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Mesolithic flint burin
A simple burin made on a pale grey unpatinated blade. The burin removal is on the left hand side at the distal end of the blade and it has an abrupt termination. The proximal end of the blade is intact demonstrating the blade is struck from a plain striking platform.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
96.9H/1.2394
Find Information
Site Name: Rhuddlan, Denbighshire
Grid Reference: SJ 025 779
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1970
Notes: From Rhuddlan Site E NGR refers to Rhuddlan Castle. Collector worked freelance on behalf of the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust.
Acquisition
Donation, 30/5/1996
NMGW Cardiff must undertake to make material from the collection available to Clwyd County Council and/or its successor unitary authority(ies) for display purposes, subject to security and environmental requirements being met.
Measurements
length / mm:55.6
width / mm:18.5
thickness / mm:4.7
weight / g:4.4
Material
flint
Location
In store
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