Record ID: SWYOR-BF7DE3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper dating from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (2500BC - 1500 BC). It is formed on a flake of light grey opaque flint speckled with white inclusions. The ventral face is rounded and the dorsal face is peaked, so the flint is sub triangular in section. There is invasive retouch at the distal end and sides.
Created on: Friday 5th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-53F820
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late neolithic or early Bronze Age flint thumb nail scraper. It is formed on a secondary flake of grey flint. There is abrupt retouch on all sides.
Created on: Friday 11th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6E82E3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lithic thumb nail scraper of Neolithic date (circa 3500 - 2100 BC) designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. It has been finely knapped. The object is oval in shape and sub-rectangular in section although the depth tapers from one end of the object to the other. The curved edge showing signs of extensive retouch and working. The retouch is shallow. The striking platform and bulb of percussion both survive and ripples of percussion can clearly be seen. The flint is a mid reddish-brown colour with some lighter flaws.
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BA2704
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper dating from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The flint is dark grey and mottled in colour. There is semi-abrupt retouch at the distal end and invasive removals on the sides. It is 22.8mm long, 18.7mm wide and 5.7mm thick. It weighs 3.23gm. For reference see Butler 2005. Prehistoric Flintwork page 166.
Created on: Friday 18th December 2009
Last updated: Saturday 24th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B023E4
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper dating from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. It is 22.6mm long, 18.5mm wide and 7.7mm thick. It weighs 3.77g. The flint is a secondary flake with cortex along the proximal end. The distal and right sides have invasive semi abrupt retouch. The flint is opaque and brown grey. It is slightly patinated.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Saturday 31st March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-A0D845
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Neolithic thumb scraper, designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape. It has been formed from a light yellowish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are both present, but badly damaged. Scrapers like this would have had many different functions in the Neolithic, as they were very useful tools, used for example for skinning animals, removing the fatty deposited from hinds and much more.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4D1E5
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a mid greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is no cortex on the scrapers surface.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4BEA7
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is cortex on approximately 50% of scraper surface.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B49891
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, but many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is no cortex.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-526EC5
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper of the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The scraper is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The rounded edge was formed with pressure flaking from a large knapped flake. The flint is a honey-coloured brown.
Created on: Monday 8th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-18BFD0
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper dating from the Late Neolithic or early Bronze Age period. The scraper is sub-circular and is 24.6mm long, 21.8mm wide and 6.9mm thick. There is semi-abrupt retouch on all edges. The flint is a milky grey colour and is slightly patinated.
Created on: Thursday 31st July 2008
Last updated: Saturday 9th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-208A06
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neolithic thumb scraper, dating from 3500 - 2100 BC. Multiple bladelet / flakes have previously been removed from the surface of the scraper. There is a lot of retouch. The striking platform and bulb of percussion survives.
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1FFFF6
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neolithic thumb scraper, dating from 3500 - 2100 BC. Multiple bladelet / flakes have previously been removed from the surface of the scraper. There is a lot of retouch. The striking platform and bulb of percussion have been removed.
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1FE736
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neolithic thumb scraper, dating from 3500 - 2100 BC. Multiple bladelet / flakes have previously been removed from the surface of the scraper. There is a lot of retouch. The striking platform and bulb of percussion survives.
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-CD0375
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper dating from the Late Neolithic or the Early Bronze Age. It is 27.7mm long, 21.8mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The scraper is oval in plan and is a tertiary flake. There is abrupt retouch on all the edges and some edge damage. Similar examples can be seen on page 166 of Prehistoric Flintwork by Chris Butler. The flint is a glossy orange brown with occasional lighter inclusions and is hardly patinated.
Created on: Friday 28th March 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tockwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B5AF3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable flint thumb nail scraper which is Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age in date. The scraper is rounded and is 22.8mm long, 20.4mm wide and 5.5mm thick. There is semi-abrupt retouch along the distal end and right hand side, and possible retouch or use wear on the left hand side. The flint is mid brown in colour and is hardly patinated.
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A1AF77
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint thumb nail scraper which dates from the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age period. The flint is sub-circular with invasive semi-abrupt retouch on the left hand side and abrupt retouch on the right. The scraper is 20.1mm long, 19.3mm wide and 8.5mm thick. The flint is a dark grey colour and there is hardly any patination.
Created on: Monday 9th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D40ED1
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thumbnail scraper in dark grey/buff flint on tertiary flake. Prominent bulb of percussion indicating the flake was removed from the core by the hard-hammer technique. Retouch on dorsal face around entire convex edge of the scraper.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8DF9F1
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thumbnail scraper made from flint dating to the Neolithic period. The tool is round in shape and has unifacial working on the edges of the dorsal (upper) face. Some of the cortex remains on the dorsal surface. The ventral (or lower) face has a clearly visible bulb of percussion. The flint is mid-grey in colour with a pale grey cortex. The tool weighs 3g and measures 25.1mm in diameter and 9.5mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Rigton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8DAE05
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thumbnail scraper made from flint dating to the Neolithic period. The tool is round in shape and has bifacial working (it has been worked on both sides but in two different places) around the edge. The ventral (or lower) face has a clearly visible bulb of percussion. The flint is light grey in colour. The scraper weighs 5g and measures 26.4mm in diameter and 7.6mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Rigton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM1869
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
smooth bulb of percussion, original sharp cutting edges either side, opposite bulb recent damage, nmed grey and white flint, flat dorsal
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE BRAYTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYMB525
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
opaque caramel coloured flint, some creamy coloured patches, roughly worked proximal bulbar - post-depositional damage, sub eliptical section
Created on: Friday 24th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: YORYMB526
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
sub circular, extensive retouch all edges, some patina bulbar, yellowy - caramel coloured, ovoid section
Created on: Friday 24th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.