Record ID: LON-C330F5 - MESOLITHIC lithic implement

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Lithic implement

Unique ID: LON-C330F5

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Prehistoric, probably Mesolithic – Neolithic, flint tool (8300 – 2100BC).

A Prehistoric, probably Mesolithic – Neolithic, flint tool (8300 – 2100BC). The tool has been fabricated on a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining. There are flaws in the flint near the butt on both sides. The tool is ovate in plan with retouching around the distal and both side edges. There is some modern damage.

Dimensions: length: 96.79mm; width: 64.92mm; thickness: 27.49mm; weight: 173.26g.

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: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: 8300 BC
Date to: 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 96.79 mm
Width: 64.92 mm
Thickness: 27.49 mm
Weight: 173.26 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: Thursday 1st November 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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