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Record ID: LANCUM-14F8F0
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scraper is a unifacially retouched tool with a steep wide angled edge. It is designed to scrape material such as wood, bone and hide.One important variety is the thumbnail scraper, which characteristically tends to be small and discoid in outline. This small, circular worked flint is from the Mesolithic period. It is dark brown in colour with transluscent edges. The cortex covers the dorsal surface, with the exception of the worked edges. The striking platform and bulb of percussion are both evident. The flint measures 18.12mm x 17.58mm and weighs 1.50g.
These flints form part of…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-153661
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scraper is a unifacially retouched tool with a steep wide angled edge. It is designed to scrape material such as wood, bone and hide. One important variety is the thumbnail scraper, which characteristically tends to be small and discoid in outline. This very small, circular flint is from the Mesolithic period. It is dark bown in colour. On the ventral surface, the striking platform and bulb of percussion are evident, with some rippling. The flaking scars almost completely cover the dorsal surface and it has been finely worked. The flint measures 14.67mm x 13.30mm and weighs 1.80g.Th…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-1562F2
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scraper is a unifacially retouched tool with a steep wide-angled edge. It is designed to scrape material such as wood, bone and hide. One important variety is the thumbnail scraper, which characteristically tends to be a small discoid in outline. This sub-circular flint tool dating from the Mesolithic period, has a dark brown glassy hue on the ventral side, with a central area of cortex remaining above the working on the dorsal side. A small flake has broken off just below the striking platform. It measures 17.88mm x 16.95mm and weighs 2.33g.
These flints form part of a large ant…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-A807D5
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scraper is a unifacially retouched tool, with a steep wide-angled edge. It is designed to scrape material such as wood, bone and hide. One important variety is the thumbnail scraper, which characteristically tends to be a small discoid in outline. This sub-circular chert dating to the Mesolithic period is light grey in colour with some white mottling and a dull, matt hue. It has a dark grey stripe , which runs obliquely across both sides. A flake has been removed across the stripe, creating a ridge on the dorsal side. It is well worked around the edges. It measures 26.86mm x 23.70mm…
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-477CF6
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scraper is a unifacially retouched tool, with a steep wide-angled edge.It is designed to scrape material such as wood, bone and hide. One important variety is the Thumbnail scraper which tends to be a small discoid in outline. This Mesolithic flint is dark grey in coliur and was circular until breakage across the striking platform created two flaking scars at right angles to each other. A piece of cortex on the dorsal face has not been removed and creates a central ridge across the face. It is well worked at the edges. It measures 30.61mm x 25.58mm and weighs 6.77g.These flints form…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-EFF6B3
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic to Neolithic flint scraper. The mid grey opaque flint has spots of white in the fabric. The dorsal face has a patch of cortex in the centre and has steep haphazard retouch all the way around. The ventral face is plain with some damage at the proximal end. The length is 35.4mm, the width is 33.4mm, the thickness is 15.5mm and the weight is 23.86g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: NLM-738F95
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic Side and End Scraper. The translucent light grey flint is largely covered with cortex on the dorsal face. The distal end and right side of the dorsal face have invasive semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral face has some flakes removed on one edge and has a small bulb of percussion. The length is 37.5mm, the width is 22.3mm, the thickness is 10.6mm and the weight is 14.04g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: NLM-73CFD5
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic Side and End Scraper. The translucent light grey flint has a patch of cortex on the striking platform. The hollow dorsal face has invasive semi-abrupt retouch on the left edge and distal end. The ventral face is plain with a small bulb of percussion. The length is 22.9mm, the width is 30.9mm, the thickness is 7.9mm and the weight is 6.91g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: LANCUM-58A2C7
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worked Pennines chert scraper possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is grey in colour with cortex. There are known sources of chert in the South Pennines and this may well be naturally occurring around Boulsworth Hill and Thursden. The length is 26mm, width 18mm, thickness 3mm and the weight is 3.43.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', 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-F3E006
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A black chert scraper. Late mesolithic to early neolithic in date. The chert is the typical chert used for lithic tool production in the Marles Wood area. It has a 'warty' texture as opposed to the smoother, more glassy texture of the best quality Boulsworth chert.
Length 32mm, width 25mm, depth 6mm, weighs 6.45g.
