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AXEHEAD
Unique ID: LEIC-973503
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 65 mm
Width: 47 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight: 183 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th November 2004
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Stone
Manufacture method: Ground/polished
Completeness: Incomplete
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