Findspot - Mesolithic flint axehead

Mesolithic axe from Blackdown | Warwickshire County Council
 
Mesolithic axe from Blackdown
Warwickshire County Council
Description of this historic site

Findspot - a flint axehead dating to the Mesolithic period was found 700m north of Blackdown.

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Notes about this historic site

1 A Mesolithic flint axehead from Blackdown brought into the Museum. This is a Mesolithic axehead. The end opposite the cutting edge is pointed rather like a pick. It is possible that it was used as a pick as well as an axe.
2 Catalogue description.
3 Photo of cast.

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  • produced by the Historic Environment Record.
Locations
Blackdown (18)
Subjects
Objects and Finds (2468)
Time periods
Mesolithic - 10,000 BC - 4,000 BC (201)
Alternative reference number
MWA3675

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