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Mesolithic stone adze
In fresh condition, its edges are realtively sharp and there is little evidence of abrasion except in one are where the natural cleavage plane of the rock meets a slightly freshere negative flake surface. Here the edge is distinctly smooth and somewhat rounded but it is difficult to tell if this is use or natural.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.47H/106
Find Information
Site Name: Goldcliff East, Newport: Gwent
Grid Reference: ST 373 819
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2003
Notes: Found 7m to the SW of site B.
Acquisition
Donation, 27/12/2007
Measurements
length / mm:136.5
width / mm:58.8
thickness / mm:49.5
weight / g:559.5
Material
tuff
stone
Location
In store
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