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LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Unique ID: YORYM-35B381
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete flint microlith of mesolithic date 8300-3500 BC. The dorsal surface has one predominant arrise left of the centre which runs from proximal to distal ends. There are numerous negative scars across the dorsal surface with a possible striking platform slightly left the centre of the proximal end. The outer margin has fine retouch creating a serrated edge. The ventral surface is predominantly smooth with ripples of percussion running from the left hand side centrally and one large negative scar to the distal end. There is a continuation of the possible striking platform at the proximal end.
The flint is a light grey with some cream inclusions throughout.
Length: 21.3mm, Width: 13.0mm, Weight: 1.2g.
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: 21.3 mm
Width: 13 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
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: Ulrome
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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