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BH-020347: Mesolithic flint core (possibly)

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Unique ID: BH-020347

Object type certainty: Certain
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A single-platform flint core, possibly dating from the Mesolithic period.

The subconical core has been struck from a natural nodule and retains part of the original cortex. Narrow blades have been struck from the platform, and two have been struck upwards from the base, although there is no platform there. The flint is heavily patinated.

Length: 25.2mm; width: 25.3mm; thickness: 20.2mm. Weight: 14.08g.

Class: Single-platfor

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 10000 BC
Date to: Circa 4001 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.2 mm
Width: 25.3 mm
Thickness: 20.2 mm
Weight: 14 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 3177 - 9

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pertenhall

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Audit data

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

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