HESH-670A23: Neolithic Debitage: three pieces of tertiary debitage

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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: HESH-670A23

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Three pieces of tertiary debitage of probable Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). One possibly has some retouch applied to a small corner of the flake - all the other have no retouch. The flakes have a mid mottled grey colour within an even patina. T

Bulk weight: 7.78 grams

Class: Tertiary

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Exactly 3500 BC
Date to: Exactly 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 3
Weight: 7.78 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hereford Museum Entry Form: HFDMG 2781

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Staunton on Wye

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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