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Description: | Debitage flake of the Mesolithic to Early Neolithic period, dating from c. 10,000 - c. 2351 BC.The object is probably a secondary flake removed from a larger core, and then subjected to further working, it is possible it is an unfinished awl or borer. The object is a broad reverse P shaped in plan and a shallow C shape in section. Around 30% of the dorsal face is covered by the remaining cortex. The dorsal face has three large removal scars, one at the distal end, one in the centre and one at the proximal end. All scars exhibit prominent conchoidal ripple marks. There are multiple striking platforms and flakes have been removed at varying angles. There is evidence of abrupt retouch at the proximal end. The ventral face has a broken pronounced bulb of percussion at the proximal end. With possible evidence of abrupt retouch on the right side edge. The conchoidal ripple marks radiate from the proximal end. The object measures 40.2 mm in length and has a maximum width (at the distal end) of 17.7 mm and a minimum width (at proximal end) of 9.0 mm. It has a thickness of 4.4 mm and weighs 3.1 g. The object is a mid green/brown in colour with little to no patination and dark inclusions, including one large on at the proximal end. The cortex is white to grey in colour. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other similar examples of this type of artefact have been recorded on the database, including SF-23312A.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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