Record ID: CORN-540D2C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl or piercer, 'tear-drop' shaped in plan, and plano-convex in both profile and section. The implement has been steeply retouched along its entire perimeter of the dorsal face resulting in a dual-purpose tool with an awl at the narrow proximal end and a scraper at the wider distal end. Made on a secondary flake of dark grey-brown flint, with a small patch of cortex remaining on its dorsal face, which is likely to be derived from imported flint, perhaps from Beer Head in Devon where this colour and translucency is common. The tool is sharp-edged and unbroken. Bond (2004) illu…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FB8BB0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piercer or awl sub-triangular in plan, plano-convex in profile and triangular in section. The dorsal face bears the scars of the removal of three earlier flakes. The point of percussion has been lost through damage to the proximal end although the remnant of the bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral face, with the conchoidal ripples clearly radiating from it. The flake has been snapped part-way along its length, probably deliberately. The left hand margin of the ventral face has been retouched by the removal of several pressure flakes. The opposite margin has been retouch…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
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Record ID: CORN-820F44
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One flint awl, triangular in plan and section, and two snapped serrated flakes, sub-rectangular in plan, lozenge-shaped in profile, and triangular in section. The awl has retouch along the left margin of the dorsal face leading to the distal end, which is a point, and is snapped on the right margin of the dorsal face, so any work is missing. The serrated flakes have retouch on the left margin of the ventral face into serrated edges, and along both margins of the dorsal face, so that they might have been used as saws. The flint is a mottled pale to mid grey colour, but would have origi…
Created on: Friday 11th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: CORN-68CE33
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, triangular in plan, lozenge-shaped in profile and lentoid in section, with a pointed distal end and a snapped proximal end at the base of the bulb of percussion. The awl has been unifacially retouched on the left margin of the dorsal face and bifacially retouched on the right margin, where there is some working on the ventral face, just below the pointed distal end where the dorsal retouch ends, to create a serrated edge. So it may have been used as a saw as well as an awl for perforation. The flint is mottled light to dark grey in colour, which suggests that it might have …
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: CORN-682321
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, lentoid in plan, lozenge-shaped in profile and triangular in section, with a pointed distal end and a snapped proximal end at the bulb of percussion. The bulb that remains has had a flake taken off of it on the ventral face, presumably to improve hafting. The awl has been unifacially retouched on the left margin of the dorsal face and bifacially retouched on the right margin, where there is some working on the ventral face, about a third of the way up from the proximal end, to create a slight notch. So it may have been used as a blade as well as an awl for perforation. T…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: PUBLIC-40B914
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An awl, dark brown in colour with cream flecks, which has been uni-facially retouched and expediently made. The left margin of the dorsal face exhibits partial retouch of semi-abrupt angle and is of edge extent. Snapping has occurred at the proximal end. Bond (2005) illustrates a similar example on p135, fig 5.121, F57 which dates to the Early Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3E3DE5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An awl, light grey with cream inclusions, unifacially retouched and expediently made. The dorsal face possesses discontinuous retouch of low angle and edge extent to the proximal end forming a serrated or cutting edge. Thinning of the face in the central and distal areas allow for more comfortable handling. Snapping has occurred at the left margin and proximal end intersect. Piercing function appears to have resulted from retouch to the right margin and proximal intersect which forms a potential piercing point. Mercer illustrates an example on p135, fig59, L145.
