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AXEHEAD
Unique ID: PUBLIC-74A403
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worked flint axehead of Neolithic date (c. 3500 - c. 2100 BC). The implement has been extensively knapped into a sub-oval cross section, with a tapering plan. It consists of a large terminal with a cutting face. The opposing terminal is broadly round with some cortex remaining on a prominent nodule, possibly indicative of an unfinished implement. The tool exhibits an asymmetric cross section, where one side of the central chord is flatter than the other. The edges have retouch in places. The flint is a mixture of greys, ranging from lighter to darker. All faces exhibit some orange iron staining. Overall, the condition is good with some minor post depositional damage.
Overall length: 115.5mm Width at the widest point: 53.17mm Thickness: 34.53mm Weight: 210g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 115.5 mm
Width: 53.17 mm
Thickness: 34.53 mm
Weight: 210 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 13th April 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PastfindersI
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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