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FLAKE

Unique ID: BUC-619901

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A struck flint flake, light brown in colour with a white patina starting to develop. The bulb of percussion is visible on the ventral surface. The dorsal surface is slightly convex with steeper side edges, creating a flake that is almost rectangular in shape and profile. Circular natural flaws in the flint can be seen on both sides.

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: 21.79 mm
Width: 15.22 mm
Thickness: 3.58 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

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

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