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".
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-738713
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic to Neolithic Retouched Flake. The opaque flint is a multi-coloured of brown and cream and has a strip of think cortex on one side. The chunky flake is plain on the dorsal face but the ventral face has ripple marks and short parallel retouch on one edge. The length is 70.1mm, the width is 38.6mm, the thickness is 16.6mm and the weight is 45.50g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: LANCUM-D27E26
Object type: RED OCHRE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Monday 8th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-D23211
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This ground and polished Mesolthic sedimentary rock pendant is part of the John Winstanley Collection which is currently looked after by the Chorley Historical and Archaeological Society. The length is 16.84mm, width 14.24mm and thickness 8.74mm.
Created on: Monday 8th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-88C635
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith point, scalene triangle, Jacobi Group B7a, opaque grey flint, some areas of quartz, abrupt retouch on three sides, slightly curved along length. Late Mesolithic. Length 14.8mm, Width 3.9mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Mass 0.14g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-9A0C17
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith point, scalene triangle, Jacobi Group B7a, grey translucent flint, abrupt retouch on two angled sides. Late Mesolithic. Length 11.5mm, Width 4.0mm, Thickness 1.4mm, Mass 0.06g
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-F03DD1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith rod, Jacobi Group B6a, grey opaque flint, abrupt retouch down both sides, trapezoid section. Late Mesolithic. Length 16.6mm, Width 3.8mm, Thickness 2.3mm, Mass 0.21g
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-045F77
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith geometric point, scalene triangle Jacobi Group B 7b, abrupt retouch on two faces, distal end may be truncated, translucent white flint, Late Mesolithic. Length 10.9mm, Width 3.8mm, Thickness 1.0mm, Mass 0.03g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-1D6D31
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith, black chert, truncated but with abrupt retouch down one side. It is not possible to determine what type of microlith point is represented but it is of the broad, Early Mesolithic, type. Length 16.2mm, Width 9.1mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Mass 0.41g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-58B151
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pennines chert microlith possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is a dull grey in colour. There are known sources of grey chert in the South Pennines and this may well be naturally occurring around Boulsworth Hill and Thursden Valley. The length is 25mm, width 12mm and thickness 10mm.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-48B005
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four pieces of worked microlithic chert and one piece of worked flint. Mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic in date (c6500 to c2900 BC).
1 - Grey chert waste flake, probably a worn or broken microlith. The length is 9mm, width 6mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is under 0.1g.
2 - Triangular piece of high quality black chert, a microlith, or part of one. The length is 7mm, width 6.5mm, thickness 2mm, and the weight is under 0.1g.
3 - High quality black chert, probably a worn or broken microlithic borer or drill. The length is 6mm, width 5.5mm, thickness 2.5mm, and the weight is …
Created on: Monday 14th 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-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-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: SWYOR-83292A
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 18mm long, 11.4mm wide and 3mm thick. 0.52g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8363C7
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right side. It is 17.2mm long, 5mm wide and 3.4mm thick. 0.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8376B1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 17.6mm long, 4mm wide and 2.4mm thick. 0.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8383BF
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 15.9mm long, 5.2mm wide and 2.3mm thick. 0.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83AB33
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on light grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 12.8mm long, 3.9mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.08g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83B911
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on grey chert. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 14.4mm long, 4.2mm wide and 2.7mm thick. 0.15g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83C74C
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on mottled grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is D-shaped in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right side. It is 15.3mm long, 4.3mm wide and 2mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83D4D4
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 18.6mm long, 4.3mm wide and 3.2mm thick. 0.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83E2CE
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is rectangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side and the ends are snapped and patinated. It is 6.4mm long, 6.3mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-83F33E
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B crescent shaped microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is D shaped in plan and is triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right, curved side. It is 12.6mm long, 3.9mm wide and 3.4mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8407D0
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is sub-triangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is some abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side at the distal end. It is 13.1mm long, 5mm wide and 2.1mm thick. 0.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8417FE
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is some abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side and at the distal end of the right side. It is 15.8mm long, 4.3mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-8426DC
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on flint which is crazed and whitened, probably owing to exposure to fire. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan with a pointed distal end and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 12.4mm long, 4mm wide and 2mm thick. 0.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-84733F
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on light grey flint. The flint is lozenge shaped in plan and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 13.7mm long, 4.8mm wide and 1.6mm thick. 0.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: FAKL-83E2B3
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith fragment, form unknown, abrupt retouch down one side, translucent grey flint, narrow blade industry. Late Mesolithic. Length 11.2mm, Width 5.7mm, Thickness 1.2mm, Mass 0.11mm.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-2DF185
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic honey flint microlith barb. There are removals to the entire surface. The barb would probably have comprised part of composite fish spear or javelin. Dating to between c7000 and c4001 BC.
