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Description: | A complete flint scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and concaveo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains three predominant negative scars with corresponding arises. The left and right hand edges contain semi abrupt retouch while the proximal and distal edges have been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth and flat. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a grey in colour with cream inclusions.Dimensions: Length - 30.91mm, Width- 13.24mm, Thickness- 3.05mm, Weight- 2.0g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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