Record ID: KENT-94FB4A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lower-Palaeolithic massive D-shaped scraper, c. 800, 000BC - 150, 000BC . Description: The scraper is roughly D-shaped. The bulb of percussion on the ventral face has been removed by later flaking. The flaking, which has generally taken off very large flakes, covers much of the surface and has left significant conchoidal scaring (rippling) likely due to hard hammer manufacture. The striking platform at the proximal end is also very large. There is some limited retouch along the dorsal edge, which is short, scaled and semi-abrupt. There is some flaking and retouch which may have o…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E05454
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bifacially flaked flint handaxe of sub-cordate form dating to the Lower Palaeolithic c.500,000-250,000 BC. Description: The handaxe has a rounded butt, wider middle and a rounded pointed cutting end. It has been bifacially worked, with flaking covering both sides, this has been uneven however leaving one side with a deep uneven hinge fracture. In cross-section the handaxe is a pointed oval. The edges are defined by invasive, scaled, angled retouch. The blade edge narrows but not quite to a point but quite thick so is likely sub-cordate. The flint is unpatinated and a dark grey-br…
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A1D0B7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uncertain lithic tool possibly produced with the Levallois technique and dating from the Early Middle Palaeolithic to Late Middle Palaeolithic c. 250,000 BC to 40,000 BC. Description: The tool is roughly ovoid with a blunt butt end, it is roughly triangular in cross-section. The retouch on the dorsal face is covering scaled and stepped semi-abrupt. The ventral face has invasive scaled and stepped semi-abrupt retouch. All the retouch extends along all the edges of the tool save the butt end which is dominated by a distinctive hinge fracture which align with the long flat area of …
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A28220
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core possibly produced with the Levallois technique and dating from the Early Middle Palaeolithic to Late Middle Palaeolithic c.13,000 - 2200 BC. Description: The object is roughly rectangular with a rounded end. The flat end has a single subtantial striking platform and appears ot have substnatial shaping around its edges. The heavy wear and paitnation obscures much for the flaking making its itended use uncertain. Measurements: 85.51mm long, 56.76mm wide, 29.82mm thick and 145.20g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C04728
Object type: POINT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Mousterian point of Middle Palaeolithic date. Description: The point is roughly triangular in plan and cross-section, with an apparently facetted butt end. The point is formed by long flaked removals with extensive edged retouch along each edge. The retouch is short scaled, semi-abrupt, this is more intense along the right edge. The conchoidal rippling is very extensive. The flint is a dark brown colour with some light brown inclusions. Measurements: 59.94mm long, 35.43mm wide, 10.65mm thick and 24.5g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F2FACC
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub-cordate lower to middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 180,000 BC date. Description: The axe is an roughly ovoid in plan and pointed oval in cross-section. It has been bifacial flaked with invasive, scaled, low angled retouch. The wide rounded butt has been shattered in antiquity with angled jagged breaks now heavily patinated. There is dark brown and light orange iron staining typical of Palaeolithic flint. There is cracks running throughout and the flint remains quite fragile. There is a small circular dish on the upper surface indicating previous potli…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F3A82A
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cordate lower to middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 180,000 BC date. Description: The axe is a rough wide ovoid in plan and pointed slightly oval in cross-section. It has been bifacial flaked with invasive, scaled, low angled retouch. The blade/point end has broken partway across its width somepoint in antiquity as noted by the fact it is patinated almost to the same degree as the hadnaxe. The patination is mid off-white with substantial iron staining dark to light brown across it in lines. On the bottom left of one side of the handaxe has begun to recorti…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F42F44
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ovate lower to middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 180,000 BC date. Description: The axe has a thin oval plan and with a pointed slight oval cross-section. It has been bifacial flaked with covering, scaled, low angled retouch. The butt end has broken partway across its width some point in antiquity as noted by the fact it is patinated almost to the same degree as the handaxe. The patination is light off-white and there is substantial light grey patches, likely chert inclusions. There is also substantial iron staining dark to light brown across it in small s…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F4C1A9
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The reworked tip of bifacially worked probable lower or middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 40,000 BC date. Description: The handaxe fragments has been bifacially worked but unclear if this was from a blank or a flank due to small size and extent of later reworking. It has a thin rounded triangular shape in plan, with a slightly convex butt end, rounded point and two slightly convex lateral edges.(mesal). It has been bifacial flaked with covering, scaled, low angled retouch. The butt end has broken and been heavily reworked as a useable tool in antiquity as noted by the …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-070047
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very narrow bifacially worked middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 180,000 BC date. Description: The handaxe has long narrow ovoid shape in plan and has been bifacially worked. The flaking retouch is covering, scaled (although small area of sub-parralel retouch), low-angle to semi-abrupt. The butt is rounded and has a slightly twisted ovoid cross-seciton. The patination is light white and there is substantial light grey patches, likely chert inclusions. There is also substantial iron staining dark to light brown-orange across it in small lines and spots, fairly typical …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-0767B8
