Record ID: LON-CB51C2 - MESOLITHIC lithic implement

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Lithic implement

Unique ID: LON-CB51C2

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Prehistoric flint lithic implement: scraper (8300-1500BC).

A Prehistoric flint lithic implement: scraper (8300-1500BC). This is a secondary irregularly shaped flake with approximately 25% cortex remaining. There is unifacial retouch along the curved right edge and some along the straight left edge, possibly creating a multi-tool. There is also some modern damage and traces of crushing.

Dimensions: length: 59.56mm; width:70.62mm; thickness: 21.96mm; weight: 77.22g.

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: 59.56 mm
Width: 70.62 mm
Thickness: 21.96 mm
Weight: 77.22 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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