Hand Axe, Grimes Graves

English Heritage
United Kingdom

A hand axe found at Grimes Graves. This could have been used for a variety of everyday tasks. Due to the nature of the raw material the axe sharpened itself with use.

Details

Title: Hand Axe, Grimes Graves
Location: Wrest Park Collections Store
Type: Axe
Original Source: WREST PARK
Rights: English Heritage
Medium: flint

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