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Description: | Twelve snapped blades of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). All consist of either the upper of lower parts of the blade and some exhibit bulbs of percussion. There is no evidence of any significant reworking on any of the blades. There is also no evidence of any cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flakes were produced during the later life of the core once this material had been removed. The flint is a light grey white - mid tan colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain; much of the local flint is procured from glacial and riverine sources. Dimensions:Largest blade: 42.8mm, 17.7mm, 6.7mm 5.11 gramsSmallest blade: 24.3mm, 13.3mm, 3.7mm 1.26 gramsCombined weight: 28.31 grams
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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