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Mesolithic stone tranchet adze
This adze has undergone petrological analysis which in indicated by the P85 written on its surface. This indicates that it is an intrusive igneous rock.
The adze is worked on a cobble of stone which has been shaped around its surface. The blade end is created by a tranchet flake removal at the end.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2010.28H/711
Find Information
Site Name: Nab Head I, St Brides
Grid Reference: SM 790 111
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1978-1986
Acquisition
Donation, 31/8/2010
Measurements
length / mm:113.8
width / mm:37.3
thickness / mm:25.0
weight / g:138.5
Material
igneous rock
Location
In store
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