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LEAF ARROWHEAD
Unique ID: SOM-8229D4
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Possible failed leaf arrowhead of mid to dark grey flint with small pale mottles. The ventral face invasion retouch on both edges and a flake removal scar to the distal end. There is invasive parallel retouch on the dorsal face across the proximal end and the right edge. The bulb of percussion has been removed and the waves of percussion are faint. The distal end tapers in width, ending in a crescentic notch.
The distal end is thicker than expected for an arrowhead and it is possible that faults in the flint meant that when attempting to thin the piece, the tip broke leaving the crescntic notch. It measures 24.4mm long, 19.1mm wide, 5.5mm thick and weighs 2.48g. It dates from the Neolithic period, 3500-2150 BC.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2150 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.4 mm
Width: 19.1 mm
Thickness: 5.5 mm
Weight: 2.48 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th November 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020890
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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