Record ID: WMID-7F7EF3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped / flaked secondary debitage flake, of Neolithic dating (3100 BC to 1600 BC). The flake is sub circular in plan, and is lentoid in section. Less than 50% of the dorsal (upper) face is covered with cortex (outer rind), indicating it is a secondary debitage flake. The dorsal (upper) face exhibits a series of ridges, and small controlled flint scars along the edges, indicating retouch. The ventral (lower) face exhibits a bulb of percussion, conchoidal ripples and a probable striking platform as evidence of working. The flake measures 26.55 mm in length, 25.97 mm wi…
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.