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Description: | Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint microlith. Long and thin in shape with a rounded distal end. There are two thin, parallel flaking scars on the dorsal face, with a further small scar at the distal end. There is very short, abrupt, subparallel retouch along the left edge of the dorsal face and the distal end, with slightly longer semi-abrupt, scaled retouch along the right edge. Struck using a fairly soft hammer. The flint is grey in colour, with lighter patches and a slightly milky patina.Length: 24.42mm, Width: 12.55mm, Thickness: 4.15mm, Weight: 1.17g
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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