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BORER

Unique ID: WAW-095B34

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A knapped flint early Neolithic period (-4000 to -3501) borer or awl: The awl is an asymmetrical sub drop shape in plan with an off centre protrusion from the lower, distal edge. This protrusion is the piercer of the awl which is purposefully knapped removing notches either side. The ventral surface has a single negative flake scar, and conchoidal rings, bulbar scars and a bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface has multiple small, vertical negative flake scars. The flint is a dark brown/grey colour. It measures 19.49mm long and 20.89mm wide. It weighs 3.2g.

The awl dates to the early Neolithic period (-4000 to -3501). Butler (2005, Figure 54 No. 1) illustrates a similar awl. This type of awl is thought to be hand tools rather than being hafted (Butler, 2005, p. 127).

Butler, C. 2005 Prehistoric Flintwork Tempus

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 3501 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.49 mm
Width: 20.89 mm
Weight: 3.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd April 2013 - Monday 16th June 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Leigh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7753
Four figure Latitude: 52.17477352
Four figure longitude: -2.33774911
1:25K map: SO7753
1:10K map: SO75SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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