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Unique ID: LANCUM-89BA54
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Mesolithic flint end scraper. Fabricated from a secondary flake, it has a patinated white exterior with mid grey core. It has been knapped to produce an end scraper and side scraper and/or knife, both with worn retouches. The dorsal has a percentage of retained cortex that would aid with grip and applying pressure when utilising the tool as a knife. Dates from c10000 to c4001 BC.
Length 29mm, width 16mm, thickness 4.5mm, weight 3.4g.
Class: end
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 10000 BC
Date to: Circa 4001 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 29 mm
Width: 16 mm
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 3.4 g
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th August 2013
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Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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