Scraper, utility tool or blade????

[Musselmantm]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum but after relocating back to home grounds of Richmond Va and finding somethings I thought I would ask for help. My uncle owns several acres of land with bluffs over looking the James river and Henricus park near Dutch gap( first settlement up stream from Jamestown). I found this interesting Quartz peice about 3 inches beneath the soil on top of the bluff overlooking the river. This place was also the bluffs where confederate barracks were stationed that led to Dutch gap being dug. I haven't yet metal detected this land yet as I have been intrigued by all the stone flakes and worked chips around the bluffs.

Thanks for the help!!!

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Family Maps of Hinds County, Mississippi, Deluxe Edition - Grab it through Amazon!

[joshuaream]

Quartzite like that makes it very difficult to see the workmanship, but groups in your area used it extensively.

The rounded surface is the original exterior of the cobble.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Like Joshua said, it is really hard to see if that piece is actually flaked or if it's natural fracturing.