2024-03-28T21:16:23+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results212140County of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingHESH-2502F6.jpg3890413397NE10.7Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-2100Holme Lacyx143372634761411.5County of Herefordshire108372013-06-12T16:10:52ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsSmall flint waste flake / debitage probably dating from the Neolithic period (3500 - 2100 BC). The flake is irregular in both plan and profile. It has number of regular facets (caused by flaking) on the upper (dorsal) face of the flake. There is a patch of cortex (the rough outer skin of the flint nodule) present on the dorsal edge. This suggests that this flake comes from the secondary phase of tool production. The cortex is white and is similar to that of flint nodules from chalk areas. The underside (ventral face) of the flake shows a small neat bulb of percussion, which is positioned at 90° to the direction of flaking on the dorsal face. This indicates that the piece of debitage dates from the Neolithic period where flaking in multiple directions was common.
There are small areas of deliberate retouch around the edges of this flake. This suggests that it was reused as a small scraper. This type of reuse is relatively common in the Marches area as there are limited sources of flint. This means that tools tend to be much smaller and that the waste flakes are utilised. The flint is a light grey brown colour with a number of darker seams running through it. This type of waste is typical of the Shropshire / Herefordshire area as sites for procuring flint are limited. The flake measures 37.3mm in length, 27.1mm width, is 10.7mm thick and weighs 11.5 grams.
Peter Reavill37.310-2.642489HESH-2524111860431DEBITAGESO5635finds-186043227.18HESH-2502F6Complete-3500images/preavill/11932370014692523E01B4A42007-07-09T16:20:30ZCertainx143374052.011674NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:51.656ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedNEOLITHIC1LateFieldwalkingHESH-277E48.jpg38904From finder13596NE29.1Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2100Abbey Dorex1433726347613240.04County of Herefordshire117942015-05-15T15:59:50ZReturned to finderWest Midlands
A complete but damaged knapped, ground and polished axe-head of probable later Neolithic date (2900-2100 BC). The axe is knapped from a mid grey buff volcanic tuff. This rock type is formed from compressed volcanic ash and has a fine grained composition with infrequent crystalline inclusions. Tuff is found in Britain and Ireland in a band that runs down the Irish Sea from the Lake District (the Langdale's source Group VI), County Antrim (Ireland), through North Wales (Graig Lwyd Group VII), and into Cornwall and Devon (Groups XVI and IV respectively). Volcanic tuff is similar to flint in that it can be finely worked, ground and polished to form a variety of tools; however axes are the most common find type and were used across Northern Europe during the Neolithic period. This axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and irregular with a distinctive humped face in cross section. In plan the sides of the axe taper from the widest point behind the cutting edge to a relatively narrow rounded butt. The sides of the axe have been heavily abraded in the ploughsoil but there is evidence of distinct side facets. The cutting edge is largely complete and well defined, it is crescent shaped in plan with evidence of distinct facets formed from polishing. In places these faces have been polished, flaked and also abraded away. The butt of the axe is complete but has been damaged and several flake scars are present. The butt itself is flat and a distinct striking platform is present. The axe measures 99.9mm length, a maximum of 62.5mm width, and is a maximum of 29.1mm thick. The axe weighs 240.04 grams. The axe has been damaged in several areas. The first area of significant damage is at the butt of the axehead. Here the damage is a result of plough roll or abrasion which has caused a number of relatively deep and uncontrolled flakes to be removed. Similar damage can be seen along one of the long edges of the axe; here a number of hinge fractures are present and the axe has been badly chipped. This abrasion has also removed much of the polished surface of the axe. In addition to these areas there are also a number of other areas of flaking. These are similar to those that you would expect through the roughing out process, but have cut through the polished surface. This would suggest that someone has deliberately reflaked the axe prior to its deposition. These scars / flakes are relatively regular and slightly dished in appearance. These areas are also well patinated (unlike the areas of modern damage). One other area of damage should be noted; this is evident on both faces of the axe and the damage is in the form of several deep scratches and chips. These all have a patina and are located at approximately the mid-point of the axe. These areas of damage may come from a deliberate scratching of the surface of the axe in the Neolithic to provide a better grip for the hafting of the axe or have been caused by the hafting during use. The axe is a mid grey buff colour with several areas of smooth well polished surface. A series of longitudinal scratches are present which may be the result of the polishing process. The areas of damage and flaking have been outlined above. It is impossible to source axes such as these without a detailed petrological analysis of the rock. This would allow the original source of the rock to be established. However, the weathered colour of the tuff is typical of axes from the Langdale procurement source in the Lake District (Petrographic Group VI).
Peter Reavill99.923-2.91836561HESH-278054194510Polished1NEOLITHICAXEHEADSO3730finds-194510362.56HESH-277E48Incomplete-2900x14337images/preavill/119257000146F2780201C1F42007-09-20T14:39:14ZCertainx143374951.96489123NEOLITHICStone41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:55.697ZCounty of HerefordshireUnitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedNEOLITHIC1Metal detectorFlakes Bag b 50-99.jpg389042011Fair132911NEUnitary AuthorityCertain2WAW38904Cradleyx14337County of Herefordshire108372020-12-23T15:04:34ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Table of Debitage
Column
Row
Notes
A
1
Secondary flake fragment, with mottled mid grey-white patination. Some cortex remaining. Poor quality flint. 15.47mm x 22.3mm x 5.91mm, weighing 1.59g. (Finder Ref: No. 210 Site 1 24/11/12)
B
1
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The distal and proximal ends are missing. There is recent damage as well. 13.59m x 15.16mm x 4.84mm, weighing 1.01g (Finder ref: No. 207 Site 1 24/11/12).
C
1
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. Some cortex remaining. 22.6mm x 18.15mm x 11.4mm, weighing 4.48g (Finder ref: No. 233 Site 1 4/09/11)
D
1
Tertiary flake fragment, with grey patination. The flake has been burnt and has a slightly crazed surface. The proximal and distal ends are missing. 10.4mm x 10.19mm x 4.2mm, weighing 0.32g (Finder ref: No. 236 Site 1 16/12/12).
E
1
Secondary flake fragment, with mottled grey patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The proximal and distal ends are missing. 16.19mm x 16.42mm x 6.27mm, weighing 1.42g (Finder ref: No. 235 Site 1 16/12/12).
F
1
Secondary flake fragment, with mottled mid grey-white patination. Some cortex remaining. 29.2mm x 10.89mm x 7.47mm, weighing 2.24g (Finder ref: No. 235 Site 1 4/09/11)
G
1
Secondary flake fragment, with white patination. 14.22mm x 17.08mm x 4.07mm, weighing 0.84g (Finder ref: No. 247 Site 1 16/12/12)
A
2
Tertiary flake fragment, with white/grey patination. The proximal end is missing, probably through recent damage, revealing a mid grey coloured flint. 12.27m x 8.94mm x 5mm, weighing 0.5g (Finder ref: No. 248 Site 1 2/02/13).
B
2
Primary flake with cortex covering an entire face, otherwise the flint has a white patination. 34.04mm x 24.78mm x 6.44mm, weighing 4.05g (Finder's ref: No. 251 Site 1 10/02/13)
C
2
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-cream patination. One face has a different patination, which is a mottled dark yellow/cream colour. Patch of cortex remaining. 18.57m x 14.32mm x 4.66mm, weighing 0.93g (Finder ref: No. 255 Site 1 16/12/12).
D
2
Tertiary flake or possible blade with grey-white. Flint. 14.75mm x 9.98mm x 4.04mm, weighing 0.63g. (Finder Ref: No. 252 Site 1 16/12/12)
E
2
Secondary flake fragment, with cream patination. One face has a different patination, which is a mottled light yellow/cream colour. Patch of cortex remaining. 19.58m x 11.85mm x 7.3mm, weighing 1.42g (Finder ref: No. 240 Site 1 16/12/12).
