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Neolithic flint leaf shaped arrowhead
A grey unpatinated flint arrowhead of ogival form. The tool has been well-flaked over both faces and it forms a neat tipped fine arrowhead.
Flint leaf-shaped arrowhead, 4000-3000 BCE. From Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. Pieces of bone or antler were used to press thin flakes from the edge of a piece of flint.
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Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
78.30H/2
Find Information
Site Name: Castell Coch, Aberthin
Notes: Item part of a surface scatter to the south of Castell Coch centred on the above coordinates.
Acquisition
donation, 13/6/1978
Measurements
length / mm:30.5
width / mm:21.0
thickness / mm:3.7
weight / g:1.9
Material
Flint
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Knapping/Making Stone Axes
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