DEV-AEF2A1: Neolithic to Bronze Age flint flake

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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: DEV-AEF2A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Prehistoric utilised flint flake dating from the Neolithic to Bronze Age period (4000 to 800 BC). The flake is broadly triangular in plan, tapering to a blunt apex at one end. There is some evidence of retouching along the long sides. The flint is dark brown in colour. A small amount of cortex remains on the dorsal side.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th October 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Exeter (District)
Parish or ward: Topsham (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SX9690
Four figure Latitude: 50.70031218
Four figure longitude: -3.47400958
1:25K map: SX9690
1:10K map: SX90SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: DEV
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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