Record ID: LANCUM-31F5D7
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic pyramidal core, heat effected secondary patinated white flint. It has been heat effected after the first phase of flake removals. The second phase has a 'fresher' patina and no heat crazing on the flake scars. There is no retouch. Dates from c10,000 to c4000 BC. The length is 20mm, width 12mm, thickness 11mm, and the weight is 1.77g.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-31EDC3
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to early Neolithic tertiary pale grey flint blade. Retouch to both mesals, possibly for use as a small knife. Very fine parallel semi-abrupt and short retouch on one edge, random short semi-acute to semi-parallel on the other. Dates from c10,000 to c3500 BC. The length is 22mm, width 9mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is 0.50g.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-31F307
Object type: BURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic to early Neolithic secondary grey flint burin. There has been extensive retouch to one of the proximal corner to form a burin. Dates from c7000 to c3500 BC. The length is 12mm, width 8mm, thickness 3mm, and the weight is 0.45g.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6EBEC1
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Bronze Age debitage, tertiary pale red brown flint with retouch to proximal mesal and possible distal burin. Dates from c10,000 to c1000 BC. The length is 16mm, width 12mm, thickness 5mm, and the weight is 0.64g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C73A54
Object type: BURIN
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Mesolithic to Early Iron Age chert microlithic burin. It has been formed on a tertiary piece of black chert debitage. There is wear gloss on most of the chert. The burin has been formed at the distal point with the removals creating a point 2mm high. A small area of low angled, scaled, semi-invasive retouch to one of the distal shoulders has produced a notch that could also be utilised as a tool. There is a series of abrupt parallel removals at the proximal end,probably to make it easier to use, and to apply pressure in particular. Probably dates to between c7000 and c400 BC, pro…
Created on: Sunday 19th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A39A77
Object type: BORER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic black chert drill or borer. The working on the point shows signs of heavy wear. The tool bears a close resemblance to LANCUM-58E110, found on Boulsworth Hill to the south, and also made of black chert. Probably dates from c8300 to c3500 BC. Measures 28.5 in length, 19mm in width, 13mm in thickness and weighs 7grms. Found in association with LANCUM-A3ACB2 on an elevated site.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 14th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A3ACB2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic chert and flints assemblage, comprising of a chert core(1), chert waste flakes (2-3), and flint pebbles (4-8). Dates to between c8300 and c2100 BC. 1-38x22x11mm, 9grms 2-29x11x8mm, 1.55grms 3-10x11x8mm, 1.5grms 4-26x12x12mm, 4.25grms 5-15x11x8mm, 1.8grms 6-14x13x8mm, 1.4grms 7-19x10x7mm, 1.9grms 8-16x9x5mm, 0.95grms Total weight 22.35g. Found in association with LANCUM-A39A77 on an elevated site.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 14th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9F0494
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Bronze Age assemblage of chert cores, and a mixture of chert and flint waste flakes (debitage). Dates between c10,000 and c1600 BC. 1 - 2.5 x 2 x .75mm, less than 0.1grms. Mesolithic to Neolithic tertiary grey chert micro-debitage. Probably dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC. 2 - 4 x 3 x 1mm, less than 0.1grms. Mesolithic to Neolithic secondary black chert micro-debitage. Probably dates to between c7000 and c3500 BC. 3 - 6 x 3 x 2mm, less than 0.1grms. Mesolithic to Neolithic tertiary black chert micro-debitage, retouched into a possible barb. Probably da…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 14th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B9BC27
Object type: BORER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Mesolithic to Neolithic chert drills or borers. There is considerable wear to the tips of both, and wear to the retouch as well. The larger (object 2) was probably mounted in a stick, bone or antler. Dating to between c8300 & c2500 BC. The first tool is on a secondary flake with a small area of cortex retained at the proximal end. It is 15mm in length, 7mm in width, 4mm in thickness and weighs 0.35grms. The second tool is on a tretiary flake and is 21mm in length, 7mm in width, 5mm in thickness and weighs 0.95grms. Combined weight is 1.30g. The artefacts were f…
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2012
Last updated: Saturday 13th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A38776
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic black chert blade on a tertiary flake. The chert at the proximal end is a mid grey. The dorsal ridge has been reduced, probably while on the core. There are areas of wear gloss, particularly on the ventral face at the distal end and in the middle of the dorsal ridge. It is extensively retouched on the mesals and the distal. The wear gloss pattern suggests that pressure was applied on the dorsal ridge and the tool's main working area was the distal. It may have served as a plane or chisel. Dates between c10,000 and c2500 BC, but probably early Mesolithic. 3…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Last updated: Saturday 13th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', 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. see LANCUM-C38427 for further details of this site
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-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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Robin Hoods House', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C38427
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assembly of Mesolithic dating between c8300BC and c4500BC), milky white, translucent, flint microliths and microlithic debitage. The largest piece is only 8.5mm by 3.5mm, the smallest 4.5mm by 3mm. There are 10 fragments in total, some showing evidence of secondary working. They appear to be the result of the knapping or retouching of one tool, possibly while sheltering in the lee of the boulder by which they were found. Similar material has been found nearby in the same valley.1- 4.5mm x 4mm; 2- 7mm x 3mm; 3- 6.5mm x 3mm; 4- 7mm x 4mm; 5- 4.5mm x 4mm; 6- 5.5mm x 4.5mm; 7- 5mm x 4m…
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Briercliffe', 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A54038
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint blade made from a pale greyish brown flake. It shows evidence of a bulb of percussion and concoidal ripples on the ventral side while the dorsal side has two largely parallel dorsal ridges converging at the proximal end where a flake has been removed along the middle. The distal end has been snapped off in antiquity and there is a very small area of cortex remaining towards this end. All edges show evidence of reworking. All surfaces are crazed across their entire area which may be the result of heating or freezing. Length 21mm Width 13mm Thickness 5mm Weight 1.5g
Created on: Friday 25th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salesbury', 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LONGTON', 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-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-A91895
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blade is an elongated flake that was detached from a core-the rule of thumb being more than twice as long as it is wide. Blades were often modified and mounted in handles or hafts. This blade, dating to the Mesolithic period, is grey in colour, with almost half the cortex remaining on the dorsal face.It is blunt at one end and rounded at the other. There are several flaking scars and the edges are well worked. It measures 51.28mm x 14.67mm and weighs 3.16g.
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anglezarke Moor', grid reference and parish protected.