Stone in Archaeology Database


Milton Stone

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Sample Details and Images

Sample: 178

Local Name: Milton Stone
Quarry Name: Milton Quarries, Oxfordshire
Location: Southampton Lithics collection. Oxfordshire. Box 1, Tray 6.
Comments: None Recorded

Macroscopic Images:

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Photomicrographs:

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Physical Characteristics:

    Fresh
 
 
Primary Colour
Secondary Colour
Primary Munsell Code
Secondary Munsell Code
Surface Appearance
Hardness
Feel
Grain Sorting
Grain Size
Cream / Buff
None
10YR 8/2
 
Bioclastic
Hard
Hackly
Moderately well sorted
Medium