Record ID: IOW-5E3C1C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic flaked axe head, c.4000-2300 BC. This axehead is made from cream-coloured flint or chert with some iron staining. There are no patches of cortex remaining. The shape is asymmetrical, with one long edge slightly more bulbous than the other, which is straight. In profile, the axe is reasonably similar and balanced. It is very similar in shape to DOR-3F1ECB. The sides appear unfinished and have some post-depositional damage. It is possible that this axehead was to be ground and polished, as it is missing the finer flakes that refine these edges.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F31B2C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Neolithic flint axe or adze, c.2800 - 2100 BC. This axehead has been knapped into a shape commonly used for polished axeheads - straight sided with a slightly flared cutting edge. The axe is sub-triangular in plan and ovate in section. All faces show signs of being polished, with low ridges and slightly visible flaking scars. The butt has broken off and been lost. The axe is made from a mid-grey flint with white patches; no outer cortex is left on this item.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A9500D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (c. 2700 BC-c. 2351 BC). This axehead is now sub-triangular in plan and is pointed oval in cross-section. Although the grinding has been sufficiently deep to remove the majority of the flaking scars, some do remain close to the butt on one face. A small area of battering at the butt end may indicate that the axehead had also been used as a hammer. There is also a small area of battering at the top of one of the flake scars close to the polished area. The axehead was probably polished overall as a flattened bevelled edge extends the ful…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-AB5F95
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic flint axehead (4000 BC- 2351 BC). This axehead is slightly 'humped' on one face, flaked overall on both faces and is asymmetrical lenticular in cross-section. The butt is rounded and the lateral sides flare and then taper slightly inwards to a straight cutting edge. One face is light grey and mottled pale orange with small areas of cortex at the butt end and centre. The other face is light buff/orange with iron staining. The cutting edge appears to have been broken and then re-sharpened on the face with the cortex. The removals on this cutting edge are short…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-16B75B
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (c. 4000 BC-c. 2351 BC). The butt end is missing due to an oblique break. This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan, roughly 'V'-shaped in side view and pointed oval in cross-section. Towards the truncated oblique butt end it becomes more rounded in cross-section. It has been bi-facially flaked all over and then partially ground and polished. It is possible that the cutting edge broke and was then re-worked and modified for a specific function. The surfaces, including the break at the butt, have a shiny off-white patina with reddis…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: IOW-4F2C77
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Neolithic flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). The axehead is pointed oval in plan, narrower at the butt and wider at the cutting edge. It is pointed oval in side view. It has been flaked overall on both faces and has greyish, off-white and slightly purplish patina. Old breaks have an orange patina. Length: 142.2mm; width: 57.0mm; thickness: 26.3mm. Weight: 229.17g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2016
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Record ID: IOW-455B01
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic flint axhead (4000-2351 BC). This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It has been knapped overall except at the butt end. The axe has a rich brown and orange patina with creamy mottling. At the butt end a small area of cortex is buff. Length: 151.0mm; width: 46.6mm; thickness: 31.6mm. Weight: 293.74g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FB569A
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Late Neolithic polished flint axehead (3300 BC-2200 BC). This axehead is in perfect condition and has no breaks. It is sub-triangular in plan, pointed-oval in side view and cross-section. Both faces while largely polished retain some evidence of flaking. One face is flatter than the other. In plan, the butt is rounded and slightly pointed and the cutting edge is evenly curved. There are patches of white cortex on both faces, some of which has also been polished. On both faces, closer to the butt end, there are areas of gloss. The axehead is variable shades of grey wit…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
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Record ID: IOW-067561
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic unpolished flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). The axehead is sub-oval in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section. From the butt, the sides flare outwards and downwards to a point about mid-way along its length, the sides then tapers inwards towards the cutting edge which is asymmetrical in plan. It has been flaked overall and there is no cortex. This axehead has an orange patina with an area of brownish patina close to the butt on one face. Near the cutting edge a cavity is partially filled with decayed crystalline material. It is worn, probably due to havin…
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-E1E103
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic unpolished flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). This axehead is an elongated oval shape in plan, more pointed at the top than at the bottom. In plan, the butt is rounded and the cutting edge is curved. In side view it is pointed oval and in cross-section it sub-lozenge shaped. It has been knapped overall and has a dull off-white patina. The cutting edge is sharp an undamaged. Height: 90.3mm; width: 38.1mm; thickness: 26.2mm. Weight: 79.93g.
Created on: Sunday 4th August 2013
Last updated: Sunday 4th August 2013
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Record ID: IOW-920F77
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and has been knapped on both faces. It has a rounded butt and cutting edge. One face is covered with about 35% brown and creamy cortex. The flint is reddish with cream mottling. Height: 103.27mm; width: 34.24mm; thickness: 25.40mm. Weight: 85.62g.
