Record ID: HAMP-082652
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolithic partially polished flint axehead or chisel, the cutting edge reworked probably in the Early Bronze Age, and probably after the original object had been damaged, to form a knife, scraper or other tool. It measures 42.32x52.92x13.77mm and weighs 28.92g. The flint is 100% heavily patinated, although the narrow flake removal scars on the retouched face are of a slightly different colour to the patination of the polished areas (towards the cutting edge on this face). There are patches of iron staining from the soil on both faces. Peter Reavill comments "It is …
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wallop', grid reference and parish protected.