Summary
Small core of pebble flint (25mm x 23mm x 11mm) characteristic of late Mesolithic industries in north Devon and Exmoor It is of grey flint showing several narrow removal scars for blades, and a larger flake ending in a hinge fracture. There is a large amount of cortex remaining on the outside of the piece although this has also been damaged.
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Monument Types
- LITHIC WORKING SITE (Late Mesolithic - 7000 BC to 4001 BC)
Description
Small core of pebble flint (25mm x 23mm x 11mm) characteristic of late Mesolithic industries in north Devon and Exmoor It is of grey flint showing several narrow removal scars for blades, and a larger flake ending in a hinge fracture. There is a large amount of cortex remaining on the outside of the piece although this has also been damaged.
The core was found in a gateway between fields 703 and 772. ‘Late’ Mesolithic on Exmoor may date anywhere between say 6800 BC and 3000 BC, possibly later in some areas.
References
- SNA62241 - Document: Nick Berry. 2002. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon.
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