Find Spot record MCH14133 - Neolithic Axehead from Weaverham

Neolithic flint axehead which has been ground to a smooth surface all over. The axehead is of the Seamer type , which is described as 'having a well rounded cutting edge, slightly concave sides and a broad butt. It can be further characterized by the quality of the grinding and the use of colourful raw materials' (Clough and Cummins; 1979; 67-69). This axe has been made from an orangey-brown (almost toffee) flint which has been polished all over to give it the smooth surface. There are some white inclusion in the flint, perhaps fossils or minerals. Both ends of the axe have been made into a blade edge. This type of axe was in use throughout the Neolithic period so cannot be dated more closely than 3500 BC- 2100BC.
Seamer type
Date: from 0 AD (Certain)
Period: NEOLITHIC
Broad Period:
Method of manufacture: Knapped
Length: 136 mm
Width: 51 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight: 118 grams
Completeness: Complete
Subsequent action: Returned to finder.
County: CHESHIRE
District: VALE ROYAL
Parish: WEAVERHAM
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import (Digital Archive). SCH5212.