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CORE

Unique ID: DENO-C65AE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chert core of Mesolithic date (c.10,000-c.4000 BC). Chert, opaque light grey patination over whole surface. Fine grained. Cylindrical, one striking platform. Used to produce blades. Possible platform rejuvenation. 29.0mm long, 20.9mm wide and 17.3mm thick. 12.04g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 10000 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29 mm
Width: 20.9 mm
Thickness: 17.3 mm
Weight: 12.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1975 - Tuesday 31st December 1985

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E7236

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: High Peak (District)
Parish or ward: Charlesworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK0490
Four figure Latitude: 53.40680267
Four figure longitude: -1.94129657
1:25K map: SK0490
1:10K map: SK09SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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