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* Broadaxes appear to have come into use in this country during the late tenth century. Many were found in the River Thames and have been dated to the Great Army’s attacks on London in the 990s. Broadaxes are therefore restricted to events post 980. They continue to be in use beyond 1066.
* Note this image from the St. Etienne bible c.1109. In particular, see the use of the back-slung shield by the axeman.[[File:MaA Broad Axes.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Warrior using a Broad axe, St. Etienne bible c.1109]]
* It is encouraged to use a wooden wedge as opposed to metal wedges when hafting an axe.
* Dane axes can only be used between 980AD and 1016AD by Vikings