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SCRAPER (TOOL)
Unique ID: IOW-E9B729
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An irregular sub-discoidal Neolithic flint scraper made on a secondary flake with a striking platform (c. 4000 BC-c. 2351 BC).
The dorsal face has an off-centre ridge and the removals at the steep sided distal end are long, parallel and abrupt. Further removals on both sides of the dorsal face are very short, parallel and semi-abrupt. The ventral face has a bulbar scar and a low bulb of percussion with diffuse ripples which are barely visible.
The flint is opaque, light grey with off-white/creamy marbling. The surfaces are shiny and the cortex on the dorsal face is off-white.
Length: 56.0mm; width: 43.9mm; thickness: 24.6mm. Weight: 58.41g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
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 2351 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 56 mm
Width: 43.9 mm
Thickness: 24.6 mm
Weight: 58.41 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th May 2018 - Sunday 27th May 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2018-1-183
Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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