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Upper Palaeolithic flint backed blade
A large curve-backed bi-point with an impact fracture spall at the proximal end. There is recent damage to the distal end. The piece has a 'leaf-shaped' outline. The one retouched length is steeply retouched and the other length has some minor indications of having been used. The piece has a white patination.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2015.11H/27
Find Information
Site Name: Lynx Cave, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl
Grid Reference: SJ 1976-5931
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1962-2012
Notes: Layer D - Upper Palaeolithic layer SPit 16
Acquisition
Donation, 25/6/2015
Measurements
length / mm:55.8
width / mm:17.3
thickness / mm:8.2
weight / g:5.8
Material
flint
Location
In store
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