Clac·to·ni·an (kl k-t  n - n)adj. Archaeology Of or relating to an early Paleolithic tool culture of northwest Europe, characterized by simple core and flake tools. Traditionally considered to predate the Acheulian culture, it is now thought by some to be contemporaneous. [After Clacton.] |
Clactonian [klækˈtəʊnɪən]
n
(Social Science / Archaeology) one of the Lower Palaeolithic cultures found in England, characterized by the use of chopper tools
adj
(Social Science / Archaeology) of, designating, or relating to this culture
[after Clacton, Essex, where the tools of this culture were first found]
| Clactonian (klk-tn-n) Relating to an early Paleolithic tool culture of northwest Europe, characterized by simple core and flake tools. Traditionally considered to predate the Acheulian culture, it is now thought by some to be contemporaneous. |
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