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Description: | A Neolithic axe hammer (3500-2100BC) possibly made from epidotised greenstone from the Langdale Valley. The implement has a central perforation that is straight-sided (diameter: 33.28mm). Both upper and lower surfaces are flat with some traces of polishing. The hammer end is flat and oval with some wear damage. The tool then expands level with the perforation before tapering to form the axe blade
Dimensions: length 178mm; width 104.66mm; thickness 61.98mm; weight >300g | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Levick, Paula - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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