Created on: Sunday 19th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2013
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Record ID: IOW-17A490
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is semi-polished on both faces. It has a pointed butt and the sides flare evenly to the semi-circular cutting edge. There are no facets on the edges. The surfaces are light grey with small areas of iron staining. 109.18 x 45.24 x 24.21mm. Weight: 114.68g. Butler 2005: 142-145, fig: 60. Found about 1990.
Created on: Saturday 14th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
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Record ID: IOW-1753F5
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This fragment is the butt end and is semi-polished on both faces. It has an oblique break. There is a narrow facet on each edge. The surfaces, including the break, are light grey to creamy buff. 79.76 x 49.38 x 33.78mm. Weight: 113.05g. Butler 2005: 142-145, fig: 60. Found about 1978.
Created on: Saturday 14th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
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Record ID: IOW-E579D4
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolithic flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This fragment is the butt end of a slender axehead. It has been bi-facially knapped. In plan, the butt is semi-circular and the sides flare outwards and downwards towards an oblique break. However, the sides are almost parallel. In side view, it is sub-triangular, pointed at the top and is pointed-oval in cross-section. The arrises are sharp although most are not very pronounced. The patination is grey with mottled off-white areas and has some iron staining, mainly along the arrises. The break is old and the colour of the …
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th January 2013
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Record ID: IOW-EC5836
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is narrow and slender. It is pointed oval in plan and side view. The upper half has been flaked on both sides and the lower half is polished. It is possible that the axehead was originally polished overall and may have been remodelled by flaking over the polished area. In plan and side view, the polished part tapers inwards towards the evenly curved cutting edge. Each side of the polished part has been flattened by polishing. This implement is mottled light grey and off-white. There is a modern chip on o…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Record ID: IOW-9CAC70
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolthic flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). The fragment is the butt end of the axehead. It is sub-rectangular in plan, sub-triangular in side view and pointed oval in cross-section. Both faces have been knapped overall. The arises are not sharp. No polish visible. One face has a light buff patina and the other face has a variable patina ranging from pale buff to reddish brown. The break is old and is also patinated in similar colors to the faces. 60.6 x 41.2 x 20.9mm. Weight: 56.94g.
Created on: Saturday 16th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2011
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Record ID: IOW-F00452
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is flattish and slender and the surface colour is mottled and ranges from mid-grey to black. It is sub-rectangular in plan being slightly narrower at the butt end. Close to the butt end the width is about 42.0mm and at the cutting edge it has a width of 46.5mm. The cutting edge is curved evenly. In side view, it is slightly curved throughout its length and is an elongated pointed oval shape. It has traces of polishing on both faces but not along the sides. This polishing is on some of the high spots, but not …
Created on: Saturday 1st January 2011
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2011
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Record ID: IOW-E094A2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC-2100 BC). The lower part, the cutting edge, is missing due to a break. It is an elongated sub-triangular shape in plan and side view. It is lozenge-shaped in cross-section. In plan, the butt end is rounded. The whole of the surface (excluding the break) has been knapped to form the shape. The surfaces, including that of the break, are mottled grey and cream. The implement is in good condition and the features are crisp and not rolled. The break is old. 82.9 x 36.5 x 26.4mm. Weight: 86.81g.
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-0217B2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC-2100 BC). The axehead is pointed oval in plan and side view. In plan, the butt is pointed, the sides convex and the cutting edge is semi-circular. The surfaces are knapped overall, except for a small area of cortex on one face. In side view one of the side edges has a shallow ‘S’-shaped profile. One face is dull and light grey with blemishes of iron oxide staining. The other face, with the cortex, is shiny and slight darker in colour. No indication of any gloss or resharpening. This implement was found in a garden while …
Created on: Monday 10th August 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-5607A5
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete polished flint axehead re-used as a hammer. Neolithic (3500 BC – 2100 BC). Length: 138.6mm, width: 50.3mm and 29.7mm thick. Weight: 236.74g. This slender axehead has been knapped and then polished. However, numerous flaking scars are still present and have not been fully polished. The butt end, which has a width of about 31.0mm, has recent damage which appears to have been caused by agricultural activity. The cutting edge is missing due to an old curving oblique break. From the butt the sides flare outwards and downwards to the oblique break. At one side, close to…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-F26C77
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint implement, probably a miniature axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC – 2100 BC). Length: 77.2mm; width: 36.8mm and 18.1mm thick. Weight: 62.52g. The implement has been manufactured on a thick primary blade. It is an elongated sub-oval shape in plan and is pointed at the butt end. In cross-section it is roughly ‘D’-shaped throughout its length. The dorsal surface is ‘rolled’ and has flake scars along the edges but not at the extreme butt end. The cutting edge is semi-circular in plan and has mainly been created by a single transverse flake removal on the dors…
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-340784