F
2
Secondary flake fragment, grey-white patination with some cortex. 13.95mm x 12.66mm x 3.15mm and weighing 0.47g (Finder ref: No. 257 Site 1 16/12/12)
G
2
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The distal and proximal ends are missing. 14.69m x 13.24mm x 5.69mm, weighing 0.96g (Finder ref: No. 258 Site 1 10/02/13).
A
3
Tertiary flake fragment, with mottled grey patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. 14.21mm x 8.75mm x 3.74mm, weighing 0.4g (Finder ref: No. 258 Site 1 4/09/11).
B
3
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The distal and proximal ends are missing. 7.61m x 7.46mm x 1.71mm, weighing 0.1g (Finder ref: No. 253 Site 1 16/12/12).
C
3
Secondary flake fragment, with white patination. 10.09m x 7.91mm x 2.89mm, weighing 0.26g (Finder ref: No. 256 Site 1 10/2/13).
D
3
Secondary flake fragment, grey-white patination. 11.97mm x 15.23mm x 4.63mm and weighing 0.91g (Finder ref: No. 259 Site 1 4/09/11)
E
3
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The distal end is missing. 11.63mm x 9.37mm x 1.93mm, weighing 0.20g (Finder ref: No. 266 Site 1 22/12/12).
F
3
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The proximal end is missing. 13.66mm x 8.01mm x 2.41mm, weighing 0.24g (Finder ref: No. 262 Site 1 10/09/11).
G
3
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a slightly crazed surface. The proximal end is missing. 12.42m x 15.01mm x 4.33mm, weighing 0.88g (Finder ref: No. 260 Site 1 10/02/13).
A
4
Secondary flake fragment, with mottled mid grey-white patination. Some cortex remaining. Deep negative bulbous scarring on ventral surface. 13.34mm x 17.03mm x 2.65mm, weighing 0.59g (Finder's ref: No. 261 Site 1 10/09/11)
B
4
Tertiary flake fragment, with mottled cream and yellow patination. The proximal and distal ends are missing. 10.89mm x 13.68mm x 2.15mm, weighing 0.27g (Finder ref: No. 261 Site 1 16/12/12).
C
4
Secondary flake fragment, with cream patination. One face has partial patination and the flint is a light grey colour. Patch of cortex remaining. 10.38m x 8.58mm x 3.59mm, weighing 0.34g (Finder ref: No. 260 Site 1 16/12/12).
D
4
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. The striking platform has a different patination, which is a yellow/cream colour. 14.19mm x 17.32mm x 2.69mm, weighing 0.77g (Finder ref: No. 260 Site 1 4/09/11)
E
4
Tertiary, with white patination. 15.25mm x 12.41mm x 4.2mm, weighing 0.8g. (Finder ref: No. 257 Site 1 4/09/11).
F
4
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. One face has a different patination, which is a mottled dark yellow/cream colour. 17.11mm x 23.57mm x 4.38mm, weighing 1.43g (Finder ref: No. 258 Site 1 4/09/11)
G
4
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. Cortex remaining. 22.54mm x 17.66mm x 2.9mm, weighing 0.84g (Finder ref: No. 267 Site 1 10/02/13)
A
5
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The proximal end is missing. 12.85m x 13.13mm x 4.91mm, weighing 0.53g (Finder ref: No. 279 Site 1 22/12/12).
B
5
Tertiary flake fragment or possible blade, with cream patination and pink stripping. The distal end is missing revealing a mid grey coloured flint. 12.15mm x 9.27mm x 2.37mm, weighing 0.29g. (Finder ref: No. 268 Site 1 10/09/11).
C
5
Tertiary flake fragment, with cream patination. The distal and proximal ends are missing. 11.23m x 8.69mm x 2.68mm, weighing 0.32g (Finder ref: No. 268 Site 1 22/12/12).
D
5
Tertiary flake fragment, with white/grey patination. The proximal end is missing, probably through recent damage, revealing a mid grey coloured flint. 16.24mm x 8.7mm x 6.54mm, weighing 0.64g (Finder ref: No. 269 Site 1 10/02/13).
E
5
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The distal end is missing. 13.34m x 20.4mm x 7.27mm, weighing 1.79g (Finder ref: No. 267 Site 1 10/09/11).
F
5
Tertiary flake or possible blade with grey-white patination and has been damaged recently. Flint. Proximal ends are missing 10.18mm x 6.72mm x 2.31mm, weighing 0.12g. (Finder Ref: No. 276 Site 1 10/02/13)
G
5
Tertiary flake grey-white. Flint. Distal ends are missing 18.22mm x12.56mm x 2.48mm, weighing 0.64g. (Finder Ref: No. 249 Site 1 10/02/13)
A
6
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. Cortex remaining. 20.55mm x 30.03mm x 6.94mm, weighing 3.21g (Finder ref: No. 265 Site 1 10/02/13)
B
6
Secondary flake fragment, with grey-white patination. 14.29mm x 21.53mm x 2.49mm, weighing 0.67g (Finder ref: No. 262 Site 1 10/02/13)
C
6
Secondary flake, multi-facted on the dorsal surface which is perpendicular to the scar on the ventral surface. On a lateral edge, towards the proximal end, there is a notch which has been formed by re-touching. 36.84mm x 18.32mm x 7.18mm and weighing 3.36g. (Finders ref: No. 266 Site 1 10.09.11)
D
6
Secondary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. There is a patch of cortex remaining. The distal and proximal ends are missing. 14.95mm x 11.74mm x 4.35mm, weighing 0.78g (Finder ref: No. 264 Site 1 16/12/12).
E
6
Tertiary flake fragment, with grey patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The proximal end is missing. 9.61m x 8.42mm x 2.28mm, weighing 0.19g (Finder ref: No. 271 Site 1 22/12/12).
F
6
Secondary flake fragment, with mottled mid grey patination. Deep negative bulbous scarring on ventral surface. 10.93mm x 15.31mm x 4.26mm, weighing 0.43g (Finder's ref: No. 238 Site 1 16/12/12)
G
6
Tertiary flake fragment, with mid grey matte coloured flint. 12.42m x 8.19mm x 1.59mm, weighing 0.15g (Finder ref: No. 278 Site 1 10/02/13).
A
7
Tertiary flake fragment, with grey patination. The flake has been burnt and has a crazed surface. The proximal end is missing. 9.49m x 8.46mm x 2.58mm, weighing 0.22g (Finder ref: No. 278 Site 1 22/12/12).
B
7
Tertiary flake fragment, with white patination. The flake has been burnt and has a slightly crazed surface. The distal end is missing. 11.35m x 11.62mm x 2.4mm, weighing 0.29g (Finder ref: No. 278 Site 1 10/09/11).
C
7
Secondary flake fragment, dark grey matte patination with some cortex. 11.11mm x 6.57mm x 3.01mm and weighing 0.26g (Finder ref: No. 277 Site 1 10/09/11)
D
7
Tertiary flake fragment, with cream patination. The distal end is missing revealing a mid grey coloured flint. 19.22m x 13.76mm x 4.1mm, weighing 1.18g (Finder ref: No. 282 Site 1 17/09/11).
