MICROLITH

Seventeen microliths, all are broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section. Some exhibit retouch along their sides. Mostly snapped blades. See table below. Number Length(mm)Width(mm)Thickness(mm)Weight(grams)Comments 1 29.5 13.8 3.9 1.59 Retouch to both long sides Notches may suggest micro burin 2 28.4 12.3 2.6 0.95 Extensive retouch to right side 3 26.4 16.7 4.2 1.71 Retouch end + sides 4 24.1 14.3 3.4 1.22 Retouch end + sides 5 25.2 15.1 1.6 0.89 Retouch to both long sides 6 27.7 13.8 4.1 1.4 Retouch to right hand long side. Notches may suggest micro burin 7 31.6 15.8 2.7 1.86 Retouch end + sides 8 24.4 15.2 3.7 1.99 Retouch end + sides 9 18.2 15.2 2.6 1.15 Retouch end + sides 10 24.9 11.2 3.3 0.99 Retouch to both long sides 11 23.1 15 5.3 1.83 Extensive retouch to right side 12 26.3 21.3 3.6 2.53 Extensive retouch to right side Cortex on left 13 24.4 15.3 4.1 1.95 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides 14 31.4 15.6 4.3 2.15 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides Notch may suggest micro burin 15 23.2 19.6 3.1 2.23 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides 16 25.1 21.1 4.6 2.4 Both ends snapped 17 32.3 24.8 4.1 4.53 Both ends snapped Retouch to both long sides Flint tools from Shropshire are relatively rare compared to other areas of the country. This flint is likely to have come from a riverine or glacial source if made locally. This is part of a larger flint assemblage from the Wem area. See records: Total Weight: 31.37 grams