Record ID: LIN-73E288 - PALAEOLITHIC axe

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Axe

Unique ID: LIN-73E288

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Palaeolithic flint axe

Palaeolithic flint axe. The axe is roughly oval and has a mid-brown even patina over the surface. One side has been worked whereas the other has a concave circular depression in it showing that it is a thermal flake worked into a tool. There is some recent damage to the edges exposing a dark black flint interior.

Chronology

Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
Period from: PALAEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: PALAEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Dimensions and weight

Length: 75 mm
Width: 70 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Lincolnshire
District: North Kesteven
Parish: Osbournby

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TF0738
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

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Recorded by: Adam Daubney - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Adam Daubney - [view all attributed records]

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