LANCUM-703133: Possibly a flake/debitage

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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: LANCUM-703133

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Probably late Neolithic or Bronze Age flake or debitage dating from c. 4000-1000BC. Possibly a primary waste flake, no retouch around the edges. Clear ripple marks on ventral surface and flake scar ridge on dorsal surface. Very small flake.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 1000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14 mm
Width: 10.5 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 0.43 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 18th February 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Eden (District)
To be known as: Asby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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