LON-78CC92: Complete small mesolithic end scraper, 10,000 BC-4001 BC.

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SCRAPER (TOOL)

Unique ID: LON-78CC92

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Complete small mesolithic end scraper, 10,000 BC-4001 BC. This is a triangular scraper, secondary flake with some remaining cortex along on edge. The distal end of the flake has been retouched with short, scaled, abrupt retouch to form the functional end of the implement. The dorsal surface has a few flake scars and a notable hinge fracture towards the proximal end. The ventral surface is smooth with some shallow rippling.

Length: 49.53mm
Width: 33.02mm
Weight: 14.12g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 10000 BC
Date to: Circa 4000 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 49.53 mm
Width: 33.02 mm
Weight: 14.12 g

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Lambeth (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Oval (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3078
Four figure Latitude: 51.4860175
Four figure longitude: -0.12909005
1:25K map: TQ3078
1:10K map: TQ37NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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