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Description: | Seventeen microliths, all are broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section. Some exhibit retouch along their sides. Mostly snapped blades. See table below.Number Length(mm)Width(mm)Thickness(mm)Weight(grams)Comments1 29.5 13.8 3.9 1.59 Retouch to both long sides Notches may suggest micro burin 2 28.4 12.3 2.6 0.95 Extensive retouch to right side3 26.4 16.7 4.2 1.71 Retouch end + sides4 24.1 14.3 3.4 1.22 Retouch end + sides5 25.2 15.1 1.6 0.89 Retouch to both long sides6 27.7 13.8 4.1 1.4 Retouch to right hand long side. Notches may suggest micro burin7 31.6 15.8 2.7 1.86 Retouch end + sides8 24.4 15.2 3.7 1.99 Retouch end + sides9 18.2 15.2 2.6 1.15 Retouch end + sides10 24.9 11.2 3.3 0.99 Retouch to both long sides11 23.1 15 5.3 1.83 Extensive retouch to right side12 26.3 21.3 3.6 2.53 Extensive retouch to right side Cortex on left13 24.4 15.3 4.1 1.95 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides14 31.4 15.6 4.3 2.15 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sidesNotch may suggest micro burin15 23.2 19.6 3.1 2.23 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides16 25.1 21.1 4.6 2.4 Both ends snapped 17 32.3 24.8 4.1 4.53 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sidesFlint tools from Shropshire are relatively rare compared to other areas of the country. This flint is likely to have come from a riverine or glacial source if made locally. This is part of a larger flint assemblage from the Wem area. See records: Total Weight: 31.37 grams
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