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Description: | A flint core of probable Mesolithic date. The surface scars suggest that this core was used for the production of small blades. Part of an assemblage of flintwork - see also BH-ODE267, BH-0ED854, BH-0D19A7, BH-0EF897, BH-0F18A3 and BH-0F36A1.The core has two opposing platforms of irregular shape. Half of the core has been worked, the unworked half being covered with the flint cortex. There are at least ten small, parallel blade removal scars and both platforms have been maintained. The flint is a lightly patinated light to mid grey colour.The core measures 31.8mm high, 35mm wide and 21.4mm thick. The weight is 32.17g.
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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