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Unique ID: NLM32
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Struck flint blade with some retouching on one edge to form a knife. Form in use over a long period of time.
Notes:
Checked following Sophie Catley. Identification changed from 'Blade' to 'Serrated Implement'. Dating changed from 'Mesolithic to Bronze Age 8000-2350 BC [-700 BC given by this record]' to 'Mesolithic [late] 7000-4000BC', contra source record..
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: 10000 BC
Date to: 700 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 5.8 mm
Width: 1.6 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th September 1997
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Other reference: NLPS0031
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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