The length is 13mm, width 5mm, and the thickness 2.5mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wycoller', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-2DFB86
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid to late Mesolithic white flint microlith barb. It has broken in antiquity and only the tip has been recovered. The barb would probably have comprised part of composite fish spear or javelin. It has been very finely worked and there are removals to the entire surface. Dating to between c7000 to c4001 BC.
The length is 4mm, width 3.5mm, and the thickness 1.75mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wycoller', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-2EA484
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid to late Mesolithic microlith drill or borer. The white stone is hard to identify and is probably a white flint or quartz. The tool is triangular in section. Heavily abraded but the very fine retouches at the proximal end are still visible. Probably a fine drill or borer originally mounted on the end of a stick or piece of antler. Dating to between c7000 to c4001 BC.
The length is 4mm, width 2mm, and the thickness 1.5mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wycoller', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-2FDD33
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid to late Mesolithic black chert fine drill or borer. The chert is a high quality with many dark gray rod like fossil inclusions. The tool is sub triangular in section. There are removals to the entire surface, except the proximal end wich retains cortex. The drill or borer was probably originally mounted in the end of a piece of wood or antler. The working end is quite worn. It shows evidence of at least one small break. The fracture has been retouched to allow the tools continued use. Dating to between c7000 and c4001 BC.
The length is 13mm, width 5mm, and the thickness 4.5mm.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wycoller', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-052D44
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic microlith barb of tertiary grey flint. Probably used as part of a composite arrow or barbed spear. There are removals to the entire surface. Almost all the retouch is pressure flaking from the ventral face and is short to semi-invasive, sub-parallel and semi-abrubt. The proximal end has been reduced, probably to aid in mounting. Dates to between c8000 and c4000 BC. Flint microliths of similar form have have been excavated at various sites throughout Britain, including Cherhill (Wiltshire) where they were dated to the early sixth millenium BC.
Length 12mm, width 5mm, thic…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
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This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-4F02DD
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chert Mesolithic microlith; a Group B geometric crescent shaped example, dating from 8000 BC - 4000 BC. It is formed on dark grey opaque chert; a tertiary blade. The right side is the curved edge and it has short, abrupt, sub-parallel retouch along it. The microlith is 13.3mm long, 5.2mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.17g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-8C9394
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mid Mesolithic to early Neolithic tertiary pale grey flint quadrilateral microlith. Extensive short parallel semi-acute retouch along the full length of its cutting edge, and short parallel abrupt retouch along 2/3 of its mounting edge to reduce its thickness. Dates from c7000 to c3500 BC.
The length is 12mm, width 8mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is 0.35g.
Created on: Saturday 10th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
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This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-C6B6F2
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four mesolithic flint microliths. They date to between c6000 to c2900 BC.
1 - retouched white flint, either a microlith or a part of a longer blade, possibly reused as a microlith in a composite tool. l-9mm, w-8mm, t-2mm; 2 - retouched near transparent flint, either a microlith, or a waste flake. l-8mm, w-8mm, t-1mm; 3 - white flint, either a microlith or a part of a longer blade, possibly reused as a microlith in a composite tool. l-6mm, w-5.5mm, t-1mm; 4 - grey flint, either a microlith, or part of one, or a waste flake. l-9.5mm, w-5.5mm, t-2mm.
All the flints weigh less than 0.…
Created on: Sunday 29th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Briercliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-020524
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic flint scalene triangle microlith formed on a grey tertiary flake. There is short acute retouch to one edge. Probably used as a barb for a composite arrowhead, harpoon, or fish spear. Dates to between c7000 and c4000 BC.
