Record ID: HAMP-4A2BB7
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithc ground stone axe of heavily weathered igneous rock. The rock is a light green-grey colour, with one surface darker than the other. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with a squared off butt-end expanding out towards the rounded blade end. In profile the axe is lenticular; It has been ground to increase the curve towards the pointed blade end, and the butt-end is flat. There is a circular indentation on both edges approximately half way along the length of the axe. The axe is widest after these indentations on the blade side. It has an oval/round cross section at the butt-end, …
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Headbourne Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.