iron Age adze head
• Material: Iron-effect reproduction
• Design: Cutting edge set at right angles to the handle
• Ideal for handling, display, and comparison with axes
• Suitable for classroom and museum-style use

Dimensions

• Size: 17 cm x 5 cm

Educational Notes

• Supports teaching about Iron Age technology and metalworking
• Demonstrates differences between adzes and axes
• Useful for discussing woodworking in prehistoric Britain
• Ideal for KS2 and KS3 History, archaeology, and DT links
• Encourages exploration of tool design and function