Finding Chert and/Or Flint?

bladesypher asked:


I'm looking for Chert or Flint suitable for knapping. I live in Whitley Bay, you can look it up on Google Earth, its in England. I dont want to buy the Chert or Flint, I wish to find it in an natural envirnoment, does anyone know where abouts I might find it in my local area of newcastle?

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One Response to “Finding Chert and/Or Flint?”

  1. rosie recipe Says:
    November 24th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    If you go to grimes graves in Norfolk, they’ll show you how to do it (knapping)

    Old stone age settlement

    Otherwise look for chalk in your area.

    flints are found in chalk

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