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debitage
;
core
Object Type
debitage
core
Museum number
2005,1107.99
Description
Flint core with bipolar opposed platforms utilised to remove blades from single direction on different faces. Core retains patches of cortex on both faces and sides. Fresh with a white patina and slight orange staining.
Cultures/periods
Late Glacial
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
Roy Froom
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Avington VI
Materials
flint
Dimensions
Length:
95.20 millimetres
Weight:
392.10 grammes
Thickness:
49.70 millimetres
Width:
55.40 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Froom 2005 / Late Glacial Long Blade Sites in the Kennet Valley. Excavations and filedwork at Avington VI, Wawcott XII and Crown Acres.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Roy Froom
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
2005,1107.99
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
A6.194