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Féchain

the polishing stone

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    Location: Féchain, Douai, Hauts-De-France, France

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    August 21, 2023

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    The Féchain polisher dates from the Neolithic period (between the 10th and 20th centuries BC). It is then used for the polishing of flint axes: the basins of the upper face are formed by the polishing of the sides of the axes, the grooves by their edge.
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    In 1968, a polisher was discovered in Aubencheul-au-Bac during work to widen the right bank of the Sensée. The megalith was then moved to Féchain at the level of the Saint-Vaast church.

    This polisher dates from the Neolithic period (between the 10th century BC and the 30th century BC). It is a monolith, the upper part of which is hollowed out with pits and grooves. It was used for polishing flint axes. The cups are formed by the polishing of the face of the axes and the grooves by the cutting edges.
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    1. The Féchain Polishing Stone – the polishing stone loop from Féchain

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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