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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Neolithic date (4000-2350 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in profile and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains five predominant negative scars and corresponding arrises. There is fine semi-abrupt retouch to the distal, proximal and left hand edges. The ventral surface is smooth and concave with a single negative scar on the distal edge and a minor amount of retained cortex situated at the proximal edge, making this a secondary flake.The flint is a mid-grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is a dark cream 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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