Record ID: HAMP-4AC434
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped flint core tool of Mesolithic date: a 'Thames pick' (given the findspot), more specifically a probable tranchet adze. Some possible cortex appears to have been left at a facet at the butt end; the cortex has otherwise been removed from the nodule in its entirety through hammer flaking. The tool has an asymmetrical biconvex cross section. The butt end is reasonably straight, with an unusual hinged fracture on the lower surface. The upper surface has a high central longitudinal ridge, bevelled to each side, and a steep, 'tranchet' removal at the blade end. The lower s…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Twickenham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9F3734
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Mid Neolithic (c.4000 - 2500 BC) flint retouched flake, reworked to form a tool, possibly a scraper or knife. It measures 83.35x49.72x14.58mm and weighs 62.84g. The flint is dark grey in colour and translucent around the edges. It has little patination. The dorsal face has vertical flake scars covering it, with retouch (as well as some edge damage) to both right and left edges. The ventral face has retouch along the upper right side as well as some edge damage to both edges.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.