Handaxe

Description
A handaxe made of greensand chert, typical of late Neanderthal technology. It is similar but not identical to tools found in France.
Accession Loan No.
A3956
Collection Class
Archaeology
Common Name
handaxe
Simple Name
handaxe
Full Name
Handaxe
Production Date
50,000 years old
Production Town
Torquay
Material
Greensand chert
Collection Site Name
Kent's Cavern

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