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Beer Devon Flint Blade Archaeological Find UK Artefact Genuine Certificate

Beer Devon Flint Blade Archaeological Find UK Artefact Genuine Certificate

Original price was: £84.00.Current price is: £67.20.

This listing features a RARE Neolithic Flint Blade, discovered near Beer, Devon, United Kingdom. Originating from the Neolithic period (circa 4000–2500 BCE), this artefact represents the advanced craftsmanship and daily utility tools of early prehistoric communities in Britain.

Flint blades were multi-functional tools used for a range of tasks including cutting, scraping, and shaping organic materials such as wood, bone, and hides. This particular blade demonstrates clear signs of human knapping and practical design.

You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photo.

All of our Artefacts are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Artefact Details:

  • Type: Flint Blade
  • Material: Flint
  • Cultural Period: Neolithic (circa 4000–2500 BCE)
  • Provenance: Beer, Devon, UK
  • Function: Multipurpose tool for cutting and scraping

Morphological Features:

  • Distinctive parallel flake scars indicating controlled blade production
  • Sharp longitudinal edge, lightly retouched for use
  • Slight curvature, ideal for ergonomic hand-held tasks
  • Shows mild patina from age and burial environment
  • Flat dorsal surface with a single platform removal area

Scale and Authenticity:

  • Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing
  • This is a carefully selected piece, and the photo represents the exact artefact you will receive

Specimen Notes:

  • Neolithic flint blades from Devon are less commonly found than in neighbouring Wessex, adding regional interest
  • Ideal for collectors of early tools, museum education kits, or archaeological reference collections

This flint blade is a remarkable piece of human prehistory, reflecting both the ingenuity and survival skills of Neolithic communities in Britain. A genuine find from Devon’s archaeological landscape—perfect for those interested in Stone Age culture and craftsmanship.

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Description

Artefact Overview

This listing is for a flint blade archaeological artefact identified as Beer, Devon, UK. It is a distinctive specimen for collectors of archaeological finds, flint artefacts, historic tools and geological materials. The blade form gives the piece a recognisable presence for display, study or inclusion in a specialist collection, while the supplied location identification adds useful context for anyone interested in artefacts associated with Devon.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Material and Appearance

Flint is a hard, fine-grained form of silica-rich stone known for its ability to fracture with a sharp, curved edge. This property made flint a practical material for producing shaped cutting tools and other edged implements. A flint blade is typically recognised by its elongated form and deliberately worked surfaces, although the exact manufacturing details and individual surface features vary from specimen to specimen.

This artefact is presented as a flint blade, with its naturally contrasting stone character and worked appearance making it suitable for close examination. The photographs provide the best visual reference for the individual specimen, including its form, colour, surface character and overall presentation.

Archaeological Collecting Interest

Flint blades are of interest because they connect material science with the development of early toolmaking. Working flint requires an understanding of how stone breaks, allowing a maker to create useful edges through controlled removal of flakes. The resulting surfaces can preserve evidence of shaping and workmanship, making flint artefacts valuable subjects for educational study as well as display.

The Beer, Devon identification gives this artefact a clear regional collecting focus within the United Kingdom. It may appeal to collectors building a selection of British archaeological finds, Devon-related specimens or traditional flint technology. It can also serve as an engaging teaching aid when discussing stone tools, fracture patterns, archaeological interpretation and the practical qualities of flint.

Display and Gift Use

With its compact blade form and recognisable archaeological character, this specimen can be displayed in a cabinet, collection tray, study area or educational setting. It is suitable for collectors who appreciate genuine artefacts with a clear material identity and for anyone seeking an unusual historical-interest gift connected with Devon and British archaeology.

The photographs should be used as the principal guide to the specimen supplied, and full sizing is shown in the photographs. No additional identification or measurements are required to appreciate the piece as a flint blade artefact with archaeological collecting interest.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Artefact is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording accompanies the artefact as stated and provides an additional presentation detail for collectors, gifting and display. The item is supplied as the actual photographed specimen, allowing the purchaser to see the individual piece before buying.

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