Record ID: PUBLIC-34BDAD
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Damaged remains of a flint tool, probably a knife of Neolithic to Bronze age date. The piece is leaf shaped but much larger than an arrowhead. The outline appears mainly complete but breaks on both faces mean the extent of original retouch and exact form of the edges is unclear. A small amount of cortext (c.10% of the face) remains near the point on one face which may indicate it is unfinished and broke during production. The piece appears to have been formed on a large flake with pistal end now formed into the point. Some of the bulb of percussion may remain at the proximal end b…
Created on: Monday 9th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.