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Record ID: SUSS-2081D5
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete polished Neolithic stone axehead (c.3500 - 2351 BC). The axe is an elongated piriform shape in plan with a crescentic cutting edge, and an elliptical profile. It has been finely polished overall but has suffered later modification resulting in a fractured and uneven surface; the butt of the axe has a moderate removal, with extensive removals on both surfaces of the axe at the crescentic cutting edge. Additional moderate retouch is visible along the mesial edges of one surface. The axe has a fine light grey to white colour overall. The axe measures 146.8mm in lengt…
Created on: Monday 18th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4C1CE4
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete leaf-shaped knapped flint arrowhead of probable early Neolithic date (c. 3500-2100 BC). It is unpatinated and struck from a grey/brown flint. It is sub-oval in plan, and narrows unevenly at the proximal end, whilst also tapering to a blunted point at the distal end. The edges have irregular retouch and nibbling, with additional losses towards the distal end. Both surfaces have considerable flaking scars.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2013
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