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Description: | A flint retouched flake of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2350 BC). The flake is lozengiform in shape and has been struck off a secondary flake. It retains cortex comprising c.5% of the dorsal surfac area along one mesal edge. The dorsal surface exhibits two parallel negative flake scars from previous flake removal running at a ninety degree angle to the bulb of percussion on the ventral surface, indicating a change in striking direction on the core. There is some evidence of frost fracturing on the dorsal surface. The flake exhibits short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch running along one mesal edge from the proximal end to approximately halfway down the flake. The ventral surface exhibits a small bulb of percussion and a large bulbar scar, indicative of hard hammer working. The flint is dark grey in colour with lighter grey inclusions and exhibits occasional patches of iron staining.The flake measures 57.36mm in length, 91.06mm maximum width, 32.72mm minimum width, is 14.07mm thick and weighs 73.09g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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