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Object Number 53-33-40/6527
Display Title Flint chopper dressing spall: striking platform consists of truncated flakes for
Descriptions
Object Description Flint chopper dressing spall: striking platform consists of truncated flakes form reverse face of chopper;
Inventory Description Chipped flint
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Clactonian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England / <State> / Essex / <City> / Clacton-on-Sea
Europe / England / <State> / Essex / <City> / Lion Point
Intrasite Elephant Bed
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 7.9 x 2.1 cm (2 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44; cf.1951/44; 53-33-40/6527

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