Record ID: BH-F2D2AB
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable flint core rejuvination flake of Mesolithic to Neolithic date. The flake appears to have been struck at 90 degrees to the blade core. It has a heavily recorticated, white surface. Length: 38.4mm; width:16.6mm; weight: 3.85g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: BH-F2CA54
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of seven flint blades of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. The largest blade, which measures 59mm long and 12.5mm wide, retains some cortex, whereas the remaining six are tertiary blades. All of the blades have partially recorticated surfaces, mostly of a blueish-white hue. There is no evidence of any retouch. Total weight of assemblage: 17.67g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: BH-F2BAE1
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single-platform flint blade core of probable Mesolithic date. The blade removal scars extend vertically downwards from the sub-oval platform, terminating at the rounded bottom end. The surface is a recorticated mottled blueish-white. Measurements: 17mm high, 20mm wide, 13.7mm deep, 5.36g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: BH-F29E1C
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade core of probable Mesolithic date. This would appear to be a single-platform core, with the removal scars extending vertically downwards from the damaged platform. The surface is a recorticated white, with occasional iron staining. Measurements: 31.6mm high, 31mm wide, 25.4mm deep, 28.03g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: BH-DBA10C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of three flint blades, grouped due to their geographical proximity and probably dating from the Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic. Two of the pieces are secondary blades which have striking platforms and a pronounced bulb-of-percussion. The longest blade, which may be earlier than the other two, has a smaller bulb-of-percussion, perhaps indicating indirect percussion, and a more heavily recorticated surface. Dimensions of longest blade: 73.8mm long, 24.3mm wide. Weight: 18.1g. Total weight of assemblage: 46.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2016
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Record ID: BH-07B65A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of three secondary blades, probably dating from the Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic (c. 7000 BC - c. 3501 BC). Blade no. 36 (right-hand blade in photograph) and 37 (left-hand blade) are of trapezoidal section, have diffuse bulbs of percussion and are snapped at their distal ends. The third blade, no. 67, is of triangular section and also has a low bulb and diffuse rippling. All three blades have a white or off-white surface, which is the result of deposition in alkaline soil. Dimensions: No. 36: 26.3mm long, 17.3mm wide, 3.9mm thick. 1.88g. No. 37: 16.8mm …
Created on: Saturday 22nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 29th November 2014
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Record ID: BH-F58FF4
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade core of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date. The core is sub-cuboidal and has two adjacent platforms, at 90 degrees to one another. The surfaces bear a number of narrow blade removal scars. The white surfaces are the result of deposition within alkaline soil. Length: 33.6mm; width: 24.6mm. Weight: 28.15g.
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 29th November 2014
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Record ID: BH-F56B46
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade of probable Early Mesolithic or Early Neolithic date. The snapped blade is of trapezoidal section, the edges slightly serrated in places, probably as a result of post-depositional damage. The white surface is the result of deposition within alkaline soil. A small portion of cortex remains. Length: 55.4mm; width: 19.6mm; thickness: 9mm. Weight: 9.76g.
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 29th November 2014
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Record ID: BH-F53BC3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint blades of probable Late Mesolithic to Mid Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 3300 BC). Blade no. 90 (left-hand flint on image) is incomplete, the lack of patination on the break suggesting this damage occurred relatively recently. The remaining portion is sub-rectangular, with several vertical arrises on the dorsal surface and evidence of platform preparation at the proximal end. The striking platform remains, adjacent to which is a diffuse bulb and ripples. The surface is heavily patinated, white with occasional iron staining. Length: 24.8mm; width: 13.3mm; thickness: 6.2mm. W…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th November 2014
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Record ID: BH-F4E2A4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of five flint blades, probably dating from the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods. Blade numbers 24 (top left on photograph), 29 (top right) and 26 (middle right) are all broken tertiary blades, have trapezoidal to triangular sections and show no evidence of retouch. Blade no. 25 (middle left) has the same cross section but one end has been abruptly retouched to form a point, and could be described as a microlith. The final blade, no. 28 (bottom row), is a secondary blade, trapezoidal in section and soft-hammer-struck. The right-hand mesial edge of this blade exhibits pr…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Record ID: BH-26F6E2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of ten flint blades, forming part of a larger assemblage of lithic material (see other PAS records). Five of the blades are secondary (i.e. retaining some cortex), and the remaining five are tertiary (no cortex). Nos. 3, 14, 16, 22, 23 and 11 have been snapped at their distal ends. The lack of patination on the breaks of nos. 8, 16 and 11 suggests relatively recent damage, whereas that on the others is consistent with the overall patination of the blade, indicating that the damage occurred in antiquity. Most of the flakes have a light blueish recortification, retain parts o…
