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A group of 4 x Mesolithic "Hag Stone" flint beads, North Cambridgeshire Fens. SOLD
A group of 4 x Mesolithic
A group of 4 x Mesolithic A group of 4 x Mesolithic A group of 4 x Mesolithic A group of 4 x Mesolithic
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c.8000-6000 B.C. A group of 4 x Mesolithic "Hag Stone" flint beads found together alongside other Mesolithic flint and bone tools many years back in the Upper Fen edge in Northern Cambridgeshire and from an old Cambridgeshire collection. Whilst "Hag Stones" are flint pebbles with naturally occuring holes through their centres, these particular examples were found together amongst other Mesolithic artefacts and clearly show wear in the holes synonymous to being strung or suspended on some form of cordage for some time, so were most likely worn around the neck as beads. These Hag Stones and accompanying Mesolithic artefacts were unearthed from a collapsed sand and peat embankment which had been damaged during a severe storm. The area of the Fen edge where it was discovered is East facing and towards the alluvial lowlands where in Mesolithic and Neolithic periods hunting for fish, mammals and similar resources was common. All are totally intact, undamaged with good surfaces and colouration. An interesting and unusual Mesolithic assemblage, sizes range from approx. 30mm to 20mm (N.B. Wire hoop in photos not included, it was merely used for display purposes)