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BLADE

Unique ID: WILT-2B8305

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Mesolithic (8,300-3,500 BC) flint bladelet, measuring 31.83x8.97x3.78mm and weighing 1.01g. The flint is grey in colour with medium patination.

The bladelet is snapped at both ends. The dorsal face has three ridges and four negative flake scars. Both right and left dorsal edges show signs of small pressure flaking.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.83 mm
Width: 8.97 mm
Thickness: 3.78 mm
Weight: 1.01 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th October 2010 - Monday 13th December 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3593

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

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

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

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