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Description: | A complete flint worked flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450BC). The lithic is sub ovate in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains three predominant negative scars with corresponding arises. The distal, left and right hand edges contain semi abrupt retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface contains shallow ripples of percussion emanating from the proximal end. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is a light brown in colour with cream inclusions.Dimensions: Length - 14.43mm, Width- 8.41mm, Thickness- 3.75mm, Weight- 0.5g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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