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AXE
Unique ID: NCL-982DA3
A groundstone axe of the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2100 BC.
The axe has been ground from an igneous rock of very fine and dense form with a pale green/white outer cortex, that may be related to Langdale geology.
The axe is subtrapezoidal in shape plan and pointed-oval in section, with a rounded butt end and sharp blade edge, with some evidence for chipping.
Class: Groundstound
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC
Dimensions and weight
Length: 119.08 mm
Width: 64.19 mm
Thickness: 32.09 mm
Weight: 322 g
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Stone [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Spatial data
Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Tynedale
Parish: Horsley
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ0568
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 1 metre square.
Method of discovery: Other chance find
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 23rd October 2010
Personal details
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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins
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Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]
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Created:
Thursday 28th October 2010
Updated: Thursday 28th October 2010
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