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A Medieval Executioner’s Axe For Your Décor Or Collection
In earlier days, it was not unusual for person to be found guilty of a serious crime with the penalty beings death by beheading. Although this practice has been widely abandoned, there are countries where this is still happening.
Many of these sentences were carried out with the use of an medieval executioner’s axe. In order to be efficient and effective they had very sharp, large blades and a very strong handle.
The Tower and The Medieval Executioner’s Axe
Originally serving as a fortification, the Tower of London was originally completed in 1067 by William the Conqueror. During the 12th century more towers were added to create quite a forbidding complex. And, its usage had also changed.
The Tower of London was used for a time as a prison and execution site for the upper class prisoners. Some of the more known individuals to pass through here to meet the medieval executioner’s axe were Lady Jane Grey and Henry VIII’s wife, Anne Boleyn.