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Description: | A knapped flint tool and possible scraper (length: 55.7mm; width: 45.8mm; thickness: 45.9mm; weight: 38.14g). On the ventral side (lower face) of the flint, there is a clear bulb of percussion, but no ripples or 'lunettes' are visible radiatting away from the impact. There is a eraillure scar and possible radial scars just below the striking platform and by the bulb. There seems to further working done at the bottom right handside, which may indicate this flint was used as a scraper. To the bottom left on the ventral side, there is a recent break.There is one main arrise running from the top left down the centre of the dorsal side (upper face). There are three main strikes from the right side of the arrise, with ripples or 'lunettes' clearly visible. Additionally, to the top right of the arrise, further working showing the possible scraper edge can be seen. Part of the cortex remains below.This flint tool dates to the Neolithic period between 4000 - 2200 BC.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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