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LEAF ARROWHEAD
Unique ID: HESH-AA1B46
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete very finely worked leaf-shaped flint arrowhead of probable Neolithic date (2900 - 2150 BC). The tip of the arrowhead is broken and the base snapped (although this maybe deliberate being formed on a snapped blade like flake). The arrowhead is lentoid (sub-rectangular) in plan and lentoid in cross section. It has been knapped from a very poorly quality mid grey coloured coarse flint. Both faces of the arrowhead have been pressure (ripple) flaked with a series of small neat narrow facets. Much of this rippled surface has been flaked with much skill (especially given the poor nature of the flint). Both long edges exhibit areas of secondary flaking or retouch and has been applied to both faces . This has created two serrated cutting edges. There is slight damage to the arrowhead from movement in the ploughsoil, but this is minimal.
The arrowhead measures 27.4mm in length, 17.0mm maximum width, is 3.0mm thick and weighs 1.53 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Exactly 2900 BC
Date to: Circa 1900 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.4 mm
Width: 17 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 1.53 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: HFD Entry Form No: HFDMG 2659
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Stanton Lacy (Civil Parish)
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