Stone tool, possibly a chopper. [JMC 29/10/2018]

Collection type: Object
Description: Stone tool, possibly a chopper. [JMC 29/10/2018]
Long description: Stone tool, possibly a chopper. It comprises a roughly rectangular 'blade', which is rounded at the top, and a tapering, wedge-shaped handle. The 'blade' has a thin, rectangular section, being flat on both faces with roughened edges. The stone is dark grey in colour. [JMC 29/10/2018]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Shetland Islands Scotland
Cultural groups: Scottish
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1708
Date collected: ?Prior to 1881
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884 Found unentered: Found unentered
Materials and processes: Material Stone, Process Ground
Dimensions: Depth: max 22 mm, Width: max 93 mm, Length: max 413 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.140.1905 PR no.: 557/ 12191

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