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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars with corresponding arisesand shallow ripples of percussion emanating from the proximal end. The distal and left hand edges contain semi abrupt retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth and flat with some shallow ripples of percussion emanating from the proximal end. The lithic retains some cortex on the right side and is therefore a secondary flake.The flint is a grey in colour with cream inclusions. The cortex is a dark brown in colour.Dimensions: Length - 24.87mm, Width- 13.67mm, Thickness- 7.39mm, 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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