Record ID: LANCUM-37D299
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric antler from either a large Cervus species, or an Elk (Alces alces). The antler's bud measures 65mm x 65mm, and does not appear large enough to be from an Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The breaks on the antler have occurred post deposition. There are no blade marks on the antler so it may have died of natural causes. There are few signs of abrasion so it is unlikely to have moved far from its original deposition site. Dates between 10,000 and 1,900 BC. There doesn't appear to have been any significant mineralisation of the organic material s…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Walney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6BFC0C
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric antler from either a large Cervus species, or an Elk (Alces alces). The antler's bud measures 75mm x 62mm, and does not appear large enough to be from an Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The breaks on the antler have occurred post deposition. Dates between 10,000 and 1,900 BC, probably from the earlier Mesololithic as the antler is partially mineralised. Length 378mm, width 331mm, thickness 62mm, and weighs approximately 8000g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Walney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F60E1
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Mesolithic to mid Bronze Age quartzite perforated implement made by modifying a natural quartzite pebble by drilling an hour glass mounting hole. Often described as mace heads, partly due to similar objects being used as such in parts of Africa, the exact purpose of these perforated stones is unclear. However this one demonstrates wear on its point consistent with being used to strike a hard surface. It can therefore be supposed that this artefact may have fractured during use. Dates to between c10000 and c1000 BC. These objects are hard to date as perforated objects with hour glass h…
Created on: Monday 21st April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton-in-Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A794A6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Secondary worked cream coloured chert, probably late Mesolithic to early Neolithic debitage or waste flake or possibly an implement abandoned during manufacture. Cortex has been retained on around 50% of the surface. Dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC The length is 18mm, width is 14mm, the weight is 2.88g.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sunbiggin Tarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A79112
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary worked mid honey to cream coloured chert, probably late Mesolithic to early Neolithic debitage or waste flake. Dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC The length is 22mm, width is 13mm, the weight is 1.45g.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sunbiggin Tarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A79047
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary worked mid honey coloured chert, probably late Mesolithic to early Neolithic debitage or possibly a multi platform core. There are removals to the entire surface. Dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC. The length is 19mm, width is 12mm, and the weight is 1.30g.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sunbiggin Tarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A78FB4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary worked dark grey high quality chert, probably late Mesolithic to early Bronze Age debitage or possibly an implement abandoned during manufacture. There are removals to the entire surface. Dates to between c7000 and c1600 BC. The length is 41mm, width 26mm, and the weight is 13.45g.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sunbiggin Tarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A78EC0
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Secondary worked black chert, probably late Mesolithic to early Neolithic debitage or multi platform core or possibly an implement abandoned during manufacture. Ventral & dorsal are impossible to distinguish but on one side there are four near parallel removals from the better quality chert and on the other side further intersecting scars that suggest this may once have been part of a core. Cortex has been retained on around 30% of the surface. Dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sunbiggin Tarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C9631
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to early Neolithic tertiary flake of off white translucent quartz. Probably debitage but possibly a poorly made bladelet or microlith as there is retouch (short, sub-parallel, abrupt) along one mesal. It has been snapped off at the proximal end and the distal terminates in flawed stone. Dates to between c8000 and c3500 BC. The length is 10mm, width 5mm, and the weight is 0.11g.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Asby', grid reference and parish protected.