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Description: | Tertiary waste of mid grey coloured flint probably dating to the Neolithic period (3500 - 2100 BC). The flake is broadly sub-triangular with a bowed curved edge. Clear flake facets can be seen on the ventral face; where both direct and indirect flaking an be observed. The indirect retouch is positioned around a notch in the edge; above this is an area of direct percussion knapping to create a crude cutting edge. The flake measures: 22mm length, 10.3mm width is 5.0mm thick and weighs 0.82 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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