Clactonian

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Scope note
Refers to the period of the European prehistoric flake-tool tradition dating to the Great Interglacial stage of the Pleistocene Epoch (1,600,000 to 10,000 Before Present), and named after implements found at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England. The style is characterized by distinctive core and flake tools, particularly concave scrapers that may have been used to smooth and shape wooden spears. The tools are similar to those produced by the Soan industry of Pakistan and found at several sites in eastern and southern Africa. In addition, the Clactonian tradition seems to have some relationship to the Tayacian industry of France and Israel.
Clactonian
Accepted term: 31-Mar-2025