Published March 11, 2026 | Version v1

Neolithic, Ground and Polished Axehead

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This [axe]http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300024664) weighs 196g, has an oval cross-section, curved, asymmetrical edges, an asymmetrical blade and damaged butt. The blade, sides and faces are ground and polished. Remnant peck marks are visible on the highly polished faces. A clean break crosses the centre of the axe. The findspot is Rockbarton Bog, Lough Gur, Limerick. Dolerite is predominantly found in the north-east.

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