Record ID: SWYOR-C7EB16
Object type: SIDE SCRAPER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper which probably dates from the Neolithic period, but which could be Mesolithic. The scraper is shaped like a backwards D and has semi-abrupt to abrupt retouch along the curved, convex, left hand side. There is some cortex on the dorsal face, but a removal from the right hand side interrupts the face. The ventral face has some patination. The scraper is 28.7mm long, 20.6mm wide and 7.4mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-6F87F6
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake with some abrupt and semi-abrupt retouch. The flake is 67.8mm long, 26.5mm wide and 8.7mm thick. There is abrupt retouch on the left side and some semi-abrupt retouch on the right. The distal end appears to have been worked slightly more invasively, possibly for use as a piercer. The flint is dark brown and opaque. This tool is difficult to date because it is not particularly diagnostic, but may be from the Mesolithic period.
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-B52E07
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked microlithic flint tool which probably dates from the Mesolithic period. The tool is sub-lozenge or kite shaped. It is wider at the distal end. It is 35.3mm long, 15.8mm wide and 6.5mm thick. There is semi-abrupt parallel retouch and wear along both edges of the proximal end, extending nearly to the distal end on the left side. There is a fresh break at the distal left hand side, but some cortex surviving on the left before the break shows that the retouch did not extend along the whole side. The function of the tool is not completely clear, but the proximal end may have been u…
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-F14925
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oldham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three flakes of flint debitage which are either Mesolithic or Neolithic in date. The flakes are not diagnostic. All three are tertiary and are unworked. They are patinated and are mid grey in colour with white inclusions. They weigh 7.24g all together. Small chips of white quartz were also found in the area.
Created on: Friday 24th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-F15C42
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oldham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint microlith that dates from the Mesolithic period. It is 24.1mm long, 6.9mm wide and 2.3mm thick. The microlith has not been retouched. The flint is white and patinated. Small chips of white quartz were also found in the area.
Created on: Friday 24th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-F6E465
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint piercer dating from the Mesolithic period. The flint is sub-rectangular but tapers to a point at the distal end. It is 36.2mm long, 16mm wide and 4.4mm thick. The tool is formed on a tertiary flake which has itself been removed from a larger flake (there are two bulbs of percussion). There is evidence of platform preparation. There is abrupt retouch along the right hand lateral side and at the distal end on the left side forming a blunted point at the distal end. Mesolithic awls and piercers are generally smaller than similar tools in other periods of prehistory and are quite r…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-F6FB57
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint debitage flake which probably dates from the Mesolithic or Neolithic periods. The flake is sub-triangular and is 16.2mm long, 8.7mm wide and 2.3mm thick. It is a tertiary flake which does not appear to have been retouched though there is some post depositional edge damage. It is probably a waste flake from tool making. The flint is very patinated and is white.
Created on: Friday 12th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-DF7A86
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade which dates from the Mesolithic period. The blade is 31.7mm long, 13.1mm wide and 4.5mm thick. It has diffused bulb of percussion. The dorsal side is scarred from previous parallel removals. The butt is lipped. There is a little cortex surviving on the left hand side, and slight retouch on the distal right hand side. The blade was probably used as a minimally worked cutting tool. This style of blade was most commonly produced in the Mesolithic period (Butler, 2005). The flint is light grey and is patinated.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-DF8853
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint flake probably dating from the Mesolithic or Neolithic periods. The flake is 20.3mm long, 14.2mm wide and 2.7mm thick. It is a secondary flake with cortex on the left side of the dorsal face. The right lateral edge has been minimally retouched into a bi-concave shape. The flake is deeply patinated making it white in colour.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2A1567
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched microlith flint blade. This flint has fine retouch down the left edge of the dorsal side, with more rough retouch on the right edge. The flint is patinated with a grey hue and measures 22.9mm x 11.4mm x 3.4mm, weighing 0.81g. This microlith dates to the Mesolithic period (8300-3500BC).
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-2ACAD0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small retouched bladelet from the Mesolithic. This is classed as a blade due to its length being twice that of its width. There is retouch down the right side and distal end. This secondary flint has cortex on its proximal end. The flint has a deep brown hue and measures 21mm x 12.4mm x 2.8mm, weighing 0.83g. This dates between 8300-3500BC.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2AE153
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a crescent-shaped flint microlith dating to the Mesolithic. This broad-blade microlith has a long, curved cutting edge along the right side whereas the left side has been knapped flat to form this semi-circular appearance, or 'crescent' shape. This is similar to the Lanceolate type (Chris Butler, 2005, fig.36.3c/d). It measures 22.8mm x 17.9mm x 4.9mm, weighing 1.90g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2AF032
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint blade fragment. It has fine retouch down one edge and more crude retouch down the other. There is a break at each end which are post-depositional since the patina does not cover the broken edge. This could have been a transverse arrowhead, but too little remains to be certain. This retouched blade would date to the Mesolithic or early Neolithic. It measures 13.8mm x 13.3mm x 3.1mm, weighing 0.77g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2B1224
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heat altered flint flake. This flint could be mistaken for a retouched flake due to the end appearing to have retouch, but in fact the marks are small potlid fractures which are not quite at edge following close inspection. This is accompanied by the small hairline fractures over the dorsal and ventral surfaces, caused by firing. It measures 18.1mm x 15.5mm x 5mm, weighing 1.51g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2B1C45
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three flint flakes which show evidence of working but which are not tool forms, but the waste flakes generated by knapping. The flakes also show post depositional damage to the edges.
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-645221
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flake of flint which is 25.7mm long, 21mm wide and 4.6mm thick. The flake has been struck during flint working, but has not been retouched, so is not a tool form. It can be considered to be debitage. The flake is D shaped in pan and is a secondary flake with cortex surviving on half of the dorsal face. There is a striking platform at the opposite end to the cortex, and edge damage on the proximal and left side edges. The flint is high quality and dark brown in colour with hardly any patination.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A8A4F4
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake, part of debitage from flint production but not a tool form. It has a white, light grey patina and measures 23.6mm x 13.8mm x 6.3mm, weighing 1.88g.
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-5F9022
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Later Mesolithic scalene triangle microlith made on a semi translucent grey flint blade. The blade has semi-abrupt retouch on the left margin.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-5FE396
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Mesolithic rod microlith made on a narrow blade of grey brown flint. The right margin of the blade has abrupt retouch removals on the right margin.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-5FF7B6
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A light grey flint blade with no obvious evidence of retouch. A removal towards the distal end of the blade may have been intended to form a point.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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