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CHISEL

Unique ID: NLM-814716

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Grey-green flint probable chisel. Elongated triangular tool of sub-rectangular section with a fairly flat broad end and tapering to a stepped point at the other. A longitudinal hollow runs down on one side, possibly the dorsal, and elsewhere the object bears covering angled scalar retouch. Suggested date: Late Neolithic, 2700-2350 BC.

Length: 58.1mm, Width: 32.2mm, Thickness: 15.0mm, Weight: 29.69gms

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 2700 BC
Date to: Circa 2350 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 58.1 mm
Width: 32.2 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight: 29.69 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th March 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM31712

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: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: East Halton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1318
Four figure Latitude: 53.64631166
Four figure longitude: -0.29202104
1:25K map: TA1318
1:10K map: TA11NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Other chance find
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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