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CORE

Unique ID: LVPL-946C64

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A prehistoric flint core probably dating from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic period, (8300BC-2100BC). The object is sub-triangular in plan with some of the cortex remaining. Several flint flakes have been removed from each face of the object. It is a light brownish-grey in colour.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 67.69 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st August 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: St. Helens (Metropolitan District)
District: St. Helens (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Billinge

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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