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Unique ID: IOW-2B82CD
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Mesolithic to Neolithic flint adze (c. 9000 BC-c. 3500 BC),
The butt is missing due to an old transverse break.
This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It has been bi-facially worked on both faces and has highly invasive removals. In side view it is oblique at the cutting edge. The dorsal surface has a longitudinal median ridge that extends from the butt end to about half way along its length. The cutting edge is curved and on the dorsal face there is minimal retouch which is short, sub-parallel and low angled. A small area of buff cortex is present on the ventral face.
Length: 93.7mm; width: 45.6mm; thickness: 31.5mm. Weight: 137.36g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 9000 BC
Date to: Circa 3500 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 93.7 mm
Width: 45.6 mm
Thickness: 31.5 mm
Weight: 137.36 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th August 2018 - Sunday 5th August 2018
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Other reference: IOW2018-1-251
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Incomplete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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