Record ID: IOW-B1FED7
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic stone axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC) This axehead is sub-triangular in plan and mainly oval in cross-section. From the rounded butt, the sides flare evenly to the asymmetrical cutting edge. It has been pecked and is polished on both faces near the cutting edge. At the butt end it is almost circular in cross-section and mid-way along its length it is oval in cross-section. Close to the cutting edge, where it is polished, it is pointed oval in cross-section. The axehead is greyish green and the polished area has two creamy veins. It also has ferruginous ‘streaks…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: IOW-233047
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic stone axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). A surface find in the inter-tidal zone at the foot of cliff slopes.
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6D751D
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). About 60% of the implement survives. The cutting edge is missing due to an old transverse break. In plan the butt is rounded and the sides flare to the break where it is pointed-oval in cross-section. In side view it is sub-rectangular but pointed at the butt end. Although the axehead has been polished, much of the flaking can be seen. A large flake scar near the break may have been created when it was broken. This axehead is orange and mid-brown in places with some small off-white areas. Length: 105.0mm; wi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: IOW-D8ACD2
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished stone axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). This axehead is made from a metamorphic stone with a high silicate content. This is the butt end which has a transverse break and tapers from the break towards the pointed rounded end. It is pointed oval in cross-section. The axehead has a smooth polished surface and is dark brown with lighter brown bands. The break is worn. Length: 80.7mm; width: 64.2mm; thickness: 27.6mm. Weight: 175.56g.
Created on: Sunday 28th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2019
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Record ID: IOW-97E95B
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Neolithic stone adze (4000 BC-2351 BC). This adze is sub-triangular in plan and an elongated 'D'-shape in side view. The front (dorsal) face is convex and the rear (ventral) face is flat. From the butt, the sides flare evenly to the curved cutting edge. The lower part of the ventral faces curves inwards towards the cutting edge. The dorsal face is regularly pitted and the ventral face is very smooth. The surface is green with a reddish hue but with a darker area close to the butt on the ventral face. Slight damage on the dorsal face has revealed that the colou…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-A9500D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (c. 2700 BC-c. 2351 BC). This axehead is now sub-triangular in plan and is pointed oval in cross-section. Although the grinding has been sufficiently deep to remove the majority of the flaking scars, some do remain close to the butt on one face. A small area of battering at the butt end may indicate that the axehead had also been used as a hammer. There is also a small area of battering at the top of one of the flake scars close to the polished area. The axehead was probably polished overall as a flattened bevelled edge extends the ful…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-B7745A
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic stone axehead (4000 BC-2500 BC). In plan, the sides flare evenly from the butt towards the cutting edge. It is pointed oval in side view and cross-section. This greyish brown axehead is pitted due to weathering except for a few small high spots which are brown and polished. This type of stone does not occur in the Isle of Wight. Length: 149.8mm; width: 56.0mm; thickness: 39.4mm. Weight: c. 420.0g.
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-16B75B
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (c. 4000 BC-c. 2351 BC). The butt end is missing due to an oblique break. This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan, roughly 'V'-shaped in side view and pointed oval in cross-section. Towards the truncated oblique butt end it becomes more rounded in cross-section. It has been bi-facially flaked all over and then partially ground and polished. It is possible that the cutting edge broke and was then re-worked and modified for a specific function. The surfaces, including the break at the butt, have a shiny off-white patina with reddis…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: IOW-C7E1FB
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC). The blade end is missing due to a transverse break. This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section. In plan, the butt is fairly evenly curved. From the butt end the sides flare evenly to the break. Each edge has been polished and flattened throughout its length. This implement, including the broken surface, has an even pale cream patina with some iron staining. Length: 129.2mm; width: 58.3mm; thickness: 32.5mm. Weight: c. 287.0g. (Post Office scales).
