A group of nineteen flint Mesolithic bladelet fragments created through transverse lateral or diagonal snapping, possibly used as microlithic components of larger objects. The artefacts measure between c. 12.6 and 28.5mm long. They are generally sub-rectangular, by definition. Most of the pieces have either two or three longitudinal scars on the dorsal face giving them a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section respectively; on others there is further working. The colours range through the greys, with one a browner hue in places. Only on one piece (that top left on the image) is there evidence of retouching along one side. It is noted that they have been formed crudely, mainly through snapping. They therefore do not conform to conventional microlith forms.
A group of nineteen flint Mesolithic bladelet fragments created through transverse lateral or diagonal snapping, possibly used as microlithic components of larger objects. The artefacts measure between c. 12.6 and 28.5mm long. They are generally sub-rectangular, by definition. Most of the pieces have either two or three longitudinal scars on the dorsal face giving them a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section respectively; on others there is further working. The colours range through the greys, with one a browner hue in places. Only on one piece (that top left on the image) is there evidence of retouching along one side. It is noted that they have been formed crudely, mainly through snapping. They therefore do not conform to conventional microlith forms.
These form part of a Mesolithic assemblage with a fairly balanced mixture of 'crude' microliths (this record) and some retouched forms (some possible scrapers and casually retouched flakes). Alongside a core are core rejuvenation flakes, together with numerous unworked blades and bladelets. Many of the blades have been snapped, leaving microburins and other snapped portions. There is a large proportion of miscellaneous waste, some of which shows evidence of fire cracking. Found in the vicinity was a scraper probably of Neolithic date.
Thanks are extended to Grant Williams of Sussex Archaeological Society for his help with identifications.
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Flint
Primary material of object
Fragment
22.03
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