Record ID: NMGW-C8AA64
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Merthyr Tydfil
Workflow stage: Published
Prehistoric flint flake, probably of Neolithic date, c. 4000 - 2000 BC The flint flake is a comparatively large example (at a length of 95.8mm, a width of 76.4mm, a thickness of 25.8mm and a weight of 142.8g). The flake is has a large patch of cortex surviving on its dorsal surface with a linear flaw through the surface, which is not evident on the ventral face. The striking platform shows evidence of core preparation, prior to striking and suggests a hard-hammer technology. The flint has more extensive 'milky' patination on one side facet and moderate patination elsewhere. The edg…
Created on: Monday 1st December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th December 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-9EBF86
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Merthyr Tydfil
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW3284
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Merthyr Tydfil
Workflow stage: Published
Tip of a large flint arrowhead. The form of the arrowhead is unclear, it could be either the tip of a leaf-shaped or a barbed and tanged arrowhead. Length 24.5mm, width 16.4mm, thickness 4.0mm, weight 1.33grams. Neolithic or Bronze Age
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW3285
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Merthyr Tydfil
Workflow stage: Published
Utilised flint blade. Irregular chipping along the lengths of the blade suggest it was used as a cutting tool at some time. Length 39.6mm, width 18.7mm, thickness 5.8mm, weight 3.96grams. Probably Neolithic.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blaencanaid', grid reference and parish protected.