LVPL-220C33: Flint scraper dating to the Mesolithic period, (8300-4500BC).

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: LVPL-220C33

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Flint scraper dating to the Mesolithic period, (8300-4500BC). It is sub-oval in plan and slightly curved in profile. The striking platform and bulb of percussion can be identified at the proximal end. The striking platform is plain. The dorsal face has ridges and a number of scars of previous removals. Conchoidal ripples can be seen on the ventral face and the edges of the flint have been retouched. It has a smooth toffee coloured patina.

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: 4500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 28.08 mm
Width: 18.52 mm
Thickness: 5.36 mm
Weight: 3.4 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2009

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Flintshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Flintshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Mold

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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