Neolithic Ground Axehead

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Authors: TheHuntMuseum
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Abstract

Culture: [Neolithic](http://n2t.net/ark:/99152/p0kh9dsbz2g) Material: Porcellanite Dims: L 9.1cm, W 6.8cm Accession No: HCA 125 Current Location: [The Hunt Museum](https://www.huntmuseum.com/) [Limerick](https://www.geonames.org/7778675/limerick-city.html) This[ axe](http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300024664) weighs 177g, has a narrow oval cross-section, convex edge shape and asymmetrical blade. The blade, butt and faces are ground. The sides are partly ground with flake scars. The edges are sharp but both faces are damaged by post manufacture flake scars and grinding striae. The findspot is [Rockbarton Bog](https://www.logainm.ie/en/30685), [Lough Gur](https://www.logainm.ie/en/1166374?s=Lough+Gur), Limerick. Porcellanite is found in [Tievebulliagh](https://www.logainm.ie/en/118081?s=Tievebulliagh), Co. Antrim and Brockley, [Rathlin Island](https://www.logainm.ie/en/61298?s=Rathlin+island). Both utilised in Prehistory. [More](https://tinyurl.com/47xra4sw). Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Archaeology and ancient environmental studies Archaeological Research and Protection

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 July 2026
Language
EN
Document type
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