Record ID: SOMDOR-62EFD5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary chert waste flake. Mid grey-brown chert with white flecks. Matt patina. A small striking platform can be seen at the proximal end. and there are waves of percussion on the ventral surface. The dorsal surface has three main elongate, longitudinal flaking scars indicating that it is the result of bladelet production. There is some edge damage along both sides where the darker colour of the underlying chert can be seen (this indicates that the damage is more recent). Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2005
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-86C362
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large chert blade. Grey brown chert with occassional light grey patches. Small striking platform at the proximal end. Bulb and waves of percussion on the ventral face. Several longitudinal flaking scars on the dorsal face. The cross section is roughly trapezoidal. There is some retouch along the right edge at the proximal end. Matt patina. Dimensions: 88 x 32 x 9 mm Weight: 24g. Late Neolithic.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2006
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8119F4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of chert debitage of probable Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c. 3000 - 1600 BC). Both the pieces are of chert one which can be identified as Portland chert, the other being a coarser differently sourced chert. The Portland flake is a secondary flake with a thin dark grey cortex. Its chert is an even darker grey with no inclusions and a semi glossy patina. The ventral surface shows further flake removals although it is not possible to determine wether these were intentional or occurred while in the ground. The remaining chert piece is a secondary flake with a whi…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C8394
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four pieces of flint and chert debitage of probable Neolithic in date (c. 4000 - 2400 BC). Two of the pieces are of flint and two are of chert. One flint piece is a secondary flake, the rest being tertiary flakes. The flakes have a variety of colours, one chert piece is a reddish brown, the second chert piece is a mottled white colour, the secondary flake of flint is a medium mottled grey while the last flake is a grey brown with glossy patina. The flakes removed are linear and all show linear narrow blade removals from their dorsal face, all struck in the same direction a…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priddy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1B9EFA
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete polished flint axehead dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000 BC to 2351 BC. Only the cutting edge of the axehead survives and is D-shaped in plan and ovate in section. The cutting edge is noticably sharp. The axehead is made of a light and dark brown mottled flint, and there is a hinge fracture to the front of the axehead. There is also a separate flake taken off the reverse side of the axehead, it is inclear if this is a use break or deliberate break. The polished surface has been visibly worn by natural causes likely during later movement of …
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2E0B27
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small tertiary flint flake, debitage of Neolithic date c. 4000 - 2350 BC. The flake is of light grey mottled flint with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, and ripples on the ventral surface. The surface of the flint is well abraded with white patination. The flake measures 31.58mm in length, 24.04mm in width and is 2.98mm thick. It weighs 2.03g.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2E0224
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small secondary flint flake, debitage of Neolithic date c. 4000 - 2350 BC. The flake is of dark brown flint with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, and ripples on the ventral surface. There remains a small area of cortex on the outer edge of the flake. The flake measures 18.06mm in length, 10.11mm in width and is 2.84mm thick. It weighs 2.03g.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F5154
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small secondary flint flake, debitage of Neolithic date c. 4000 - 2350 BC. The flake is of dark brown with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, ripples on the ventral surface, and cortex remaining on the distal end.  The flake measures 35.28mm in length, 21.97mm in width and is 4.65mm thick. It weighs 3.21g.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F29FD
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small tertiary flint flake, probable debitage of late Mesolithic to Middle Neolithic date c. 7000 - 3500 BC. The flake is of dark grey brown with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, and ripples on the ventral surface.  The flake measures 29.45mm in length, 19.64mm in width and is 6.59mm thick. It weighs 4.82g.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F071F
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small triangular shaped multi platform core of neolithic date c. 4000 - 2350 BC.  The flint is of dark grey with buff coloured cortex present on one side. There is evidence of several striking platforms and platform edge abrasion demonstrating preparation. The core measures 39.33mm in length, 37.08mm in width and weighs 46.83g
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-5EACB4
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tear drop shaped multi purpose scraper tool probably dating to the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age (2700 - 1601 BC). The tool is made from a secondary struck flake of mottled dark grey flint. On the ventral side there is a small bulb of percussion at the proximal end of the flake and soft ripples extending towards the distal end, suggesting it was probably struck using a soft hammer. The ventral side also contains weathering scars suggesting the flake has likely been moved from its original depositional environment following natural processes. The dorsal side of the fl…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-3BA1F6
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unfinished Neolithic flint scraper, c. 3500 BC - 2200 BC. Sub-oval in plan and convex in section. The scraper is formed of a tertiary flake of grey-brown flint. There is long, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch on the dorsal face and a small amount of semi-abrupt parallel retouch on the edges of the ventral face. 
