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Late Mesolithic flint microlith
Mid-fragment of a late Mesolithic flint microlith. The microlith is a straight backed rod fragment with retouch along one edge only. The flint is greyish-black with a white patination developing over half of the piece.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
95.69H/2
Find Information
Site Name: Hendre Wen, Rhondda
Collection Method: surface find
Notes: Found on flat top of mountain (Crug-yr-Afan) in area known as Hendre Wen. Part of a collection of 40 flint objects from this site.
Acquisition
Donation, 19/12/1995
Measurements
length / mm:16.3
width / mm:5.7
thickness / mm:2.6
weight / g:0.4
Material
flint
Location
In store
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