Length 9mm, width 4mm, thickness 2mm.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 2nd January 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Robin Hoods House', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-034DC6
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Milky flint Mesolithic microlith (dating between c8300BC and c4500BC), possibly a waste flake. It measurews 5mm in length, 3mm ijn width, 1.5mm in thickness and weighs less than 0.1 grms.
See LANCUM-C38427 for further information
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Briercliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-DEBC07
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic tertiary black chert microlith - an end scraper & burin/gouge, formed on probable microlithic debitage. There are two definite burins/gouges at the distsal end and three projections with wear gloss that have some working and appear to have been used for a similar purpose. Short, sub parallel, abrubt retouch to the end formed into a scraper. This was originally the proximal end & is evidence of reuse. The scars left when the scraper was formed have a fresher patina than elsewhere on the artefact. The date of the intial phase of working is probably c65…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-DEBD4B
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic tertiary black chert microlith. It is sub rectangular in plan & profile & triangular in section. The straight edges are formed by abrubt breaks. The cutting edge is the most curved edge and has short, sub parallel, abrubt retouch. It would have been set into wood, bone or antler as part of a composite tool. Dates to between c6500 and c4000 BC, most likely the first half of the period.
Length 9.5mm, width 7mm, thickness 2mm, weight 0.19g
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-C8C161
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Finely banded grey pointed chert microlith with 2 definite flakes struck down from the point and one struck at an angle to the base (to assist in mounting?). It probably dates from the Mesolithic.c8300 to c4500BC. There appears to be three worn microflakes stuck off the point, probably retouches, and more visible microflaking/retouching elsewhere. The pattern of wear on the point and edges suggests use as a drill or borer, probably mounted on the end of a bone or stick. It may even have been a bodkin like projectile head for piercing the heavier fur of thicker skinned animals. It meas…
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Blacko', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-A57C42
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tiny piece of vitrified worked black stone. Possibly chert or a form of Arran pitch. It's faces are completely covered in striking scars and it appears to be a late Mesolithic microlith. It was recovered from an old hearth eroding out of the bank of the River Lune, east of Caton. It measures 7x5x2mm and dates from between c8300BC & c2900BC. Weighs approx 0.05grms.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Caton', 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-992167
Object type: MICROBURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black Chert mesolithic microlith, probably a micro burin, with evidence of working and retouching. It is triangular in section. The obvious point may heve been formed to act as a burin, borer, or gouge. Prominent ridge on the dorsal surface about 1/3rd of the way across.The section of the dorsal surface that comprises 1/3 has a flake and striking platform. The edge of the other 2/3rds has been retouched from both the ventral and dorsal surfaces. There is flake on the ventral that compises approximately a quarter of the ventral surface. The microlith measures 7x6x2mm is less than 0.1 g…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Worsthorne', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-17B375
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Mesolithic grey/green rhyolite borer and possibly also used as a chisel. Dates to between c10000 to c7000 BC.
Measuring 3lmm long, 16mm wide, 11mm and weighing 4.76g.
Created on: Monday 18th May 2009
Last updated: Saturday 15th March 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-1B8C12
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint implement possibly a core used for striking microliths in the Mesolithic 8300 - 4500 BC. The flint is white and perhaps originates from the Yorkshire Wolds or could alternatively be worked beach flint from the Lancashire coast. There are 5 blade scars where microliths have been removed.The length is 30mm and the width 21mm.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
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This findspot is known as 'LONGTON', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-C00254
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small piece of flint of uncertain date. It is oval in plan and triangular in cross-section. The fragment has been water worn resulting in a gloss covering. This gloss makes the typical features of a struck flint very difficult to identify. The flint is a natural shape which occurs with broken fragments of flint, and it is not likely that it was decisively struck. The longest edge has been chipped. This may be due to ware while in the water or ice, however the fragment may also have been picked up and used at some stage. It has a toffee-brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Bickerstaffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-0F97C8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten worked chert and two flint fragments. The new finds are a
1 - Chert core possibly Neolithic or Bronze Age with three blade strikes on the ventral face. The colour is mid grey with white banding on the upper and lower edges. The length is 25mm, width 17mm, thickness 10mm and the weight 6.93g.
