Record ID: SOM-1F3081
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small tertiary flint flake microlith of Mesolithic date c. 10000 - 4000 BC. The flake is of dark grey with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, and ripples on the ventral surface. The bulb of percussion has been removed, and there is semi abrupt retouch running parallel down 13.68mm of the flake edges. Both the distal and proximal end of the flake appear to have been broken. The flake measures 26.38mm in length, 11.5mm in width and is 4.79mm thick. It weighs 1.49g
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1F21CC
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small tertiary flint blade microlith of Mesolithic date c. 10000 - 4000 BC. The blade is of dark grey with ridge scars from previously struck flakes on the dorsal surface, and ripples on the ventral surface.There is possible semi abrupt retouch running down 11.41mm of one of the blade edges.  The flake measures 31.9mm in length, 12.76mm in width and is 2.92mm thick. It weighs 1.93g.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F4905D
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic chert microlith in the form of a blade, dating to the period c.9000-4000BC. It has been strcuk off a tertiary flake as no cortex remains. The artefact is retangular in shape with a triangular cross section. The dorsal face has two negative flake scars from previous removal. Both of the mesal edges have areas of chipping, in one place there is an indent made by short, scalar abrupt retouch, possibly as part of an attempt to snap it. There are snaps at both the distal and proximal ends, the distal is clearly deliberate and the ventral is likely to be too. The chert is dark …
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-53216E
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Proximal end of a thin knapped flint blade with a large, deliberate notch, probably a precursor to being snapped to form a microlith of Mesolithic date, 9000-4000 BC. The piece has a very small bulb of percussion on the ventral face and two parallel aris running down the length of the dorsal face from previous parallel removals. The right edge (as seen from the dorsal face) is notched about half way along with abrupt retouch worked from the ventral face, the retouch extends towards the proximal end. The opposite edge has regularly spaced small chips from the distal face giving a serra…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FF1275
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The proximal end of a very small knapped flint tertiary blade retouched into a microlith of Mesolithic date. Clear bulb of percussion on the ventral face and platform at the proximal end. It is triangular with a central aris running down the centre of the dorsal face; this and ripple marks suggest previous parallel removals from the same platform. The distal end appears to have been shaped by retouch into a slight point. There is short, parallel, semi-abrupt retouch down the left edge (seen from the dorsal face) worked from the ventral face, becoming longer towards the distal end. It…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-168DD1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long triangular microlith formed from part of a blade dating to the Mesolithic period (8300-3500 BC). The microlith is formed from part of the central section of the blade. There is one remaining parallel aris running down the length and it is curved in profile. One long edge is the original edge of the blade the other is formed from scalar abrupt retouch, it has a trapezoid cross section. The end opposite the point is a more recent break suggesting it was originally longer. The flint was originally mid grey as shown in the break but is now covered in a deep white patina. It is 19.1mm…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-344645
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three small fragments of flint blades with retouched edges. 1. Proximal end of a knapped flint tertiary blade. Bulb of percussion, bulb scars and ripples on the ventral face. It is triangular in section with a central ridge on the dorsal face. The right edge (looking from the ventral face) has been retouched with short, scalar, semi-abrupt to abrupt retouch from the dorsal face. Retouched snap at the distal end. There appears to be the start of a deliberate retouched notch for snapping the blade in the centre of the left edge before it thickens around the bulb. Dark grey translucent…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9BD963
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Mesolithic microlith: short length of snapped blade with retouch. The snap at the proximal end is straight while the distal end and right edge (seen from the dorsal face) have snapped all the way down, leaving only a short length of the dorsal end. There is short, abrupt retouch down the distal half of the left edge on the dorsal face. The flint is translucent dark-grey with paler mottling. It measures 18.4mm long, 12.1mm wide by 3.6mm thick and weighs 0.70g.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DE162
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One incomplete and one complete microlith: Incomplete microlith, small blade with a deliberate notch made half way down the right edge on the ventral face. The notch would have divided the bulb (microburin) from the distal end. Dark grey flint with paler mottling, 0.81 grams. Piece from the centre of a larger blade, long parallel removals on the dorsal face. The edges which run across the blade are retouched with abrupt semi-parallel and scalar retouch along both edges. Pale grey flint with darker areas, 1.51 grams.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combe Florey CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9B9591
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small piece with evidence for notching and breaking of a longer blade or flake, possibly suggesting attempts to make microliths. The piece is the distal end of a seondary blade or flake with percussion ripples on the ventral face and cortex across the angled distal end on the dorsal face. The dorsal face has long parallel arises suggesting previous blade removals from the same core. The right half of the break at the proximal end is a concave curve with short abrupt retouch suggesting it was broken across a notch. There is a further retouched notch near the distal end of the left edge…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8AAE74
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Microlith of later Mesolithic date. The piece has a sharp triangular point with an irregular, accidental, break at the wide end. The piece is made from the centre of a tertiary blade with the point towards the proximal end and a broken distal end. The dorsal face is highly arched with evidence for previous removals. There is short, scalar to sub-parallel abrupt to semi-abrupt retouch around the tip of the point and down both sides as far as the break. The flint is dark grey with paler mottling. It is 23.2mm long, 11.3mm wide and 3.6mm thick; it weighs 1.08.
