Record ID: LANCUM-5DE4C1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic black chert tool. Probably used as a fine chisel and for widening holes. Full use has been made of the areas that are high quality material. There are a few removals to the distal that produce a curved chiseled end. These have received a significant amount of wear. It is probable that use has been made of the way the stone has fractured to enable to act has a hole widener. This impression is re-inforced by a long fine removal down one edge that seems to have been made in order to improve its cutting abilities while being twisted. Dates to between c8300 and c4500 BC. The …
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-38E278
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint microlith. The high quality flint is a pale grey to greyish white with occasional white pinpoint inclusions. The bulging (1mm to 3mm) ventral side has been left untouched with the exception of one microflake. This was probably to remove an imperfection just below the cortex. The dorsal has much more complex working. It has been worked in three stages to produce the implement. The initial two stages are probably from preparation on the core (overall effect has been to reduce the overall thickness) as the working is from the distal end. The third …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bowland-with-Leagram', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-591805
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid to late Mesolithic grey flint microlith. Dates to between c6500 and c3500 BC. The length is 7mm, width 5mm, thickness 2.5mm.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C64E16
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early to late mesolithic heavily patinated worked white stone (probably flint), probably a broken or unfinished blade/tool. It has similarities in form to LANCUM-17B375, though it is much smaller. Length 20mm, width 9mm, depth 6.5mm, weight 0.8g. Dates to between c9600 & c4000 BC. Other lithics found in localised patches in the area by finder last year and by others throughout the last century or so.
Created on: Sunday 10th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C62720
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a late Mesolithic or early Neolithic white flint fragment from a core, possibly part of a broken tool or waste flake. Length 10mm, width 6.5mm, depth 3.5mm, weight 0.1g. Dates to between c6500 & c2900 BC. Other lithics found in localised patches in the area by finder last year and by others throughout the last century or so.
Created on: Sunday 10th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C61293
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a late Mesolithic or early Neolithic light grey worked stone (prob chert or rhyolite) probably an unfinished blade. The distal end has been retouched to act as an end scraper. It is quite worn Length 30mm, width 13mm, depth 7mm, weight 2.9g. Dates to between c6500 & c2900 BC. Other lithics found in localised patches in the area by finder last year and by others throughout the last century or so.
Created on: Sunday 10th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C5B8B6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic black chert tool, possibly a borer. The proximal end has remnant cortex. Length 18mm, width 11mm, depth 6mm, weight 1.3g. Dates to between c8300 & c2500 BC. Other lithics found in localised patches in the area by finder last year and by others throughout the last century or so.
Created on: Sunday 10th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CCD891
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of microlithic worked stone. Probably mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic (c6500 to c2900 BC) but may date to anywhere between c8300 and c1150 BC. 1 - White flint debitage, heavily patinated. The length is 9mm, width 5mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is 0.09g. 2 - Microlith or waste flake of a dark grey translucent stone, probably flint or chert. The length is 8mm, width 5.5mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is 0.05g.
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appletreewick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-149910
Object type: GRAVER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic worked translucent grey/brown flint graver/burin on a blade. An attempt has been made to remove 12mm of the dorsal ridge at the distal end with three removals. One large flake has removed most of the proximal end, leaving the point that could be used as a graver or burin. Dates to between c8300 and c3500 BC. The length is 36mm, width 9.5mm, thickness 5mm, and the weight is 1.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-146913
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic worked translucent milky flint. Probably a microlith but possibly a waste flake. Dates to between c6500 and c2900 BC. The length is 18mm, width 7.5mm, thickness 1mm , and the weight is 0.15g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-143915
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White flint debitage. Probably Mesolithic (c8300 to c3500 BC) in date but could date to anytime between c8300 and c800 BC. The length is 15mm, width 14mm, thickness 8mm, and the weight is 1.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1E442
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Caramel/brown flint tool. Dating from the mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic (c6500 to c2900 BC). Probably an arrow head utilising blade technology. The flat tip has been damaged, but it would still been effective. The length is 33mm, width 12mm, and the weight is 1.63g.
