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Graver | PUBLIC-AAAFD2 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint graver, crescent-shaped in plan and profile, and plano-convex in section. There is cortex along the distal edge. On the dorsal face the left margin has a broad, shallow indentation to allow its use as a graver. Along the indented edge is retouch, most noticeably on the ventral face. The fli... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-AA9115 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint notched-flake, sub-rectangular in plan but with two notches at the proximal end divided by a spur; plano-convex in profile and section. It has been truncated at the distal end. The dorsal face is exceptionally smooth but this was considered to be the result of natural abrasion and not delib... | |||||
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Blade | PUBLIC-AA6CA7 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Broken chert blade (now a flake by its dimensions), sub-rectangular in plan, convex-concave in profile and bi-convex in section. It is truncated at the distal and proximal ends. On the dorsal face the upper right margin has a small notch created by semi-abrupt retouch, leaving a sharp projection ... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-AA3345 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, sub-oval in plan, bi-convex in section. On the dorsal face there is a point at the distal end with retouch to the right. The right margin is backed for grip, with some cortex remaining (part of which is orange, perhaps the result of heating). The proximal end is snapped. The left mar... | |||||
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Arrowhead | PUBLIC-A9FA86 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Unfinished and reworked flint leaf-shaped arrowhead with pronounced tang and, on the upper right margin, a notch (thought to show a later use). The tang has been created by notches on either side created by semi-abrupt retouch on the dorsal face. The notch on the upper right margin has been creat... | |||||
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Graver | PUBLIC-A9C971 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint graver, a reversed 'C' in plan, with primary cortex providing backing; it is noticeable that the patch of cortex towards the proximal end is far smoother, perhaps from use. The left margin is concave and worn. The flint is pale brown and is likely to have derived from a local beach pebble. ... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5B2172 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, sub-rectangular in plan, convex-concave in profile and bi-convex in section. It is truncated at the distal and proximal ends, so may have been part of a larger tool. On the dorsal face the right margin is sharp and serrated. The left has a notch created by bifacial retou... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5AF6A4 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, sub-rectangular in plan, but narrowing towards the proximal end, and biconvex in section. It has been truncated at the distal end. On the dorsal face the right margin is jagged, almost denticulated. It is snapped at the proximal end. The left margin is serrated. The flint is cream-gr... | |||||
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Awl | PUBLIC-5ADC52 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint awl, sub-rectangular in plan, plano-convex in section. On the dorsal face, the otherwise squared off distal edge has a sharp point on the left. The left margin is serrated and straight; the right is curved and serrated. It is truncated at the proximal end. The creation of the point makes it... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5AC152 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, sub-ovoid in plan, an elongated teardrop in profile and convex-concave in section. On the dorsal face there is a tiny notch on the upper right margin and a notch on the left. There is cortex at the distal end. There is possible retouch on the ventral face. The flint is pale grey with... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5A99F4 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint notched flake, sub-rectangular in plan. It is squared off at the distal end. On the dorsal face it has a shallow notch on the upper right margin. It is snapped at the proximal end and has a sharp left margin. The flint is grey with pale mottles. It is tertiary because of the absence of cort... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5A5566 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, sub-triangular in plan, profile and section. On the dorsal face the right margin has a scalloped, or denticulated, edge. The distal end has been worked and the left edge has been bifacially retouched. Both lateral edges on the ventral face show nibbled retouch. The flint... | |||||
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Awl | PUBLIC-5A28E8 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint awl, sub-triangular in plan and bi-convex in section. It has a sharp distal point, created by bifacial retouch. On the dorsal face the left margin has a broad indentation between the distal point and the left side of the proximal end. The proximal end is snapped. The flint is light brown an... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-5A0497 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-blunted, truncated flake, sub-rectangular in plan and bi-convex in section. The distal edge has been truncated but also shows working. On the dorsal face the right margin has been backed. The proximal end is snapped with residual cortex. The left margin is sharp with possible bifacial ... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-59E901 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, a curved rectangle in plan and bi-convex in section. It has been snapped on the lateral margins and on the proximal edge. It has a squared off, sharp distal edge. On the dorsal face the upper left margin shows two tiny indentations formed by retouch. It appears to be a waste flake fr... | |||||
