Rusty Axe Era?

Swing-a-ling

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Found this on a (still active and functional) 1700's grist mill/ dairy farm in New York. Just wondering if there's anyone here who has any idea what era it's from.

The hole for the handle looks awfully small...

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I know it's a worthless chunk of iron, but I am curious. :D
Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
the axe is broken and looks like it was used (after this breakage) as a wedge to help split wood . i find them a lot here in the woods . hard to say how old it is though.
 
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