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Unique ID: YORYM-078073
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Flint working debiate, blade, of probable Mesolithic date, circa 7000 - 4000 BC. The implement has an elongated oval plan and triangular in section. The bulb of percussion and striking platform no longer remain and the ventral surface is smooth and slightly curved. The dorsal surface contains three negative scars with corresponding arises and has semi-abrupt retouch at the distal end.
The flint is a light greyish-white colour. The implement is 26.1mm long, 11.1mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 1g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 7000 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 26.1 mm
Width: 11.1 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 1 g
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Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: TA1872
Four figure Latitude: 54.13031344
Four figure longitude: -0.19564586
1:25K map: TA1872
1:10K map: TA17SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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