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Description: | A complete flint scraper of possible Neolithic date.This tool, made on a primary blade, is sub-rectangular in plan and 'D'-shaped in cross-section.The convex dorsal face is mainly covered with coarse buff cortex and its distal end has been retouched with short, abrupt and semi-abrupt, parallel removals. There is a notch on the left side (as viewed). The ventral face is largely flat and has a shiny dark grey surface with creamy mottling. It has a bulb of percussion and a percussion scar but has no ripples.There is no gloss or visible wear and no indication of re-use.Height: 46.9mm; width: 29.4mm; thickness: 10.1mm. Weight: 17.08g.
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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