Record ID: IOW-6141CF
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint scraper of possible Neolithic date. This tool, made on a primary blade, is sub-rectangular in plan and 'D'-shaped in cross-section. The convex dorsal face is mainly covered with coarse buff cortex and its distal end has been retouched with short, abrupt and semi-abrupt, parallel removals. There is a notch on the left side (as viewed). The ventral face is largely flat and has a shiny dark grey surface with creamy mottling. It has a bulb of percussion and a percussion scar but has no ripples. There is no gloss or visible wear and no indication of re-use. Hei…
Created on: Saturday 9th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.