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Record ID: HESH-2068D2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched blade formed on secondary debitage (from the second phase of tool making) of later Mesolithic date (6500-3500 BC). The blade is struck from a poor quality flint core that varies in coarseness and colour, most probably being glacial or riverine derived. A larger area of cortex is present along one edge, this is a coarse white colour. The ventral face shows a clear bulb of percussion and conchoidal ripples and the upper edge has a distinct prepared knapping platform. The dorsal face shows a number of long scars formed from blade removals. The long edge has also been rework…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-2AB5B0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken flint blade of later Mesolithic date (4000 -3000 BC). The blade is rectangular in plan and has a crested cross section. The striking platform and bulb of percussion are lost - the upper part of the blade being snapped. Both long edges have been reworked with abrupt direct percussion retouch which has created a crude cutting and scraping edge. This retouch has been applied on both the dorsal edge; and the ventral face shows signs of more recent damage through plough roll. The tip has also been reworked on the dorsal face with a number of lateral flakes that have created a ps…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-949E53
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An exceptionally large but broken flint blade of possible late Paleolithic or more probable early Mesolithic date (12000 -6500 BC). The blade is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and lentoid (crested) in cross section. The prepared striking platform and bulb of percussion are both present. The dorsal face shows a number of vertical flake scars (ridges / crests) formed by the removal of other flakes from a large core prior to the creation of this blade - all these removals have been caused by blades being taken in a similar direction. There is no evidence of retouch. The long edges o…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68B2D6
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six irregular flint cores used for the production of blades of later Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). All of the cores are irregular in plan and profile. Only two of the six are true (classic) cores being broadly sub-rectangular or sub-triangular in plan with a series of neat compact scars. Many of the cores have multiple striking platforms which are neatly trimmed and dressed. A number of the cores are formed from river / beach pebbles of flint and have large amounts of cortex on at least one face. These cores tend to have a large number of hinge-fractures and flaws in them suggesti…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68AAB6
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular shaped flint blade / core rejuvenation flake of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). The flake is sub-rectangular in plan and broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is present on the reverse and there is also no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material has been removed. There also no evidence of detailed retouch / reworking. It is most likely that this flake / blade has been struck from a relatively well developed core which has produced an o…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68A2F2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirty-Two fragments of primary flint waste as well as natural flint and chert pebbles. The majority of this material has not been worked and which has has been produced in the primary phase of working. The majority of this material is river washed or beach pebble. Although no real artefacts are present – this collection of natural unworked flint comes from the discreet flint scatter discussed in other records from the same area. The collection of this material with artefacts from the later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic might hint at the source of flint being used. Flint is not …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-689C11
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight tertiary flakes of debitage dating from the Early Neolithic period 3500 – 2500 BC. All the flakes have been struck from prepared / roughed out artefacts and have less than 5% cortex associated with them. None have been retouched. Combined weight: 17.09 grams
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-689485
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven pieces of secondary debitage. The material is all very angular due to being struck off of fractured river pebbles. All flints have between 50 – 5 % cortex on them. None have been retouched. It is likely that most of them are a result of late Mesolithic or early Neolithic tool production. Combined weight: 84.73 grams
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-688EB1
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two snapped blades of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). Both consist of the upper parts of the blade and exhibit bulbs of percussion. There is no evidence of any significant reworking on any of the blades. Both have evidence of cortex on the blade; this suggests that the flakes were produced during the earlier life of the core before all this material had been removed. The flint is a light grey white colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain; much of the local flint is procured from glacial and riverine sources.…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-688926
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twelve snapped blades of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). All consist of either the upper of lower parts of the blade and some exhibit bulbs of percussion. There is no evidence of any significant reworking on any of the blades. There is also no evidence of any cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flakes were produced during the later life of the core once this material had been removed. The flint is a light grey white – mid tan colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain; much of the local fl…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6882B1
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight small snapped blades of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). All consist of either the upper of lower parts of the blade and some exhibit bulbs of percussion. There is no evidence of any significant reworking on any of the blades. There is also no evidence of any cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flakes were produced during the later life of the core once this material had been removed. The flint is a light grey white colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain; much of the local flint is …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-687C15
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small segment of a flint blade or possible flake of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). The flint tool is sub-triangular in plan and in cross section. The bulb of percussion is missing. There is evidence of retouch / reworking to the lower edge of the microlith. There is no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material has been removed. The flint is a light white colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain; much of the loca…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6873F7
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper segment of snapped and reworded chert blade of probable late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic date (6500BC - 2500BC). It is probable that this flake has been adapted to form a crude shaped awl or borer. The chert tool is sub-rectangular in plan with the lower edge of the chert being shaped into a point. The flake is broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is not present. There is also no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material had been removed. There is evidenc…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-686DE0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper segment of snapped and reworded flint blade of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). It is probable that this flake has been adapted to form a crude shaped awl or borer. The flint tool is sub-rectangular in plan with the lower edge of the flint being closely shaped into a point. The flake is broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is present. There is also no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material had been removed. There is evidence of detailed r…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6867A2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lower segment of snapped flint blade of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). It is possible that this flake has been adapted to form a relatively crude shaped awl or borer. The flint tool is sub-rectangular in plan with the lower edge of the flint being closely shaped into a point. The flake is broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is missing. There is also no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material has been removed. There is evidence of detailed ret…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-685F88
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lower segment of snapped flint blade of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). The flint tool is sub-rectangular in plan and broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is missing. There is evidence of retouch / reworking to both the long edges of the blade. There is no evidence of cortex on any part of the blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the later life of the core once this material has been removed. The flint is a light matt grey colour and has been slightly abraded in the ploughsoil. The source of flint is difficult to ascertain;…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-683870
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Relatively large flint blade of probable later Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). The flint tool is sub-rectangular in plan and broadly sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is complete and there is evidence of retouch / reworking to both the long sides of the blade. These are most concentrated in the upper right edge. A small area of cortex is also present on blade; this suggests that the flake was produced during the earlier life of the core as this material had not yet been removed. However, the upper face of the blade has a series of flake scars suggesting that it…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9D41D8
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete flint blade like flake of probable late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic date (4500 – 2900BC). The flint tool (probably a scraper) is sub-oval (tear drop shaped) in plan and sub-triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion is complete. The two long sides flare toward the base of the flake and the end is knapped into a broad semi-circular edge. The lower part of the two long sides and the end of the blade have been retouched / reworked. The retouch is most extensive on the broad end of the flake and on the left hand edge. These two areas have a higher density of flake sca…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.