SWYOR-99E7B4: Mesolithic or Neolithic Debitage

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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: SWYOR-99E7B4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A fragment of flint debitage probably dating from the Mesolithic or Neolithic period (8300 BC - 2100 BC). The triangular flake is of an opaque, pale grey flint. There is no evidence of retouch and the flint is worn, probably from water.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 8300 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.9 mm
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 0.4 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th January 2012 - Wednesday 16th January 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2074

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: Kirklees (Metropolitan District)
District: Kirklees (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Holme Valley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE1309
Four figure Latitude: 53.577439
Four figure longitude: -1.805138
1:25K map: SE1309
1:10K map: SE10NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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