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Description: | Two mesolithic to neolithic blade flakes. Both have evidence of retouch.
1) Weight: 3.02g. 43mm x 18.8mm x 4.9mm.
A blade flake Mesolithic to Neolithic period (circa 8300 ?? 2100 BC). The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed by later knapping. Numerous blade flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface before this flake itself was removed.
2) Weight: 4.1g. 42.6mm x 16.7mm x 5.9mm.
A blade flake Mesolithic to Neolithic period (circa 8300 ?? 2100 BC). The flake has been retouched. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive. Numerous blade flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface before this flake itself was removed. A quartz flaw runs through the flake. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Andrews-Wilson, Liz - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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