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TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Unique ID: KENT-B1A6A6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A flint tranchet adze of probable Early Mesolithic date, c 9000-8000 BC . The implement is parallel-sided along most of its length, slightly tapering at the top. The adze is of irregular oval cross section. On either side of the axe the flake removal scars angle downwards from the broad, roughly defined central ridge. The removal of the transverse sharpening flake has created a steep, wedge-like blade. The surface of the flint is mottled, light grey to creamy-white in colour. This type of adze is often described as a Thames pick.
The adze is 154.3mm long, 44.3mm wide, 53.6mm wide and weighs 620 grams.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 9000 BC
Date to: Circa 8000 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 154.3 mm
Width: 44.3 mm
Thickness: 53.6 mm
Weight: 620 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Secondary material: Flint
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Swale (District)
Parish or ward: Eastling (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ9656
Four figure Latitude: 51.26943933
Four figure longitude: 0.80831306
1:25K map: TQ9656
1:10K map: TQ95NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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