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Mesolithic auroch bone

Distal end of auroch radius. Part of the tabular surfaces has been split away exposing the spongy interior. The surface is marked by 6 deep, angular stab marks in rough alignment. Two are markedly triangular. The most likely explanation seems to be the impact of one or more microlith armed weapons - subsequently withdrawn, perhaps spliting off the tabular bone surface. This bone also has fine cut marks on the opposite face.

Mesolithic auroch bone
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Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

2007.47H/34

Find Information

Site Name: Goldcliff East, Newport: Gwent

Grid Reference: ST 373 819
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2003

Acquisition

donation, 27/12/2007

Measurements

length / mm:78
width / mm:82
weight / g:69.1

Material

Bone

Location

location verified by JLD

Categories

record verified by E.A. Walker
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