This pick is most likely of a Mesolithic date, it was found along side other tools of its suspected period, some of which have been professionally recorded in the PAS database www.finds.org.uk
As with many prehistoric tools, there are small iron deposits, and iron staining in various places, this is usually found along the high ridges, where flake removal scars intersect.
As with many prehistoric tools, there are small iron deposits, and iron staining in various places, this is usually found along the high ridges, where flake removal scars intersect.
Above, Quite a good horse head impression can be seen looking right
(Above) A weak, but seemingly intentional bird can be seen facing right.
(Above) there is a worm fossil running right around the pick.
(Above) An imagined face looks left?
