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MICROLITH
Unique ID: YORYM-542FF8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete flint microlith of Mesolithic date (6300-4300 BC) . With a high central dorsal ridge, profile is sub-rectangular, section is sub-triangular. The proximal end is flattened and shows flake removal/retouching with cracking ripples. Ventral surface has some cracking ripples toward the proximal portion, the lateral margins have fine retouch creating a finer serrated edge on the left side than on the right which is less retouched.
The lithic predominantly light grey with some darker grey inclusions, with a number of light, cream inclusions running from distal to proximal ends.
No cortex is present so classifies as a tertiary flake.
Ref: Bond, pg 112, fig 7.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 6300 BC
Date to: Circa 4300 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 74 mm
Width: 26.8 mm
Thickness: 7.8 mm
Weight: 17.3 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Bempton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond, C. | 2005 | PAS Guide to the Identification, Assessment and Recording of Lithics | London | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | 112 | 7 |
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