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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: BH-CDFC54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A flint scraper of Neolithic date. The general form and size of the flake suggests that it probably dates from the early part of the period. The implement has been made from a broad, thick flake which has developed a heavily patinated whitish-grey surface. The object has roughly parallel vertical sides, a rounded proximal end and an irregular distal end. The dorsal surface exhibits two main arrises, which may have resulted from the removal of flakes or, alternatively, may be the result of thermal fracture. The majority of retouch has been executed on the convex proximal edge, but there is a limited amount to both vertical sides also. On the ventral side, the bulb-of-percussion has been removed and the ripples are almost imperceptible. The tool measures 57.7mm long, 46.7mm wide and 19.1mm thick. The weight is 44.78g.

Class: Flint scraper

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 3000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 57.7 mm
Width: 46.7 mm
Thickness: 19.1 mm
Weight: 44.78 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th February 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/10 - 5

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: St. Albans (District)
To be known as: Redbourn

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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