Hand Axe

Coup-de-Poing

EU735

From: England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU735
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Middle Acheulian
Provenience England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill
Period Middle Acheulian
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original Card: Flint Implement - Coup-de-poing type. Oval (Sharp Point). England, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Chellean or Acheulian.

Revised Card: Flint hand-axe - Pointed cordiform. Thick base. Yellow and orange shiny patination. Some striations. Flake removed at point at recent date. England, Kent, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Middle Acheulian.

Length 12.9 cm
Width 8.9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Sidney Warrington, 1913

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