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Description: | A triangular flint scraper of probable late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. No exact parallel could be found for this piece and, although its form can be compared with that of some arrowheads of the period, it would appear to be too large to have performed this function.The tool has been made from a broad flake. The convex upper surface has been formed by the removal of both broad and narrower flakes, which are aligned in several different directions, but mostly radiate outwards from the centre, angling downwards to the edges. All three sides show signs of having been finely retouched, but one side has received more attention than the other two. On the reverse, the bulb-of-percussion is located at one of the points and there are well pronounced ripple scars. The flint is dark brown in colour and has little surface patination.The tool measures 47.4mm long, 42.5mm wide and 7.6mm thick. The weight is 14.06g.
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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