Record ID: SUR-AAA884
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Published
A Lower Palaeolithic handaxe, made from a mottled grey flint now largely patinated a light creamy yellow. The axe measures 130mm x 102mm and is 52mm thick. It is a fine symmetrical biface; approximately 50mm of the tip is missing and the broken end is patinated to a lesser degree than the remainder of the axe, suggesting the break is ancient and probably much later than the original deposition.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C76133
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Published
A mesolithic tranchet axe found in the Reading area of the Thames. The axe is made from a grey-buff flint patinated mottled olive-brown/ochre. It has a slightly S-shaped body and a truncated butt. A small patch of cortex remains.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-CF6DE3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age ovate flint knife. The knife has been produced from a secondary flake, which has been invasively flaked on ventral surface. Approximately 20 percent cortex remains on the dorsal surface. The cutting edge (opposite the butt) has been retouched. Dimensions: length 140.26mm; width 68.82mm; thickness 16.01mm; weight 183.93g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CFA434
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic - early Bronze Age flint notched scraper produced from a cortical flake. The flint has been struck using a hard hammer; steep retouch has produced a concave edge. Grey-brown flint, probably local. Dimensions: length 50.73mm; width 34.51mm; thickness 11.40mm; weight 20.48g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CFC827
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolthic-Bronze Age flint lithic implement - scaper with retouch on both faces. The scraper is made from mid-grey flint with inclusions. Cortex remains on approximately 40 percent of the surface. Dimensions: length: 45.15mm; width: 33.64mm; thickness: 11.25mm; weight: 14.53g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CFD925
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic-early Bronze Age (3500-1500 BC) flint scraper. The scraper has been made from a secondary flake with approximately 5 percent cortex remaining on its proximal edge. There is a hinge fracture along its right edge and extensive retouch along the distal edge. The flint is pale grey with small patches of iron staining Dimensions: diameter: 42.81mm; width: 42.20mm; thickness 8.71mm; weight: 25.68g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CFEB94
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic-early Bronze Age flint lithic implement: A notched scraper made from a blade-like secondary flake. The scraper is made from pale brown flint and has approximately 40 percent cortex remaining on its dorsal surface. There is steep retouch on the striking platform which has been worked from the dorsal surface. The tip has been snapped and is now missing Dimensions: length 42.38mm; width 29.34mm; thickness 7.40mm; weight 10.20g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D002D7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric flint implement: retouched flake, probably from a discoidal core. The flake has removals on both sides and has been retouched. The flint is mottled orange-grey flint with spots of iron staining and approximately five percent cortex on the dorsal surface. Dimensions: length 76.77mm; width 35.28mm; thickness 18.74mm; weight 46.92g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D01814
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary flake with some retouch around the end, although it has not been bifacially worked. The removals are unusual. Damage has occurred to the ventral surface. Pale grey flint with spots of iron staining. Dimensions: length 41.50mm; width 22.96mm; thickness 7.77mm; weight 7.11g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D238E6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A notched scraper on an irregular flake; almost a perforation flake. The ventral surface has been retouched at one end with 2 degree removals. Pale grey to dark grey flint with spots of iron staining, ten percent cortex remains on the dorsal surface. Dimensions: Length 52.44mm; width 22.22mm; thickness 7.39mm; weight 7.34g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D25F72
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curving blade-like flake with ten percent cortex remaining along the left edge (distal-mesial). There are a number of small, regular striations along one edge, possibly wear damage, but there is no visible wear polish and no retouch. Mid brown flint with cherty inclusions. Dimensions: length 64.58mm; width 15.44mm; thickness 5.47mm; weight 6.01g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D27184
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flake tool produced from a mis-struck tertiary flake (the flake has two bulbs of percussion). Virtually the entire edge is retouched bifacially, and the platform has also been retouched. Mid-grey flint with spots of iron staining. Dimensions: length 57.69mm; width 49.23mm; thickness 11.30mm; weight 39.68g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D287B1
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint nodules, deliberately flaked to form hammerstones. Both have a cortical surface with some later removals. Pale grey flint with spots of iron staining. Dimensions: Hammerstone 1: diameter 74.94mm; weight >300g Hammerstone 2: diameter 63.66mm; weight 293.79g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2AD86
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four multi-surface cores, very reduced. Possibly testing nodules as there are some removals, but not forming usable flakes. The cores might have been used as pestles or possibly hammerstones, although there is very little damage to suggest they were regularly used. Pale grey patinated flint with some iron staining. Dimensions: Core 1: weight >300g; diameter 79.96mm Core 2: weight 274.83g; diameter 64.29mm Core 3: weight 234.78g; diameter 58.41mm Core 4: weight 200.60g; diameter 60.09mm
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2E834
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint flake which has had further reductions from the ventral surface. The edge has been retouched and there is some use/wear damage. Heavily patinated grey flint. Dimensions: length 97.82mm; width 52.44mm; thickness 92.67mm; weight 117.58g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2F9A3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flake/scraper. The tool has been heavily retouched with layers that are not contemporary, suggesting possible rejuvenation/reuse at a later date. Pale grey, heavily patinated flint. Dimensions: length 53.31mm; width 57.85mm; thickness 11.12mm; weight 44.41g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D31942
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake/scraper formed from a tertiary flake created on a prepared platform. There are several removals from the dorsal surface and areas of unifacial retouch around the edge. Pale grey flint which is now heavily patinated. Some iron staining. Dimensions: length 84.71mm; width 59.69mm; thickness 15.16mm; weight 93.77g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D3F9F2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake. The flake has steep retouch near the tip and modern crushing damage to the edges. Pale grey flint with inclusions Dimensions: length 41.80mm; width 25.27mm; thickness 6.68mm; weight 7.54g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D412E5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip of a flint flake tool possibly intended as a knife. The tool has been manufactured on a tertiary flake. The flake is unifacially worked with invasive retouch and appears to be unfinished. It is now broken and the butt is missing. Dimensions: length 33.35mm; width 21.80mm; thickness 0.53mm; weight 9.84g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D426E4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic-early Bronze Age (3500-1500 BC) incomplete flint flake – the distal end is now missing. There is no apparent retouch on remaining surfaces. The flint is heavily patinated and has some iron staining. Dimensions: length 59.14mm; width 49.47mm; thickness 6.56mm; weight 37.90g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.