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Record ID: BERK-7D5827
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of six (6) scrapers recovered during fieldwalking. Each scraper is described individually below while the origin for all of the raw flint material is suggested to be the chalk downlands, probably towards the Ridgeway. 1. A semi-circular scraper made on a secondary flake with retouch confined to the distal side only. The flint has some white patina and covers a blue-grey core and dates to the Neolithic 3500-2100 BC. 2. An end and side scraper made on a secondary flake that retains c.40% cortex with retouch confined to the distal side. The flint has a thick bluish-white pat…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7E92E2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixteen (16) fragments of debitage and/or waste flakes with a combined weight of 17gms. Most have a whitish or bluish-white patina covering a grey core, suggesting a chalk downland source, possible towards the Ridgeway. These were found in association with many other lithics (see links below). These are suggested to date from the late Mesolithic through the Neolithic era.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7EBFF2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of thirteen (13) core preparation fragments, mostly primary removals. All are probably Mesolithic - Neolithic in date and have a combined weight of 96.4gms. These lithics were found in association with other artefacts of a similar date. As with the majority of the assemblage, the grey-blue core and white cortex suggests a chalk downland origin as the flint source.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marcham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-801E62
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tabular scraper with retouch only evident on the distal surface. The flint orange-brown in colour and retains cortex on the distal surface, although there is no patina. This is an unusual flint as there is a ?natural hole through the centre of the scraper which appears to pre-date the retouching – this hole has re-cortified, and with the tabular retouching the artefact at first looks like a spindle whorl. It is unknown whether the presence of the hole was ever utilised for hanging or securing the scraper by rope or string. The scraper is 35.53mm in diameter and 10.58mm thick and we…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: BERK-803364
Object type: SIDE SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A side-scraper made on a secondary flake with c.40% cortex remaining. There is one flake scar removal on the distal surface, while retouch is evident only on one dorsal edge. The scraper is 33.91mm in length, 23mm in width and 7.04mm thick and weighs 5.76 gms. It may date to the late Mesolithic / early Neolithic periods.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-5E6797
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of eight (8) primary flakes removed during core preperation. Two display hinge fractures, and all have bulbs of percussion. No additional working or retouch is evident. The combined weight of these primary flakes is 52.1gms. These fragments would normally be difficult to date should they have been found in isolation, but the associated lithic implements suggest that they date from the late Mesolithic to the Neolithic periods (6500 - 2100 BC). As with the majority of the assemblage, the grey-blue core and white cortex suggests a chalk downland origin as the flint source.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-45BC40
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large snub-nosed borer made from a flint with a dark grey core and dark brownish orange outer. No cortex remains. The bulb has been removed, while retouch is evident around all edges. There are also removals on the 'nose' end of the borer tip. This tool may have been hafted into a wooden or bone handle and used either by hand or with a bow-drill. This object is hard to date, but is probably Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The tool measures 38.47mm long and weighs 9.2gms. The width of the tool is 25.53mm at the shoulders, reduced to 9.51mm at the bore tip.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farthinghoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-685D52
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible 'thumbnail' type scraper, made from a pebble rather than from a flint nodule core. There is the suggestion of some limited retouch on the tip on both sides. The patina on this object is even all over and a possible Mesolithic date is suggested. The scraper measures 33.19mm long, 27.47mm wide and its thickness ranges from 5.90mm to 13.25mm. It weighs 11.5gms.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Begbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-AAD582
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large end and side scraper made on a secondary flake, possibly showing some recortication. The flint is grey in colour with patches of white, suggesting a local (chalk downland) source. The retouch is restricted mostly to the dorsal surface, while a small area at the distal end has suffered recent damage. The size of this tool suggests it may have been hafted and may date from the Mesolithic (8,300BC) to early Neolithic (c.3,500BC) periods. The scraper measures 67.97mm long, 46.90mm wide and is 10.23mm thick. It weighs 42.2gms.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Didcot', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-AECC05
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Mesolithic / late Neolithic horseshoe-type scraper made on a secondary flake. The retouch is restricted to the dorsal surface and the flint is a blue-grey in colour, suggesting a chalk-downland / clay-with-flints source. Modern plough damage has removed part of the nose of the scraper. This scraper may date more closely to the late Mesolithic / early Neolithic period, and measures 48.05mm long, 26.99mm wide and 9.80mm thick. It weighs 14.4gms.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Monday 11th August 2014
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-04F7D2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Mesolithic microliths made from a bluish-grey flint with one example being covered in a thick white patina. All three examples have retouch restricted to the dorsal laterals only and all have a roughly triangular cross section. The combined weight of these small tools is 1.6gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-050CE4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Mesolithic / early Neolithic flint blade with serrated edges. Made on a tertiary flake, there are some larger removals on the dorsal side, while both edges have fine serration, also from the dorsal side. There has been some attempt to remove the bulb on the ventral side. The saw blade measures 31.71mm long, 20.23mm wide and is 5.65mm thick. It weighs 4.6gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-052395
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large nose scraper made on a secondary flake of brown-grey flint. One end of the scraper has been invasively retouched to form sloping edge, restricted to the dorsal side only. There has been some attempt to remove the bulb on the ventral side. This scraper dates to c. early Neolithic period. It measures 41.29mm long, 33.29mm wide and is 10.78mm thick. It weighs 16.2gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-054002
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary flake retouched on two dorsal edges, possibly a scraper tool. The flint is a brown-grey colour and some white patina is starting to form on both sides. The bulb and striking platform are both present on the ventral surface. This scraper tool probably dates to the late Mesolithic - early Neolithic period. It measures 51.66mm long, 32.25mm wide and is 8.70mm thick. It weighs 17.1gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'L', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-055485
