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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface has multiple negative scars with corresponding arrises and a minor amount of retained cortex along the distal right hand edge. The left hand edge has a minor amount of fine semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface has a small bulb of percussion situated at the proximal end with ripples of percussion emanating from it. The flake retains a minor amount of cortex along its dorsal surface and is therefore a secondary flake.The flint is light grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is light brown.Length: 17.73mm, Width: 17.11mm, Thickness: 3.61mm, Weight: 1.3g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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