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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: SF-A43043

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A total of ten lithic implements of later Prehistoric date. They have a combined total weight of 65.03g. 1) An unpatinated partially cortical dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 17.99mm in length, 23.76mm in width, 5.78mm in thickness and weighs 2.25g. 2) An unpatinated dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. There is possible evidence of blade removal on the dorsal face. It measures 28.94mm in length, 10.30mm in width, 1.75mm in thickness, and weighs 0.82g. 3) An unpatinated partially cortical dark grey flake with evidence of limited retouch on the distal end and one edge forming notches. It measures 28.25mm in length, 27.34mm in width, 6.87mm in thickness, and weighs 5.64g. 4) An unpatinated partially cortical dark brown flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 64.14mm in length, 15.09mm in width, 11.86mm in thickness, and weighs 7.11g. 5) An unpatinated dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 41.17mm in length, 34.34mm in width, 18.19mm in thickness, and weighs 19.65g. 6) An unpatinated dark grey flake with evidence of retouch on one edge. It measures 40.03mm in length, 22.82mm in width, 4.78mm in thickness, and weighs 5.41g. 7) An unpatinated partially cortical dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 41.02mm in length, 24.46mm in width, 7.01mm in thickness, and weighs 8.30g. 8) An unpatinated dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 25.69mm in length, 24.95mm in width, 4.39mm in thickness, and weighs 2.46g. 9) An unpatinated dark grey flake with no evidence of use-wear or retouch. It measures 47.44mm in length, 22.57mm in width, 7.32mm in thickness, and weighs 6.87g. 10) An unpatinated dark grey flake that is broken at the proximal end and now missing the bulb of percussion. It has evidence of limited retouch on the distal end. It measures 17.75mm in length, 42.59mm in width, 6.97mm in thickness, and weighs 6.52g.

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Circa 2500 BC
Date to: Circa AD 43

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 10
Weight: 65.03 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Combs

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
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

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Updated: 13 years ago

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