Record ID: LANCUM-422273
Object type: STRIKE A LIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval strike a light flint. The knapping technique is similar to that of contemporary gun flints (for example YORYM-831015 and SF7325). For examples of the iron striker element see LON-6357F6 and LON-71B542. They are both probably dating to the 17th century and quite likely to be contemporary with this flint. This strike a light flint is most likely to date between c1600 and c1850 AD. The length is 41mm, the width is 15mm, the depth is 8mm, and the weight is 7.94g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldsworth', grid reference and parish protected.