YORYM-D1F672: Neolithic : Lithic implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-D1F672

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A large worked flint, which is probably Neolithic in date. The flint has an oval section; it is long and tapers to a blunt point at both terminals. It has been formed from a light orangey-grey flint, with patches of lighter material within the flint matrix. Some crude retouch is evident, the retouch is steep. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. A small amount of cortex survives. There is some iron staining on the surface of the flint.

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 92.3 mm
Width: 27.1 mm
Thickness: 18.3 mm
Weight: 42.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st July 2008

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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: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Bempton

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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