Large yellowish flint blade. Found at the Morton Mesolithic Settlement, Fife

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Shaped bladed, Mesolithic, 6,000 - 8,000 years ago

Field collection: Mesolithic Morton excavation, Tayport, Fife
Collected by Dr John Coles

Donated by Mr GC Sim
Museum number 1976-938

The flint-knapper struck flint from the core in long flakes. Theses flakes are sharp on both edges and could be used as simple knives or as "blanks" to create a variety of other tools.