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A2A7ED
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Neolithic polished flint axehead (4000 BC-2351 BC) This axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and pointed-oval (lenticular) in cross-section. Both long edges taper to a point rather than having side facets. The butt end and the cutting edge are missing due to old breaks. One face exhibits two large negative flake scars, the upper of which has a hinge fracture. These scars probably post-date the polishing. The opposite face has three major negative flake scars and the upper and lower scars appear to post date the polishing. The axehead, including the breaks and negativ…
Created on: Sunday 23rd August 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-FB569A
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Late Neolithic polished flint axehead (3300 BC-2200 BC). This axehead is in perfect condition and has no breaks. It is sub-triangular in plan, pointed-oval in side view and cross-section. Both faces while largely polished retain some evidence of flaking. One face is flatter than the other. In plan, the butt is rounded and slightly pointed and the cutting edge is evenly curved. There are patches of white cortex on both faces, some of which has also been polished. On both faces, closer to the butt end, there are areas of gloss. The axehead is variable shades of grey wit…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
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Record ID: IOW-2E7F21
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and remarkably large Neolithic stone axehead (c. 4200 BC-c. 2900 BC). The axe is an elongated piriform shape in plan and pointed oval in side view. It has been ground overall. A small area at the butt end is bevelled (almost flat) and the sides flare evenly to the rounded cutting edge. The surfaces are coarse. This axe was found on the surface in the inter-tidal zone at high water mark. The colour of the stone is olive grey and falls between Munsell Colours 5YR 5/1 and 5/2. Length: 307.0mm; width: 103.0mm; thickness: 46.0mm. Weight: c. 2028g Found at the same…
Created on: Sunday 13th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
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Record ID: IOW-17A490
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is semi-polished on both faces. It has a pointed butt and the sides flare evenly to the semi-circular cutting edge. There are no facets on the edges. The surfaces are light grey with small areas of iron staining. 109.18 x 45.24 x 24.21mm. Weight: 114.68g. Butler 2005: 142-145, fig: 60. Found about 1990.
Created on: Saturday 14th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
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Record ID: IOW-1753F5
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This fragment is the butt end and is semi-polished on both faces. It has an oblique break. There is a narrow facet on each edge. The surfaces, including the break, are light grey to creamy buff. 79.76 x 49.38 x 33.78mm. Weight: 113.05g. Butler 2005: 142-145, fig: 60. Found about 1978.
Created on: Saturday 14th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
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Record ID: IOW-600F57
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Neolithic polished stone axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is an elongated oval-shape in plan, pointed-oval in side view and oval in cross-section. In plan the sides are slightly convex. They flare out and down from the butt and then taper inwards towards the evenly curved cutting edge. The surfaces are coarse and pitted but are smoother at the front and rear close to the cutting edge. It has a mottled buff/orange/grey surface. However, where recent breaks have occurred, the inside is dark grey. The cutting edge is sharp. 132.39 x 54.01 x 32.68mm. Weight…
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012
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Record ID: IOW-508306
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded post-Medieval cast copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1650-c. 1750 AD). This ring has a plain hoop and an oval bezel which measures 18.56 x 14.45mm. The upper face of the bezel has incised decoration consisting of six evenly spaced eight-pointed stars in oval formation with another similar star at the centre. An oval groove forms a border close to the outer edge. The rounded shoulders taper from the bezel towards the lower part of the hoop. The ring has a slightly misshapen hoop. It is corroded and has patches of a dark grey patina. Height: 21.59mm; width: 22.07…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
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Record ID: IOW-EC5836
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic polished flint axehead (3500 BC-2100 BC). This axehead is narrow and slender. It is pointed oval in plan and side view. The upper half has been flaked on both sides and the lower half is polished. It is possible that the axehead was originally polished overall and may have been remodelled by flaking over the polished area. In plan and side view, the polished part tapers inwards towards the evenly curved cutting edge. Each side of the polished part has been flattened by polishing. This implement is mottled light grey and off-white. There is a modern chip on o…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Record ID: IOW-690D80
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy bar mount (c. 1350-c. 1450 AD). The mount is oval in plan with a lobed terminal at each end. It is convex at the front and the central part is concave at the rear. Each terminal is flat at the rear and contains the remains of a separate iron rivet. At the front, the central oval part has seven horizontal grooves that create ridges that have been scored at right angles to form segments. The front has a greenish brown patina and the rear is mainly corroded. 20.1 x 9.0 x 3.8mm. Weight: 1.61g. Similar mounts, dated to the dated to the second half …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2011
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Record ID: IOW-1528C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped strap or belt fastener (c. 1575-c. 1800 AD). The fastener has two swan head terminals with necks that curve to form hooks. Each head has a finely moulded beak and eyes, and patterning on the neck represent feathers. The necks narrow below the heads before expanding again towards the centre of the body of the animal. At the centre are two raised ridges flanked by a ring of six leaves on each side. The surface is coloured brassy yellow overall. 39.3 x 16.4 x 6.4mm. Weight: 12.99g. S-shaped 'snake belt' fasteners were probably associated w…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-BF47E0
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast (probably) lead powder measure cap, used for measuring a charge of gunpowder; of probable 17th century date (1600-1700). This cap, which has a pronounced rim, is broadly oval in plan and cylindrical in profile. However, it is now misshapen due to having been distorted by movement in the ploughsoil. The thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval mouth. The closed end, the "base" is oval in plan. Along the major axis of the base, at each end, there is a small integral loop. These loops would have projected sideways but are now squashed against the …
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.