2011-12-05 10:26:19 Adam Daubney adaubney 2012-03-25 18:50:00 Kevin Leahy kleahy LIN-C9C4A8 HANDAXE A complete lower Palaeolithic, Acheulean, bifaced ovate flint hand axe. The axe is oval in plan, pointed oval in cross-section and has a flat striking platform at the base. Both sides display flake scars that generally run from the edge inwards. One side has three broad and long flake scars that run from the striking platform to just below the apex. The majority of these flake scars display a rust-orange colour patina. The flint is mottled cream colour. The striking platform is roughly lozenge shaped and measures 38mm x 17mm. Such hand axes were in widespread use from c.600,000 to 245,000 years ago in Britain although most finds date from 500-300,000 years ago corresponding to a period of warmer climate. They were produced by the hominid species Homo heidelbergensis. It has been suggested ovate hand axes were used more for cutting like a knife rather than as an axe. A complete lower Palaeolithic, Acheulean, bifaced ovate flint hand axe. The axe is oval in plan, pointed oval in cross-section and has a flat striking platform at the base. Both sides display flake scars that generally run from the edge inwards. One side has three broad and long flake scars that ... Flint Knapped/flaked PALAEOLITHIC PALAEOLITHIC Early -500000 -300000 62 71 29 Complete 2011-12-05 10:26:19 LINCOLNSHIRE SOUTH KESTEVEN ROPSLEY AND HUMBY POINT( ) From Finder TF03SW TF0034 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 LIN Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.