Neolithic Ground and Polished Adze

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
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Abstract

This adze weighs 219g, has a plano-convex cross section, curved, asymmetrical edges, asymmetrical blade and rounded, almost flat, butt. The blade and faces are ground and the blade is polished and sharp. Pecking is on the face and butt. One face has a groove along the centre of its length. The findspot is Newcastle, Ballymahon, Longford. Dolerite is predominantly found in the north-east.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Archaeological and Geological Studies Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies Archaeology and ancient environmental studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset