Record ID: PUBLIC-AFC4E2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade, probably dating to the early Neolithic period (4000-3501BC) or possibly to the early Mesolithic (10,000-7001BC). Flint - translucent mid grey to orange in colour. The blade is rectangular in plan, with some cortex remaining on the distal end and covering about a third of its dorsal face. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are clearly visible on the proximal end of the flake. The bulb of percussion shows the signs of a bulbar scar. The artefact has been made out of a secondary flake. The blade bears retouch on one edge to create serration. The po…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AF3FAD
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval lead musket ball. The artefact is spherical and has a diameter of 15.3 mm and weights 21.93 g. The casting seam and the remains of a circular casting sprue can be seen. Its surface is very smooth suggesting it was manufactured in a quasi-industrial context. The musketball is almost intact, apart from two scratches on either sides of the casting seam, which may be the result of post-deposition deformation. The very good condition of its surface suggests the shot was found close to its point of manufacture and was never fired. The musket ball has a dark grey patin…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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