Record ID: GLO-7A0C46
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy socketed axe blade fragment length 27mm, width 38mm, thickness 12mm, weight 12.93g. Only the tip of the axe remains, this consists of the central part of the blade, the sides have been truncated. At the rear of the object the base of the socket is visible in the break. Date late Bronze Age
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'north Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-518100
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete quartzite axehead of late Neolithic date 3500-2100 BC. The axehead is triangular in plan and ovate in section. The dorsal surface is invasively flaked across the entire surface, with negative scars indicating knapping blows from right to left hand sides. The distal edge is ground and polished to create a precise cutting edge, there is some slight notching to the polished aspect of the edge. The proximal end tapers into a narrowed profile, the end is abruptly blunted. The ventral surface also contains invasive flaking but appears to have been worked from a number of differe…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE45E5
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A chipped flint axe (not polished), dating to the Neolithic period. It is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-oval (humped) in cross section. In plan the sides of the axe taper from the widest point at the cutting edge to a relatively narrow rounded butt. Both long edges taper evenly and the axe is broadly symmetrical. The axe is knapped from a mottled grey coloured flint with considerable mid-pale grey and milky white inclusions. There is a small oval of the original cortex remaining on one face towards the butt end. The axe is extensively flaked on each face. On each face ther…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton Lacy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-7F3887
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete neolithic ground/polished stone axe. The axe is a flattened hexagon in section, with each ridge polished down towards a pointed oval shape and fully polished on both sides. The axe has suffered from various damage and losses; at the butt there is a recent chip but also an older removal or chip, which has been polished over in antiquity. At other end, the cutting edge has been completely removed in one large fracture and on one face there are two connected surface fractures with unpolished ripple marks within. On the other face the axe has been angled inwards towards the …
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-31E292
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete flint axehead of Neolithic date (3500 BC - 2100 BC). One end of the axe representing 50-75% of the complete axe survives, which seems to be the thicker blade end. The axe blade is oval-ended, with a thick pointed oval-shaped cross-section widening as it nears the blade end. The sides taper slightly inward from the blade to the break which would have led to the butt, now missing. The axe has been polished highly, although damaged during deposition by a few shallow surface breaks. It was probably formed with large, invasive shallow flakes followed by smaller shallow scaler re…
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwater', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B42B82
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded fragment of a possible small cast socketed axehead of probable Late Bronze Age date (1150-800 BC). The fragment tapers in section at a broadly 45 degee angle to the tip, with both top and bottom surfaces flat and corroded but with possibly complete vertical edges. In plan view the object narrows from a maximum width of 26.8mm to 19.6mm at the tip, and so might possibly be representative of a narrowed type of socketed axe. At the opposing break in the fragment is a linear recessed groove which can be seen to expand to a larger cavity, much of which has been lost through brea…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Climping', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0F8192
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A knapped / worked fragment from a possible polished Axehead, of probable Late Neolithic dating (3000 to 2100 BC). The possible axe fragment is sub rectangular in plan, with a sub oval cross section. Approximately 50% of the possible axehead fragment are present, consisting of the blade end. Signs of abrasion / plough roll are present on the majority of the surfaces. The possible axehead fragment measures 53.37mm in length, 43.96mm wide and 18.5mm thick. It weighs 52.8 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-381887
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a wrought iron axehead of possible medieval to post-medieval date. The fragment may be the butt end of the axe as it does not seem wide enough to be the blade. It is possible that the break is at the section where the hole for the hafted handle would have been, and this would have been the weakest part of the axe. It is very corroded and in poor condition.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LEIC-A5C3B5
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic stone axe fragment, 67mm long, 46mm wide and 25mm thick. The object is in a poor fragmentary condition and weighs 82grams. The object consists of the central part of a polished axe which is badly chipped. It is rectangular in form and rectangular in section, with narrow flat polished edges. The source material is possibly Charnwood.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-90A937
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Neolithic cutting edge ground/polished axe. The axe is elliptical in section and has a thin butt. Both faces have small neat and precise removals. The cutting edge has been polished on both faces. The flint is brown-grey, and there are two more recent breaks (one on the cutting edge and one on the butt) which reveal a blue-grey centre. It measures 147.3mm (length) x 48.8mm (width) x 15.9mm (thickness) and weighs 184.12g.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th 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: DUR-52BAF7
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A possible fragment of a Neolithic polished flint axe. One side of the axe is raised and polished, whilst the other side is flat with concoidal lines, which is the indication that it is part of an axe. The object is sub rectangular and the edges are rough and irregular. The flint is grey in colour with some brown areas around the perimeter. It weighs 4.6g and measures 36.30mm in length, 19.94mm in with and 5.31mm in thickness.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

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.

Record ID: LEIC-67DC63
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Neolithic flint axe, 121mm long, 47mm wide and 26mm thick. The axe is in fair condition with some damage to each end and weighs 179 grams. The axe is made from a greyish beige flint and has been polished all over its surface. It is sub rectangular in form and section and has flat edges. It expands gently in width and depth towards the steeply curved blade, which is mostly missing. It is also missing its butt end.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-2731C5
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolithic (c.4000-2100 BC) polished flint axe. The fragment consists of only a portion of the tip.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-EF5FC7
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A tiny fragmant from a Neolithic polished axe, possibly knapped off the main object.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F68E44
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large fragment from a knapped, ground and polished stone axehead of later Neolithic date (2900-2100 BC). The axe is knapped from a dark grey black volcanic tuff. This rock type is formed from compressed volcanic ash and has a fine grained composition; there are no signs of inclusions within the exposed fresh surface, but the axe is very heavy for its size possibly suggesting large iron content. The broken edge is a much lighter colour to the polished surfaces. Tuff is found in Britain and Ireland in a band that runs down the Irish Sea from the Lake District (the Langdale's source Gr…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-BA4B17
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Neolithic flint axe, of Manby's Flaked rough-out type, with a thin tapering butt. The object has an elongated ovoid shape with a square cutting edge; it is less bulbous on one face while the other face has a large raised lump. In section it is an uneven pointed oval. The butt is narrower than the rest of the axe, and tapering. The sides are straight. The axe is an opaque pale orange and grey colour. There are neat removals at the working edge. Compare SWYOR-86DA01.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-9449F0
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron axe perhaps Medieval probably forged by a local blacksmith perhaps 14th to 17th century AD. Axes like this are very hard to date as they are made by local craftsmen and the form does not vary hugely until the industrial revolution when axes began to be cast. The length is 170mm and width 65mm.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BARDSEA GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.