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Mesolithic / Neolithic flint knife
Mesolithic / Neolithic flint burin / knife. Made on a cortical blade the cortex provides a natural backing to this piece. The retouch runs the length of the blade. There is burin type removal at the distal end which gives the tool a strong working point. The flint is pale grey and is unpatinated.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.12H/1.327
Find Information
Site Name: South Hook, Pembrokeshire
Grid Reference: SM 87376 06298
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2006
Notes: South Hook LPG Site, Milford Haven (previously known as the Esso Site)
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/2007
Measurements
length / mm:41.4
width / mm:18.5
thickness / mm:8.1
weight / g:4.5
Material
flint
Location
In store
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