BH-751A43: Mesolithic to Neolithic re-touched flint flake tool

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: BH-751A43

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A re-touched flint flake tool of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. The piece is sub-triangular in form, with a small portion of the core platform remaining at the top and, on the reverse, a bulb-of-percussion with rippling below. The upper surface is convex, has a broad central ridge, and two narrow diagonal flake removal scars at the top. The outer edges of the tool have been re-touched by the removal of a single row of small chippings, creating a serrated blade. The flint surface is a heavily patinated mid orangey-brown. The implement measures 46.5mm long, 25mm wide and 7.1mm thick. The weight is 7.04g.

Class: Re-touched flake tool

Subsequent actions

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

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 46.5 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 7.1 mm
Weight: 7.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th January 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 07/10 - 4

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (District)
To be known as: Welwyn

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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