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2E1124
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An awl, dark grey in colour with light grey inclusions which has been unifacially retouched and expediently made. The left margin of the dorsal face exhibits continuous retouch of semi-abrupt angle and is of edge type extent forming a point at the proximal end. Similar retouch on the ventral face improves awl functionality. The point looks to have been snapped. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar example on p137, fig 60, L159 which dates to the Early Neolithic
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2DCFF6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
An awl, dark grey in colour, which has been bifacially retouched and expediently made. A notch has been created on the left margin close to the proximal end of the dorsal face with the proximal end itself having been retouched close to the intersect with the left margin to enhance awl functionality. This retouch has been carried out in a similar fashion on the ventral face to further improve function. Bond (2004) illustrates a similar example on p143, fig5.129, F153 which dates to the Late Neolithic.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2013
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Record ID: PUBLIC-28F8B1
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description by Nicholas Thomas: This is a piercer worked up on the edge of a D-shaped slice from a pebble. The proximal and distal ends are not clean. Most of the dorsal face is cortexed. There is retouch along all but the straight breakage. Ther eis a small sharp, fresh point near the centre of the curved right margin. Most of the retouch to form the point has been done from the ventral face, which shows some scars. . The flint is mottled grey and brown in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its primary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrate…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-12DD71
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description by Nicholas Thomas: This is a piercer. The proximal left and right margins have been retouched from the ventral face to form a piercer. The point is perhaps damaged or worn. The ventral right distal margin shows possible use wear. The flint is grey in colour with red cortex. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is unclear even with primary cortex cortex. MERCER (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 135 Fig 59 No L151 and L156 and Page 137 Fig 60 No L159 and L172, which he calls piercers and dates to the Neolithic period. Similar pieces…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-12AAF1
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description by Nicholas Thomas: This is a piercer. All the margins on the have been retouched, the dorsal left one from the ventral face, the right one from the dorsal face. The distal tip (point) is broken. The distal retouch has benn worked from the ventral face. The flint is brown in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is unclear with only tertiary cortex. MERCER (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 135 Fig 59 No L151 and Page 137 Fig 60 No L165, which he calls piercers and dates to the Neolithic period. Similar pieces can be found in B…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D69AF0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, ovoid in plan and a narrow triangle in profile. The dorsal side has a concave surface. The distal end is retouched to a tiny sharp point. The proximal end has bi-lateral hinge fracturing ending in a point. The left margin has a denticulated edge and on the upper right margin there is a notch. The ventral side has a flat surface ending in a fractured concavity at the proximal end. There is some damage on the mid left margin. The flint is dark to mid grey in colouring. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar example on page 137, Fig. 60, No. L. 160 which is dated to the Neoli…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D35BB8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This piece may have been heated as it is "nobbly". The point has been retouched on all sides, so it may be described as an awl. The base is probably the ventral face, but this is difficult to define because the piece is abraded. The flint is dark grey in colour with white inclusions. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its secondary cortex. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar piece on Page 169 Fig 71 No 4 which he calls a piercer and dates to the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D335D2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
There is no telling which way is up as the ventral face is without ripples or bulb. The dorsal face has invasive pressure flaking and what appears to be the tip has been broken off. It appears to be too thick for an arrowhead. The piece is very abraded. The flint is yellow grey in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 135 Fig 59 No L151 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D318D2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The piece is the shape of a three sided pyramid. One face is from a hinge fracture. The others have varying degrees of retouch and long flake removals to flatten them towards a point at the distal end. The left distal shoulder is finely serrated. The flint is dark grey in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 137 Fig 60 No L163 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D2E5C4
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The Swiss army knife of all tools. Each end of this blade has a sharp point. The right dorsal margin has a notch towards the distal end and the left margin is denticulated. However, all are abraded. Both faces are completely flat. The point at the ?proximal? tip has been retouched as an awl. The flint is dark grey in colour with cream specks. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 135 Fig 59 No L155 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D2C101
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ventral face has a bulb and bulbal scar. The proximal butt is flat on the left and rounded about the bulb on the right. The distal tip has cortex. The dorsal face has a central ridge with flake removals to either side. The margins are "pinched" towards each other and there is some suggestion of "pecked" retouch, the left dorsal margin may have been retouched from the ventral face. The awl tip has retouch on both sides. The flint is dark grey in colour with white cortex. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cort…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C3F2D6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ventral face has a bulb and ripples. The bulb area has been retouched to create the point. The distal end has been snapped flat. the dorsal face has a medial ridge with semi-abrupt flake removals towards each margin. The left dorsal margin has fine abrupt retouch to create serrations and deeper denticulations in the proximal half. The right dorsal margin has a chamfered flake removal above an abrupt removal with fine serrations. The whole is badly abraded. The flint is light grey in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm w…