E
7
Secondary flake fragment, grey-white patination with some cortex. 10.55mm x 8.13mm x 1.51mm and weighing 0.14g (Finder ref: No. 274 Site 1 22/12/12)
F
7
Tertiary flake or possible blade with grey-white patination. Flint. Distal and proximal ends are missing. 14.47mm x 7.96mm x 1.27mm, weighing 0.19g. (Finder Ref: No. 234 Site 1 4/9/11)
G
7
Tertiary flake or possible blade with grey-white patination. Flint. Distal and proximal ends are missing. 13.9mm x 10.84mm x 2.09mm, weighing 0.24g. (Finder Ref: No. 285 Site 1 10/02/13)
Susheela Burford10WAW-F7FF086614801NEOLITHICDEBITAGEfinds-66148011WAW-F7CB90Incompletex14337images/abolton/1502314PAS54BF7CB900101142015-01-21T10:17:29ZCertainx1423542011-09-03T23:00:00Z92013-02-02T00:00:00Z1NEOLITHICFlint41426ME49Circa6http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MESOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:19.683ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingHESH-F32BA1.jpg38904From finder3419NE9.6Unitary AuthorityCertain1HESH38904-2100Restricted Accessx143376.94County of Herefordshire108372011-02-24T13:51:53ZWest MidlandsRelatively large flint scraper (side and end) of probable later Neolithic date (2900 - 2100 BC). The scraper is formed from a large chunky flint secondary waste flake, which was probably a bi-product of other tool production. It is broadly oval in plan and cross section.
The scraper measures 28.8mm length, 26.9mm width, is 9.6mm thick and weighs 6.94 grams.
The scraper has significant retouch applied to the upper (dorsal) face. This secondary working is primarily limited to the cutting edges positioned along one side and the base. Here a series of regular overlapping neat small facets are present, which have created a uniform cutting / scraping edge. There is no evidence of similar flaking on the ventral (lower) face. There has also been no attempt at thinning the flake and so it is likely to have been used primarily for scraping rather than cutting. The upper and right hand edges have limited secondary flaking present, and this may be better described as trimming rather than creating a cutting edge. A small hinge fracture is present on the upper face and this has been slightly trimmed. The ventral face has a large piece of cortex present; this is similar to that seen on flint derived from nodules bedded in chalk. The flint is a grey black colour and is relatively unabraded. The reuse of waste flakes is relatively common in the Marches where the procurement sources for flint are limited.
Daniel Pett28.810WellingtonHESH-F2F7432437751DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-243775226.98HESH-F32BA1Fragment-2900images/preavill/1240107001496F32EF01AC842009-01-15T12:58:23ZCertainx1433740NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:22.537ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedOther chance find2822-0007.jpg389042009From a paper map3573NE4.3Unitary Authority4CPAT38904Walford, Letton and Newtonx143371.9County of Herefordshire108372011-02-24T13:51:37ZWest MidlandsA flint flake with no evidence of ‘re-touch’ along any edge. There is a clear bulb of percussion with corresponding ripples down the length of the piece on the ventral side. The dorsal surface is covered by negative scars, hackles and ridges.
While not officially a blade as its length is not quite twice its width, it could have been used as a blade. It is a mottled grey colour.Daniel Pett35.210-2.911124CPAT-4C7C342515381FLAKESO3870finds-251538422.58CPAT-4C56E1Completeimages/rod/320634600149D4C5DF019B942009-04-02T15:04:15ZPossiblyx1433742009-03-18T00:00:00Z052.324578NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:26.581ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1LateFieldwalkingHESH-57D462.jpg38904From finder2970NE5.3Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-2100Restricted Accessx14337400082.02County of Herefordshire108372012-04-13T16:10:00ZWest MidlandsIrregular flake of debitage, from the secondary phase of tool making: it most likely dates from the later Neolithic period (2900-2100 BC). The upper dorsal face exhibits lateral flake scars from the removal or narrow flakes. The dorsal face also has a large amount of white cortex, similar to that seen on nodule of flint procured from chalk. The reverse (ventral) face has a single bulb of percussion and associated conchoidal ripples. The direction of this is at 90 degree to that on the ventral face. It is possible that part of one edge has been reworked with short blunt secondary flaking, which is very crude. This would make this waste flake into a crude scraper.
The flake measures 26.3mm length, 20.2mm wide, is maximum of 5.3mm thick and weighs 2.02 grams.
Peter Reavill26.310Weston Under Penyard3HESH-E7B6052570241DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-257024320.24HESH-57D462Complete-2900images/preavill/12227490014A157D8401CF742009-05-21T17:12:52ZCertainx1433740NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:29.848ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityNEOLITHIC1Building workHESH-EA86E3.jpg38904From finder2954NE40.9Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-2100Donningtonx1433726347630587County of Herefordshire108372015-05-15T15:58:36ZWest Midlands
A complete but slightly damaged knapped, ground and polished flint axehead of probable later Neolithic date (2900-2100 BC). The axe is knapped from a mid orange coloured flint with considerable mid - pale yellow and milky white inclusions. This axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-oval (humped) in cross section. In plan the sides of the axe taper from the widest point at the cutting edge to a relatively narrow rounded butt. One long edge tapers more than the other edge. The axe measures 179.5mm length, 72.1mm width (at cutting edge), and is 40.9mm thick. It weighs 587 grams. The sides of the axe have clear well defined side facets which extend from the cutting edge to the butt of the axe. The cutting edge is also formed from several facets. In places these faces have been polished away, presumably through sharpening. The cutting edge is complete and well defined, it is crescent shaped in plan. The butt of the axe is complete but has been damaged and several flake scars are present. The axe has also been damaged in several other areas. The first area of significant damage is at the butt of the axehead. Here the damage is twofold, first is the relatively recent damage. This has been caused by movement in the burial environment resulting in a number of hinge fracture caused by direct uncontrolled blunt blows. However, on the opposite face at the butt are at least two narrow flakes. These flakes remove the polished surface of the axe and have clear regular conchoidal factures present. This would suggest some element of reworking prior to deposition. The cutting edge of the blade has also suffered and this has resulted in the removal of several distinct flakes and a series of chunks and chips. Again this damage is most likely caused by movement in the ploughsoil. One other area of damage should be noted; this is evident on both faces of the axe and the damage is in the form of several slight dished flakes, evidence of abrasion through deep scratches and several small chips. These all have a patina and are located at approximately the mid-point of the axe, behind the hump in profile. These areas of damage may come from a deliberate attempt to roughen the surface of the axe in the Neolithic to provide a better grip for the hafting of the axe. This has been observed on other axes. The axe is a mid yellow orange colour with a smooth well polished surface in most places. The areas of damage and flaking have been outlined above. It is impossible to source flint axes but many people suggest that this coloured 'honey' flint with white inclusions is most common in the South of Britain specifically Dorset a similar honey coloured flint is common in Yorkshire but does not have as may inclusions. The surface of the axe is well polished, however there are a number of small holes, these are most likely to be flaws in the surface matrix, where inclusions such a fossils have been. This suggests that the axe follows the broad shape of the nodule it was knapped from, and although the surface cortex these flaws were once near the surface. The nature of this flint is also interesting in the amount of variation in colour and amount of white inclusions; this may suggest some form of detailed selection being made of the flint prior to knapping. It also hints at the aesthetic value of these artefacts as objects as well as tools. Axes mean more to Neolithic society than just being a tool; they would have had various other functions and shown the wealth, power and importance of the owner. It is likely they were passed down through families and generations and were often deposited in special, meaningful and significant ways. This axe is an important find both locally and also from a regional perspective
Peter Reavill179.510-2.409214HESH-EA97A7257919Polished1NEOLITHICAXEHEADSO7233finds-257919872.16HESH-EA86E3Complete-2900x14337images/preavill/12236300014A1EA97701A2042009-05-28T16:10:47ZCertainx143371951.99473473NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:30.248ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingpas.jpg38904GPS (from the finder)134741NEUnitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC389044500Restricted Accessx1433729508County of Herefordshire108372011-01-14T11:37:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A Neolithic flint blade from the outer area of the core. The flint is probably a river sourced pebble. The blade shows both hinge fractures on the front (dorsal) face and choncoidal fractures and bulb of percussion on the reverse (ventral). The striking platform is also present. The retouch on the long edges is from indirect percussion and is neat and regular. The cortex suggests that several blades have been removed from the core prior to the removal of this flake
Peter Reavill5410WormelowPUBLIC-F8AE414223041BLADERestricted Accessfinds-422304122410PUBLIC-F89421Complete6500images/PatrickBrown/1310460PAS4D1F89420011A042011-01-01T20:06:26ZCertain4NEOLITHICFlint414261Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/with landownerCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:51.534ZLateCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedNEOLITHIC1LateMetal detectorb1b.jpg38904GPS (from the finder)129741NE6Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904Restricted Accessx14337298371.6County of Herefordshire108372011-08-17T12:23:00ZReturned to finder3West MidlandsCirca
A complete Late Neolithic flake rewoked as a side scraper. The flake has an irregular, sub-oval, shape. Its cross-section is triangular, with the apex being the prominent dorsal ridge.
