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FLAKE

Unique ID: BUC-617455

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A struck flint flake with conchoidal ripples visible on the ventral surface. There may be some retouching along the long edges. The distal end has a hinged fracture. The surface has a white to blue patina.

Class: Flint

Subsequent actions

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

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: 2150 BC
Date to: 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 41.44 mm
Width: 23.73 mm
Thickness: 5.68 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 9th September 2005

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Gayhurst

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
Current location: retained by finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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