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Levallois waste flake c.250,000BC - 40,000BC. Description: The flake roughly cordate in shape with a pointed end, rounded striking platform proximal end. it has convex edges and little to no retouch. The bulb of percussion is fairly substantial although the conchoidal rippling still visible is minimal. The fleet is heavily patinated a light brown/caramel colour. The pointed end is missing a section as it has broken away. Measurements: 155.52mm long, 60.8mm wide, 33.28mm thick and 480g in weight. Discussion: This flake has been produced by the Levallois …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BCAB9E
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular flint scraper of uncertain date, possibly late Middle Palaeolithic (c.60,000-40,000 BC). Description: The scraper is formed from a single flaked piece of lint and irregularly shaped. It is quite thick and has cortex is present on the right edge of the scraper. There is flaking across both sides and there is no clear ventral or dorsal face. The bulb of percussion and conchoidal scarring (rippling) is quite obscured and variable. There is very short retouch along the top right distal edge retouch is short, scaled semi-abrupt to abrupt retouch from one angle and invasive …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-BD6F97
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large irregular bifacially worked lithic tool possiblyof middle Palaeolithic date, c.250000 - 40000 BC. Description: The object is discoidal but very thick and very uneven. There is no primary striking platform but a number of strikes from the edge and from the centre of the object. It has no clear edges but would have produced large curved flakes. There is a large central patch of cortex on one side and has frequent inclusions and similar which would have made working with the object difficult. The flaking retouch on this tool can be described as invasive scaled semi-abrupt It …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BDEBFC
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lithic implement or point possibly dating from the Lower Palaeolithic to Early Middle Palaeolithic c.450,000-180,000 BC. Description: The implement is formed from a triangular tetiary flake With the right edge being formed by invasive scaled semi-abrupt retouch. The left edge has short scaled abrupt retouch. The striking platform at the base of the implement has been battered and finished. The patination is heavy and leaves it a light brown colour. Measurements: 47.41mm long, 43.61mm wide, 12.09mm thick and 23g in weight. Discussion: The degree of wear and patinati…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BE0961
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lithic tool uncertain date, possibly heat affected and also utilised as a hammer stone. Likely upper Paleolithic (c.40000-11000) or Neolithic-Early Bronze age date (c. 4000 BC - 1000 BC). Description: The tool is roughly ovoid with a heavy cortex area in the centre of one side. The base has had flaking away from the centre leaving an apex point at the centre and the entire flint triangle in cross-section. The bifacial working can be described as invasive to covering, scaled and semi-abrupt. Parts of the flint have been heat affected and then battered likely indicating the object'…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3969CE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large probable scraper of lower to middle Palaeolithic date, probably lat middle Palaeolithic c.60,000BC-40,000BC, which has been subsequently reworked and modified at a latter date. Description: The tool has a wide curved scraper or crude chopper edge formed from short to invasive stepped semi-abrupt retouch mostly from the dorsal face (upper/front). In plan the side run diagonally inwards to a shorter straight edge giving it an overall shape of a modern axehead in plan. The upper diagonal sides has been reworked form both faces to create a point with invasive scaled semi-abrupt…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-3A6B67
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete oval handaxe of the Acheulian flint industry dating c. 500,000-180,000 BC Description: The handaxe is bifacial worked with covering flaking. The butt end is very subtly wider than the 'blade' end. The butt end has some haphazard attempts to blunt it. There is large section of damage on the bottom left of one side that distorts the full shape and due to the even patination happened far back in antiquity. The profile is uneven and somewhat twisted akin to those recorded from Rickson's Pit and Person's Pit in Dartford, Northern Kent (illustrated by Roe 1981, 77. nos…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-05FE6A
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bifacially flaked flint handaxe dating from the Lower Palaeolithic c.500,000-250,000 BC. Description: The handaxe is quite crude but is roughly pointed wide a wide rounded butt. It has been bifacially worked, with flaking cover both sides, this has been uneven however leaving one side much thicker than the other and the thinner side being slightly concave. More recen tdamage has broken a chunk out of the butt of the handaxe and a hairline fracture now runs across much of the thicker side. The flint is mostly patinated a white to beige-white wher ethe internal flint where visible …
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C29A14
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lower to middle Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 500,000 - 180,000 BC date. Description: The axe is irregularly slightly twisted ovoid in section and in plan is roughly cordate. It has been bifacial flaked with invasive, scaled, low angled retouch. The wide rounded butt end remains in good condition although there is some light brown cortex still adhering to one face.the blade end is has large seciton missing predominatly on one face which has smashed through the patination. This damage appears to have taken place in antiquity. The patination is light white where the fr…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C3645E
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bifacially flaked flint handaxe dating from the Lower Palaeolithic c.500,000-250,000 BC. Description: The handaxe is quite crude but is roughly pointed wide a wider rounded butt. It has been bifacially worked, with flaking covering both sides, this has been uneven however leaving one side much thicker than the other leavining plano-convex in cross-section. The edges are defined by invasive, scaled, low angled retouch. Some of the flaking appears to be quite haphazard leaving hinge fractures The flint is unpatinated and a mid dark grey colour. Measurements: 113.62mm long, 60mm…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.