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Description: | A flint knapped end scraper combing with it a Denticulate and a possible serrated edge, probably dating from the later Mesolithic to Neolithic period, c. 7000-2351 BC. The scraper has been semi-abruptly retouched on its distal end; the blade upon which the scraper was created has broken near to its proximal end with a rolled hinge fracture suggesting perhaps that this break was purposeful to remove the platform and bulb of percussion. Light conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral face and the dorsal face has a strong middle rib with some further micro-removals visible on the dorsal face near to the middle. Further cruder removals are visible on the left mesial edge when looking from the dorsal face with distal end down, suggesting that this edge was blunted for handling in an individual's right hand. The right mesial edge close to the scraper-end displays two equally-spaced semi-circular cusps which seem to have been purposefully fashioned, creating a pointed protrusion in the centre; although the edge has been rolled (probably whilst in situ) it is possible that this was a purposeful area of retouch, meant to create an awl or similar tool. However, the right mesial edge possesses a redder flint colour than other mottled and patinated areas of the tool, therefore this area could have been subjected to post-depositional damage. The scraper measures 54.75 mm long, 19.85 mm wide (at scraper-end), 7.37 mm maximum thickness and weighs 10.67 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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