Record ID: SOM-2B3BA4
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The flint is broadly square in plan and is of the classic wedge shape in section. Short scaled semi-abrupt to abrupt retouch is present around three sides becoming longer in the centres of the left and right sides, the thin end of the wedge shape being left as struck. the large bulb of percussion survives, forming one angle of the wedge with the striking platform as the other. The flint is translucent dark grey with paler mottling. 28.9mm long, 23.7mm wide, 9.6mm thick and 7.29g in we…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-18D721
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or modern gunflint from a flintlock musket. The flint is broadly rectangular in plan. The ventral surface is smooth and relatively flat; the bulb of percussion is absent. The dorsal face is bevelled on all sides, the bevel on the lower edge is more gradual than the others creating a sloping centre. There is some retouching or chipping to the upper edge and down the right edge on the ventral face and chipping along the lower edge. The flint is a dark grey colour with paler mottling. It is 23.1mm by 20.2mm by 8.1mm and weighs 5.66 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-9FE8D4
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or modern gunflint from a flintlock musket. The flint is broadly rectangular in plan. The ventral surface is smooth and relatively flat; the bulb of percussion is absent. The dorsal face is bevelled on all sides with a flat centre. There is some retouching or chipping to the upper edge on the ventral face. There is a notch to one side and an indent on the dorsal face, probably from being gripped. The flint is a mid- grey colour with paler mottling. It is 20.2mm by 17.2mm by 4.9mm and weighs 2.60 grams.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinton St George', grid reference and parish protected.