LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-D1DB82

Object type certainty: Certain

A Bronze Age ‘Y-shaped’ worked flint. It has been formed from a light grey flint, with creamy-white flaws within the flake matrix. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. The upper end of the ventral surface has been heavily retouched, forming the characteristic ‘Y-shaped’ cutting edge. The retouch is steep.

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 2100 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 47.1 mm
Width: 28.8 mm
Thickness: 8.1 mm
Weight: 9.3 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: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: East Riding Of Yorkshire
District: East Riding Of Yorkshire
To be known as: Bempton

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st July 2008

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Tuesday 2nd September 2008
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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