Polished stone axehead in WM, "Langold Dyscarr 05/11/1957". The axe is greenish grey, 3.5in long and 2in wide at its cutting edge which is sharp, but chipped at one corner, butt missing. Presented by Mr GF Garner of Carlton in Lindrick (2).

The axe was found by Mr G Canning (3) in the portion of Dyscarr Wood that has been reclaimed, now part of Langold School playing field - wood was swampy and he slipped on the axe. He confirmed find spot. The date of find was 5 Nov. 1957. The implement has been examined by the late Mr. Armstrong of Sheffield University who dated it c.1500 B.C. and said that it probably came from Langdale in the Lake District. (1)

A Neo axe of group 6 coarse from Dyscarr Wood (No 418, NT 73). (4)

Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.

Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<1> Wardale CF, 1959, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1394.

<2> Garner GF, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT704.

<3> Canning G, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT541.

<4> Cummins, WA and CN Moore, 1973, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, p 255 (Published document). SNT291.