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Description: | Three small flint scrapers of probable Neolithic date.Scraper 1 (top left) is bicoloured chert and shows primary working and steep angled retouching to the tip.It measures 16.3mm length, 19.2mm width, is 3.3mm thick and weighs 1.29 gramsScraper 2 (top right) is pale grey with a white flecking throughout and shows both primary and secondary touching and also has steep angle retouching to the semi circular edge.It measures 19.2mm length, 15.13mm width, is 7.1mm thick and weighs 2.77 gramsScraper 3 (bottom) shows both primary and secondary working.One edge has steep angled retouch and the opposite face has a shallow retouch, suggesting this is a combination scraper / blade.It measures 21.1mm length, 15..8mm width, is 6.85mm thick and weighs 1.74 gramsA Neolithic date 2900 - 1800 BC may be suggested as similar dated debitage and tools have been found in the immidiate vicinity.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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