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Early Mesolithic flint microlith
Microlith of obliquely blunted point form. The main retouch lies on the right hand side with leading edge retouch on the left hand side of the tool. It has a feathered termination and a white patination with a black speckle.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2001.36H/2265
Find Information
Site Name: Burry Holms Island, Llangenydd
Grid Reference: SS 4001 9247
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2001 / September - October
Notes: From excavation of the early Mesolithic and Iron Age site directed by Elizabeth Walker for NMGW 12th September - 10th October 2001.
Acquisition
Donation, 10/10/2001
Measurements
length / mm:37.6
width / mm:12.5
thickness / mm:3.7
weight / g:1.3
Material
flint
Location
In store
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