NARC-D972D7: NARC-D972D7 : Core Rejuvination : Mesolithic

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CORE

Unique ID: NARC-D972D7

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete flint probable Core Rejuvenation Flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is conical in shape and exhibits a single striking platform. There are multiple negative flake removals from blade production. The ventral surface is flat with three negative scars. A minor amount of cortex is retained along the proximal edge.

The flint is dark grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. The cortex is light brown in colour.

Length: 20.96mm, Width: 35.30mm, Thickness: 25.22mm, Weight: 13.4g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MESOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 9000 BC
Date to: Circa 3450 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.96 mm
Width: 35.3 mm
Thickness: 25.22 mm
Weight: 13.4 g

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Deanshanger (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7640
Four figure Latitude: 52.05318488
Four figure longitude: -0.89305834
1:25K map: SP7640
1:10K map: SP74SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: NARC
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 3 months ago

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