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.

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.

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.

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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-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.

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: OXON-B278B7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint crested bladelet or crested flake of probable Mesolithic date (c. 10,000-4000 BC). The bladelet has been made on a secondary flake of a grey-brown, semi-translucent flint. Some cresting is visible on the dorsal side. The bulb is retained although incomplete, probably as a result of modern damage.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-E90C94
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint microliths dating from the Mesolithic period (c. 8500-4000 BC). One microlith is broken.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.