EnglandThe Langdale Axe Industry was a major Neolithic stone axe production centre in the Lake District, using local greenstone volcanic rock to manufacture polished axes between 4000-3500 BC.[1] Systematic excavations by Clare Fell in the 1940s-1950s uncovered workshops and waste flakes, revealing large-scale specialized manufacturing.[1]
Langdale Axe Industry
| Type | Mine/quarry |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 54.4471° N, 3.0640° W |