ARROWHEAD
Unique ID: IOW-1BB345
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published 
A complete flint arrowhead of probable Neolithic date (3500 BC-2100 BC).
The arrowhead is made on a tertiary waste flake. The ventral surface has a bulb of percussion, a percussion scar and associated ripples. Both edges of the ventral surface have been finely retouched. The dorsal surface has three major negative flaking removals. The left hand side (as viewed) has fine retouch. At the distal end, material has been removed at either side of the small striking platform in order to create a crude tang.
This arrowhead has a grey patina with a reddish hue.
45.6 x 26.2 x 6.1mm. Weight: 5.98g.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
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Date from: 3500 BC
Date to: 2100 BC
Dimensions and weight
Length: 45.6 mm
Width: 26.2 mm
Thickness: 6.1 mm
Weight: 5.98 g
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 28th October 2009
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Frank
Basford
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Identified by: Mr Frank
Basford - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2009-2-337
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]
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Spatial metadata
Region: South East And London
County: Isle Of Wight
District: Isle Of Wight
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Discovery metadata
Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m[scope notes]
References cited
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Audit data
Created:
Wednesday 4th November 2009
Updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
