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CORE

Unique ID: YORYM-0A961D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A flint core of probable Neolithic date, c.4000 - 2300 BC. The core is cylindrical with two striking platforms from which long flakes have been struck. A patch of cortext is retained.

The flint is a mid-grey colour with lighter inclusions. The implement is 34.9mm long, 30.8mm wide, 25.4mm thick and weighs 35.6g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 4000 BC
Date to: Circa 2300 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34.9 mm
Width: 30.8 mm
Thickness: 25.4 mm
Weight: 35.6 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04716

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 Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
Parish or ward: Newby and Scalby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9990
Four figure Latitude: 54.2960343
Four figure longitude: -0.48036997
1:25K map: SE9990
1:10K map: SE99SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Fieldwalking
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Thoroughfare

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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