SCRAPER (TOOL)

Unique ID: YORYM-BEB684

Object type certainty: Certain

A small Neolithic lithic implement, formed into a thumb scraper. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape, but has a domed top and a flat base. The top has been left with 70% cortex. It has been formed from a light orangey-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform do not survive. The worked edge of the scraper has steep retouch.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Length: 27.1 mm
Width: 14.3 mm
Weight: 10.6 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: North Yorkshire
District: Ryedale
To be known as: Barton le Willows

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: Saturday 5th June 2010

Personal details

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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: Friday 6th August 2010
    Updated: Friday 6th August 2010

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