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Neolithic axe polishing stone
An axe polishing stone made of a volcanic rock. The stone has a wedge shape to it. The polishing surface is very heavily polished due to use and wear.
Slab for grinding and polishing stone axes. Sand and water were used as abrasives. 4000-3000 BCE
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Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
78.20H/1
Find Information
Site Name: Llandegai, Bangor
Grid Reference: SH 5928 7110
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1966-1968
Measurements
length / mm:274.0
width / mm:174.0
thickness / mm:75.0
weight / g:3587.0
Categories
Knapping/Making Stone AxesComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.