SOM-B0ECE4: SOM-B0ECE4: Neolithic to early Bronze Age flint scraper

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SIDE SCRAPER

Unique ID: SOM-B0ECE4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Flint scraper, probably of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. Tertiary flake. The object is sub-oval in shape. Both the proximal and distal ends are long and curve out slightly, joining together to form a slight, rounded point in the centre of each side. At the proximal end of the dorsal face are several small, stepped removals, becoming larger towards the centre and largely removing the butt. There are a few long, abrupt, parallel removals to the right of the proximal end. Along the left edge of the distal end is short, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch. There is a hinged fracture line on the ventral face towards the distal end. The bulb is fairly prominent, but the lines of percussion are diffuse. Length: 47.51mm, Width: 37.91mm, Thickness: 13.13mm, Weight: 21.7g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: BRONZE AGE

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 47.51 mm
Width: 37.91 mm
Thickness: 13.13 mm
Weight: 21.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd December 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020549

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
To be known as: St Cuthbert Out

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Other chance find
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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