Hand Axe

EU782

From: England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU782
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 - Similar to EU781, but smaller. England, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Chellean or Acheulian.

Revised Card: Flint Hand Axe. Oval. Base composed of cortex. Long longitudinal flake removed on one face. Banded flint. Shiny patination. England, Kent, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Middle Acheulian type.

Length 5.9 cm
Width 4.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Sidney Warrington, 1913

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