Created on: Monday 23rd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1D649D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six flint waste flakes of Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c. 7000 - 1600 BC), all showing a high gloss patina. The majority (Nos 1-3 & 5) are likely Neolithic to Early Bronze Age in date, however, Nos 4 and 6 indicate bladelet production and could date to the Mesolithic period. Flake 1: made on a secondary flake with white cortex remaining on part of the dorsal surface, the flint is dark grey with white-light grey inclusions. The proximal end of the flake is thin and the striking platform seems to have broken off. The distal end is…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1D1B1C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five waste flakes made on chert material of Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c. 4000 - 1600 BC). Flake 1: made on a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining, the chert is white-colourless and transluscent. The flake is wide, and there is a large scar on the dorsal surface from a pervious removal of another large flake. The surface is rough and there is a medium gloss patina. There is a small striking platform at the proximal end and a low bulb of percussion on the ventral surface. Dimensions: 28.66 mm x 36.69 mm x 9.64 mm. Weigh…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-24964C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete discoidal flint scraper made on a tertiary flake, likely dating between the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age (2700-1600 B.C.).  Sub-circular in plan, with one side thicker and bulbous. Around 50% of the scraper edge is retouched at the thicker end. Retouch on the dorsal face only is invasive, abrupt and scaled. The flint is opaque and patchy mid and light grey, with a low gloss patina. The flint measures 44.28mm in length, 40.37mm in width, has a maximum thickness of 12.21mm and weighs 23.86g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B7233C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint discoidal debitage flake, probably dating between the Neolithic and Middle Bronze Age (4000-1000 B.C.). Mostly opaque, mid-grey through the central portion and dark grey at the proximal end/striking platform, but translucent and brown in colour around the distal end. A few small white inclusions and a medium gloss patina. Vaguely D-shaped in plan, with a rounded edge and a striking platform. Tertiary working. The dorsal surface exhibits previous flake removal scars, the ventral surface exhibits a bulbar scar. No visible retouch. Dimensions: 28.10mm in le…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B78754
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint debitage flake, probably dating between the Neolithic and Middle Bronze Age (4000-1000 B.C.). Flint, light grey to white in colour, translucent with two small opaque white inclusions, medium gloss patina. Pointed-oval shape, tertiary working. There is a longitudinal ridge on the dorsal surface between two removal scars. Coincoidal fracture is visible on the ventral surface, and a positive hinge fracture at the distal terminal. No visible retouch. Dimensions: Length 33.68mm, width 18.40mm, maximum thickness 4.93mm, weight 2.97g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B7F872
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three flint debitage flakes, probably dating between the Neolithic and Middle Bronze Age (4000-1000 B.C.). Flakes 1 and 2: flint, mid- to dark-grey, opaque, low gloss patina. Flake 3: flint, mid-grey, translucent, medium gloss patina. Flake 1: D-shaped; Flake 2: discoidal; Flake 3: discoidal. All secondary working. Conchoidal fracture is visible on the ventral surface of Flakes 1 and 2. Blade removal scars are visible on the dorsal surface of Flake 3. Dimensions: Flake 1: Length 23.94mm, width 25.76mm, maximum thickness 7.34mm, weight 4.66…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-857423
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four waste flakes made from tertiary material, with no cortex remaining. They are likely made of grey flint, but have all been recorticated displaying a white patina of varying degrees. Three of the four flakes are elongate and therefore indicate blade production, likely of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 7000 - 3500 BC). Flake 1: This is the smallest of the four flakes, and irregular in shape. It has a low-medium gloss white patina, but some grey is visible. The striking platform is narrow and the ventral face shows a low bulb of percussion. The dorsal face …
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-AE03E3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flint waste flake measuring 25.8mm by 22.83mm by 7.81mm and weighing 3.57g. The striking platform is visible at the proximal end, with the bulb of percussion, a pronounced bulbar scar and slight ripples on the ventral surface. There are several flaking scars on the dorsal side. The flint is dark grey-black with a mid gloss patina. This object may be a late Neolithic or early Bronze Age waste flake, but one of the flaking scars, which is steep and perfectly flat, may indicate that the flake was a by-product of gun flint manufacture in more recent times.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B6DC3E
