Record ID: YORYM-75C509
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The gun-flint is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint. It is rectangular in both shape and cross-section though the section is irregular and tapers from one end to the other. The object is 23.74mm long, 17.89mm wide, 5.82mm thick and weighs 3.81g. The flintlock was introduced in the late 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and c…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0DFD5A
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gunflint dating from the Post Medieval period, about 1650-1850. Knapped from a translucent dark brown flint, the object is rectangular in plan with a trapezoidal section, forming the characteristic truncated pyramid shape. There is a semi-circular notch one third of the way along the leading edge. Its size suggests it was used in a flintlock pistol, having a length of 21.10mm, a width of 14.70mm and a thickness of 5.23mm. It weighs 2.26g.
Created on: Friday 25th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0DE581
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gunflint dating from the Post Medieval period, about 1650-1850. Knapped from a translucent dark brown flint, the object is rectangular in plan with a trapezoidal section, forming the characteristic truncated pyramid shape; although this example has breaks on two of its edges. There is a semi-circular notch one third of the way along the leading edge. Its size suggests it was used in a flintlock musket, having a length of 25.07mm, a width of 22.79mm and a thickness of 6.97mm. It weighs 5.47g.
Created on: Friday 25th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-5F5645
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The gun-flint is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint. It is rectangular in both shape and cross-section though the section is irregular and tapers from one end to the other. The object is 19.4mm long, 15.9mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 1.9g. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a s…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-639C35
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Piece of worked flint from a flintlock gun mechanism. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it wasn't until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. The flint is roughly rectangular in both plan and cross-section though the section tapers from one end to the other, with all four edges showing working. The flint weighs 6.93g and measures 30.32mm in length, 20.07…
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrogate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CF18B7
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval gun flint from a full size flintlock musket dating approximately 1700 to 1810AD from the size of the flint. The flint is roughly rectangular in shape and has been knapped to create sloped edges by working the flint with a hammer finished by pressure flaking. The flint is wrapped in a lead binder. The length is 29mm, and the width is 25mm.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'RIPON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-421617
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped gunflint of the Post-Medieval period, 16th-19th century. The flint is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in section, and well knapped from a piece of brown-grey flint with white inclusions.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2010
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Record ID: DUR-A02B67
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval gunflint from a flint lock rifle dating to the 16th - 18th centuries. It is sub-square in plan and appears complete. The top edge is thinner (2.71mm) widening to a bulbous base (6.39mm). The top edge is a straight edge, the lower, wider edge is curved.
Created on: Friday 10th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Theakston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-831015
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular gun flint, probably for a pistol.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon Rally 05', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6726C4
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece of worked flint from a flintlock gun mechanism. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it wasn't until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. The flint is roughly square shaped in plan, with four edges showing working and in section is trapezoidal. The flint weighs 2.54g and measures 21.38mm in length, 17.98mm in width and 3.6mm in thickness.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-671F83
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece of worked flint from a flintlock gun mechanism. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it wasn't until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. The flint is roughly square shaped in plan, with three edges showing working and in section is trapezoidal with one longer sloping edge. The flint weighs 5.24g and measures 24.56mm in length, 21.14mm in width and 7…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6714F7
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece of worked flint from a flintlock gun mechanism. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it wasn't until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. The flint is roughly square shaped in plan, with three edges showing working and in section is an acute triangle with one long sloping edge (the bulb of percussion is on this face). The flint weighs 4.73g and measu…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-670103
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece of worked flint from a flintlock gun mechanism. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century but it wasn't until the reign of William III that the flintlock became the main regulation firearm for the British Army. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and would last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. The flint is roughly square shaped in plan, with three edges showing working and in section is trapezoidal with one longer sloping edge. The flint weighs 2.77g and measures 20.33mm in length, 17.5mm in width and 5.…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.