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Description: | A piece of flint debitage of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 8000 - 3500 BC). The piece is struck off a secondary flake and retains cortex comprising c.10% of the surface area of the dorsal face. The dorsal surface exhibits two parallel negative flake scars from previous blade removal. The ventral surface exhibits a low bulb of percussion and a series of conchoidal ripple marks. The flint is a mottled light grey in colour and is heavily patinated.It exhibits patches of iron staining on both faces.The piece of debitage measures 35.93mm in length, 18.27mm maximum width, 11.49mm minimum width, is 6.57mm thick and weighs 4.67g. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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