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Hand Axe

Object Number:EU1442
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Middle Acheulian
Provenience: England
Kent (uncertain)
Swanscombe (uncertain)
Period: Middle Acheulian
Section:European
Materials:Flint
Length: 9 cm
Width: 6.2 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Mrs. Sidney Warrington, 1913

Description

Original Card: Flint implement - Rude Chellean type. Probably part of elliott collection, nos. 648, etc. 1441. ?England. Chellean.

Revised Card: Flint hand axe - Oval. Olive brown shiny patination. Portion of cortex remaining on one face. England, probably Kent, Swanscombe. Middle Acheulian type.

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