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Description: | A Mesolithic flint notched flake. The flake is L shaped. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are clearly visible at the butt of the flake. There is significant retouch in the angle of the 'L', applied using pressure flaking from the dorsal side, forming a deep notch. A second notch is on the left lateral edge, formed by pressure flaking from the ventral surface. The retouch on both sides makes it somewhat difficult to determine on which side the tool was hafted (presuming it was). Butler has noted how notched implements may have been used in the manufacture of and shaping of arrow shafts (Butler 2005, 112). The flake measures 17.43 mm long, 11.41 mm wide, 3.45 mm thick and weighs 0.6 grams. The flint is a pale grey in colour.
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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