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ASSEMBLAGE

Unique ID: SF-B50CD2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

An assemblage of 9 flint flakes/implements of later Prehistoric date. They have a combined total weight of 67g and probably date to between c.4000-1 BC.

1) 5x secondary flakes struck from grey flint with prominent striking platforms and bulbs of percussion. They have a combined weight of 49.36g. Max size 47.84mmx30.17mmx10.30mm.

2) 2x secondary debitage flakes struck by light grey/brownish grey flint low bulb of percussion still visible. Combined weight of 13.36g. max size 39.81mmx22.49mmx4.25mm

3) 1x possible fragment of a blade. Series of longitudinal parallel scars on the dorsal face, tapering towards one end. Roughly 2.5 % of cortex left Weight:3.92g., measures 23.65mmx20.16mmx6.80mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Period from: NEOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa AD 4000
Date to: Circa AD 1

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 9
Weight: 67 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th September 2018

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Lavenham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

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

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