Nucleus (Lithic)

EU809

From: England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU809
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lower Paleolithic | Clactonian (uncertain)
Provenience England | Kent | Swanscombe | Galley Hill
Period Lower Paleolithic | Clactonian (uncertain)
Date Made 422000-398000 BCE
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original card: Flaked nodule (flint) - One flaked surface apparently used as hammer. England, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Palaeolithic.

Revised Card: Flint nucleus - Banded flint. Mostly yellow olive shiny patination. Round. England, Kent, Swanscombe, Galley Hill. Clacton?

Height 5.6 cm
Length 9 cm
Width 8.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Sidney Warrington, 1913

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