Flake (Flint). Flake, sub-rectangular in form. The dorsal face formed by three scars and the base edge retouched. One side has been broken, giving a pseudo burin aspect, although there is some evidence for retouch into a borer. Moderately patinated and stained. Some natural wear. Clactonian Culture. Lower Palaeolithic. Level unknown. Swanscombe, Kent. Collector's No. nil. L. 2 ¼" W. 2 1/8" Th. ½"
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