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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub-ovate in plan and plano in section. The dorsal surface contains multiple negative scars. The right hand and distal edge contain semi abrupt retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth with one negative scar. The lithic retains some cortex on the right side and is therefore a secondary flake.The flint is a dark grey in colour with cream inclusions. The cortex is cream in colour.Dimensions: Length - 16.27mm, Width- 10.15mm, Thickness- 3.52mm, Weight-0.6 g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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