BERK-DEBFE3: Mesolithic implement: Multiplatform core

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CORE

Unique ID: BERK-DEBFE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A multiplatform flint core, with multiple removals in several directions from all surfaces evident. The core retains some cortex, and is made from a dark blue / grey coloured flint. Late Mesolithic / early Neolithic in date, c. 6500-2100 BC.

Class: Multiplatform core

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 6500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27 mm
Width: 34 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight: 19.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011 - Wednesday 30th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2011.517

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Fyfield and Tubney (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4299
Four figure Latitude: 51.688192
Four figure longitude: -1.393832
1:25K map: SU4299
1:10K map: SU49NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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