Product Description
Cromerian - Anglian Interglacials c.MIS 21-13, c.866,000 - 474,000 BC. A large (0.7kg), rare and extremely early Lower Palaeolithic Flint hammer stone found at the famous Palaeolithic site of Happisburgh, Norfolk (Pronounced "Hazeboro") which together with Pakefield, Suffolk are just couple of sites on the East Anglian coast that have yielded definitive and scientifically dated proof for the earliest habitation by Prehistoric Man in the entirety of the U.K. Finds at Happisburgh and Pakefield in recent years have now pushed back proven Hominid occupation in the UK by some 200,000-300,000 years to well in excess of 800,000 years B.C. and as such Happisburgh and (neighbouring) Suffolk site, Pakefield are now considered to be two of the most important Prehistoric habitation sites in the U.K.] This nice flint hammer stone has been fashioned from a cobble of dark black and grey flint, synonymous with this area and of most of the earlier tools. This sizeable and heavy hammer stone was clearly worked to fit in the palm of the hand and shows much evidence of pitting and scarring over much of its surface from repeated percussive use. Totally intact and in very good condition for its great age with good surface ageing and a pleasant shiny old Palaeolithic patination to the worked areas; A rare and excellent example of a very early hand tool from a most notable prehistoric site, approx. 88mm long x 82mm wide x 70mm at thickest