The ventral face has two concentric ripples. The dorsal face has a prominent, central ridge running its full length.
On the left hand side of the dorsal face there is a continuous length of retouch to provide a sharp edge.
There is a section of chalk cortex indicating this is a flint imported into the area. The flint is a non-opaque, dark grey colour.
It is 19mm long, 16mm wide and 6mm thick. It weighs 1.6g.
Peter Reavill1910Brampton Abbotts3PUBLIC-0563C24283421NEOLITHICFLAKERestricted Accessfinds-428342111610PUBLIC-0551E4Completex14337images/PatrickBrown/1315532PAS4D50551E00170342011-02-07T20:25:02ZCertainx1433749NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:53.745ZLateCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedNEOLITHIC1LateMetal detector1e1.jpg38904GPS (from the finder)129741NE5Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-2100Restricted Accessx14337136401.4County of Herefordshire108372011-08-17T12:28:00ZReturned to finder3West MidlandsCirca
A complete Late Neolithic waste flake (tertiary debitage). The flake is sub-triangular in shape and has a twisted, flat cross-section. There is no retouch.
The ventral face has a percussion scar and a large striking platform. It is wideset at the stiking platform and tapers quickly to a thin body.
The flint is a translucent off white, with an internal light grey patch, indicating this is a river flint.
It is 27mm long, 18mm wide and 5mm thick at platform. It weighs 1.4g.
Peter Reavill2710Brampton Abbotts3PUBLIC-1A3103428614Tertiary1NEOLITHICDEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-428614111810PUBLIC-1A1EA3Complete-3500x14337images/PatrickBrown/1315821PAS4D51A1EA0015B642011-02-08T20:04:58ZCertainx1433749NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:54.691ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1LateMetal detectord2d.jpg38904GPS (from the finder)134741NE6Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-2100Restricted Accessx14337295084.3County of Herefordshire108372011-08-17T12:30:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A complete Late Neolithic waste flake (tertiary debitage). The flake is sub-oval in shape and has a flat cross-section. One end is more pointed and the flake is thickest near this end.
There is no retouch.
The ventral face has a percussive ripples from a strike at the pointed end. The dorsal face has many ridges and percussive ripples in opposing directions.
The flint is an almost opaque light grey, indicating this is a river flint.
It is 37mm long, 24mm wide and 6mm thick. It weighs 4.3g.
Peter Reavill3710Wormelow3PUBLIC-1A7870428617Tertiary1DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-428617112410PUBLIC-1A6145Complete-2900images/PatrickBrown/1315824PAS4D51A61400191542011-02-08T20:22:45ZCertainx143374NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:54.693ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1LateChance find during metal detectingIMG_6125.JPG389042009Generated from computer mapping software129741NE8.1Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-1800Restricted Accessx14337335715.7County of Herefordshire108372013-11-24T21:09:15ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Flint thumbnail scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scraper is formed on a tertiary piece of debitage / waste flake which is a mottled grey black colour. The ventral face shows some conchoidal ripples and the base of the bulb of percussion. The dorsal face has multiple and layered series of flake facets. These are most dense around the edge where a series of neat regular well applied secondary retouch can be seen. This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge. Little or no retouch is applied to the edges on the ventral face. The flint has been heavily eroded in the soil and much of the original cutting edge is lost.
The scraper measures 25.9mm length, 23.2mm wide, 8.1mm thick and weighs 5.7 grams.
This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted.
Peter Reavill25.910Brampton Abbotts3PUBLIC-F243C64356001BRONZE AGETHUMB NAIL SCRAPERRestricted Accessfinds-4356001223.28PUBLIC-F22DB3Complete-2300x13712images/PatrickBrown/1322132PAS4D8F22DB0016F442011-03-27T12:43:23ZCertainx1433742009-05-22T23:00:00Z13NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:58.675ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingIMG_6052.JPG38904GPS (from the finder)129741NE4.7Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-2200Restricted Accessx14337136402.2County of Herefordshire108372013-11-24T21:20:13ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A grey / black coloured secondary debitage flake that has been reworked in one area to form a knife or scraper. The flake is broadly oval with a deliberately snapped edge. The dorsal face shows a number of multi-direction flake removals presuambly created prior to removal from the core. The ventral face has a clear bulb of percussion - this has been thinned and then the outer edge has been reworked with neat invasive retouch creating a small cutting / scraping edge. The cortex is white chalk limestone derived suggesting that this flint is of a better quality to much sourced locally. The flint measures 19.1mm long, 22.3mm wide and is 4.7mm thick; it weighs 2.2 grams.
Peter Reavill19.110Brampton AbbottsPUBLIC-F26373435603Secondary1DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-4356031222.310PUBLIC-F25CE4Complete-3500images/PatrickBrown/1322139PAS4D8F25CE0018B342011-03-27T12:55:58ZCertainx143374NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:58.677ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1Chance find during metal detectingwithscale.6034.JPG38904GPS (from the finder)129741NE2.8Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-1800Restricted Accessx14337335711.4County of Herefordshire108372013-11-24T21:35:29ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Mid mottled grey coloured very thin / fine flake of tertiary debitage of probable Neolithic or possible early Bronze Age date. The flake has a series of scar flake removals on the dorsal face and choncoidal ripples on the ventral. The edges are not retouched. The thinness of the flake suggests this was a thinning flake from a core tool. The flake measures 20.2mm length, 25.2mm width is 2.8mm thick and weighs 1.4 grams.
Peter Reavill20.210Brampton AbbottsPUBLIC-F29A30435606Tertiary1BRONZE AGEDEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-4356061225.210PUBLIC-F28963Complete-3000x13712images/PatrickBrown/1322193PAS4D8F28960016CB42011-03-27T13:07:50ZCertainx14337413NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:58.679ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedIRON AGE1Chance find during metal detectingIMG_6107.JPG389042009Generated from computer mapping software129741NE7.4Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-600Restricted Accessx14337335711.6County of Herefordshire108372013-11-24T21:43:03ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A chunk or chip of mottled mid grey coloured tertiary debitage of probable Neolithic - Iron Age date. The flake is irregular in plan and section with a number of old regular and modern irregular flake removals. The upper edge seems to be reworked with direct retouch - although this may be a modern artefact of movement in the soil. The flake measures 25.1mm length, 11.8mm width, is 7.4mm thick and weighs 1.6 grams.