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic scraper on a tertiary flake. This has an off-centre arise on the dorsal and a large bulb of percussion on the ventral. The forward edge has semi-abrupt, direct retouch that creates a curved leading edge. This is a grey flint with darker and lighter patches.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B711B8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Retouched flake that has four long thin removal scars on the dorsal, possibly from blades. On the reverse is a large bulb of percussion.  There is short, direct retouch running down the left side. 30% cortex on the ventral. Mid brown fling with lighter grey patches.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B73E86
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Core fragment/ rejuvenation flake that is rectangular in plan with three arises from four long thin flaking scars on the ventral. Large bulb of percussion on the dorsal.  Light brown flint with a grey patch. At the top of the flint is a prepared platform the retains a speckled cortex.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B9B0D6
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a possible core rejuvenation flake, there are multiple flaking scars on the dorsal which contain negative bulb of percussion and negative hinge scars. The ventral side has a large bulb of percussion. 15% cortex at the base, grey flint with lighter patches The flint is covered in a creamy patina with darker patches.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-BAA1C7
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic scraper fragment on a triangular flake. This has a flat dorsal, and ventral with curved abrupt, direct retouch that cover two sides creates a curved edge, the third side is naturally damaged resulting in the loss of most of the tool. Grey flint with darker speckles.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B97D05
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint implement, possible knife fragment, probably Neolithic (4000-2350 B.C.). Flint, grey-brown in colour, semi-translucent, medium gloss patina. D-shaped in plan, although slightly pointed on the curve, with the straighter edge likley representing an accidental break during production. Pointed-oval shape in cross section.Tertiary working. Retouch is visible on all edges apart from the broken terminal. It is bifacial, invasive, scaled and low angle. Dimensions: Length 24.33m, width 30.44mm, maximum thickness 10.61mm, weight 7.83g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F68AF2
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint blade, a probable fabricator based on the form, therefore dating between the Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age (10,000 - 1600 B.C.) . Flint, dark-grey at the distal end and central portion, light-grey at the proximal end. Semi-translucent, some cortex remaining, medium gloss patina. Sub-rectangular, but slightly curved in both plan and profile, with rounded terminals. Secondary working. The proximal end exhibits a striking platform. The distal end exhibits invasive, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch. The dorsal surface is scarred from previous working. …
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F6A5CD
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint blade, possibly a crude fabricator based on the form, therefore dating between the Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age (10,000 - 1600 B.C.) . Flint, mid-grey to brown, opaque, no cortex, medium gloss patina. Sub-pointed-oval in plan, but more pointed at the distal end and rounded at the proximal end. Tertiary working. The distal end exhibits invasive, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is unworked. Measurements: length 39.55mm, width 17.66mm, thickness 6.62mm, weight 5.64g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F6B384
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint blade, possibly a crude fabricator based on the form, therefore dating between the Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age (10,000 - 1600 B.C.) . Flint, light-grey with white inclusions, opaque, a very small patch of cortex remains, medium gloss patina. Sub-oval in plan, but more pointed at the proximal end and rounded at the distal end. Secondary working. The proximal end exhibits the striking platform. The distal end exhibits invasive, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch. Length 42.51mm, width 21.69mm, thickness 11.11mm, weight 10.38g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-D88347
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper likely dating to the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age period (2000-1600 BC). The object is broadly sub-triangular with a rounded base. It appears made from a primary flake struck from a pebble. The dorsal face presents patches of cortex which has a pale white / cream patina. The edges show signs of retouch. It is struck from a dark grey / brown flint. Dimensions: Length 37.98mm; width 31.01mm; thickness 12.16mm; weight 15.61g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-CBC738
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, sub-oval knife formed of a secondary flake of opaque grey-brown flint. Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date, c. 3,000-2,000 BC. Shallow bifacial retouch, invasive/parallel on the dorsal face and short/scaled on the ventral face. A small patch of cortex remains on the right side of the dorsal face and edge, when the knife is held with the striking platform at the top. Length: 29.53mm, width: 22.02mm, thickness: 7.92mm, weight: 4.92g.
