Hand Axe
EU782
From: England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill
Curatorial Section: European
| 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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