Peter Reavill25.110Brampton AbbottsPUBLIC-F2F956435613Tertiary1IRON AGEDEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-4356131211.88PUBLIC-F2E7C6Complete-3500x13992images/PatrickBrown/1322152PAS4D8F2E7C001BE142011-03-27T13:33:03ZCertainx1433742009-05-22T23:00:00Z16NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:58.683ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedNEOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingIMG_6067.JPG38904GPS (from the finder)129741NE8.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-3000Restricted Accessx14337298376.5County of Herefordshire108372013-11-24T21:28:34ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Large piece of black coloured flint blade like flake of secondary debitage of probable later Meolithic or Early Neolithic date. The flake has been damaged in the ploughsoil and several new irregular flakes are present. Originally the dorsal face had several flake scars and a large area of white coloured limestone / chalk derived cortex. The ventral face has the remains of the bulb of percussion - although some of it is lost due to the top of the blade being damaged. The base of teh blade has an area of invasive retouch creating a cutting / scraping egde. The colour of the flint suggests non-local flint. The blade measures 35.7mm length, 22.5mm width, is 8.5mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams.
Peter Reavill35.710Brampton Abbotts3PUBLIC-F30C35435616Secondary1NEOLITHICDEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-4356161222.510PUBLIC-F30172Complete-4000x14337images/PatrickBrown/1322156PAS4D8F301700138142011-03-27T13:39:51ZCertainx1423549NEOLITHICFlint41426ME1Circa6http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MESOLITHICwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:58.685ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1LateFieldwalkingHESH-E5CF25.jpg38904129981NE7.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-1800Eastnorx143373.4County of Herefordshire108372010-10-15T16:37:00ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Knapped flint scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2900-1800 BC). The scraper is broadly oval in plan and in cross section being formed from a tertiary flake; possibly debitage. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a series of irregular flake scars suggesting that this piece has been removed from a larger flake and been subsequently reused. The lower / ventral face is concave with a series of conchoidal ripples; the bulb of percussion is lost due to a snapped edge. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relatively neat and well spaced creating a serrated edge. This suggests that the flake would have been used as a scraper. The snapped edge also seems to exhibit retouch, although this maybe due to abrasion or movement in the soil - the form of retouch seems to differ from that on the edges in that it is abrupt or direct. The flake is a mid grey brown colour with a thick white surface patina on the dorsal face. The flint is likely to be sourced from a river bed or glacial deposit.
The flake measures 31.0mm length, 19.6mm width, is 7.5mm thick and weighs 3.40 grams.
Peter Reavill31103-2.409542HESH-E5D0A43915761BRONZE AGESCRAPER (TOOL)SO7237finds-3915761319.68HESH-E5CF25Complete-2900x13712images/preavill/1300591PAS4BFE5CF2001AC142010-05-27T12:52:18ZCertainx1433741352.030697NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:34.786ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityGround/polished1EarlyFieldwalkingWMID-A01443.jpg389042010GPS (from the finder)Good132911NE29.19Unitary AuthorityCertain4WMID38904-3000Cradleyx14337156.3County of Herefordshire117942010-06-17T12:10:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A prehistoric stone axe of probable early Neolithic date. The axe has been made from a fine grained igneous rock, dark grey in colour with fine white inclusions. The axe has been manufactured by chipping and grinding. The chipping is predominantly associated with the lateral edges and the butt of the axe. The blade has been formed through grinding of the body of the axe. The axe is fairly crude and not nearly so finely finished as some Neolithic axes. This may perhaps indicate that it was intended to be purely functional and not intended to be used as a status symbol. Damage to the blade may have occurred during use, as a relatively even patina here does not suggest recent damage. Alternatively, the fairly crude nature of the artefact may perhaps be indicative of the early use of grinding as a technology, perhaps suggesting that the axe is earlier rather than later Neolithic. Grinding is not thought to have been used as a method for axe manufacture before about 4000 BC, so the axe may date from around this time. It is not immediately clear whether the axe was intended to be hafted or used whilst held in the hand, but hafting seems most likely. It measures 96.10 mm long and tapers from 47.8 mm wide at the blade to 19.2 mm at the butt. It is 29.19 mm thick and weighs 156.3 grams. There is some evidence for recent damage at the blade end of one of the edges, identifiable through inconsistency in the patina. The patina of the original surface of the axe is a pale brown/grey, whilst the patina at the break is a dark grey.
Tom Brindle96.121-2.439753WMID-A01E823942531AXESO7049finds-3942531347.810WMID-A01443Complete-4000images/tbrindle/2285591PAS4C1A014400156142010-06-17T12:04:36ZProbablyx14337122010-05-02T23:00:00Z52.1384752NEOLITHICStone41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:36.401ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Metal detectorHESH-6FC035.jpg38904133211NEUnitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2000Bredenburyx1433716.43County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:15:34ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Two large flakes of secondary debitage dating from the Neolithic period (3500 - 2000 BC). Both flakes have less than 50 % cortex present and several flake facets suggesting deliberate flaking. The cortex is chalk derived and the flint is a dark brown colour; one flake is patinated a milky white.
The flakes have a bulk weight: 16.43 grams
Peter Reavill10-2.57193995HESH-6FCB05399812Secondary1DEBITAGESO6155finds-399812116HESH-6FC035Incomplete-3500images/preavill/1344766PAS4C46FC030019A842010-07-21T14:54:12ZCertainx14337452.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE2Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.213ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Metal detectorHESH-6FCED0b.jpg38904133211NEUnitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2000Bredenburyx143378.61County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:15:10ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Eight flakes of tertiary debitage (waste from tool making) from the Neolithic period (3500 - 2000 BC). None of the flakes have exterior cortex on; many have multiple flake facets although none are reworked to form a tool. The colour and the quality of the flint varies, from a grey to brown colour. The majority is probably derived from glacial / riverine gravels.
The debitage has a bulk weight of 8.61 grams
Peter Reavill10-2.57193995HESH-6FCF65399816Tertiary1DEBITAGESO6155finds-399816116HESH-6FCED0Incomplete-3500images/preavill/1402211PAS4C46FCED0010A542010-07-21T14:58:05ZCertainx14337452.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE8Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.223ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1LateMetal detectorHESH-6FD731.jpg38904133211NE12.5Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-1800Bredenburyx143377County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:14:49ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Struck flint 'thumbnail' scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2900-1800 BC). The scraper is broadly oval in shape being formed from a relatively thick piece of flint; it is oval in cross section. It is likely that the flint represents reuse of debitage (waste flakes from tool making). The upper dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a large number of flake scars suggesting that this piece has been heavily worked / reworked. The ventral face is relatively flat with a series of parallel flake facets showing conchoidal ripples. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relatively neat and well spaced suggesting that the flake would have been used as a scraper. The edge has also been damaged by movement in the soil. The scraper is a mid grey white colour with mottled patina. It is probably best categorised as a thumbnail / horseshoe shaped scraper.
The scraper measures 23.7mm length, 24.5mm width is 12.5mm thick and weighs 7.00 grams.
Peter Reavill23.7103-2.57193995HESH-6FD8113998171BRONZE AGETHUMB NAIL SCRAPERSO6155finds-3998171124.56HESH-6FD731Incomplete-2900x13712images/preavill/1344771PAS4C46FD730011BA42010-07-21T15:00:19ZCertainx1433741352.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.224ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1FieldwalkingHESH-6FDC23.jpg38904133211NE9.5Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-1800Bredenburyx143375.94County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:14:26ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Struck flint 'thumbnail' scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2900-1800 BC). The scraper is broadly oval in shape being formed from a relatively thick piece of flint; it is irregular in cross section. It is likely that the flint represents reuse of debitage (waste flakes from tool making). The upper dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a large number of flake scars suggesting that this piece has been heavily worked / reworked. The ventral face is relatively flat with conchoidal ripples and the remains of the bulb of percussion. The striking platform has been reworked. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relatively neat and well spaced suggesting that the flake would have been used as a scraper. The edge has also been damaged by movement in the soil and the edge shows a large series of irregular uncontrolled flake scars. The scraper is a mid grey colour with mottled patina. It is probably best categorised as a thumbnail / horseshoe shaped scraper.
The scraper measures 20.2mm length, 25.6mm width is 9.5mm thick and weighs 5.94 grams.
