Record ID: CPAT-D5A0A8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a small flint blade or knife of the Neolithic period. Beneath the percussion platform, the ventral surface shows a diffuse bulb of percussion with the classic concentric pattern to the distal end. On the dorsal side, the cutting edge has been formed by the removal of at least two flakes, leaving a shallow angle to the 'front' part of the cutting edge and a steeper angle with near vertical striations running down it on the 'rear' part. Also on the dorsal surface is a central ridge and some proximal end scarring; to one side of the ridge, cortex runs the length of the blade. T…
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-D5BD26
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Here we have an interesting small flint tool of probable Neolithic origin. Given the dimensions, it may be reasonable classed a blade, although both long edges show signs of re-touch. The dorsal surface is marked by small ridges from the distal end followed by a ‘Y’-shaped ridge running the remaining length. The proximal end terminates in what may be a ‘hinged fracture’. The material has a grey-brown colouration with darker inclusions.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-D5D834
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This piece of flint material is a Neolithic flint flake. The ventral surface has radiating ripples and is heavily scarred by small secondary fractures. The dorsal surface has ridges and a central negative scar. There is an ‘edge’ but there are no signs of re-touching although it possibly displays evidence of polishing through use. The material is dark brown with a small lighter-coloured inclusion.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-D5E418
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Here we have an interesting secondary flint flake in the form of a trapezoid, of probable Neolithic origin. The piece is very thin in section and may have re-touch on the long side. There are traces of cortex surviving and the ventral surface is smooth with a small bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface is marked by ridges and negative scarring. The material is a translucent dark brown with white patches which may be from their proximity to the partially removed cortex.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-D5EF95
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an attractive flint flake, probably from the Neolithic period. It has a worked and re-touched cutting or scraping edge. The dorsal surface has ridges and negative scarring, the ventral surface is smooth. Fissures are visible on both surfaces. The tool is of a dark translucent brown with an unusual striped margin, possibly surviving cortex, or a fragment of a fossil. This striped margin consists of alternate white and medium grey/brown banding, with the white bands being slightly wider than the darker bands.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-30CA92
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This small flint Neolithic thumb nail scraper has a semi-circular edge profile with a flat proximal end showing some remaining platform. In profile, it is a relatively thin oblong section. The ventral surface has a diffuse bulb of percussion with erailleur scars. The dorsal surface has several negative scars from the shaping process. The working edge, or distal end of the tool, exhibits some fine pressure, or perhaps soft hammer flaking resulting in approximately 15 channel or fluted flakes to give the final working edge. The edge angle is approximately 60 degrees. The tool is…
Created on: Sunday 20th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-30E9F2
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an example of a fire damaged/crazed flint that none the less, may exhibit evidence of having been deliberately worked. It has both and ventral and dorsal surfaces with a diffuse bulb of percussion and erailleur scar at the proximal end. The distal end appears to have been worked with scar evidence from pressure flaking. The flint is now a pale cream in colour and the whole surface is crazed with fine lines in evidence of the fire damage. It is probably Neolithic in origin and it was found in with four other lithic implements, all within 10 metres of each other.
Created on: Sunday 20th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-30F5D4
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This Lithic tool is a finely crafted, small Thumb nail scraper of probable Neolithic date. The working, distal edge of the tool is horseshoe in profile and is defined by approximately 15 pressure, or soft hammer flutes/channel flakes. The proximal end has a clear platform, some erailleur scars and a diffuse bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface has been further shaped with closely worked, long parallel channel flakes, perhaps to make the tool more comfortable in use. It has a thick cross section and a relative steep edge angle of approximately 80 degrees. The edge bears signs…
Created on: Sunday 20th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-310121
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an interesting piece of flint, found in the same vicinity of four other lithic tools. At first glance it might appear to be debitage or a waste core; however, it does have signs of further working beyond being a simple flake. There is a large piece of cortex remaining but it is difficult to be clear as to which is the proximal end. The ventral undulating surface is marked by two longitudinal fractures with associated conchoidal scars that may be the result of stress fracturing within the piece. The narrower end is broken off, leaving an end that may have been pointed at ou…
Created on: Sunday 20th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-310DE7
Object type: BURNT FLINT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a lump of flint with evidence of knapping and possibly fire cracked. It is probably of Neolithic origin. There is a clear platform and some conchoidal scars on the possible ventral surface. The possibly dorsal side has negative scars. The material is now a pale grey-brown with extensive crazing throughout the piece. This was found in the vicinity of 4 other recorded lithic tools. As to its original purpose, debate rages over whether this was intended to be a scraper or is a core.
Created on: Sunday 20th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.