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Holocene roe deer bone
Three joining tabular fragments of roe deer scapula, on the surface of which are twelve fine cut marks, some linear, some curvilinear, and others at an angle.Two other associated fragments also have cut marks. These might be the result of butchery or skinning. the possibility should also be considered that these incisions represent deliberate doodles or decoration.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.47H/38
Find Information
Site Name: Goldcliff East, Newport: Gwent
Grid Reference: ST 373 819
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2003
Acquisition
Donation, 27/12/2007
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Material
bone
Location
In store
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