Microlith, Barsalloch South, Port William

Barsalloch South, Port William
A microlithic point with retouch along both edges and at the base.  The tip is absent - it may have been broken off when the point was being used.   A number of microliths like this were glued onto a wooden shaft with pine resin.  They were used as saws or as serrated cutting edges on an arrowshaft.  This point was collected by W.F. Cormack.
Object no :
SMAH 033
Collection :
Stone Objects
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
Length: 20mm
Materials :
Flint
Location :
Barsalloch South, Port William
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F10528152 Fsmah033 1992 105 microlith barsalloch

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