Record ID: WMID-EF4901
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small waste dominated lithic assemblage of five blades/flakes, found scattered over a field (approx 100m2). The blades/flakes appear to be at least partially incomplete, and the absence of patina on some edges suggests that some damage may be recent, possibly from ploughing. 1. Blade(?), incomplete, brown/grey flint, 0% cortex, light patina. Three scars on the dorsal face, length 23.1mm, width 12.0mm, thickness 6.6mm, mass 2.03g; 2. Blade, incomplete, brown/grey flint, 5% cortex, light to moderate patina on approximately 10% of the surface, length 23.7mm, width 15.2mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2008
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-9999C2
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake, with retouch on the distal end, possibly dating from the neolithic period (3500 BC to 2100 BC). The function of the tool is uncertain. This is a secondary flake, with approximately 10% cortex on the dorsal surface. At the proximal end is the striking platform. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion, and ripples of the conchoidal fracture run down the surface. Ripples on the dorsal surface are broadly unidirectional. Viewed in plan, the distal end is uneven. There is a projection to one side, with retouch on both sides of the distal edge (low angle of retouch,…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2008
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hill Ridware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9AF4B7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small waste dominated lithic assemblage of ten probably mesolithic (8300BC to 4500BC) worked flints, found scattered over a field (approx 100m2). Some of the flints are incomplete; some damage appears recent, possibly from ploughing. 1. Blade, largely complete but the distal tip is missing, black/brown flint, approximately 10% cortex, incomplete bulb of percussion and shallow ripples of the conchoidal fracture on the ventral face. Negative scars on the dorsal face are unidirectional. Length 26.3mm, width 11.8mm, thickness 4.5mm, mass 1.4g. 2. Blade, incomplete (recent (?) break a…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F7B580
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A largely complete disc scraper, fabricated from a broad, squat flint flake, probably from the later neolithic or early bronze age. In plan the scraper is broadly circular, with a flat striking platform at the proximal end. In profile, the scraper has two convex sides which meet at the distal end, with the flat striking platform at the proximal end. The convex ventral face is formed by a bulb of percussion with a bulbar scar at the proximal end, and gentle ripples of the conchoidal fracture visible towards the distal end. There are some fractures on the perimeter of the ventral face, b…
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2008
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-926EE1
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped flint long bladed and backed knife, probably dating from the Mesolithic – Late Neolithic period, between 8000 – 2200 BC (length: 93mm; width: 22mm; thickness: 9mm; weight: 20.71g). The artefact has faintly visible ripples or ‘lunettes’ down its length on the ventral side, although the bulb of percussion and additional scars are not present. On the dorsal side of the knife, there is one main and central arrise with some retouch at the top left edge. There is extensive and multiple retouch down the right side edge, which continues down to the tip, where r…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3C67A8
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint flake with probable retouch. Possibly Neolithic - Iron Age. Mass: 12.6g; length: 56mm, width: 24mm; thickness: 12mm. Brown and off-white flint. There is a conchoidal fracture radiating from a point towards the distal end of the ventral face - possibly a weak point at which the flint fractured. An aris runs down the centre of the dorsal face. There is probable retouch at the distal end, on the tip and on the prjection on one edge of the of the ventral face, and also at the proximal end. There are other scars which represent damage from the time the flake spent in the ground.
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2009
Last updated: Sunday 31st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3D6F11
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three prehistoric flint flakes. (1) Orange/brown flint with cortex on one side. L: 27mm, w: 9mm; th: 5mm; mass: 0.9g (2)Orange/brown flint. L: 15mm; width: 10mm; th: 1mm; mass: 0.2g. (3) Light grey flint. L: 9mm; w: 8mm; th: 1mm; mass: <0.1g.
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2009
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3D8113
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint scraper on a flake. Prehistoric, probably neolithic/bronze age. Sub-semi-circular in plan. Grey flint, with approximately 10% cortex on the dorsal face. Ventral face has the bulb of percussion. On the dorsal face there is a negative flake scar at the proximal end and retouch around the semi-circular edge distal end and sides. Mass: 4.8g; length: 19.3mm; width: 27.6mm; depth: 11mm.
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2009
Last updated: Sunday 31st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3D8790
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint primary flake. Prehistoric, probably neolithic/bronze age. Mass: 7.3g; length: 27.8mm; width: 21.7mm; thickness: 11.9mm. The dorsal face is cortical. There are negative flake scars on the ventral face and possibly some retouch at the wider end.