2 - Waste chert flake possibly Bronze Age with striking platform, two striking scars on the ventral face and one on the dorsal. The colour is mid grey with white banding on the upper and lower edges. The length is 22mm, width 11mm, thickness 8mm and the weight 2.32g.
3 - Possible Mesolit…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Briercliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-B13D03
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic/Neolithic largely unmodified flake to judge from the negative scars on the dorsal surface 8300-2100 BC. The flint is grey with white patches with a striking platform. The dorsal face is concave with a bulb of percussion at the proximal end, ripples and evidence of retouching along a curved edge to the distal point. The ventral face is slightly convex with numerous blade scars and has been extensively worked at the proximal probably for the purpose of hafting. The arrises (the crests between each flake) on the right side. The arrises on the left, in contrast, are sharp The f…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2013
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This findspot is known as 'BICKERSTAFFE', grid reference and parish protected.
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-5E2017
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 'Marles Wood' black chert core, possibly late Mesolithic to early Neolithic. The colour is almost black with numerous mid brown speckled inclusions. There is evidence of 5 large flakes having been struck laterally from the sides and evidence of a smaller flake having been removed from near the top of one of these. There is also evidence that a flake has been removed transversally from both the top and bottom of the piece. The base still retains a light grey cortex with a small 'vein' of iron stain. The colour and texture of the chert is typical of other examples found at the same lo…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Salesbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-862DE5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to early Neolithic worked mid grey flint or chert notched arrowhead or scraper. It is nearly identical in plan to the quartzite LANCUM-0A4612, though due to the easier to work stone, this artefact is much thinner and a little smaller. Dates to between c6500 and c2900 BC.
The length is 15mm, width 8.5mm, thickness 1.5mm, and the weight is under 0.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
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This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-581865
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black Pennines chert microlith possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is a dull black in colour with traces of the original white banding at the distal end. The surface reveals traces of weathering but this would be consistent with the original working of the weathered face for extraction. There are known sources of black chert in the South Pennines and is naturally occurring in beds on Pendle Hill and in the local glacial dumped material. The length is 9mm, width 6mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 1.63g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-5843C5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black Pennines chert microlith possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is a dull black in colour with traces of the original white banding at the distal end. The surface reveals traces of weathering but this would be consistent with the original working of the weathered face for extraction. There are known sources of black chert in the South Pennines and it is naturally occurring in beds on Pendle Hill and in the local glacial dumped material. The length is 11mm, width 10mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 1.55g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-585484
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint fragment probably part of a broken microlith or waste flake from a core possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The flint is caramel in colour with traces of the original white core. There are no known sources of flint in the South Pennines and this would have been imported possibly from the East of the country from the Yorkshire Wolds. The length is 8mm, width 10mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 0.88g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-5866B5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black Pennines chert blade possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is a dull black in colour with traces of the original white banding at the distal end. There are known sources of black chert in the South Pennines and it is naturally occurring in beds on Pendle Hill and in the local glacial dumped material. The length is 45mm, width 18mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 7.49g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-587633
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint scraper possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The flint is white in colour and yellow in colour with 5 blade scars. There are no known sources of flint in the South Pennines and this may well have been imported from the east coast possibly the Yorkshire Wolds. The length is 27mm, width 21mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 3.81g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-5884B8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chert or more likely rhyolite blade probably Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The rhyolite is a reddish grey in colour. There are known sources of black chert in the South Pennines and it is naturally occurring in beds on Pendle Hill and in the local glacial dumped material. The length is 24mm, width 11mm, depth 15mm, and the weight is 1.69g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-589344
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worked stone possibly rhyolite or more likely sandstone perhaps a scraper possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. It is yellowish-brown in colour with. There are known sources of sandstone in the South Pennines and this may well be naturally occurring around this part of the Ribble Valley. The length is 42mm, width 26mm, thickness 5mm and the weight is 6.92g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-58BBE7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black Pennines chert blade possibly Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic 6500-2900 BC. The chert is a dull black in colour with traces of the original white banding. The surface reveals traces of weathering but this would be consistent with the original working of the weathered face for extraction. There are known sources of black chert in the South Pennines and this may well be naturally occurring around Boulsworth Hill and Thursden Valley. The length is 55mm, width 30mm, thickness 20mm, and mass 24.8g.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-0A4612
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Translucent white quartz or quartzite notched scraper. It has been formed by splitting a pebble (possibly eroded out of the nearby Cop Scar). The distal end has been worked from the ventral side with one large central removal flanked on either side by pairs of smaller flake scars. The centre of the large removal has been retouched by microflaking. The proximal has one large removal. The entire junction of the dorsal & ventral faces remains sharp. It is probably a multi purpose tool used in the preparation of wooden objects, particularly arrow shafts. The unusual choice of knapping mat…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-473674
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Good quality black chert borer, possibly retouched into a burin, and side scraper. There is quite a lot of wear to the working end of the borer. Mesolithic to Neolithic in date (c8300 to c2100 BC).