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken blade flake on a tertiary flake. This flake shows minimal retouch on the dorsal laterals. The flint is a brown-grey in colour and some white patination has started to form. This flake measures 30.19mm long, 11.82mm wide and is 4.06mm thick. It weighs 1.6gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0569A6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A horseshoe or thumbnail scraper made on a secondary flake. The flint is a brown-grey colur and some white patina remains on the dorsal surface. There is a small tang on this scraper apparently created on purpose. It is unclear whether this was for better grip in the fingers or if it was hafted to a wooden or bone handle. This small scraper measures 22.23mm long, 27.02mm wide and is 8.10mm thick. It weighs 5.2gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-057F02
Object type: END SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A retouched secondary flake, possibly a horseshoe scraper with retouch visible on both the dorsal and ventral sides. The tool appears to have battered edges all around it. The flint is a brown-grey in colour and the bud is still present on the ventral surface, although it has been partially removed by retouch. This tool measures 30.20mm long, 20.87mm wide and is 8.12mm thick. It weighs 6.9gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-059C27
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible thumbnail or horseshoe scraper made on a secondary flake. Retouch is restricted to one lateral edge and the nose of the dorsal side. The flint is a brown-grey in colour. This possible scraper measures 28.76mm long, 23.03mm wide and is 12.03mm thick. It weighs 8.2gms.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-8E70C2
Object type: END SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small side and end scraper dating from the Mesolithic to Bronze Age. The tool is made on a secondary flake from a grey-brown coloured flint. The flake has been retouched on the dorsal side only. This scraper measures 24.50mm long, 12.79mm wide, 4.75mm thick and weighs 1.9gms.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-9A42D3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Mesolithic to Neolithic saw / knife blade fragment made on a tertiary flake of a brown semi-translucent flint. The blade carries serrated retouch along one dorsal lateral with minimal retouch on opposite lateral. This blade appears to have broken in antiquity. The blade measures 24.79mm long, 16.47mm wide and is 4.33mm thick. It weighs 2gms.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-9B76F2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large sub-circular Mesolithic scraper. A thick orange and white patina covers a grey core on the ventral side, while the dorsal surface is completely covered in cortex (a primary flake). There is some evidence of limited recortication. The scraper measures 51.68mm long, 48.59mm wide and is 14.90mm thick. It weighs 47.5gms.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-9B9215
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary flake from a grey, semi translucent flint. Minimal retouch on lateral edges confined only to the dorsal surface. Part of the platformm and bulb are retained. This piece of flint is very curved, almost from a hinge fracture piece. This flake measures 47.64mm long, 21.77mm wide and is 4.95mm thick. It weighs 5.9gms.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-5366B0
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of flint tools and production debris dating to the Mesolithic period (8300-4000BC). The collection consists of 24 bladelets or microliths as well as one core and one core fragment. All of the pieces show long thin blade removals, a technology very characteristic of the Mesolithic period. The microlithis weigh a collective total of 28.1gms. The large core weighs 14.8gms and measures 20.92mm long and is 20.05mm at its widest. The core tapers from the platfrom at the top, almost down to a point at the distal end. The core fragment piece displays a number of microlith removal…
Created on: Friday 13th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-557B92
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 39 pieces of flint working debris or debitage. General prehistoric date - Mesolithic (c.8300BC) to Bronze Age (c. 701BC).
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-559644
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 3 pieces of bladelet debitage. Mesolithic (c. 8300-4000 BC).
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-55A001
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable prehistoric blade-like flake with miscellaneous retouch.
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-55B266
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A truncation on a blade-like flake or bladelet. This artefact probably dates from the Mesolithic to Neolithic period c. 8300-2100BC.
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-55BAD1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A scraper tool - formed on a flake with retouching on one edge. General Mesolithic to Bronze Age date (c.8300-701BC).
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-55F565
Object type: MICROBURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic microburin miss-hit, c. 8300-4000BC
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-560973
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of four scrapers, all made on flakes. All of the scrapers date from the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods (c.8300-2100 BC).
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-560F77
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of three Mesolithic cores (c.8300-4000 BC), including two bladelet production cores and one multiplatform core.
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-BABE56
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Mesolithic bladelet or microlith, dating from c. 8000 - 4000 BC. The microlith does not show any retouching.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: BERK-8F73F8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint bladelet fragment with evidence of previous removals from the dorsal surface. Mesolithic to Neolithic in date.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-DD3D70
Object type: END SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An flint end scraper on a secondary flake, with minimal retouch on one dorsal lateral edge. Some recortification is evident at the distal end. The platform is retained. Mesoliothic or Neolithic in date (c. 8000 - 2100 BC).
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-DEBFE3
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A multiplatform flint core, with multiple removals in several directions from all surfaces evident. The core retains some cortex, and is made from a dark blue / grey coloured flint. Late Mesolithic / early Neolithic in date, c. 6500-2100 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-DF0554
Object type: CRESTED BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable core rejuvinator, possibly a crested blade. The flint has a triangular-shaped cross section and some of the buld is retained. The flint is dark grey / brown in colour. Mesolithic / early Neolithic in date, c. 8000-2100 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-DF32C4
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint core tablets, both in a dark grey / brown flint. The larger example bears a hinge fracture and is made on a secondary flake. Probably Mesolithic in date (c. 8300-2100 BC).
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-EEF4A3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flake with miscellaneous retouch on a tertiary removal, Late Mesolithic to Neolithic in date.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-EF2A92
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early mesolithic flint bladelet, with triangular cross section and retouch restricted to one dorsal lateral. c. 8000 -6500 BC.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-EF7450
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unretouched flint flake from a nicely prepared bladelet core. Mesolithic in date c. 8000-4000 BC.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.