Record ID: HAMP-C797F6
Object type: LEVALLOIS FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Levallois flake tool of Early Middle Palaeolithic date (c. 250,000 - 180,000 BC). It is sub-cordate in form. It is orangey-brown or 'toffee' coloured all over except for an area of damage to the centre of the ventral face and another area of probably damage on the right towards the distal end of the dorsal face, both of which are lighter in colour. The patination of the flake is an indicator of its age and also shows that it has been 'rolled', suggesting it has been in a high energy environment (such as a river) before its final deposition.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-06CEC1
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Neolithic (2500-2100 BC) flint polished axehead (or perhaps adze), with damage to the cutting edge and broken some distance before the butt end. It is rectangular in shape although with a pronounced curve, visible in both edges (one concave, one convex). It is pointed oval in cross-section and at the break measures 35.27x15.30mm. At the cutting edge it measures 39.62x9.07mm. The axehead is 67.81mm in length and weighs 66g. The axehead has been polished behind the cutting edge on both faces, although the cutting edge itself is missing due to damage. Behind, flake r…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buriton', grid reference and parish protected.