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Description: | A retouched lithic flake of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date. The dorsal surface has had three long flake removals and also has a small area of cortex remaining. The retouch consists of a small shallow notch of abrupt removal measuring 10.83mm across. The flint is of a deep milky brown colour.Notched tools are thought to be used for stripping processes such as the removal of bark from twigs.Dimensions: Length 32.59mm; Width 17.42mm; Thickness 7.23mm; Weight 3.98g.Dated: Probably c.6500 BC - c.2900 BC.
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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