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CORE
Unique ID: SWYOR-5D69B1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A chert core rejuvenation flake of broad Mesolithic date (9000 BC - 4000BC). It is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-trapezoid in section. The edge of the original flat striking platform is evident at the proximal end. The flake has evidence of narrow blades and flakes having previously been removed from the sides of the original core by parallel striking. It is 20.1mm long x 17.1mm wide x 7.8mm thick and weighs 2.19g.
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 9000 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.1 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 7.8 mm
Weight: 2.19 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th April 2015 - Monday 13th April 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS Form No 002690
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: Bradford (Metropolitan District)
District: Bradford (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Oxenhope (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE0332
Four figure Latitude: 53.78431593
Four figure longitude: -1.95595012
1:25K map: SE0332
1:10K map: SE03SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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