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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: YORYM-078073

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Flint working debiate, blade, of probable Mesolithic date, circa 7000 - 4000 BC. The implement has an elongated oval plan and triangular in section. The bulb of percussion and striking platform no longer remain and the ventral surface is smooth and slightly curved. The dorsal surface contains three negative scars with corresponding arises and has semi-abrupt retouch at the distal end.

The flint is a light greyish-white colour. The implement is 26.1mm long, 11.1mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 7000 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26.1 mm
Width: 11.1 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 1 g

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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: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bempton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1872
Four figure Latitude: 54.13031344
Four figure longitude: -0.19564586
1:25K map: TA1872
1:10K map: TA17SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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