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C3CCA4
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sharpened tip is at the distal end. it has been prepared by long flake removals from the fractured base. The flint is light grey in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its secondary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 137 Fig 60 No L164 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C3B4A7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The piece has been hackled by burning, so it is impossible to tell which end is up (proximal from distal). However, the point is still sharp. The flint is burnt ashey darg grey in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its brown secondary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 135 Fig 59 No L155 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C396C3
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ventral face has ripples and a truncated bulb. The dorsal face ha sa left of medial ridge, flattened, with an almost abrupt flake removal to the left margin from distal to central, where a small notch has been formed on a shoulder of the less steep flake removal to the proximal end. The right margin is denticulated with retouch from the ventral face. The distal tip, which was a point, is broken. The flint is creamy yellow in colour. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a simila…
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C34B35
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The platform has secondary cortex. The piece is shaped like a pyramid with two edges and 2 faces. Each face has been flaked towards the sharp point. The flint is mottled in shades of grey. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its secondary cortex. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar piece on Page 137 Fig 60 No L163 which he calls a piercer and dates to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BF5BB5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ventral face is hollowed towards the right margin. The dorsal face has retained cortex on its right margin. The point has been retouched, but the tip is broken and weathered. It is impossible to decide which is the proximal or distal end as the ventral and dorsal faces have been struck in so many places. The flint is grey in colout with brown cortex. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble by the look of its secondary cortex. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar piece on Page 169 Fig 71 No 2 which he calls a piercer and dates to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age.
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5ADC52
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, sub-rectangular in plan, plano-convex in section. On the dorsal face, the otherwise squared off distal edge has a sharp point on the left. The left margin is serrated and straight; the right is curved and serrated. It is truncated at the proximal end. The creation of the point makes it likely to have been an awl. the flint is grey, without cortex so it is tertiary. Butler (2005) has a similar awl on page 129, Figure 54, Number 1.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A28E8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, sub-triangular in plan and bi-convex in section. It has a sharp distal point, created by bifacial retouch. On the dorsal face the left margin has a broad indentation between the distal point and the left side of the proximal end. The proximal end is snapped. The flint is light brown and classed as tertiary because of the absence of cortex. Butler (2005) has a similar example on page 169, Figure 71, Number 1.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-598672
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, teardrop-shaped in plan and bi-convex in profile. At the distal end there is a point created by retouch; this is most evident on the ventral face. The dorsal face shows removals and the ventral face is concave, this allowing an easier grip. It is most probably an awl. The flint is grey and because of the lack of cortex is classed as tertiary. Mercer (1981) shows a similar awl on page 137, Figure 60, Number L172.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-49AE63
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, sub-triangular in plan and slightly bi-convex in section. The dorsal face has a rippled surface, with abrupt retouch along the right margin. There is also gloss on this side towards the distal end. The distal end has a hinge fracture. Where the distal and right edges meet there is a point, suggesting that this was used as an awl. The flint is olive-green and has secondary cortex. It is likely to have derived from a local beach pebble. Bond (2004) has a similar awl on page 153, Figure 5.137, Number 12.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-30D394
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a combination tool with three apparent features. The ventral face has a bulb and nibbled retouch on the sweeping distal margin. The dorsal face has a notch on the right margin. The long distal margin sweeps up to the point and has been nibbled from the ventral face to make it sharp. Ther eis some abrupt retouch below the point on the flattened left distal margin. The piece is made from a dark grey/brown flint. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble but this is difficult to confirm with only tertiary cortex. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar piece on Page 12…
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2C0AC4
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, teardrop-shaped in plan, bi-convex in section. There is a point at the distal end created by retouch on either side. On the dorsal face nibbled retouch can be seen along the left margin from the distal point for about two-thirds of its length. The right margin is sharp and the proximal end has been snapped. The flint is grey and is tertiary because it lacks cortex. Mercer (1981) shows a similar tool on page 137, Figure 60, Number L159.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A9797
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chunky flake with edges trimmed towards a natural point. There is a flat area on another edge, perhaps resulting from thinning flake being taken off. There is a small, incipient notch on the left hand edge but is not sufficient to describe the flake as a notched flake. The flake has a flat back.There is a small amount of cortex remaining across the edge opposite the point. The flint is yellow grey in colour and is likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 57, fig. 5.27, No. L31 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1E2A31
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl on a flake that is a parallelogram in plan, convex-concave in profile and bi-convex in section. The distal end is speed and jagged. Both dorsal and proximal ends have been snapped. The distal end has two points which might have been used as awls and there is another at the proximal end. Cortex remains on part of the right margin of the dorsal face. The flint is dark grey with pale mottles. There is secondary cortex and it is likely to have derived from a local beach pebble. Butler (2005) shows an awl which is not dissimilar on page 129, Figure, Number 1.
