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YORYM-D13C04: Neolithic : Lithic implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-D13C04

Object type certainty: Certain
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A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, and the ripples of percussion are not evident. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. The face with the retouch is entirely coated with cortex.

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: 38 mm
Weight: 10.9 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st December 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.

References cited

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

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