SUSS-398425: Mesolithic : Lithic Implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: SUSS-398425

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Mesolithic core (8300-3500 BC). Flakes have been removed from approximately 80% of the core, and the core has been worked from multiple striking platforms showing signs of preparation. The flint is a mid whitish-blue colour. Some of the natural cortex still survives on the surface of the flint. It is suggested the core had been utilised for the production of microliths.

Notes:

These flints form part of a large collection of lithic implements and associated waste flakes. Known as the Warnham Collection these lithic implements are housed by the finder and are available for further study should someone want to research the flints further. These database entries are a basic record of what is contained within the collection. The finder can be contacted via the local Finds Liaison Officer.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Housed by the finder and are available for further study
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 42.98 mm
Width: 32.75 mm
Weight: 29.49 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2002

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Warnham Collection

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
To be known as: Warnham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
Current location: Housed by the finder and are available for further study
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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

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