About this objectA flint tranchet axehead, showing slight damage (perhaps from ploughing) and iron staining. Found on Norton Common, Letchworth Garden City.
Date Made6200-4000 BC
PeriodLate Mesolithic (6200-4000 BC)
Named CollectionLetchworth Museum
Credit LineMr J Hnat (sic), 23 Runnalow, Letchworth Garden City