The length is 26mm, width 14mm, thickness 7mm, and the weight is 2.9g.
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…
Created on: Monday 14th 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-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-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-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-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-F3A931
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An assembly of chert artefacts dating to the late mesolithic period.
1 - baton shaped dark grey microlith or debitage. Length 9mm, width 3mm, depth 2mm,weighs 0.08g.
2 - burnt grey chert debitage. Length 12mm, width 8mm, depth 6mm,weighs 0.63g.
3 - grey chert with three removal scars, probably a drill or borer that would be mounted in the end of a stick. Length 18mm, width 6mm, depth 5mm, weighs 0.68g.
4 - part of a high quality black chert microlith core, with some cortex. Length 10mm, width 9mm, depth 5mm, weighs 0.45g.
5 - good quality black chert microlith or waste flake…
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-8D45C0
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Notched and curved black chert tool, possibly used for fletching. Probably Mesolithic, but certainly dating between c8300 & c1500 BC. Measures 24 x 13 x 5mm.
A number of other chert lithic items, & a few flint ones, were also 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".
Created on: Monday 25th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Salesbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-B71A47
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint and five worked chert fragments. The size of the individual elements of the assembly indicate that they are the debitage of Mesolithic microlith production. Also found eroding out of the same horizon were a number of heavily burnt stone. One lump of grit, over 15 cm across, was broken open to ascertain the extent of burning. The changes due to heat went through the entire stone, excluding the likelihood of the burning being due to a moorland fire. Some smaller burnt stones were also collected as well as number of larger pieces of chert taken from the same horizon. The latter…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Briercliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-C647F2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small (diameter c20mm) stone ball formed out of a hard grey sedimentary stone with visible bedding planes. It was found eroding out of an mid to late mesolithic strata. It has had its sphericity augmented by pecking and rubbing. Its purpose is unknown but it looks like a sling stone. It weighs 7.4 grms. Probably dates to between c8300 to c2900 BC.
None of the very scarce comparable records has yet had a purpose ascribed to it. Numerous microliths, mesolithic debitage and material up to the Bronze Age, has been found on the site.
see LANCUM-0F97C8 for further notes on this site.
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Briercliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-0130E3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of stone tool (dating between c8300BC & c2900BC), possibly a borer, knapped from high quality black chert. It measures 23mm x 18mm x 9mm. It is probably late Mesolithic in date, but could well be Neolithic as the technological barrier between the eras appears blurred in the area.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brink Ends', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-017DB1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small knapped tool of high quality black chert at the working end. The other end is a lower quality chert. 22mm x 11mm x 4mm. Bulb of percussion & bulbar scar on dorsal side. Probably mid to late mesolithic, but could date to anytime between c6500 & c1800 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-01D1D2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic scalene triangle microlith and microburin. Formed on a tertiary piece of translucent milky white flint. There are small areas of short, acute, sub-parallel retouch on the two shorter edges. The most acute angle of the triangle has been formed into a burin. Dates to between c7000 BC and c4000 BC.
The length is 4mm, width 2mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is under 0.2g.
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Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 2nd January 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-02EB45
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worked chert tool dating probably Mesolithic between c8300BC & c4500BC. The tool reveals evidence of micro retouching and is made from high quality black chert probably from Pendle. It is roughly triangular and measures 20mm in length, 14.5mm in width, 5.5mm in thickness and weighs 1.35grms. The fineness of the retouching suggests a Late Mesolithic date. See also LANCUM-017DB1
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-4DB993
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
High quality dark grey chert implement, possibly a borer, with signs of wear on the point. Probably mid to late Mesolithic, but could date to anytime between c8300 and c2900 BC.
