NLM-1139E3: Mesolithic to Neolithic Scraper

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SCRAPER (TOOL)

Unique ID: NLM-1139E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Mesolithic to Neolithic fine grey translucent flint side scraper. The dorsal face has a central patch of cortex and very fine retouch on the right edge. The ventral face is plain. The length is 31.1mm, the width is 21.5mm, the thickness is 7.8mm and the weight is 7.30g.

Subsequent actions

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: 31.1 mm
Width: 21.5 mm
Thickness: 7.8 mm
Weight: 7.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 1976

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11354

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Roxby cum Risby (Civil Parish)

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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