Record ID: NMS-C9EFA4
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Handaxe, of Wymer's (1999) type G, of sub-cordate form: - in rolled condition with worn high points to the flake ridges and recent damage to the edges, showing the original colour of the mottled grey flint, the main surfaces are now patinated orange, grey and black with occasional small voids within the flint. Both lateral cutting edges, although abraded, are relatively straight (edge type e), the butt is well trimmed (butt type b) and the point appears to be without a sharpening tranchet flake removal to one edge as seen on some other examples from Norfolk beaches cf. NMS-116F12. The…
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th August 2019
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Record ID: SUR-C64F7B
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lower to middle Paleolithic flint handaxe, of pointed or ficron shape, made from dark brown flint. The butt of the axe is damaged with a portion possibly missing from an ancient break.
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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