RecordBoneFrom Howmae, North Ronaldsay, Orkney
BoneThis animal bone from Howmae on North Ronaldsay in Orkney has butchery cut-marks. It dates from between 600 BC and 200 AD. The bone is a joint end of a sheep leg bone. The end of the bone has been chopped off from the rest of the bone. This is a classic butchery mark. In preparing joints of meat for cooking, people would chop through bone using a sharp utensil such as a chopper, cleaver or hatchet. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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