YORYM-D31437: Mesolithic : Lithic implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-D31437

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worked flint blade, which is Mesolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, as multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. The blade has a triangular section. It has been formed from a light grey flint, with patches of lighter and darker material within the flint matrix. There is some iron staining on the surface of the flint. There is some steep retouch along one edge.

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26.2 mm
Width: 8.2 mm
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 0.73 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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