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Description: | Finely banded grey pointed chert microlith with 2 definite flakes struck down from the point and one struck at an angle to the base (to assist in mounting?). It probably dates from the Mesolithic.c8300 to c4500BC. There appears to be three worn microflakes stuck off the point, probably retouches, and more visible microflaking/retouching elsewhere. The pattern of wear on the point and edges suggests use as a drill or borer, probably mounted on the end of a bone or stick. It may even have been a bodkin like projectile head for piercing the heavier fur of thicker skinned animals. It measures 15mm in length, 10mm in width, 6mm in thickness and weighs 0.8grms. See also LANCUM-C92564 found nearby.
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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