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Scraper (tool) | PUBLIC-59C481 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint end and side scraper, sub-ovoid in plan, plano-convex in section. On the dorsal face there is semi-abrupt retouch on the lower (i.e. towards the proximal end) edge of the right margin. There is retouch, or use wear, at the proximal end. There is retouch on the lower left margin. A tiny spur... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-59A237 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint notched flake, sub-oval in plan, twisted in profile and bi-convex in section. There is a point at the distal end. On the dorsal face there is a scalloped and serrated edge to the right margin. The lower left margin is sharp with a distinctive notch. The flint is grey and is tertiary because... | |||||
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Awl | PUBLIC-598672 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint awl, teardrop-shaped in plan and bi-convex in profile. At the distal end there is a point created by retouch; this is most evident on the ventral face. The dorsal face shows removals and the ventral face is concave, this allowing an easier grip. It is most probably an awl. The flint is grey... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-55E9F0 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, sub-rectangular in plan (though with a curve that makes it pasty-shaped) and sub-triangular in section. At the distal end there is a thin square projection. On the dorsal face the right margin is curved, sharp and serrated. It is broken at the proximal end, leaving two s... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-55C295 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, sub-triangular in plan, bi-convex in section. The distal edge is serrated. On the dorsal face the lower right margin thins and has a sharp curve. The left margin is jagged. There is cortex on the blunt point at the top left. The flint is grey with pale bands and mottles. There is sec... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-4A4FE3 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint flake, sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The proximal end (top left of the image) is snapped. The lower left margin has a curved section with retouch. Some edges are sharp, with serration. The flint is pale grey without cortex, so it is classed as tertiary. It may well be... | |||||
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Microlith | PUBLIC-4A2707 |
Mesolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint microlith, needle-like in plan and profile, and sub-triangular in section. On the dorsal face there is retouch to the left of the medial ridge and along the left margin. It is snapped at the proximal end. The flint is amber coloured and is tertiary because of the absence of cortex. Bond (20... | |||||
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Microlith | PUBLIC-4A0485 |
Mesolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint microlith, half an oval in plan, bi-convex in section. The distal end has been snapped. On the dorsal face the right margin is serrated with fine retouch. There are tiny, sharp points at the proximal end. The left margin is scalloped or denticulated. The flint is grey and it is tertiary bec... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-49CE31 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint notched flake, sub-rectangular in plan but tapering towards the proximal end, convex-concave in profile and bi-convex in section. There is cortex along the distal edge. On the dorsal face the right margin is sharp, with two notches giving a denticulated edge; the retouch creating this effec... | |||||
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Awl | PUBLIC-49AE63 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint awl, sub-triangular in plan and slightly bi-convex in section. The dorsal face has a rippled surface, with abrupt retouch along the right margin. There is also gloss on this side towards the distal end. The distal end has a hinge fracture. Where the distal and right edges meet there is a po... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-498D86 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint serrated-edge flake, sub-triangular in plan (apex to the left, base to the right), bi-convex in profile. The distal edge is serrated and sharp with a jagged profile. On the dorsal face there is a distinct point on the left. The proximal edge shows signs of a fracture. There is cortex along ... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-4965D7 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, sub-rectangular in plan, bi-convex in section. On the dorsal face the right margin is backed. The distal edge has been squared off. It is truncated at the proximal end. The left margin is sharp and slightly serrated. The flint is grey and classed as tertiary because of t... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-494A64 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, though actually a blade according to its dimensions. It is sub-ovoid in plan, convex-concave in profile and bi-convex in section. There is cortex at the distal end. On the dorsal face there is a shallow notch on the upper right margin (created by retouch that is visible ... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-490632 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint serrated edge flake, trapezoidal in plan, teardrop-shaped profile and sub-triangular in section. It has a blunted point at the distal end. On the dorsal face the right margin is serrated with a small notch close to the distal end. The proximal end is snapped. The lower left margin has a dis... | |||||
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Flake | PUBLIC-48DC90 |
Neolithic | Cornwall |
xml | csv json |
| Flint edge-trimmed flake, sub-triangular in plan and snapped on the distal edge, which has a notch. On the dorsal face the right margin is sharp, straight and possibly serrated. The left margin has an inward curve and is serrated. The flint is pale grey and the absence of cortex makes it tertiary... | |||||

