YORYM-DE5574: Retouched Flake : Neolithic : YORYM-DE5574

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RETOUCHED FLAKE

Unique ID: YORYM-DE5574

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete retouched flake of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface is convex with two predominant negative scars corresponding arrises. The proximal end has been abruptly blunted with multiple vertical flake removals creating a stepped effect. All other edges contain fine semi-abrupt retouch and the distal end has short parallel flaking. The ventral surface is predominantly flat with a small bulb of percussion situated at the proximal end. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake

The flint is light grey in colour with dark grey inclusions throughout.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 3500 BC
Date to: Circa 2100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 52.78 mm
Width: 22.92 mm
Thickness: 11.02 mm
Weight: 10.69 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: TA2072
Four figure Latitude: 54.12985098
Four figure longitude: -0.16505544
1:25K map: TA2072
1:10K map: TA27SW
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: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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