Record ID: YORYM-CBBDF4
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone axehead of Neolithic date, c. 3500 - 2100 BC. Only the cutting edge of the axehead survives and is D-shaped in plan and ovate in section. The remaining surfaces are smooth and the break is worn and smooth. The rounded cutting edge is fractured with worn breaks. The axe fragment is 53.9mm long, 60mm wide, 18.3mm thick and weighs 81.8g. The axe is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which allowe…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A510DC
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone axehead of Neolithic date, c. 3500 - 2100 BC. The axehead is trapezoidal in plan with an ovate section. The surfaces are rough and covered in a thick creamy-white/brown cortex with chips to the cutting edge displaying the dark green/grey interior. The axe fragment is 91.3mm long, 46.5mm wide, 20.5mm thick and weighs 115g. The axe is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which allowed it to be highl…
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-80FBB2
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, possibly modified, greenstone axehead of Neolithic date. The cutting edge of the axehead is all that remains and is ovate in plan and triangular section. The edges are worn and broken though the remaining original surfaces are smooth. The fragment is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which allowed it to be highly polished. It is likely that axes such as this were high status and probably not functional.…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-543D87
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone axehead of Neolithic date. The axehead is triangular in plan and oval in section with extensive damage along one edge. Both faces are largely smooth and polished however both have numerous chipped and broken areas. The cutting edge of the axe remains largely in tact and is still fairly sharp. The axe is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which allowed it to be highly polished. It is likely that axes…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-530EF3
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone axehead of Neolithic date. The axehead is sub-oval in both plan and section with extensive damage to one side. One face is smooth and polished while the other has lost much of its original surface due to damage resulting in a rough irregular appearance. The cutting edge of the axe is still fairly sharp with two small damaged notches to either side. The axe is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-151206
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone axehead of Neolithic date. The axehead is oval in section with narrow and flattened sides. One face is smooth and polished while the other has a large indentation an two patches which have been scraped. The wear around the edges of this area suggest the damage is old. The axe is comprised of a grey-green fine-grained siliceous tuff - a sedimentary volcanic rock possibly from the Great Langdale quarries in Cumbria. This stone was most probably chosen for its colour and fineness which allowed it to be highly polished. It is likely that axes such as this were high s…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.