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LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Unique ID: YORYM-36B4F5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete flint microlith of Mesolithic date 8300-3500 BC. The flint is overall a leaf shape with a smooth convex dorsal surface. Cracking ripples are present running from the proximal left hand side towards the centre moving away from the striking platform which is positioned to the left hand side proximally. The outer perimeter of the microlith has fine retouch to the distal left margins and proximate right hand margins. The ventral surface is flat and demonstrates the same retouch pattern as the dorsal surface. There is one negative scar present at the proximal end, encompassing the lower centre and right hand side of the microlith.
The flint is a light brown, lighter on the ventral surface, with cream inclusions throughout.
Length: 16.7mm, Width: 12.0mm, Weight: 0.4g.
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: 16.7 mm
Width: 12 mm
Weight: 0.4 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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