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Description: | A complete flint scraper of Mesolithic-Neolithic date (9000-2350BC). The lithic is sub-ovate in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains multiple negative scars with corresponding arises. The distal, left and right hand edges contain short, parallel, semi abrupt retouch. The proximal edge has a notched aspect and has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth with one negative scar with some shallow ripples of percussion emanating from this scarring. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a light grey in colour with abundant grey and cream inclusions.Dimensions: Length - 43.64mm, Width- 30.06mm, Thickness-13.78 mm, Weight- 19.1g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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