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Description: | Small irregular flint waste flake / debitage probably dating from the Neolithic period (3500 - 2100 BC). The flake is irregular in both plan and profile. It has number of regular facets (caused by flaking) on the upper (dorsal) face of the flake. There is no cortex present suggesting that this flake has comes from the tertiary phase of tool production. The underside (ventral face) of the flake is irregular and has a large hinge fracture which divides it. There are small areas of deliberate retouch on both faces around the edges of this flake. This suggests that it was reused as a small scraper. This type of reuse is relatively common in the Marches area as there are limited sources of flint. This means that tools tend to be much smaller and that the waste flakes are utilised. The flint is a light grey colour with a number of darker seams running through it. This type of waste is typical of the Shropshire / Herefordshire area as sites for procuring flint are limited. The flake measures 36.8mm in length, 16.2mm width, is 6.6mm thick and weighs 2.84 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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