Lithic implement

Unique ID: LON-858A86

Object type certainty: Certain

A Neolithic flint end scraper (3500-2100BC). This scraper has been made on a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining. There are two flake removal scars on the dorsal surface and retouch around the curved distal end. The retouch has been worked unifacially from the dorsal surface. There is some modern crushing and edge damage.

Dimensions: length: 55.73mm; width: 47.94mm; thickness: 20.99mm; weight: 40.97g.

Class: Scraper

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: 3500 BC
Date to: 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 55.73 mm
Width: 47.94 mm
Thickness: 20.99 mm
Weight: 40.97 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: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Lambeth
To be known as: Lambeth

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 May 2008

Personal details

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

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    Created: Monday 12th May 2008
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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