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Description: | A flint axehead of Neolithic date. The object, which appears to be largely intact, is a good example of an unpolished thick-butted axe. The axe is sub-oval in section, measures 74.9mm wide at the rounded cutting edge and tapers towards the butt, which measures 53.8mm wide. Several flake removal scars are visible; these are multi-directional, but mostly extend downwards and outwards from the central ridge to the thin outer edges. The cutting edge shows signs of re-touching and possible evidence of wear. The colour of the flint varies between cream and orangey-brown and the surface of the piece is heavily weathered.The length is 206.3mm and the maximum thickness (at the middle) is 36.7mm. It weighs 647.9g.
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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