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8DA6F2
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six flint microliths, formed from parts of blades or bladelets with retouch and dating to the Mesolithic period (8300-3500 BC). Total weight: 2.80 grams. Small triangular microlith made from a section of a blade in pale grey flint. Probably the broken tip of a larger piece it has a snap at one end and long, scalar retouch on the dorsal face along the other two sides, which meet in a sharp point. On the left the retouch is abrupt, on the right semi-abrupt. It is 9.7mm long, 4.9mm wide and 2.1mm thick, it weighs 0.10 grams. Long thin piece taken from the side of a blade, possibly part…
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-8D9385
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Greensand chert microlith, formed from part of a blade or bladelet and dating to the Mesolithic period (8,300 to 3,500 BC). There is cortex covering c.10 of the surface at the distal end and the edges have short, scalar abrupt retouch down their entire lengths on the dorsal face apart from the proximal end of the right edge which appears unretouched. The proximal end and bulb of percussion have been removed. It is 21.5mm long, 7.3mm wide and 2.4mm thick and weighs 0.45 grams. It is pale brown-green chert.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-659DD4
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unfinished flint microlith of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. It is sub-triangular in shape. The dorsal face has a single large flaking scar to the right side and a thinner flaking scar to the left side, with a smaller sub-triangular scar at the proximal end. There is fine, abrupt to semi-abrupt, sub-parallel retouch along the outwards curving upper left edge of the dorsal face and also along the straighter left edge of the ventral face. The lower left edge of the dorsal face has a small notch just above the butt, which was presumably manufactured to allow the microlith to be deta…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4FA264
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint microlith. Long, and thin in shape, with one edge curving round towards the tip to form a sharp point. Four thin flaking scars on the dorsal face. A small amount of abrupt, short, subparallel retouch at several points along both edges and also at the corners of the proximal end. Struck using a fairly soft hammer. The flint is translucent light brown in colour. Length: 21.99mm, Width: 9.06mm, Thickness: 1.84mm, Weight: 0.45g
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F91F3
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to early Neolithic flint microlith. Long and thin in shape with a rounded distal end. There are two thin, parallel flaking scars on the dorsal face, with a further small scar at the distal end. There is very short, abrupt, subparallel retouch along the left edge of the dorsal face and the distal end, with slightly longer semi-abrupt, scaled retouch along the right edge. Struck using a fairly soft hammer. The flint is grey in colour, with lighter patches and a slightly milky patina. Length: 24.42mm, Width: 12.55mm, Thickness: 4.15mm, Weight: 1.17g
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-56B012
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable microlith (unfinished) of Mesolithic date. The flint is light grey in colour with a milky patina in places. This has been removed by much of the finer working, suggesting that an older flake has deposited, found and reused at a later date. However, this patination is quite patchy so this may be coincidental. There are several long, thin flaking scars on the dorsal face. To the left of the dorsal face, at the proximal end, a rounded notch has been made. Below this a slight spur of flint protruded horizontally. This generates an unfinished, lopsided quality to the object. Above…
Created on: Friday 13th August 2010
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CB7574
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five flint microliths, all found close together. All are probably of Mesolithic date. 1. Length: 29.69mm, Width: 14.27mm, Thickness: 4.41mm, Weight: 2.10g Teritary flake. When viewed from the dorsal face the microlith curves slightly to the left. It is sub-triangular in cross-section, with a central ridge running along the dorsal face. Very fine retouch can be seen along both edges, alternating between faces. There are several small notches along both edges, creating an almost serrated edge. A slight notch to either side of the proximal end creates a slight narrowing of this section…
Created on: Friday 26th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5673D3
