Record ID: DUR-557A30
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of worked flint, possibly a leaf shaped arrowhead dating to the early Neolithic period, c. 3800 to 3000 BC. The object is sub-triangular in plan and is made of flint which has probably been burnt and is a reddish-brown in colour. There are some breaks at both the pointed and butt ends so the projectile point is no longer present. There is evidence for retouching around the edges and also on both faces. Due to the breakages it is possible that this object is a blade. Similar flint tools have been recorded on the PAS database and can be seen at SUR-00D436, SWYOR-A77E73 and …
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brompton on Swale', grid reference and parish protected.