Record ID: WAW-D443C4
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete rounded, ovate quartzite pebble of probable Mesolithic date (c . 9000 - 4000 BC). One end has considerable surface damage due to the stone being utilised as a hard hammer stone. Found in an area of intense Mesolithic activity that has produced a large quantity of debitage and blade cores along with typical Mesolithic tool types. The overall dimensions are as follows: 56mm in length, 54mm in width, 41mm in thickness and 198g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E07814
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A prehistoric flint object, possibly a hammerstone for working other flint artefacts. There is an area of cortex on the top of the object, and many negative flake removal scars and evidence for percussion blows all over the rest of the flint. As many of the flake removals are very small, it is possible that this piece was used to knap and/or apply pressure to other flint tools during retouch of them. Other worked tools and a Neolithic ground axe have been recovered from the same area.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2010
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