Record ID: BUC-9C959C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Neolithic polished stone axehead, dating from c. 3300-2200 BC. The object is broken, and only the narrower end remains. The axehead is a faceted shape in cross section. The break is worn. The surface has a rough feeling to touch, and is a green colour with patches of brown. It measures 74.6mm in length, 46.4mm at maximum width, 18.5mm in thickness and weighs 108g.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-BC1063
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Neolithic polished axe made from a fine grained, green igneous rock typical of the Lake District. Recent damage to butt end of the axe, and several recent chips on the blade. Possible original flaking on the side of the axe which has been obscured by the more recent damage. Greenish patination. The implement has been extensively knapped and highly polished into a sub-oval shape. The axe is wedge-shaped and the edges of the axe are chamfered and well finished. The axe dates from between circa 3500 BC to 2100 BC.
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gayton', grid reference and parish protected.