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MICROLITH

Unique ID: SWYOR-81E657

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A flint microlith dating from the Mesolithic period (8300 - 3500 BC). It is sub- triangular in plan with a convex left side and slight twist. There is very fine semi abrupt retouch along both sides. The flint is completely patinated to white with a slight pink tint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27.99 mm
Width: 13.6 mm
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 0.84 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th January 2011 - Thursday 12th January 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1731

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Sykehouse (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE6418
Four figure Latitude: 53.654589
Four figure longitude: -1.033128
1:25K map: SE6418
1:10K map: SE61NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Agricultural or drainage work
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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