Flake

EU858A

From: England | Kent | Swanscombe | Barnfield Pit

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU858A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lower Paleolithic | Clactonian II
Provenience England | Kent | Swanscombe | Barnfield Pit
Period Lower Paleolithic | Clactonian II
Date Made 422000-398000 BCE
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original Card: Flint implements (worked flake) (21)

Revised Card: Flint flake - Large oblique striking platform and prominent and much accidented bulb. Retouch on upper face along edge formed by striking platform. Cortex on one side edge. Cream colored and orange shiny patination. Hinge fracture.

Length 10 cm
Width 8.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Sidney Warrington, 1913

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