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123mm x 68mm x 34mm. By the Neolithic (New Stone Age) stone tools were not just made from flint. Many of the axes are polished rather than knapped which gives a stronger and longer lasting edge. Ideal for chopping down trees and carpentry. Some types of stone were highly prized, and traded for long...

Neolithic Polished Stone Axe (b)

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123mm x 68mm x 34mm.
By the Neolithic (New Stone Age) stone tools were not just made from flint. Many of the axes are polished rather than knapped which gives a stronger and longer lasting edge. Ideal for chopping down trees and carpentry. Some types of stone were highly prized, and traded for long distances.

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23rd Jul 2014 by Luton Museums

Subjects:
 History

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 2

Date of artefact: Neolithic

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Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Prehistory

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