Chert Fragment, Lockerbie

Edge-retouched knife on a fine long blade of honey-coloured flint, presumably imported as blue-grey chert is the predominant stone around Lockerbie.
Object no :
DMTT053a
Collection :
Domestic & Farming
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Lockerbie Academy (Neolithic)
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