Flint was a vitally important resource for prehistoric societies
who put it to a diverse range of uses. Chris Butler has created a
concise guide to recognising and categorising British prehistoric
flintwork. The author begins by looking at the different sources of
flint that were exploited by prehistoric peoples, and explains why
flint was such a widely used raw material. He then discusses how to
recognise prehistoric worked flint and explores the different
technologies that were used to work flint and make tools.
Flintknapping techniques used in each period of prehistory are
illustrated, along with detailed techniques used in each period of
prehistory are illustrated, along with detailed descriptions of the
variety of implements produced and their associated diagnostic
waste material. The flintwork from a number of case-study sites and
the eventual decline in the importance of flint. The book also
explores what the analysis of flintwork can tell us about society
and past use of the landscape.
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