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DEBITAGE
Unique ID: WILT-ECE6FC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A piece of flint debitage of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 2351 BC). The debitage consists of a trapezoidal flake with a broad lozengifrom striking platform and a low bulb of percussion, indicating soft hammer working. It has been struck off a tertiary flake. There is no cortex remanining. The flake terminates in a hinged fracture at the distal end. The dorsal surface exhibits seven negative flake scars, possibly from the manufacture of bladelets. The flake exhibits two crushed edges, however, there is no evidence of retouch visible. The flint is a dark opaque grey with light grey inclusions.
The flake measures 17.85mm in length, 26.83mm maximum width, 21.22mm minimum width, is 8.89mm thick and weighs 4.68g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 7000 BC
Date to: Circa 2351 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.85 mm
Width: 26.83 mm
Thickness: 8.89 mm
Weight: 4.68 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4310
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
District: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Castle Eaton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU1594
Four figure Latitude: 51.64460159
Four figure longitude: -1.78461819
1:25K map: SU1594
1:10K map: SU19SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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