Lithic implement

Unique ID: LIN-CF1DF4

Object type certainty: Certain

A possible flint backed-knife of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The flint is roughly triangular in plan and has a flat back, with retouch along the opposite edge. There is a bulb of percussion extending from the edge of the proximal end and extends towards the area of retouch. The flint is a mottled grey colour and is well water-worn, now having a smooth and 'rolled' appearance.

Class: Knife

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 1500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 40 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
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: East Midlands
County: Lincolnshire
District: East Lindsey
Parish: Croft

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TF5658
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 100 metre square.

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

Personal details

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Recorded by: Adam Daubney - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Adam Daubney - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Wednesday 25th May 2011
    Updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011

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