Created on: Sunday 20th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crayke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AF7535
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black chert abandoned/broken tool or possibly debitage. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). The length is 13mm, width 5.5mm, thickness 3.5mm, and the weight is 0.4g. A number of chert lithic items, & a few flint ones, have also been found in the vicinity. John Hallam directed a dig in the area some time ago. There is an account of the excavation in David Barrowclough's book "Prehistoric Lancashire". It is worth noting that the Marles Wood area is on what would have been a natural migration & trade route. The geology of the area produces something …
Created on: Saturday 19th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AF31C4
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black chert, with cortex, concave side scraper. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). The length is 33mm, width 20mm, thickness 5mm, and the weight is 2.5g.
Created on: Saturday 19th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AF1DF4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three pieces of worked chert and one piece of worked flint. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). 1 - Dark grey chert debitage or core fragment. The length is 6mm, width 3mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. 2 - Black chert microlith or waste flake.The length is 12mm, width 10mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. 3 - Black 'Marles Wood' chert microlith/scraper or waste flake. The length is 12mm, width 11mm, thickness 1.5mm, and the weight is 0.3g. 4 - White flint microlith or waste flake. The length is 5.5mm, width 5mm, thickne…
Created on: Saturday 19th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-98A313
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three pieces of worked chert. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). 1 - Black chert waste flake, or possibly a failed attempt at a tool. The length is 22mm, width 14mm, thickness 4mm, and the weight is 1.4g. 2 - Dark grey chert debitage.The length is 16mm, width 10mm, thickness 7mm, and the weight is 1.2g. 3 - Grey chert debitage. The length is 19mm, width 10.5mm, thickness 6mm, and the weight is 1.2g. Quite possibly evidence of a knapping site. Found near LANCUM-975D75
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9869C5
Object type: MICROBURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dark grey chert microlith or possibly a waste flake. Probably a microburin or gouge. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). The length is 6mm, width 5mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. A number of chert lithic items, & a few flint ones, have also been found in the vicinity, mostly on the other side of the Ribble. John Hallam directed a dig in that area some time ago. There is an account of the excavation in David Barrowclough's book "Prehistoric Lancashire". It is worth noting that the Marles Wood area is on what would have been a natur…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-97FFE6
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Good quality black chert tool, probably used as an end scraper or chisel mounted at the tip of a stick, and possibly adapted from a borer or drill. There is wear to the working end and it has been retouched. Mid Mesolithic to mid Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2500 BC). The length is 10mm, width 5.5mm, thickness 3.5mm, and the weight is 0.3g. A number of chert lithic items, & a few flint ones, have also been found in the vicinity, mostly on the other side of the Ribble. John Hallam directed a dig in that area some time ago. There is an account of the excavation in David Barrow…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-97B9A2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven pieces of worked chert. Varying from mid Mesolithic to early Bronze Age in date (c6500 to c1500 BC). 1 - Black chert debitage. The length is 13mm, width 12mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is 0.3g. 2 - Black chert debitage. The length is 15mm, width 6mm, thickness 5mm, and the weight is 0.5g. 3 - Black chert tool or debitage, probably an end scraper as there is retouching at the distal end. The length is 10mm, width 6.5mm, thickness 5.5mm, and the weight is 0.5g. 4 - Black chert debitage, or possibly a failed attempt at a tool. The length is 23mm, width 8mm, thickness…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-975D75
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four pieces of worked microlithic flint. Mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2900 BC). 1 - Grey/cream waste flake or microlith. The length is 7mm, width 6mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. 2 - White microlith or debitage. The length is 6mm, width 4mm, thickness 2mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. 3 - Almost transparent, pale honey coloured with some cortex, debitage or core fragment. The length is 6mm, width 6mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is under 0.1g. 4 - Almost transparent, pale honey coloured debitage or core fragment. The length is 5mm…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.