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete semi-polished and re-used flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC - 2100 BC). Length: 115.4mm; width: 58.0mm and 31.8mm thick. Weight: c. 240.78g. The implement is semi-polished and is an elongated sub-oval shape in plan. The sides are slightly convex in plan and the butt end is narrower than the opposite end. The cutting edge appears to have been re-fashioned as a number of flakes have been removed on each face to achieve a sharp but irregular edge. Viewed from the side the axehead is an elongated oval shape, although abruptly pointed to form the cutting edge. Overall the…
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Sunday 23rd August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-BCC933
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC - 2100 BC). Length: 141.5mm; width: 61.8mm and 36.9mm thick. Weight: c. 316g. The implement, roughly symmetrical, is an elongated oval shape in plan. About mid-way along its length, in plan, the sides taper inwards towards the butt and the cutting edge. The butt end is more pointed than the cutting edge end. At the tip of the butt there is a small area of whitish/buff cortex. The cutting edge is evenly curved and is damaged on both faces around the edges. These damaged areas are buff coloured, in contrast to the off-white pat…
Created on: Friday 20th June 2008
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2012
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Record ID: IOW-CC9065
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC – 2100 BC). Length 117.8mm, maximum width 44.0mm and maximum thickness 28.8mm. Weight 172.91g. The flaked axe is roughly symmetrical in plan and has a semi-circular butt. The sides flare outwards to a point approximately mid-way along its length and then taper slightly inwards towards the cutting edge. Consequently the sides are convex in plan. The cutting edge is curved. When viewed from the side, the edges are almost parallel. However, the lower part has an oblique profile as one face is steeply flaked and the close to the butt…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IOW-D6CB62
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC – 2100 BC). Length 167.0mm, maximum width 72.5mm and maximum thickness 48.0mm. Weight 476g. The flaked axe is symmetrical in plan and has a semi-circular butt. The sides flare outward and then slightly inwards close to the cutting edge. Consequently the sides are convex in plan. The cutting edge is curved. When viewed from the side, it has an elongated pointed oval shape and is slightly more convex on one side. Flaking covers the whole of each face so that no cortex has survived. There is no evidence of polish or gloss. The im…
Created on: Sunday 17th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3E1748
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a polished flint axe of Neolithic date (3500 BC - 2100 BC). Length 44mm, width 52mm and 19mm thick. Weight 61.58g. This mottled grey fragment is the cutting edge end of the implement It is symmetrical in plan. One face is polished overall and the opposite face is also polished but has two large flake scars that appear to have been created when the implement was damaged. Each edge has been chamfered flat by polishing. The transverse break appears to be old. Along the edge of the break on one side there is an area that has been re-touched. However, the purpose for this re-to…
Created on: Sunday 23rd July 2006
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-513382
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete flint axe of Neolithic date (4500 BC – 2000 BC). Length 161mm, width 61mm and 32mm thick. Weight 318g. The implement is a mottled buff/grey colour. It is symmetrical in plan and is almost symmetrical when viewed from the side. In cross-section it is pointed oval. In plan, the butt is evenly curved. The cutting edge is also evenly curved. Both faces have been knapped overall, so that no cortex survives.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-49EB30
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a flaked flint axe-head of Neolithic date (4500 BC – 2000 BC). Length 29mm, width 38mm and 20mm thick. Weight 23.15g. The fragment is the cutting edge part of the axe-head. Each face has been invasively flaked and the extreme end of the cutting edge has a group of small percussion scars. The broken surface consists of three negative flake scars, each of which has radiating “ripples”. The three flake scars are the same colour as the flaked surfaces of each face. The condition of these three flake scars and the presence of the ripples may suggest that the break occurred…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wroxall Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-287D83
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete flint tool, possibly a small axe of probable Neolithic date (4500 BC – 2000 BC). Length 73mm, width 51mm and 34mm thick. Weight 131.57g. The implement is “stubby”. Each face is convex and the removals cover the whole surface on one face and about 60% of the surface on the other face where there is an area of cortex. Mottled grey with a pale brown cortex.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8DC791
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete chipped and ground flint axe-head of Neolithic date (4500 BC – 2000 BC). Length 105mm, width 49mm and 22mm thick. Weight 131.22g. The implement is made of flint which closely resembles chert. It is small and slender and is chipped and partially ground. A small area on one edge appears to be the surface of a natural fracture that existed prior to the flint having been knapped. The butt is incomplete and has an old oblique break. At this break, the width of the axe-head is about 30mm. The sides flare outwards and downwards before turning inwards to form the curving cutting …
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shalfleet Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-BEAFF3
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete and slightly “rolled” chipped flint axehead of Neolithic date (4500 BC – 2000 BC). Length 109mm, width 42mm and 30mm thick. Weight 142.79g. The implement is small and slender and is chipped overall except for small areas on each face and around the butt end where cortex remains. Viewing either face, the butt has a rounded profile and is about 21mm in width. The sides flare outwards and downwards before turning inwards to form the cutting edge which is 36mm in width. One side of the cutting edge is much lower than the other side. Mid-way along its length it is lozenge-sh…
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.