Created on: Friday 17th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-31B74E
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint side scraper dating to the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2200 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint which is sprinkled with patches of pale grey patina and some iron staining on both faces. There is an area of rust-brown cortex remaining on two areas of the side opposite the cutting edge. The cutting edge is marked with semi-abrupt scalar retouch. There is a highly visible removal scar on the ventral face. Measurements: 57.4mm length, 28.3mm width, 9.9mm thickness, weight 13.84g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-31D36C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper dating to the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2200 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint which is very consistent in its colouration with very small areas of iron staining and almost no patina development. No cortex remains on this tertiary flake. It appears like a larger version of a "thumbnail" scraper, with a semi-circular shape and D-shaped cross section, with a wedge-like triangular transverse section. There is abundant abrupt retouch around the cutting edge and invasive flaking across the dorsal face. Measurements: 32.1mm length, 31.9mm width, …
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-31EF73
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper dating to the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2200 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint with some small patches of paler grey patina on the ventral face. It is a secondary flake, with creamy white cortex surviving in a circular area in the centre of the ventral face, and at the distal end of the dorsal face. It is oval in shape, and D-shaped in section. There is abrupt retouch around the cutting edge and invasive flaking across the dorsal face. Measurements: 39.4mm length, 36.1mm width, 11.2mm thickness, weight 20.31g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-3217E6
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper dating to the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2200 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint with regular patches of paler grey patina across the ventral face. It is a secondary flake, with creamy white cortex along the spine of the dorsal face. It is sub-oval in shape, and D-shaped in section. There is abrupt retouch around the cutting edge and invasive flaking across the dorsal face. Measurements: 28.6mm length, 23.3mm width, 9.1mm thickness, weight 8.89g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-323837
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade dating to the Neolithic period, c. 3500-2200 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint with paler grey patina across the dorsal face, and a steady emergence of a similar patina extending from the cutting edge inwards on the ventral face. It is a secondary flake, with orange-white cortex on the dorsal face. It is sub-rectangular in shape, and triangular in section. There is abrupt retouch around the cutting edge. Measurements: 38.9mm length, 21.5mm width, 6.2mm thickness, weight 5.42g.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-4171D6
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core and chert scraper found in close proximity dating to the Neolithic to Early Bronze Age period, c. 3000-1800 BC. The core is a dark brownish-black in colour, with large amounts of pitting and speckling across the surface. Long rectilinear removals suggest it may have been used in blade production. It is D-shaped in section and loosely rectangular in shape. The scraper is formed of a mid-orange chert, and is triangular in shape and a trapezoidal in section. There is clear, coarse, semi-abrubt retouch around the outer perimeter of the scraper. Measurements: …
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-416501
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment or roughout of a possible Neolithic knife, dating to c. 3000-1800 BC. The object is formed of a dark grey flint, although this is entirely covered in an exceptionally consistent layer of patinisation. It now appears pale grey and almost white, with patches of iron staining on both the dorsal and ventral faces. It is pointed oval in cross section, and bullet-shaped in plan, rectangular with a pointed proximal end which is nonetheless slightly rounded. It is extremely consistent in its symmetry when viewed in section, and parts of the surface appear to have undergone th…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F73913
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint notched piece with an integral awl of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. The implement has been made on a primary flake and there is a large area of cortex on the dorsal surface. At the proximal end is a small striking platform and below this on the ventral surface is the bulb of percussion and a marked bulbar scar. Ripples radiate down the ventral surface and there are several flaking scars on the dorsal surface. On one lateral edge a notch has been created using semi-abrupt retouch on the ventral surface. There is a further more abruptly retouched notch adjacent to…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-61E945
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint borer, made from a tertiary flake. There is a small amount of plough damage, particularly to the left and proximal edges. The borer has a central arise on the dorsal face, with another to the right. The ventral face is flat, becoming convex towards the bulb of percussion on the proximal end. There is evidence of very fine abrupt retouch along the right end of the dorsal face, and on the left hand side of the ventral face towards the distal end. The distal end forms a point. The tip of this is blunt and rounded due to damage following deposition, suggesting it was originally long…
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.