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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000- 3450 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains 1 predominant negative scar with corresponding arrises. The proximal end has been blunted and all other edges contain short, parallel flaking and semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface contains 1 predominant negative scar with corresponding arrises. The lithic retains some cortex in the centre of the dorsal surface and on the right hand edge of the ventral surface and is therefore a secondary flake.The flake is a grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is brown and cream in colour.Dimensions: Length- 23.39mm, Width- 17.71mm, Thickness- 5.76mm, Weight- 2.3g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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