Lithic implement

Unique ID: BH-5120E2

Object type certainty: Certain

A possible crude flint implement of Palaeolithis date. The object is a re-touched flake of the mid to late Acheulian period. It is sub-oval in shape and measures 63.9mm high by 44.1mm wide and 18.3mm thick. The reverse of the flake is flat and there appears to be little if any working. The upper surface is convex, has a central vertical ridge, and is uneven. The vertical edges show possible signs of re-touching. The flint is a mid creamy-orange colour. It weighs 52.90g.

Class: Flake
Sub class: Re-touched

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
Period from: PALAEOLITHIC [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 80000 BC
Date to: Circa 60000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 63.9 mm
Width: 44.1 mm
Thickness: 18.3 mm
Weight: 52.9 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East
County: Bedfordshire
District: Bedford
To be known as: Bedford

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th September 2004

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Jim Inglis - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford museum entry no. 2066-3

References cited

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    Created: Tuesday 19th October 2004
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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