Record ID: SF-15AAA6
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint possible borer or awl of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. It is roughly triangular in shape, forming a sharp point at the distal end. It has a small, prominent bulb on the ventral face that has been partially removed with a few small flakes. There are three long, thin flaking scars on the dorsal face and evidence of occasional crude retouch along both sides and the proximal end. The flint is grey-brown in colour with milky white patches and has a shiny patina. Length: 29.23mm, width: 14.28mm, thickess: 3.44mm, weight: 1.41g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.