Axehead

Description
Axehead, bifacially worked, longitudinal section symmetrical, cutting edge parallel to the direction of the hafted tool as swung.
Accession Loan No.
COR001
Collection Class
Stone object
Geology Rock Type
Greenstone (metagabbro / metadiorite)
Geology Mineral Class
Group IIa
Common Name
Axehead
Simple Name
Axehead
Full Name
Axehead
Period Classification
Neolithic
Production Year Low
-4000
Production Year High
-2200
Material
Stone
Collection Site Name
St Austell
National Grid Reference
SX 0152
Collection Parish
St Austell
Collection Town
St Austell
Collection County
Cornwall
Collection Country
United Kingdom
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collection Continent
Europe

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