WAW-26ECB3: Mesolithic core (plan x4, and both terminals).

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CORE

Unique ID: WAW-26ECB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Mesolithic (10,000 to 4,000BC) core: The core is cylindrical with a sub-oval section. The core appears to be used to short, narrow blades and has two striking platforms, one either end. One side face has a small patch of cortex which has been mainly been removed. There is some recent abrasion and crazing at each terminal edge. The flint is a dark grey colour.

The core measures 30.42mm long, 31.56mm wide, is 24.49mm thick and weighs 28.47g.

The core dates to the Mesolithic period, based on the small blade scars.

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 AD 4000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.42 mm
Width: 31.56 mm
Thickness: 24.49 mm
Weight: 28.47 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th January 2016 - Thursday 14th April 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Leigh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7653
Four figure Latitude: 52.17473072
Four figure longitude: -2.35237195
1:25K map: SO7653
1:10K map: SO75SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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