Record ID: BH-1D3DC7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint End scraper of early Neolithic date. The implement has been made from a large, thick, broad flake of roughly rectangular form. At one of the two narrow ends the tool retains a portion of the flat core platform. The convex upper surface of the tool has been formed by the removal of six long flakes, scars for which remain. Most of the retouch is to the angled and rounded end, where there are much smaller flake removal scars and fine retouch along the edge. The lower halves of the two long sides have also been subject to the removal of fine chippings, which has created serrated…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1D6FE2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A triangular flint scraper of probable late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. No exact parallel could be found for this piece and, although its form can be compared with that of some arrowheads of the period, it would appear to be too large to have performed this function. The tool has been made from a broad flake. The convex upper surface has been formed by the removal of both broad and narrower flakes, which are aligned in several different directions, but mostly radiate outwards from the centre, angling downwards to the edges. All three sides show signs of having been finely re…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1D9875
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed flint handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic (c. 500,000 - 300,000 BC) date. The tool has been made from a large flint nodule. At the butt end there remains a portion of the original cortex. The tool tapers upwards from the rounded butt, decreasing gradually in width and thickness towards the rounded point. There are several broad flake removal scars, which radiate downwards and outwards from the butt end, whilst the edges have received much finer retouching. The reverse has less evidence of working, but there are several broad flake removal scars near the butt. The flint is a pati…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-FE1E52
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-touched flint flake tool of probable late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. The tool, which has been made from a broad flake, is sub-triangular in form. The upper surface has two broad flake removal scars, whilst the underside shows rippling from the initial strike. Re-touching has occurred around two of the three edges, with the removal of a single row of mostly very small chippings; the remaining side retains its original cortex. The flint is a lightly patinated mottled greyish brown. The implement measures 29.6mm long, 28.9mm wide and 5.5mm thick. The weight is 4.91g.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westoning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7E0555
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-touched flint flake tool of possible Neolithic date. The tool has been made from a broad flake of roughly semi-circular form. A bulb-of-percussion is visible at the top. There is re-touching along the rounded bottom edge and mid way up the jagged vertical edge. The opposite vertical edge retains the original flint cortex. The tool measures 41.2mm long, 30.9mm wide and 11.8mm thick. The weight is 16.4g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kensworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-140D75
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lower Palaeolithic flint lithic implement: biface dating 500,000 - 40,000BC. This tool has a pointed oval shape with an angular notch in one side. The notch is a result of thermal fracture but the knapper has worked around this in the process of creating the biface. The tool has no cortex remaining and flake removal scars cover both surfaces. There is evidence of more concentrated working along the left edges on both surfaces. The flint is pale grey with an orange patina. The edges are still sharp and there is very little damage or evidence of rolling. Dimensions: lengt…
Created on: Monday 17th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-8618F0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic? flint blade, 56mm long, 26mm wide and 7mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 14.65grams. The object consists of a sub rectangular flake which is re-worked half way along one and most of the way along the other long edge.
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-B3FA92
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck flint flake which has possibly been retouched for use as a tool. This implement is likely to date from the Neolithic to early Bronze Age. The heavily patinated flake is sub-triangular in plan, the long sides tapering from the proximal to distal ends. At the proximal end is a bulb-scar, while the ventral surface exhibits diffuse ripples. The dorsal surface has a roughly vertical arrise near to the centre and retains a small area of cortex. The long sides show possible signs of retouch, although these fine removals may, alternatively, be the result of natural erosion. The und…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Totternhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-993DE3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tool of probable Neolithic date. The tool has been made from an elongated pointed-oval flake which has been retouched to form a knife-like implement. A roughly central arise extends down the centre of the dorsal surface. On one side of this ridge are two or three rough flake removal scars; on the other side no such scars are visible but the edge is serrated, probably as a result of use. On the convex ventral surface numerous ripples extend from the proximal end. Invasive retouch is confined to the same half of the flake as on the dorsal surface. A small area of cortex remain…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clophill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9960F2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tool of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. The tool has been made from a natural, starch-fractured flake of roughly semi-circular form. The retouch is confined to a small area at the centre of the horizontal edge (one side only) and consists of a single row of fine pressure flake removals, creating a simple scraping tool. The flake is heavily patinated and the retouch has removed some of this surface. The tool measures 36.6mm long, 44mm wide and 12.2mm thick. It weighs 