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Description: | Five pieces of small flint debitage of probably Neolithic date. All the flakes show primary and secondary working. Four flakes are burnt and the largest piece appears to be polished which may indicate a discarded flake from a larger reworked tool, such as an axe or knife.A Neolithic date 2900 - 1800 BC may be suggested as similar dated debitage and tools have been found in the immidiate vicinity.The pieces measure1. 11.7mm length, 11mm width, is 2.32mm thick and weighs 0.23 grams.2. 17mm length, 12mm width, is 6.75mm thick and weighs 1.43 grams.3. 19.43mm length, 14.3mm width, is 3.25mm thick and weighs 0.76 grams.4. 13.6mm length, 12.3mm width, is 3.65mm thick and weighs 0.87 grams.5. 23.4mm length, 21.5mm width, is 4.8mm thick and weighs 1.68 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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