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Description: | A complete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC - 2100 BC). Length 167.0mm, maximum width 72.5mm and maximum thickness 48.0mm. Weight 476g.The flaked axe is symmetrical in plan and has a semi-circular butt. The sides flare outward and then slightly inwards close to the cutting edge. Consequently the sides are convex in plan. The cutting edge is curved. When viewed from the side, it has an elongated pointed oval shape and is slightly more convex on one side. Flaking covers the whole of each face so that no cortex has survived. There is no evidence of polish or gloss.The implement which is orange and grey coloured with some creamy mottling is in perfect condition. It was probably a local product as flint is readily available in the Isle of Wight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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