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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub rectangular in plan and concaveo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars with corresponding arises. The distal and left hand edges contain semi abrupt retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth with some negative scarring and parallel flaking. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a cream in colour.Dimensions: Length - 29.74mm, Width- 14.99mm, Thickness- 8.49mm, Weight- 2.9g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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