Peter Reavill20.210-2.57193995HESH-6FDCA83998181BRONZE AGETHUMB NAIL SCRAPERSO6155finds-3998181325.66HESH-6FDC23Incomplete-2900x13712images/preavill/1344772PAS4C46FDC200158742010-07-21T15:01:38ZCertainx1433741352.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.224ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1FieldwalkingHESH-6FE348.jpg38904133211NEUnitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2300Bredenburyx1433717.75County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:15:57ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Two flakes of debitage reused as scrapers of probable later Neolithic date (2900-2300 BC). The two flakes are both waste flakes struck from different flint nodules. The have been reworked along their long edges to form relatively crude but effective scrapers. Both are broadly oval in shape exhibiting multiple flake facets on the dorsal face and conchoidal ripples / bulbar scars on the ventral. Direct and indirect percussion has been used to rework the edges.
1. 38.3mm length, 34.6mm width is 7.3mm thick and weighs 11.96 grams.
2. 23.7 mm length, 28.6mm width is 6.6mm thick and weighs 5.79 grams
Peter Reavill10-2.57193995HESH-6FE4253998211SCRAPER (TOOL)SO6155finds-399821136HESH-6FE348Incomplete-2900images/preavill/1344775PAS4C46FE34001F7642010-07-21T15:03:34ZCertainx14337452.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE2Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.226ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1FieldwalkingHESH-7037A6.jpg38904133211NE7.3Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2300Bredenburyx143375.76County of Herefordshire108372019-11-07T12:15:53ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Knapped and flaked flint knife blade / or possible scraper of later Neolithic date. The scraper is irregular in shape being broadly a lozenge in plan and D shaped in cross section. It has been formed from a struck flake which has come from the tertiary phase of knapping. Several larger 'relic' scars are present on the upper (dorsal) face which have been caused by striking other flakes prior to the removal of this blade. Two relatively modern breaks are present caused presumably by degradation in the ploughsoil. On the ventral (reverse) face clear evidence of conchoidal fractures are present; the bulb of percussion and striking platform are both lost. All the secondary work has been applied to the upper / dorsal face of the flake, whilst the lower / ventral is relatively un-flaked. The reworking / retouch is applied most heavily along the two extant edges that taper to form a point. Here long regular flakes have removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill. The scraper has been struck from a mid grey coloured flint which is slightly mottled in colour. It is likely to be from a secondary source, possibly riverine or glacial as flint is not found in primary locations within Herefordshire. There are also a number of flaws in the matrix of the flint, associated with the lighter grey mottled areas; this again suggests a relatively poor source of flint. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator but also be described as a knife. The style of working is typical of the later Neolithic in the Marches.
The flint blade measures 40.0mm length, 25.3mm width, is 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.76 grams.
Peter Reavill4010-2.57193995HESH-7038543998341KNIFESO6155finds-3998341325.36HESH-7037A6Incomplete-2900images/preavill/1344776PAS4C47037A001BAB42010-07-21T15:26:02ZCertainx14337452.19185117NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.23ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorWAW-707AF4.jpg38904From a paper map134191NE13.21Unitary AuthorityCertain4WAW38904-1600Restricted Accessx1433717.2County of Herefordshire108372016-09-26T14:28:36ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A knapped flint discoidal scraper or knife of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (2900 - 1600 BC).
The scraper is broadly oval in plan and lentoid in cross section, formed from a teritary flake. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a central ridge. The lower / ventral surface exhibits a series of irregular and uncontrolled flake scars, suggesting movement and damage in the plough soil. The edges of the scraper demonstrates signs of retouch with indirect percussion. Some are uncontrolled in nature, but others are well spaced and neat, creating a serrated edge. Little evidence remains of a bulb of percussion or striking platform, due to the later damage caused by plough roll.
The scraper is a mid grey in colour, and is of a low grade quality flint.
The flake measures 35.03mm length, 33.77mm width, is 13.21mm thick and weighs 17.2 grams.
Angie Bolton35.0310WellingtonWAW-707BE23998441BRONZE AGESCRAPER (TOOL)Restricted Accessfinds-3998441133.778WAW-707AF4Complete-2900x13712images/tgilmore/1291408PAS4C4707AF00183642010-07-21T15:43:59ZCertainx14337413NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:39.238ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityGround/polishedMODERN1Metal detectorHESH-6C7041 copy.jpg38904From finderFair135861NE
Thanks are extended to Daniel Locket, Curator of Natural Sciences at Shropshire County Museum Service for his help in identifying the stone type.
6Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH389041950Kington Ruralx14337263476245.98County of Herefordshire117942012-08-08T12:36:50ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A ground and polished stone pendant of uncertain / unknown date c. 3500 BC - 1950 AD). The pendant is formed from a fine grained volcanic tuff (pers comm. Lockett) which is a mid grey - black colour with relatively no inclusions, as such it is well adapted for flaking, grinding and polishing. The pendant is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and section; it tapers win thickness and width toward the upper edge, which is pierced with a relatively circular hole. This hole has been drilled from two sides and the cross section of it is hour-glass shaped. The interior of the hole has marked scratching visible and does not seem to have been made with modern drills. A preferred method would be to use a bow drill and abrasive, such as sand. The scratches would indicate that this method may have been used. The edges and sides of the pendant are well smoothed and faceted. There are a few small surface scratches visible on one face, whilst the other has a more distinct dimple at its centre which may be deliberate. No scratched design is present.
A direct parallel has not been found for the pendant. The use of volcanic tuff is interesting and maybe suggests a prehistoric date (Neolithic - early Bronze Age) as similar stone is used to form polished stone axeheads. It is therefore possible that this may be formed on a waste flake of tuff. A similar pendant can be seen on the PAS database formed from a fragment of polished stone axe / or waste flake from the Langdale source shaped into a pendant discovered in Barnetby Le Wold, North Linconshire (NLM-16DAC2). However, Shrewsbury Museum has several 'prehistoric' whetstones - which may in fact be of medieval date - made of similar stone, these are similar thickness abut with smaller perforated holes and a longer length. Finally modern 'ethnic' stone jewellery, specifically from the Polynesian Islands in the South Pacific, also resembles this artefact. Hence the broad date ranges. It is my opinion, due to the surrounding lithic scatters in the area that this is most likely to be of prehistoric date.
The pendant measures: 33.4mm length, is 17.2mm wide, 6.0mm thick and weighs 5.98 grams.
Peter Reavill33.42-3.039786HESH-6C75274547141MODERNPENDANTSO2954finds-4547141117.26HESH-6C7041Complete-3500images/preavill/1382777PAS4E26C7040011DF42011-07-20T13:16:04ZCertainx14337124152.1796641NEOLITHICStone41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:08.982ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Metal detectorHESH-6F1654.jpg38904From finder135931NE8.4Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2100Longtownx14337263476138.04County of Herefordshire108372011-11-07T22:21:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
one piece of secondary debitage probably dating from the Neolithic period (3500-2100 BC). The fragment is poorly knapped and a number of hinge and cleaved fractures are present. There is no sign of secondary falking or detailled reworking. It most likely reporesents rough working prior to knapping. A large piece of white cortex is present suggesting that the flint originates from a limestone / chalk area.
The debitage measures 49.7mm length, is 20.0mm wide, 8.4mm thick and weighs 8.04 grams
Peter Reavill49.710-2.96144659HESH-6F2244454777Secondary1DEBITAGESO3427finds-45477711206HESH-6F1654Incomplete-3500images/preavill/1353509PAS4E26F1650017FF42011-07-20T16:16:53ZCertainx14337451.93757404NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:09.019ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Metal detectorHESH-6F9977.jpg38904From finder133271NE8.7Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2100Eggletonx14337263476304.69County of Herefordshire108372011-11-07T22:21:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Heavily abraded tertiary debitage with multiple flaking areas, although many may be uncontrolled and result from movement in the plough soil. The debitage is most likely waste from tool making in the Neolithic period (3500 - 2100 BC). The flint is a mid greyish green colour with mottled brown inclusions. There is no obvious reworking to form a known tool type.
