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SCRAPER (TOOL)
Unique ID: IOW-F53799
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete Neolithic flint scraper (4000 BC-2351 BC).
This scraper has been produced on a primary flake and has a striking platform. The surface of the dorsal face is covered by about 70% buff and off-white cortex. It has been retouched at the distal end and also on the left side of the proximal end. At the distal end the removals are short to long, parallel and low angled. The ventral face is grey with creamy white mottling and has a bulb of percussion with associated ripples. Except for the cortex, the surfaces are shiny and smooth but do not display any gloss or visible wear.
Height: 35.6mm; width: 38.2mm; thickness: 13.6mm. Weight: 18.41g.
Surface find in ploughsoil.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
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: Exactly 4000 BC
Date to: Exactly 2351 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 35.6 mm
Width: 38.2 mm
Thickness: 13.6 mm
Weight: 18.41 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th April 2015 - Sunday 26th April 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2015-2-236
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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