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Description: | A group of 5 chert microliths of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithics have multiple negative scars with corresponding arrises. All of the lithics are sub-recgtangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. Both the proximal and distal ends and have been blunted and all have a minor about if retouch to one edge. None retain any cortex.The chert ranges in colour from cream to grey. All flakes are tertiary.Length: 20.49mm, Width: 7.03mm, Thickness: 2.73mm, Weight: 0.2g.Length: 17.18mm, Width: 5.26mm, Thickness: 1.92mm, Weight: 0.2g.Length: 13.57mm, Width: 6.77mm, Thickness: 1.30mm, Weight: 0.1g.Length: 13.45mm, Width: 4.73mm, Thickness: 2.68mm, Weight: 0.2g.Length: 10.33mm, Width: 4.97mm, Thickness: 1.91mm, Weight: 0.1g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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