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FABRICATOR
Unique ID: HESH-22A3DD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on a triangular sectioned rod of knapped flint - which is a mid-grey colour with an area of off white chalk derived cortex on one area - this cortex could also act as a textured holding point which would aid grip during use. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples and a small striking platform is present on the distal terminal of the ventral face. Both long edges of the dorsal face have been retouched and both exhibit significant ground pressure damage on the cutting edge from use.
Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the Neolithic period.
The fabricator measures: Length: 67.18mm, Width: 18.85mm, Thickness: 11.69mm, Weight: 15.6 grams
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MESOLITHIC
Period to: NEOLITHIC
Date from: Circa 4500 BC
Date to: Circa 2500 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 67.18 mm
Width: 18.85 mm
Thickness: 11.69 mm
Weight: 15.6 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Flint
Manufacture method: Knapped/flaked
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Eardisland (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO4258
Four figure Latitude: 52.2171443
Four figure longitude: -2.85037379
1:25K map: SO4258
1:10K map: SO45NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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