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Description: | Neolithic flint axehead, measuring 135.34mm in length, 47.33mm in max. width (cutting edge) and 23.16mm thick. It weighs 183.59g.
The axehead has been knapped into a long and tapering shape. One terminal is slightly pointed (butt end - 31.43mm wide), the other is rounded and slightly squared-off (cutting edge). The knapping scars are multi-directional, but mostly extend downwards and outwards from the centre, formnig multiple high arrises on one face, while the other is rather flatter. Both the left and right edges of the handaxe look as if they have been retouched and some damage has occurred. The cutting edge is slightly damaged (natural) and has a spot of gloss on one side.
In shape, the butt end appears to be leaning slightly to one side. The flint is heavily patinated with iron staining and c.50% natural cortex on both faces. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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