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Mesolithic chert microlith
Microlith of obliquely blunted point form. The tool has marginal retouch along the left hand side. It is an exceptionally fine example and has a feathered termination.
Microlith found at Rhuddlan, north-east Wales. Microliths were made by flaking, notching and snapping the blades. They were used for fishing.
SC6.1
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2002.57H/1.1
Find Information
Site Name: Rhuddlan, Denbighshire
Grid Reference: SJ 025 779
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1969
Notes: From Rhuddlan Site A NGR refers to Rhuddlan Castle Collector worked freelance on behalf of Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust.
Acquisition
Donation, 13/9/2002
Measurements
length / mm:59.5
width / mm:11.6
thickness / mm:2.6
weight / g:1.8
Material
carboniferous chert
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Knapping/Making Stone Axes
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