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Description: | Neolithic (c.3500 to c.2100 BC) polished axe: The flint, knapped, butt of the axe remains. In section the axe is a sub pointed oval which tapers in depth and width to the knapped terminal. This edge has damage, which is not too recent. The opposite edge of the axe is also probably not a recent break, but is square across the axe. The body of the axe has areas of polishing with fine striations and also negative scarring, some of which is due to damage rather than intention. The flint is a mottled beige colour. The axe measures 52.35mm long, 43.45mm wide, 25.36mm thick and it weighs 65.9g.Butler (Butler, 2005;142) describes the polishing process as being a potentially long process, using sandstone, possibly with water and sand, to smooth the surface. The axe would have originally been mounted onto a wooden handle and held in place by leather and fibre thongs (Butler, 2005; 142). The axe dates to the Neolithic period (c.3500 to c.2100 BC).Butler, C. 2005 Prehistoric Flintwork Tempus,
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