YORYM-59A3F4: Neolithic : Lithic implement

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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: YORYM-59A3F4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worked flint flake of Neolithic date. The flake is oval in shape and D-shaped in section. The dorsal surface is flat and the worked edges are fairly shallow. The striking platform no longer remains but the bulb of percussion and ripples of percussion can still be seen. The flint is a mid greyish-brown colour with some lighter flaws. There are no signs of cortex re-growth.

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: 53.4 mm
Weight: 11.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Lowick

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: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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