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Description: | A complete knapped lithic implement of Mesolithic to Neolithic date. The implement is a large worked flake which is sub-ovate in plan and section. The ventral surface is smooth with ripples of percussion radiating from the striking [platform and bulb of percussion and a large related negative scar. Roughly 50% of the dorsal surface remains coated in a light brown cortex and numerous flakes have been removed from the right mesial side. Some retouch is present along the left and right mesial edges. This flake does not represent a known tool type.The flint is a mid orangey-brown colour with some small lighter cream inclusions. The implement is 70.9mm long, 27.3mm wide, 14.7mm thick and weighs 28g.
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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