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SCRAPER (TOOL)

Unique ID: IOW-C28A8D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Neolithic flint scraper (4000 BC-2351 BC).

This scraper is sub-triangular in plan and cross-section and has been made on a tertiary flake. The dorsal face has three major flake scars and the retouched distal end has short, parallel/sub-parallel and semi-abrupt removals. There is minor retouch along the sides also and one side has a notch. The ventral face has a percussion scar and faint ripples.

The scraper is matt greyish buff and shiny reddish brown.

Height: 46.9mm; width: 33.2mm; thickness: 10.8mm. Weight: 16.02g.

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: 46.9 mm
Width: 33.2 mm
Thickness: 10.8 mm
Weight: 16.02 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th May 2015 - Sunday 24th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2015-2-285

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: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
Discovery circumstances: Club rally
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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

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