NLM-C28298: Mesolithic to Neolithic Core

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CORE

Unique ID: NLM-C28298

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Mesolithic to Neolithic flint core. The single platform core is of a translucent grey flint with an opaque white patina forming from the base. The sub-rectangular core has five flakes removed from part of the way around, on two faces only. The length is 69.4mm, the width is 24.2mm, the thickness is 18.3mm and the weight is 43.82g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 6500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 69.4 mm
Width: 24.2 mm
Thickness: 18.3 mm
Weight: 43.82 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st February 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11281

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Barton Upon Humber

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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