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LITHIC IMPLEMENT

Unique ID: KENT-42AED1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is a blade formed from a tertiary flake with the bulb and ripples of percussion remaining on the ventral surface. Flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface which displays prominent negative scars and corresponding arises. Short, semi-abrupt retouch is present along both mesal edges. The flint is a mid greyish colour. The implement is 48.3mm long, 19.6mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 7.17 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 48.3 mm
Width: 19.6 mm
Thickness: 6.7 mm
Weight: 7.17 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Pluckley

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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

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