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Description: | Two Mesolithic implements from a prolific area, found in association with each other. One is a small microlith of grey flint, the colour of which becomes darker at the thicker centre of the object. It is of a trapezoidal form, and appears to be almost blade-like were it not for the distinctive angle on the left side. The shape is indicative of the later Mesolithic, and a parallel may be found in Bond (2002, 119; ref.: 5.103:21).
The second implement appears to be an end scraper, and is made of the same grey flint, although much of the cortex has been left on the right side of the implement, opposite the cutting edge. Some patinisation has occurred, resulting in a patch of a lighter grey colour appearing on both faces. This scraper is considered to be somewhat earlier than the microlith, based upon comparison a good parallel illustrated in Bond (2002, 112; ref.: 5.96:19)
Both artefacts are in a good condition, with removal marks being clearly visible.
Dimensions:
Scraper: L.: 52.12mm, W.: 24.0mm, Th.: 10.87mm, Wt.: 261.1g
Microlith: L.: 27.2mm, W.: 13.02mm, Th.: 2.69mm, Wt.: 13.6g | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Shipley, Lucy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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