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RETOUCHED FLAKE
Unique ID: KENT-FC6ADD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A flint flake, with limited retouch. Likely dated to the Neolithic or Bronze Age (c. 4000-801 BC). Short abrupt scaled retouch along right edge of both ventral and dorsal edge, about half way down flake. Percussion scarring is present but very diffuse, possibly indicating use of a soft hammer during orignal flaking. White patina over most of flake save for retouch and breaks.
Measurements: 47.3mm long, 22.14mm wide and 7.43mm thick. Weighs 5.25g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 47.3 mm
Width: 22.14 mm
Thickness: 7.43 mm
Weight: 5.25 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
Parish or ward: Great Chart with Singleton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ9640
Four figure Latitude: 51.12574083
Four figure longitude: 0.79958434
1:25K map: TQ9640
1:10K map: TQ94SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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