Mesolithic Scraper

Bishop Middleham Village Atlas. ** WORK IN PROCESS **

Historical Period: Mesolithic (10,000-4500 BC)

Point Description: A complete flint Notched scraper of Mesolithicto Neolithic date (9000-1500 BC). The lithic is sub-spatulate in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains three predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises and a small amount of cortex is retained along the proximal left hand edge. The proximal, left and right hand edges have rough semi-abrupt retouch. There is a projecting bulbous spur along the proximal left hand edge which creates a notched aspect in the mesal left hand edge. The ventral surface is smooth and slightly concave. The lithic retains a minor amount of cortex and is therefore a secondary flake. The flint is dark grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is a brown in colour. Length: 49.23mm, Width: 29.52mm, Thickness: 9.18mm, Weight: 11.9g.

Learn More About This Point: The Portable Antiquity Scheme listing for this item is: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/761535

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