The Neolithic British Isles from 4000 to 2,500 BCE
During the preceding Mesolithic period, the inhabitants of the British Isles had been Mesolithic European hunter-gatherers. Around 4000 BCE migrants began arriving from central Europe via a wide land bridge (Doggerland).
These migrants brought new ideas and the Neolithic period in the British Isles was characterised by the adoption of agriculture, and a more settled way of life with clearing of forests for cereal cultivation and animal herds. At the same time, new types of stone tools requiring more skill began to be produced. Leaf-shaped arrowheads, round-based pottery types and the beginnings of polished axe production are common indicators of the period.
Description: Flint core or Spoon Scraper 4000 to 2500 BCE - Ref. # SI/9
Date: Neolithic period 4000 to 2500 BCE
Marks/Observations: Origin of artefact Europe/Britain. Appears to be a Spoon Scraper but could also be a Flint Core from which tiny flakes of sharp flint known as microliths were flaked off and used as arrow heads and spear points, many which were barbed. The artefact comes from an old collection and labelled Maiden Castle, 1924 Maiden Castle is the largest and most impressive Iron Age hillfort in Britain.Before this, Maiden Castle had a long sequence of prehistoric activity. This was revealed by archaeological excavations in the 1930s and the 1980s. Described by the British Museum from a photo sent to them as Possible flint core. Neolithic? Condition: Very good, shows very distinctive flaking especially on the top side which may indicate it was a flint core.
Dimensions: 7cm x 6cm x 3cm
Price: R200.00
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Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject and communication with the British Museum.
This is a genuine artefact.
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