Record ID: LON-CB40A5 - MESOLITHIC lithic implement

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Lithic implement

Unique ID: LON-CB40A5

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Prehistoric flint flake, possibly a side scraper (8300-1500BC).

A Prehistoric flint flake, possibly a side scraper (8300-1500BC). This is a secondary blade flake with approximately 10% cortex remaining. There is one flake removal scar on the dorsal surface and along the right edge there is possibly some bi-facial retouch. There is also some modern damage and the distal tip is missing.

Dimensions: length: 43.59mm; width: 21.44mm; thickness: 11.17mm; weight: 7.83g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: 8300 BC
Date to: 1500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 43.59 mm
Width: 21.44 mm
Thickness: 11.17 mm
Weight: 7.83 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: City Of London
To be known as: City of London

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2007

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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