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2009
Last updated: Sunday 31st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E96BF0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Snapped knapped flint blade of probable later Mesolithic or earlier Neolithic date (4500 – 3500 BC). The flint is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The ventral (reverse) face has a distinct bulb of percussion and conchoidal fractures; a slight striking platform is present on the heel of the flake. The dorsal face show several flake scars. There is a little abrupt retouch to the long edges on the dorsal face, although this could easily be caused in the ploughzone through tumble. The flint is a mid greyish brown colour with a series of flaws and different co…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-8663E5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Neolithic flint leaf shaped arrowhead. The arrowhead is of ogival type, with a rounded butt which tapers to a point. The arrowhead is convex, with a rounded dorsal face and a flat ventral face. Retouch has been applied to both faces of the arrowhead, although only partially, and the retouch does not cover the whole of the surface of the arrowhead as seen on the most elaborately worked examples. The arrowhead is now quite worn and the edges are not as sharp as they would once have been. The flint has a pale grey to cream patina. The piece measures 38.03 mm in length, 15.5 mm wi…
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-767034
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint scraper on a flake. Prehistoric, probably Neolithic or Bronze Age. Mass: 6.59g; length: 32.6mm; width: 29.3mm; depth: 9.5mm. Ventral face has the bulb of percussion and ripples of the conchoidal fracture, with 10% cortex to one side of the proximal end. Dorsal side has negative flake scars and retouch around the concave edge.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wall CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-773214
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Snapped knapped flint tool, possibly a fragment of a knife. Mass: 1.20g; width: 24.6mm; length: 16.7mm; depth: 3.8mm. Prehistoric, probably Neolithic or Bronze Age. Grey flint. Thin sectioned with retouch on one edge of the dorsal face. Ventral face has ripples of the conchoidal fracture.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wall CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5BEAC0
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint flake. Prehistoric (probably Mesolithic to Bronze Age). Brown flint. Mass: 3.1g; length: 29.5mm; width: 21.4mm; thickness: 6.3mm. On the ventral face there is a bulb of percussion and ripples of the conchoidal fracture. On the dorsal face there are negative flake scars and small areas of cortex (<5%) at the distal and proximal ends. Approximately 60% of the dorsal face is patinated.
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2009
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C7E642
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped secondary flint flake knapped from an opaque mid brown coloured flint. The ventral surface has a bulb of percussion, bulbar scars and concentric ripples. The dorsal surface has three deep scars forming a prominent ridge. This is probably a core rejuvenation flake. The flake weighs 3.39g and measures 34.3mm long, 16.64mm wide and 7.49mm thick. This is probably a core rejuvenation flake dating to the Neolithic to early Bronze Age (-2500 to -1500).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B31673
Object type: END SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint end scraper dating from the Neolithic – Early Bronze Age. The flint is pale-mid grey with a small patch of cortex at the butt where it has been struck from the core. The tool is roughly tear shaped; the wide rounded end is finely worked into a scraping tool on the dorsal face. There is some further retouch down the left and right dorsal edges but this does not appear to be for use as a scraping edge. The scraper weighs 7.66g and measures 40.41mm in length, 23mm in width and 7.88mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B4BAD4
Object type: END SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint end scraper dating to the Neolithic – Early Bronze Age. The flint is honey coloured with a small patch of cortex at the distal end of the ventral face. The tool is roughly oval in shape; unusually, the curved proximal end (as opposed to the distal end) of the dorsal surface bears the fine retouch forming the scraping edge. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion at the proximal end and terminates in a hinge fracture at the distal end. The scraper weighs 4.26g and measures 27.03mm in length, 20.19mm in width and 8.36mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B4C108
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long worked flint blade dating to the Mesolithic period. The blade is mid-brown in colour and displays a double dorsal ridge. There is some fine retouch along the left dorsal edge. The left ventral edge also has some fine retouch in a localised area which has created a small semi-circular notch about a third of the way up the edge from the proximal end. The piece has been labelled by the finder and has a shiny fixative on the ventral face. The blade measures 60.1mm in length, 14.3mm in width and 6.86mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B4D444
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint thumbnail scraper made from a flake and dating to the late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age. The scraper is sub-oval in shape with a finely retouched curved edge on the dorsal face. There is a small patch of cortex on the dorsal face and a V shaped butt area where the original flake was struck off the core. The ventral surface has a pronounced bulb of percussion with ripples radiating from this point across the surface. There is no retouch on the ventral surface. The scraper weighs 3.57g and measures 23.4mm in length, 19.4mm in width and 7.78mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B4E4B1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint scraper dating from the late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age. The scraper is semi-circular in shape with a finely retouched section of curved edge on the dorsal face. The scraper appears to have been broken so that part is missing – this may be plough damage. There is a patch of cortex on the dorsal face at the butt. The ventral surface shows the bulb of percussion with ripples radiating from this point across the surface. There is no retouch on the ventral surface. The scraper weighs 3.87g and measures 24.9mm in length, 15.7mm in width and 9.3mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.