Record ID: SWYOR-C59772 - MESOLITHIC lithic implement

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Lithic implement

Unique ID: SWYOR-C59772

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Mesolithic flint blade or knife

A flint retouched blade or possible knife. This microlith tool is Mesolithic and has fine retouch on both lateral edges, on both dorsal and ventral. This is a tertiary flake with no cortex and there is a possible worked distal end which could have been a scraper. It measures 58.8mm x 18.7mm x 3.9mm, weighing 6.64g.

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 58.8 mm
Width: 18.7 mm
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 6.64 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: South Yorkshire
District: Sheffield
Parish: Bradfield

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK2787
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th August 2008

Personal details

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Secondary identifier: Mr Stuart Ward - [view all attributed records]

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