The debitage measures 28.8mm length, 17.4mm width and is 8.7mm thick; it weighs 4.69 grams
Peter Reavill28.810-2.54159151HESH-6F9A34454791Tertiary1DEBITAGESO6345finds-4547911117.46HESH-6F9977Incomplete-3500images/preavill/1353510PAS4E26F997001CFE42011-07-20T16:51:52ZCertainx14337452.10208877NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:09.026ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire1000Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorHESH-826496.jpg38904From finder134291NEUnitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-1800Graftonx1433726347616County of Herefordshire108372012-05-02T15:23:00ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
Two fine waste flakes, tertiary debitage, from the final phase of tool making dated broadly to the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods (3500 - 1800 BC). The flint is a mid cream grey colour. There is no obvious reworking to form a known tool type. The fineness (thinness) of the flakes suggests that these maybe from the final stage of working. One of the flakes maybe burnt as is slightly crystalline in nature
The debitage measures
1. 27.9mm length, 20.4mm width and is 2.8mm thick; it weighs 1.59 grams
2. 22.2mm length, 17.8mm width and is 3.3mm thick; it weighs 1.28 grams
Peter Reavill10-2.71547667HESH-826C47455031Tertiary1BRONZE AGEDEBITAGESO5136finds-455031114HESH-826496Incomplete-3500x13712images/preavill/1353845PAS4E282649001BE542011-07-21T14:14:50ZCertainx1433741352.02024445NEOLITHICFlint41426NE2Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:09.151ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1FieldwalkingHESH-82A8D1.jpg38904From finder134711NE6.8Unitary AuthorityCertain1HESH38904-2100Eaton Bishopx14337192503.31County of Herefordshire108372011-11-08T16:14:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Small flake of secondary debitage dated broadly to the Neolithic period (3500-2100 BC). The flake is irregular and surfaces although irregular bare flaking scars. The lower edge has been reworked with abrupt retouch to form a crude scraping tool. The flake is a mid grey brown colour with significant colour variation, approximately 40% of the upper / dorsal surface is covered with a white coloured cortex.
The flake measures 24.5mm length, is 22.2mm wide, and is 6.8mm thick; it weighs 3.31 grams
Peter Reavill24.510-2.817804HESH-82B2A3455046Secondary1ScraperDEBITAGESO4438finds-4550461322.26HESH-82A8D1Fragment-3500images/preavill/1353797PAS4E282A8D00120642011-07-21T14:33:01ZCertainx14337452.03756NEOLITHICFlint41426NE2Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:09.158ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1FieldwalkingHESH-83B943.jpg38904From finder134561NE5.2Unitary AuthorityCertain1HESH38904-2100Ewyas Haroldx14337323031.63County of Herefordshire108372011-11-08T16:24:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A piece of secondary debitage, dated broadly to the Neolithic period (3500-2100 BC) formed from a light grey flint. Clear traces of flake scaring can be seen on the dorsal face and there is no evidence of retouch / reuse on the edges. The dorsal face also has approximately 60% cortex present
The flake measures 25.9mm length, is 11.5mm wide, and is 5.2mm thick; it weighs 1.63 grams
Peter Reavill25.910-2.888726HESH-83BB04455089Secondary1DEBITAGESO3927finds-4550891311.56HESH-83B943Fragment-3500images/preavill/1353803PAS4E283B940015C242011-07-21T15:45:40ZCertainx14337451.938146NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:09.174ZCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingHESH-3BE2F6.jpg38904From finder135721NE11.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-2100Leintwardinex143371260218814.31County of Herefordshire108372012-06-11T14:26:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
Heavily abraded tertiary debitage with multiple flaking areas. The debitage is most likely waste from tool making in the Neolithic period (3500 - 2100 BC). The flint is a mid greyish white colour with mottled brown inclusions. There is no obvious reworking to form a known tool type.
The debitage measures 34.2mm length, 26.3mm width and is 11.5mm thick; it weighs 14.31 grams
Peter Reavill34.210-2.882499HESH-3BE3F1459620Tertiary1DEBITAGESO4074finds-4596201226.38HESH-3BE2F6Complete-3500images/preavill/1342962PAS4E53BE2F001B3842011-08-23T15:50:26ZCertainx14337452.360757NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:11.326ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1Chance find during metal detectingHESH-3C18A1.jpg38904From finder135721NE8.6Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-1800Leintwardinex14337126021885.44County of Herefordshire108372012-06-11T14:25:00ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsCirca
A knapped flint scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2900-1800 BC). The scraper is broadly oval in plan and irregular in cross section being formed from a tertiary debitage flake. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a series of irregular flake scars suggesting that this piece has been removed from a larger flake and been subsequently reused. The lower / ventral face is concave with a series of conchoidal ripples; the bulb of percussion and striking platform are complete. The side and front edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relatively neat and well spaced creating a serrated edge. This suggests that the flake would have been used as a scraper. The flake is a mid grey white colour with a thick white surface patina on all faces. The flint is likely to be sourced from a river bed or glacial deposit.
The flake measures 27.1mm length, 23.8mm width, is 8.6mm thick and weighs 5.44 grams.
Peter Reavill27.110-2.882499HESH-3C3C844596301BRONZE AGESCRAPER (TOOL)SO4074finds-4596301223.88HESH-3C18A1Complete-3500x13712images/preavill/1342964PAS4E53C18A00111342011-08-23T16:05:21ZCertainx1433741352.360757NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:11.338ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingIMG_1200.JPG38904GPS (from the finder)Good129741NE4.2Unitary AuthorityCertain4PUBLIC38904-2150Restricted Accessx14337298372County of Herefordshire108372013-11-26T22:57:23ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
A leaf-shaped arrowhead formed on a mottled grey coloured coarse flint or possibly chert of probable Neolithic date (2900 - 2150 BC). The arrowhead is lentoid (sub-rectangular) in plan and lentoid in cross section. Both faces of the arrowhead have been pressure (ripple) flaked with a series of small neat narrow facets. Much of this rippled surface has been flaked with much skill (especially given the poor nature of the flint). Both long edges exhibit areas of secondary flaking or retouch and has been applied to both faces . Beneath the ripple flaking older transverse thinning scars are present.
The arrowhead measures 35.1mm long, 13.5mm wide and 4.2mm thick; it weighs 2.0 grams.
Peter Reavill35.110Brampton AbbottsPUBLIC-130A814608161LEAF ARROWHEADRestricted Accessfinds-4608161213.510PUBLIC-130353Complete-2900images/PatrickBrown/1344158PAS4E61303500151B42011-09-02T20:36:21ZCertain42NEOLITHICFlint414261Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/with landownerCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:12.195ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingHESHCA2D56.jpg38904134801NE3.2Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2000Restricted Accessx14337263476111.6County of Herefordshire108372012-01-09T14:59:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
An irregular flake of tertiary debitage dated to the Neolithic period (3500 - 2000 BC). The exterior edge of the waste flake has been reworked using small abrupt retouch which is distinctly different to the damage / flaking from plough roll. The dorsal face exhibits numerous flakes in one direction whilst the ventral is flaked in the opposite direction, the striking platform and bulb of percussion are clearly present on one of the long edges. This form of reworking of waste materials is relatively common in assemblages from the Marches. The flint is a mottled grey colour.
The flake measures 28.2mm length, 16.0mm wide and is 3.2mm thick; it weighs 1.6 grams.
