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Unique ID: DUR-8DD9A1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A sub triangular flint flake that is possibly a tang from a larger object and dating to the Prehistoric period. The object has been retouched around the perimeter and on one face. The other side is smooth and there is no evidence on retouch. There is a recent break on one of the corners of the object. It is blue/grey in colour and weighs 1.8g. It measures 25.55mm in length and 17.79mm in width.
Notes:
The tang was found in the same area as other lithic implements, see record numbers: DUR-8D7E04 and 8DF1D4
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.55 mm
Width: 17.79 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st May 2011
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Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Incomplete
4 Figure: NZ1111
Four figure Latitude: 54.49422
Four figure longitude: -1.83169
1:25K map: NZ1111
1:10K map: NZ11SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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