17.63g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clophill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A9E5A5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper of probable late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date. The tool has been made from a very large flake which is sub-oval in plan and has been struck from a blade core. The dorsal surface exhibits five parallel scars from broad, long blades, one of which widens into a broader depression at the distal end. Retouch is confined to the distal end, where several narrow, sharply angled pressure flaked removals have created a convex scraping edge. Adjacent to this scraping edge is a small area of the original cortex. On the opposite side is a notch, which may or may not hav…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-A9FCF8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date. The tool has been manufactured from a long, narrow, parallel-sided flake. The dorsal surface has a central arise separating what are probably two earlier blade removal scars. At the proximal end of the dorsal surface is a pronounced lip, probably indicating the use of the soft hammer production method; at the distal end is a hinge fracture. Retouch appears to be largely confined to one side of the ventral surface, where invasive retouch has been employed along much of the length, creating a cutting edge. The flint is…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-ABAF73
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of ten pieces of flint debitage. Five of the pieces represent blades, while the other five are broader, less regular and can be described as waste flakes. There appears to be no evidence of retouch on any of the flints. The total weight of the assemblage is 65.3g. The varying forms and levels of patination suggest a wide date range for this assemblage. It is worthy of note that they were found in association with two probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic tools (BH-A9FCF8 and BH-A9E5A5) and it is probable that the blades are roughly contemporary. Broader, less …
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-ABB987
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date. The blade is trapezoidal in section, has a stepped fracture at one end and an angled edge at the other. It is unclear as to whether either of these ends is original. At one point along one side is a notch which is likely to be the result of damage rather than a deliberately created feature. The flint is a heavily patinated pinkish-white colour. The tool measures 29mm long, 13.8mm wide and 4.6mm thick. The weight is 2.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-7F3678
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A notched flint flake of probable late Mesolithic date. This piece is one of four notched flints reported from this site (see also PAS record nos. BH-7F3CD0, 7F3E38 and 7F3F74); other flints of a similar nature and date have also previously been reported. This implement is irregular in shape, crudely-made and retains part of the original cortex. At the top is a small portion of the core platform and, below this, on the reverse, a bulb of percussion and rippling can be seen. The upper surface is uneven and has several broad flake removal scars. A small amount of re-touching has been …
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F3CD0
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A notched flint flake of probable late Mesolithic date. This piece is one of four notched flints reported from this site (see also PAS record nos. BH-7F3678, 7F3E38 and 7F3F74); other flints of a similar nature and date have also previously been reported. This implement is irregular in shape, crudely-made and retains part of the original cortex. At the top is a small, angled portion of the core platform and, below this, on the concave reverse, a bulb of percussion and rippling can be seen. The upper surface is very uneven and has two or three broad flake removal scars. A small amoun…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F3E38
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A notched flint flake of probable late Mesolithic date. This piece is one of four notched flints reported from this site (see also PAS record nos. BH-7F3678, 7F3CD0 and 7F3F74); other flints of a similar nature and date have also previously been reported. This implement is irregular in shape and crudley-made. It appears to have been struck from a multi-faceted core, as there are portions of at least two core platforms, both of which are located at the opposite end to the bulb of percussion, which, itself, is on the reverse of the implement. The upper surface is uneven and the remova…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F3F74
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small worked flint flake of prehistoric date. This piece either represents a notched flint microlith (see PAS record nos. BH-7F3678, 7F3CD0 and 7F3E38 for similar examples) or may be the tang and one barb from a late Neolithic to early Bronze Age arrowhead. The object is sub-triangular, having been broken off along the straight upper edge. A small notch has been deliberately created at the centre of the right hand angled edge. The reverse is plain, apart from some rippling. The flint is dark greyish-brown in colour and has little patination. The implement measures 12.8mm wide, …
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-800A38
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broad flint blade or blade-like waste flake of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date. The piece is sub-rectangular, has a small portion of the core platform at the top and rippling on the reverse. The flint is of trapezoidal section, having a central ridge and two angled outer faces. The edges appear not to have been re-touched. The surface of the flint is a heavily-patinated blueish-white. The tool measures 51.5mm long, by 22.5mm wide and 5.4mm thick; the weight is 8.44g.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D124A7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of flint flakes probably dating from the late Neolithic to middle Bronze Age. The assemblage consists of thirty four waste flakes and was collected through fieldwalking. They vary in size, from bewtween 15.2mm wide and 16.1mm high, to 42.8mm wide by 62.4mm high. They are generally broad, with a single bulb of percussion and rippling. The flint varies from a dark grey to a highly patinated white. The total weight of the assemblage is 296.5g.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.