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 29th January 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DF05C2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, ovoid in plan and plano convex in profile. The dorsal side has both invasive and unifacial retouch with a notch on the right margin. The proximal end has a small point. On the ventral side the surface has conchoidal ripples. The flint is semi translucent pale grey in colour. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar example on page 137, Fig. 60, No. L. 165 which is dated to the Neolithic period.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DC5C91
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake which has been retouched or worked along the two edges towards a pointed end, forming a piercer or small awl. The flake has been snapped or broken at one end, forming a flat butt end. A flake, thinning flake, has been taken off the dorsal face, which gives backing for using the pointed end as a piercer or borer. The flint is dark brown/grey in colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example one page 135, Fig 59. No. L150 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AEA1C4
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, sub triangular in plan and a curved narrow-pointed triangle in profile. The dorsal side has a worked distal tip and a cortex-comprised proximal end. The right and left margins are serrated. On the ventral side there is a tiny amount of retouch on the distal tip. There is some scarring on the right margin and there are ripples emanating up to the distal end. The flint is dark to mid grey toned with light flecks. The secondary cortex is dark beige in colour. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar example on page 137, Fig. 60, No. L. 160 which is dated to the Neolithic period.
Created on: Monday 9th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9F6768
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ventral face has been damaged, but there is abraded retouch at thwe right margin and the distal end. Th dorsal face has a medial ridge towards the point where the left margin and distal margin meet, but there appears to be no retouch from this face except at the point itself, which has been worked from all directions. The right margin has secondary retained cortex. The piece is made from a black flint with light grey cortex. It is probably derived from a local beach pebble, by the look of its secondary cortex. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar piece on Page 129 Fig 54 No 1…
Created on: Sunday 8th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-887707
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake with edge trimmed towards the point which is a natural feature. Some cortex remains on the dorsal side which acts as backing. The ventral side has a flat back. The flint is dark grey in colour and has no inclusions and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar example on page 186, Fig 76 No.1 which is dated to the later Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 7th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-885771
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake which has been worked along two edges towards point to make an awl or piercer. There is a medial ridge with natural abrasion on the sides of the ridge. There is a concave depression alongside this ridge, perhaps natural or from deliberate thinning with taking off a flake, but it provides backing for using the flake as an awl/piercer. The flint is a dense medium to dark grey colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 57, fig 5.27 No.L31 which is dated to the neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 7th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-87F3A6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, sub triangular in plan and splinter shape in profile. On the dorsal side the distal end is retouched to a point. The proximal end is snapped. The left margin is retouched and the right serrated. The ventral side has retouch near the distal tip. There is also a cavity near the proximal end. The flint is light grey brown in colouring. Mercer (1981) illustrates a similar example on page 137, Fig. 60, No. L. 165 which is dated to the Neolithic period.
Created on: Saturday 7th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-87AF66
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint awl, triangular in plan and bent lozenge in profile. On the dorsal side the distal tip is pointed with a notch on the right side and a small pitted cavity nearby. There is angle fracturing near the proximal end. The ventral side has retouch on the left margin. The flint is dark grey in colour. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar example on page 169, Fig. 71, No. 4 which is dated to the Neolithic period.
Created on: Saturday 7th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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