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
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Record ID: BH-05BC93
Object type: BURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic flint burin. The tool is subtriangular in plan, with several longitudinal ridges on its dorsal surface, and a flat ventral surface with pronounced bulb. The distal end has been worked to a wedge-shaped point. The surfaces of the flint are patinated. Length: 36.4mm; width: 17.2mm; thickness: 9.6mm. Weight: 5.16g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
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Record ID: BH-05AE3A
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible core rejuvenation flake, probably Mesolithic or Early Neolithic in date. The subtriangular piece has a longitudinal curvature and what appear to be parts of several parallel blade removal scars on the dorsal surface, plus some of the flint's original cortex. On the ventral surface there is no trace of the bulb or ripples. The surfaces are patinated. Length: 45.9mm; width: 23.6mm; thickness: 10.8mm. Weight: 8.2g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
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Record ID: BH-05A09B
Object type: BURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic flint burin, made from a secondary flake. The piece is subcrescentic, has several ridges on its dorsal surface and diffuse rippling on the ventral. The burin's point has probably been created by blunting of the area adjacent to the bulb. In addition, there is an area of invasive retouch at the distal end. Other serrated and notched edges appear to be the result of natural damage. The flint is lightly patinated and retains a small portion of the cortex. Length: 34.6mm; width: 13.5mm; thickness: 5.3mm. Weight: 2.11g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
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Record ID: BH-046506
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade of probable Mesolithic date. The blade has a longitudinal curvature, and sides that are generally straight and parallel; however, a notch has been cut at one point, which suggests that this may be an unfinished microlith. On the ventral surface, adjacent to the notch, there is an area of abrupt retouch, which cuts through the white surface patination. A central ridge creates a triangular section. There is invasive retouch to the other side. The blade has a straight, well patinated break at its distal end. Length: 26.5mm; width: 7.8mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 0.59g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
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Record ID: BH-02141B
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opposed platform flint blade core, dating from the Mesolithic period. Narrow blades have been struck from either end of this subcylindrical core. One of the platforms has been truncated by damage which occurred in antiquity. The edges of both platforms display evidence of preparation. There are several hinge fractures to the perimeter of this heavily patinated piece. Length: 43.8mm; width: 26.7mm; thickness: 21mm. Weight: 27.74g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pertenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-020347
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single-platform flint core, possibly dating from the Mesolithic period. The subconical core has been struck from a natural nodule and retains part of the original cortex. Narrow blades have been struck from the platform, and two have been struck upwards from the base, although there is no platform there. The flint is heavily patinated. Length: 25.2mm; width: 25.3mm; thickness: 20.2mm. Weight: 14.08g.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 18th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pertenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4C6022
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked flint implement, probably representing an unfinished Mesolithic microlith. The piece is roughly drop-shaped, with a clear bulb-of-percussion at the proximal end. Above this, the two blunted sides converge to a point. Opposite the bulb-of-percussion is what appears to be the start of a notch. The flint is light to mid grey and is slightly patinated. Length: 28.2mm; width: 20.4mm; thickness: 4.6mm; weight: 2.21g. This flint is part of an assemblage of microliths found at this location. Similar pieces are illustrated by Butler (2005: fig. 34, nos. 12 - 14).
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flitwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4C37C6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade or microlith, dating from the Mesolithic period. The heavily patinated blade is of triangular section, flaring towards the distal end. Both the proximal and distal ends have been squared off, probably deliberately, in the former case resulting in the removal of the bulb-of-percussion. The sides have a serrated feel, possibly as a result of wear through use, and the lower part of one side has been blunted. The flint is a heavily patinated light grey. Length: 36.4mm; width: 9.9mm; thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 0.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flitwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4C2452
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade or microlith, dating from the Mesolithic period. The heavily patinated blade is of triangular section. The proximal end has been squared off, probably deliberately, and the adjacent area on one side appears to have been blunted. The bowed sides have a serrated feel, possibly as a result of wear through use. Length: 29.5mm; width: 9mm; thickness: 2.2mm; weight: 0.58g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flitwick', grid reference and parish protected.