Record ID: LON-4706B5 - MESOLITHIC lithic implement

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Lithic implement

Unique ID: LON-4706B5

A resized image of Mesolithic flint bladelet

A Mesolithic flint bladelet dating 8,300-3,500BC. This is a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining. There are five bladelet flake removal scars on the dorsal surface. There is some damage to the butt and the sides but no evidence of retouch. The bladelet tapers to an off-centre point at the distal end. The point is angled to the right side. The flint is pale grey.

Dimensions: length: 73.33mm; width: 15.42mm; thickness: 6.60mm; weight: 7.41g.

Class: Bladelet

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Length: 73.33 mm
Width: 15.42 mm
Thickness: 6.6 mm
Weight: 7.41 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: City Of Westminster
Parish: City Of Westminster

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3079
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: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Personal details

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

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