Leaf point
- Description
- This tool may have formed spear point. We cannot be sure if this technology belonged to the Neanderthals but their date in excess of 36,000 years ago predates any firm evidence for modern humans in Britain. This leaf point is made on blades.
- Accession Loan No.
- A3921
- Collection Class
- Archaeology
- Common Name
- leaf point
- Simple Name
- leaf point
- Full Name
- Leaf Point
- Period Classification
- Palaeolithic (500000-10000 BC)
- Production Date
- Early Upper Palaeolithic
- Production Town
- Torquay
- Material
- Flint
- Collection Site Name
- Kent's Cavern
