The introdution in Neolithic times of the polished stone axe-head,capable of producing large clean cuts,led to greater speed and precision in the in the clearing of woodland, and to its use on a ...

This small stone axehead is made from volcanic tuff and dates from the neolithic period. It would have been used, with an attached handle, for tasks such as chopping wood. The axehead was ...

Found by Brian Pollard near Wells, Somerset. Originally axe heads were completely flat, but this has ridges to assist its fixing and prevent it being driven back into the haft. Later, as the axe ...