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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: SUSS-82A5F7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A crude waste flint flake, dating from probably the Palaeolithic to Mesolithic period (circa 40000 - 3500 BC). The flake has broken off below the striking platform and the bulb of percussion. Some retouch is evident on the edges. 5% nature cortex survives. The flint flake has an all over white patina, suggesting an earlier date.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: PALAEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 40000 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44.69 mm
Width: 20.62 mm
Weight: 5.62 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th February 2006

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Plumpton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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: SUSS
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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