Neolithic Ground and Polished Axehead

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Authors: TheHuntMuseum
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Abstract

Culture: [Neolithic](http://n2t.net/ark:/99152/p0kh9dsbz2g) Material: Dolerite Dims: L 11.7cm, W 7.3cm Accession No: HCA 123 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 478g, has a symmetrical cross-section, damaged edges, asymmetrical blade and rounded, almost flat butt. The blade, sides, butt and faces are ground and polished. The sides are slightly splayed. The edge is heavily chipped, worn and blunted. The findspot is [Rockbarton Bog](https://www.logainm.ie/en/30685), [Lough Gur](https://www.logainm.ie/en/1166374?s=Lough+Gur), Limerick. Dolerite predominantly comes from the [north-east](https://www.logainm.ie/en/61855?s=Ballyvoy) of Ireland. [More](https://www.huntmuseum.com/explore/item/abc9c741-7a8e-31e8-a5a5-e43abffec9bc/?s%3DHCA+123&pos=1). Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Archaeology and ancient environmental studies Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts

Publication details

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