YORYM-00FFA2: Mesolithic to Neolithic : Lithic implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-00FFA2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A utilised flint, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, no ripples of percussion are evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. Some retouch can be seen along both edges. It has been formed from a mid blueish-grey flint.

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Breckland District

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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