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint microlith. The object curves slightly to the left when viewed from the dorsal face. Fairly irregular semi-abrupt, short, scaled retouch can be seen along most of the left and right edges of the dosal face. The upper part of a small notch can be seen on the left side of the dosral face at the proximal end, probably created to allow the object to be snapped from a microburin. The flint is grey-brown in colour, with lighter patches and a shiny patina. Length: 27.32mm, Width: 14.24mm, Thickness: 6.72mm, Weight: 2.8g
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merriott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C20648
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible flint microlith of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. The object is sub-triangular in cross-section. It has very fine retouch in places along the right edge of the dorsal face. The flint is mid grey in colour with a shiny patina. Length: 21.15mm, Width: 14.18mm, Thickness: 5.11mm, Weight: 1.4g
Created on: Friday 5th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D40CB2
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint microlith. The dorsal face has a central lozenge shaped flaking scar, with a thinner one on each side. Both right and left edges have a slight inwards curve as they extend upwards from the proximal end. The right edge then curves outwards slightly - this section has been finely worked along its extent, creating a slightly rough, and still sharp, edge. The left edge curves inwards slightly and is smooth and sharp. Both edges come together at the distal end to form a sharp point. The flint is mid grey in colour, with a milky patina in places. Probably of Mesolithic to early Neolith…
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DB9913
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twelve flint microliths and possible microliths (some probably waste flakes) of various sizes and types found together with large collection of Mesolithic to early Bronze Age flint tools and flint working debris dispersed over a field. All are in fairly good condition, but with small amounts of plough damage in places. All are probably of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. The following dimensions and notes refer to the objects shown in the photograph in order from left to right. 1.Length: 23.44, Width: 16.26mm, Thickness: 3.77mm Weight: 1.54g Small curved tertiary flake.…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Cuthbert Out', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F69BF0
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable flint microlith, of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date, BC c.8300-2900. The object is slightly curved, with breaks at both ends. A single ridge runs along the centre of the dorsal face. The flint is light grey in colour, with a slightly milky patina. Length: 24.70mm, Width: 12.40mm, Thickness: 4.71mm Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9252E1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint microlith, probably dating to the Mesolithic. The object is long, thin, and slightly curved, coming to a point at the distal end. The dorsal surface has three long, parallel flaking scars. The flint is very light in colour, with a milky, white patina and small patches of orange staining in places. Length: 31.44mm, Width: 11.46mm, Thickness: 4.41mm Weight: 2.09g
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cattistock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-932032
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint microlith point probably of Mesolithic date. Tertiary flake. The microlith is long thin and slightly curved, blunt at the proximal end and pointed at the distal. There is a diffuse bulb on the ventral face and two long flaking scars on the dorsal with a ridge down the centre. The flint is light brown in colour with a milky patina. The edges have been slightly retouched, becoming saw-like. Patination on these suggests that this is the result of deliberate working rather than later damage. Length: 29.49mm, Width: 13.37mm, Thickness: 4.42mm Weight: 1.45g
Created on: Friday 5th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merriott', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C5AB32
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint microlith of probable Mesolithic date. The microlith is a tertiary flake of mottled mid brownish-grey flint. It measures 26.7mm by 9.2mm by 2.9mm and weighs 0.7g. It appears to have been manufactured using the microburin technique to remove the proximal end. There are several longitudinal flaking scars on the dorsal surface. One lateral side has been retouched along its entire length. The retouch is short and very abrupt.
Created on: Friday 8th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-C37526
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible flint microlith of Mesolithic date. The proximal end of the tertiary flake has been removed, either deliberately or accidentally. There is some possible retouch on one lateral edge. Dimensions: 24.3mm by 8.5mm by 3.7mm Weight: 0.6g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.