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Flake

Description

Flake of flint, from Knowe of Rowiegar chambered cairn, Rousay, Orkney

Museum reference

X.EO 675

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Flake

Materials

Flint

Physical description

Flint; calcined; small

Collection place(s)

Knowe Of Rowiegar, Rousay, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

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