ESS-6BD3F7: A Neolithic flint blade, dating 4000-3500 BC.

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BLADE

Unique ID: ESS-6BD3F7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Neolithic flint blade, dating 4000-3500 BC. The blade is formed of a mid-dark mottled brown and grey flint. The striking platform is no longer visible but the bulb of percussion is still present. There are one clearly defined ridge on the dorsal face with a possible second towards the distal end. There are no traces of retouch.

Dimensions: length: 78.46 mm; width: 22.92 mm; thickness: 9.28 mm; weight: 15.91g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 28.46 mm
Width: 22.92 mm
Thickness: 9.28 mm
Weight: 15.91 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7887

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Maldon (District)
Parish or ward: Steeple (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL9305
Four figure Latitude: 51.71052633
Four figure longitude: 0.79213205
1:25K map: TL9305
1:10K map: TL90NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: CIMS
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

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

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