Mesolithic stone tools
The Mesolithic is the name given to the period between the end of the last ice age, In Britain the Mesolithic (Middle Stone) period began around 12,000 years ago as the climate began to warm up at the end of the last Ice Age. Trees and plants began to grow again and forest animals such as deer crossed the land bridge that then linked Britain to Europe.
This period in history was the beginning of settled farming around 5,500 years ago. This period saw a big movement of people and many hunting parties began to visit England regularly, Eventually the British Isles became their home.
Mesolithic Hammer 
Mesolithic Hammer
Mesolithic Hammer
Provenance – Found close to the River Ter Valley near Chelmsford, Essex
Description – Large heavy item – Smooth on one side and slightly rough on the other. A notch has been cut away on the thickest end, possibly to hold firmly in a handle.
I have wondered if this is just a natural formation, but either way the item would make a great hammer.
(any help would be much appreciated)
Size – 6cm x 14.5cm
Weight – 365g
Age – 8000 BCE – 4000 BCE
