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DEBITAGE

Unique ID: OXON-D2AFC8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A flint waste flake (debitage) from tool production of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date (c. 10,000-2,400 BC). The flake has been struck from a mottled light to dark grey flint. The flake retains the platform and the bulb and previous flake scars are visible on the dorsal surface. There is modern damage to all edges.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 10000 BC
Date to: Circa 2400 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.5 mm
Width: 24.2 mm
Thickness: 4.8 mm
Weight: 4.6 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.373

Materials and construction

Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lyford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3994
Four figure Latitude: 51.64345412
Four figure longitude: -1.43778401
1:25K map: SU3994
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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