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Description: | Prehistoric flint flake, probably of Neolithic date, c. 4000 - 2000 BCThe flint flake is a comparatively large example (at a length of 95.8mm, a width of 76.4mm, a thickness of 25.8mm and a weight of 142.8g). The flake is has a large patch of cortex surviving on its dorsal surface with a linear flaw through the surface, which is not evident on the ventral face. The striking platform shows evidence of core preparation, prior to striking and suggests a hard-hammer technology. The flint has more extensive 'milky' patination on one side facet and moderate patination elsewhere. The edge is chipped but shows no evidence of retouch.The flint would have originated from chalk-land areas, probably in Southern England. The reason for its recovery just below the surface within a natural stone shelter remains unclear and it is possible that the flake was deposited there more recently.
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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