Object Details

From:NHerts

Name/TitleLanceolate microlith

About this objectAn iron stained geometric microlith of lanceolate or point form. These types may have been components of composite projectile points, borers, knives or other tools.
Hertfordshire Historic Environment Record entry 1 and entry 2.
These microliths were discussed in a blog post on 4 July 2023.

Date Made10,000-6200 BC

PeriodEarly Mesolithic (10,000-6200 BC)

Medium and MaterialsStone | Lithics
Flint

Named CollectionHitchin Museum

Object TypeLanceolate microlith

Object number92/1

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