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CORE
Unique ID: SWYOR-21A3A9
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Flint core of broad Mesolithic/Neolithic date (9000 - 2200 BC). The core has been formed from a light grey coloured piece of flint which has cortex remaining on the unworked face. The core is sub-oval and curved in shape, and oval in section. There are possibly bi-polar striking platforms at opposite ends of the chunk, one being much more obvious than the other due to it's flat surface and possible evidence of platform dressing. Narrow blades have been removed from the worked curved side of the core from both ends by parallel striking. It is 34.1mm long x 27.9mm wide x 15.5mm thick. Weight 14.9g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 9000 BC
Date to: Circa 2200 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 34.1 mm
Width: 27.9 mm
Thickness: 15.5 mm
Weight: 14.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st May 2014 - Thursday 26th February 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS 2509
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: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Sykehouse (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE6418
Four figure Latitude: 53.65458947
Four figure longitude: -1.03312822
1:25K map: SE6418
1:10K map: SE61NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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