Peter Reavill28.210LugwardineHESH-CA2E244671491DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-46714912166HESH-CA2D56Incomplete-3500images/preavill/11105978PAS4E9CA2D5001BE542011-10-17T22:49:09ZCertainx143374NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:15.489ZCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1Chance find during metal detectingHESHCA31E4.jpg38904134801NE6.1Unitary AuthorityCertain2HESH38904-2000Restricted Accessx14337263476113.1County of Herefordshire108372012-01-09T14:59:00ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsCirca
An irregular flake of tertiary debitage dated to the Neolithic period (3500 - 2000 BC). The flake shows knapping / working in two different direction with neat flake scars present on the dorsal and thicker edge, suggesting this flake has been removed from an area that has been roughed out. The ventral face is flaked in the opposite direction, the striking platform and bulb of percussion are clearly present on one of the long edges. The long curved exterior edge of the waste flake has been reworked using small abrupt retouch which is distinctly different to the damage / flaking from plough roll. This form of reworking of waste materials is relatively common in assemblages from the Marches. The debitage is most likely to have been used as a crude side scraper. The flint is a mottled grey colour.
The flake measures 27.0mm length, 19.6mm wide and is 6.1mm thick; it weighs 3.1 grams.
Peter Reavill2710LugwardineHESH-CA32C44671501DEBITAGERestricted Accessfinds-4671501219.66HESH-CA31E4Incomplete-3500images/preavill/11105979PAS4E9CA31E0018B042011-10-17T22:50:22ZCertainx143374NEOLITHICFlint41426NE1Circa9http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:15.49ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1LateFieldwalkingHESH-6D2D04.jpg3890413419NE5Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-1500Wellingtonx14337263476223.41County of Herefordshire108372011-11-16T15:14:00ZReturned to finder1West MidlandsFlint ‘thumbnail’ scraper of probable Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2500 - 1500 BC). The flint flake is relatively broad and squat being oval in plan and sub-rectangular (D shaped) in cross section. It has been formed from a secondary piece of debitage (or waste flint). The flake measures 26.3mm length, 23.5mm width, is 5mm thick and weighs 3.41 grams.
The bulb of percussion has been removed from the reverse face but clear conchoidal fractures can be seen expanding from a point. It seems likely that this flake was removed originally as there is a large flaw and hinge fracture associated with a different colour band of flint (possibly an inclusion in the flint matrix). There is no evidence of cortex and so it is suggested that this was removed with the tertiary phase of flint knapping. Subsequently the flake has been reused to form a small thumb-nail scraper. The bulb of percussion has been removed and the convex outer edge has been reworked with very small and neat retouch. Interestingly the hinge fracture has also been retouched. The inclusion seems to be similar to the local chert and has not been knapped in any particular way.
The flint is a mid brown grey colour and the inclusion a mid grey white. Thumbnail scrapers are seen as being a utility domestic scraping tool; they frequently occur in assemblages dating to the beaker period (Late Neolithic and early Bronze Age). Flint tools from the Marches are relatively rare compared to other areas of the country. This flint is likely to have come from a riverine or glacial source if made locally. The reuse of waste flake for tools is relatively common in this area which suggests the importance of flint as a resource.
Peter Reavill26.3103-2.746267HESH-6D38362112771BRONZE AGETHUMB NAIL SCRAPERSO4947finds-211277323.56HESH-6D2D04Complete-2500x13712images/preavill/127684200147C6D37E0176B42008-02-28T15:30:06ZCertainx14337401352.118952NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:05.2ZCounty of Herefordshire1Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flaked1GardeningHESH-914E47ab.jpg38904From finder13554NE8.2Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-2500Lustonx143379.19County of Herefordshire108372017-11-27T15:49:36ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsSmall tertiary flake which has been utilised as a scraper of probable earlier Neolithic date (3500BC - 2500BC). The flint flake is sub-oval in plan and sub-rectangular in profile. The bulb of percussion is missing and is likely to have been trimmed from the artefact during preparation. The area of secondary reworking (retouch) covers all of the edges of the flake. The retouch is uniform in shape being formed from small narrow bladed facets. It seems likely that this flake was a by-product (or waste flake) of tool making, however, there is no evidence of cortex (rough outer skin of the flint nodule) on the artefact. This would suggest that it came from the final phase of tool production. The large amount of retouch, and the relatively large size of the flake, would suggest it is used as some form of scraping tool. It is unusual to have retouch applied to all faces of the flake and as such this piece may have had a number of functional uses. The scraper measures 32.8mm length, 26.6mm width, is 8.2mm thick and weighs 9.19 grams.
The flint flake is a mid brown honey colour with a number of lighter and darker seams running through it. When held up to the light a number of flaws can be seen in the flint. This suggests that it might have come from a riverine or glacial source rather than from an area where flint occurs more frequently. This type of tool is typical of the Marches area as sites for procuring flint are limited. This results waste flakes being reused to make tools such as this scraper.
Peter Reavill32.810-2.76317647HESH-915A841425911SCRAPER (TOOL)SO4862finds-142591526.610HESH-914E47Complete-3500images/preavill/1292630001450915A601B4342006-09-14T09:41:10ZCertainx143374052.25370268NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:32.015ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1Chance find during metal detectingHESH-0856D4.jpg38904From finder3580NE5.6Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-1800Restricted Accessx143372.65County of Herefordshire108372011-02-24T13:51:53Z1West MidlandsFlint thumbnail (side and end) scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scraper is formed from a grey colour piece of flint with a relatively uniform matrix. It is created from a tertiary flake (due to the size of the scraper this may originally be debitage). The ventral face shows clear evidence of the bulb of percussion and conchoidal fractures. The bulb has been trimmed by flaking and an area of modern damage can be seen on one of the worked edges. The dorsal face has a series of flake facets, where flakes have been removed to thin the thickness of the flake. Around the edge a series of neat regular well applied secondary retouch can be seen. This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge. The most intense reflaking can be seen on the end and one of the longer sides (left hand side), Flaking on the other two edges is minimal.
The scraper measures 22.6mm length, 19.7mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 2.65 grams.
Daniel Pett22.610HuntingtonHESH-07F1242731421BRONZE AGETHUMB NAIL SCRAPERRestricted Accessfinds-273142219.78HESH-0856D4Complete-2300x13712images/preavill/12340170014AE085C601D5B42009-10-22T17:18:14ZCertainx143374013NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:42.18ZEarlyCounty of Herefordshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1LateChance find during metal detectingHESH-9A2AF4.jpg38904From finder2970NE13.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH38904-1800Weston under Penyardx1433713.98County of Herefordshire108372011-02-24T13:51:53Z1West MidlandsStruck flint scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2900-1800 BC). The scraper is broadly oval in shape being formed from a relatively thick piece of flint; it is oval in cross section. The upper dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a large number of flake scars suggesting that this piece has been heavily worked / reworked. The ventral face is flat with a series of conchoidal ripples and the rimmed remains of the bulb of percussion. The striking platform has been reworked. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relatively neat and well spaced suggesting that the flake would have been used as a scraper. The edge has also been damaged by movement in the soil and the edge shows a large series of irregular uncontrolled flake scars.
The flake is a mid grey colour with an attractive mind brown coloured seam through the matrix. There area also a number of flaws in the matrix and these are likely to have been caused by movement in the riverine environment; the flint is likely to be sourced from a river bed or glacial deposit. The flake measures 32.9mm length, 28.8mm width is 13.5mm thick and weighs 13.98 grams.
Daniel Pett32.9103-2.539208HESH-9A04212742951BRONZE AGESCRAPER (TOOL)SO6323finds-274295228.86HESH-9A2AF4Complete-2900x13712images/preavill/12338410014AE9A2F4017F942009-10-29T14:13:08ZCertainx14337401351.904302NEOLITHICFlint41426NE19http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/NEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:43.132Z