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CORE

Unique ID: WILT-C2ADD6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Mesolithic (8300-3500 BC) flint bladelet core, standing 25.02mm high and measuring 34.40x29.83mm. It weighs 20.2g. The dome-shaped nodule is surrounded on its curving face by c.11 small and narrow flake scars. The underside comprises two striking platforms, at a slight angle to each other. The flint is heavily patinated and apparently a dark grey underneath.

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: 8300 BC
Date to: 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.02 mm
Width: 34.4 mm
Thickness: 29.83 mm
Weight: 20.2 g

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: MM1 12/09 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cricklade area

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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