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Unique ID: SOM-CCD6E0
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Neolithic flint lithic implement dating to the period c. 4000-2100 BC. This is a secondary flake as it retains <20% cortex on its total surface area. The dorsal face has negative flake scars from previous flake removal, and a number of mis-strikes at the proximal end next to the striking platform. It is therefore possible that this is a core rejuvination flake. There is also a small amount of retouch at the distal end, probably to make the flake into a borer or piercer. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion at the proximal end and conchoidal ripples radiating towards the distal end. The flint is dark grey in colour with cream coloured inclusions and a white-blue patina in places.
It measures 65.7mm in length, 44.9mm in width, 13.6mm in thickness and weighs 41.09g.
Notes:
This record is from a finds day and therefore may not be to usual PAS standard.
Subsequent actions
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 2100 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 65.7 mm
Width: 44.9 mm
Thickness: 13.6 mm
Weight: 41.09 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: West Somerset (District)
Parish or ward: Dunster (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST0045
Four figure Latitude: 51.19543888
Four figure longitude: -3.43251041
1:25K map: ST0045
1:10K map: ST04NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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