Record ID: SF8132
Object type: FLAKED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Flaked unpolished flint axehead, complete and in very good condition with only a few slight grazes near the butt; presumably it was in the ploughsoil for only a short time. It is teardrop-shaped, with regular sides (which have been ground slightly smoother) and a convex cutting edge. It is made from a mainly pale brown/grey flint with some darker grey patches. Two small patches of cortex survive. Length 163 mm, width 64 mm, thickness 32 mm.
Created on: Monday 11th February 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'OLD NEWTON WITH DAGWORTH', grid reference and parish protected.