Measures 26 x 11 x 8mm. Weighs 2.6g
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Blacko', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-ADCF41
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flake of dark flint, probably debitage which may have been shaped into a crude scraper. It appears to have been further worked, showing three removals for microliths from one edge of the dorsal side. The dorsal side has various areas of conchoidal ripples, but these appear to be from later damage rather than knapping. There is evidence of removal of a large flake at the proximal end. The ventral side retains a large area of cortex. The length is 52mm, the width is 40mm mm, and thickness is 15mm
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-E2BE95
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Perhaps a Late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic 6500 - 2900 BC worked flint fragment which is could be debitage but as there is a cutting edge on one side is probably part of a broken blade. The flint is caramel with some white speckling suggesting patination from frost damage. It is unusual for the caramel colour flint to be worked possibly because as it is no where near the robust of the flint types. However there is no natural flint occurring in the area and it may well have been found or brought from elsewhere. There were a range of materials worked in the Mesolithic including chert,…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
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This findspot is known as 'LANGHO', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-8DC615
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn black chert tool or core probably Mesolithic c.8300 - 4500 BC. A number of other chert lithic items, and a few flint ones, were also found in the vicinity. It measures 13mm in length, 7.5in width, 6mm in thickness and weighs 0.7grms.
John Hallam directed a dig in the area some time ago. There is an account of the excavation in Barrowclough.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Salesbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-9F84F0
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone chisel, probably rhyolite possibly originally derived from Cheshire. A great deal of care has been taken in its manufacture. The shaping at the rear of the tool suggests it was made to be mounted at the end of a bone, antler or piece of wood. Dating between c8300 and c4500 BC, probably Mesolithic. Some waste flakes were found close by (LANCUM-9F98D5). It measures 31mm in length, 16.5mm in width, 8mm in thickness and weighs 6.2grms.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Salesbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-A3C4C1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped chert tool, probably multi purpose and possibly formed part of a larger tool that broke. Found on the ridge which terminates at the 'big end' of Pendle. Mesolithic or Neolithic in date (c8300 - c2100 BC). It measures 31mm in length, 16mm in width, 6mm in thickness and weighs 3.5grms.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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This findspot is known as 'near Barley', 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
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This findspot is known as 'near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-888677
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Flake, grey translucent flint, some cortex. Early Mesolithic/Early Neolithic. Length 18.4mm, Width 6.8mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Mass 0.32g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-889B04
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Flake, grey opaque flint, four facets, poor flint, broken. Early Mesolithic/Early Neolithic. Length 23.6mm, Width 18.0mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Mass 1.80g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-99A327
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Flake, pale grey, translucent flint, three facets. Early Mesolithic/Early Neolithic. Length 23.0mm, Width 14.0mm, Thickness 3.3mm, Mass 0.87g
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-99B238
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Flake, dark grey, opaque chert, four facets. Mesolithic, ealry. Length 22.2mm, Width 14.9mm, Thickness 5.9mm, Mass 1.90g
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-99E515
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Flake, dark grey, opaque chert, three facets. Early Mesolithic/Early Neolithic. Length 21.7mm, Width 13.6mm, Thickness 2.3mm, Mass 0.91g
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Saturday 15th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-DAEB15
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Blade, light brown translucent flint, slightly curved along length, some traces of platform dressing. Early Mesolithic/Early Neolithic. Length 29.9mm, Width 8.6mm, Thickness 2.6mm, Mass 0.61g.
Created on: Sunday 16th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-DB8A90
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Blade, grey translucent flint, three facets, distal end truncated, striking platform prepared, low bulb of percussion: Mesolithic. Length 20.7mm, Width 12.3mm, Thickness 3.5mm, Mass 0.83g.
Created on: Sunday 16th June 2013
Last updated: Sunday 16th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: FAKL-DBC4C3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Blade, translucent grey flint, five facets, ventral surface poorly struck. Struck from a core used to produce narrow blades, Late Mesolithic. Length 28.1mm, Width 14.2mm, Thickness 6.8mm, Mass 2.84g.
Created on: Sunday 16th June 2013
Last updated: Sunday 16th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Laneshaw Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.
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