Polished Axe Combe Hill

During excavations of the Neolithic enclosure at Combe Hill by Dr Veronica Seton-Williams in 1962, three polished stone axes were uncovered at the end of the ditch nearest the mound you can see. These axes had been deliberately deposited in the ditch and were probably polished to make them stronger. It’s also possible that they were polished to make them ‘special’ and a treasured object or gift.