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ADZE
Unique ID: SF-85FC79
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete flint adze of the Mesolithic to early Neolithic period, dating to 9500 BC-4000 BC. It is oval in plan and tapers towards one end; it has a roughly lozange-shaped cross-section. The tapered end bears the beige cortex surviving (7%). The dorsal surface has a longitudinal median ridge, which forks close to the flaring end. Both the surfaces have multi-directional negative scars. The edges have traces of further retouches and old breaks. The surfaces have a greyish white patina which covers the mottled grey core. Frequent iron stains cover the surfaces.
Cf Butler (2005, p. 104, fig. 41, no. 4)
Length: 115.95 mm
Width: 48.02 mm
Thickness at the centre: 22.51mm
Weight: 154.10 g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 9500 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 115.95 mm
Width: 48.02 mm
Thickness: 22.51 mm
Weight: 154.1 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's reference: Bay Thorne End, Field 1, no. 8.
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
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