THUMB NAIL SCRAPER

Unique ID: YORYM-6E82E3

A lithic thumb nail scraper of Neolithic date (circa 3500 - 2100 BC) designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. It has been finely knapped. The object is oval in shape and sub-rectangular in section although the depth tapers from one end of the object to the other. The curved edge showing signs of extensive retouch and working. The retouch is shallow. The striking platform and bulb of percussion both survive and ripples of percussion can clearly be seen. The flint is a mid reddish-brown colour with some lighter flaws.

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: 22.4 mm
Width: 19.2 mm
Thickness: 4.8 mm
Weight: 2.4 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: Scarborough
To be known as: Scarborough

Method of discovery: Gardening [scope notes]
General landuse: Other [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Garden [scope notes]

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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: Tuesday 26th October 2010
    Updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010

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