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Description: | A complete flint Core Rejuvenation Flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises and retained cortex along the left hand edge. The right hand edge forms a projecting spur, caused by hinged flake removal. The proximal end tapers inward while the distal end is a flat, partial striking platform. Ventral surface is slightly concave. The flake retains a minor amount of cortex along the dorsal surface left hand edge and is therefore a secondary flake.The flint is light grey in colour with dark grey and cream inclusions, the cortex is light brown in colourLength: 24.54mm, Width: 23.29mm, Thickness: 15.23mm, Weight: 7.90g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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