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Unique ID: DENO-2D1EE7
Object type certainty: Certain
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Lithic Implement: Complete flint scraper of Neolithic date. The implement has been formed from a flint flake and the flat striking platform, bulb of percussion and ripples are notable. The distal end of the flake is still covered in cortex and the semi-abupt re-touch to create the scraper edge is along one edge only. The flint has a milky grey-brown patina.
Scraper tools will have had a variety of uses although the most common suggestion is for cleaning skins.
This scraper has been dated c. 2500 BC-1000 BC.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 2500 BC
Date to: Circa 1000 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 23.8 mm
Width: 30.9 mm
Thickness: 7.1 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 30th April 2010
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Other reference: Derby E6937
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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