Record ID: SF-E9E5EF
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a flint core of the Mesolithic/early Neolithic period dating to 10,000-3,500 BC. It has a conical shape and has been manufactured from a dark grey flint; it has one oval striking platform from which run long, narrow and parallel blade removal scars down the observe face. The reverse face has a bulb of percussion, hence the item is a fragment of a larger original core. No cortex is retained. Height: 43.70mm Width at widest part or striking platform: 23.31mm Max diameter: 56.26mm Weight: 36.34g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CC2FAF
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete crude flint core of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A single platform, sub-conical core with two parallel blade scars to one side and multiple smaller flaking scars on the platform. Thick pebble cortex covering the remaining sides. Length: 47.88mm, width: 43.21mm, thickness: 35.94mm, weight: 61.79g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisleham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BDC8D4
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint cylindrical core of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is an a large, elongated shape, sub-triangular in cross-section. There are long, narrow blade scars on one face and smaller flake scars on the others running in a different direction. Working is limited and undiagnostic so a broad date range is suggested here. Length: 190.9mm, width: 71.06mm, thickness: 59.48mm
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2E80C4
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of the late Mesolithic/mid Neolithic period dating to 10000-2700 BC. It has a conical shape and it has been manufactured from a light grey flint; it has one oval striking platform from which run long, narrow and parallel blade removal scars. The reverse is flat and retains its cortex. Length: 45.05 mm Max diameter: 40.59 mm; min diameter: 24.74 mm Weight: 60.30 g
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gazeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-323A5F
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core possibly of the Mesolithic period, dating to 10000-4300 BC. It is slightly cylindrical with two opposite platforms and a band of pale cortex on the centre of the dorsal face. The ventral face has a double series of four parallel blade scars. Length: 48.73 mm Width: 40.21 mm Thickness: 24.34 mm Weight: 56.56 g
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southolt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E4F573
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A crude blade fashioned from a core. The flint is dark grey, with some blue/grey patination. From a single striking platform two blade scars extend, with a third just to the side; the central scar ends in an abrupt break where the cortex has stopped the removal, possibly the outcome that inspired the removal of the blade; however, the thick scar along one edge makes it very comfortable to hold, with a still-sharp cutting surface opposite. The reverse side shows a clear bulb of percussion and has exposed an area of weakness in the flint at the bottom of the removal. It measures 60mm…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke by Nayland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1419E3
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint blade core of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c. 6000-3000 BC. It is broadly cuboidal in form, demonstrating at least ten negative blade removals on its outer surfaces. Both ends have been rejuvenated and used as platforms, with opposing pairs of removals occuring. One platform is flanked by a patch of cortex which now covers c. 10-15% of the entire object's surface, while the other demonstrates a crushed area abutting several failed blade removals with overhanging step fractures resulting from an inadequate knapping angle. Preserved in fairly fresh condition wi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B18AE8
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four knapped flint blade-cores of probable Mesolithic date, c. 8000-4000 BC. Each core is described in turn. 1. Sub-cylindrical blade core on a piece of blackish blue flint, mostly still covered with cortex. The core demonstrates bipolar working from either end, with one platform partially broken away due to a large hinge-fracture. Numerous opposing blade negatives are visible on both ends of the core. Preserved in fresh condition, it measures 58.27mm long, 26.36mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 66.88g. 2. Sub-cylindrical blade core on piece of yellowish brown flint, some cor…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-DF0DA9
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flintworking blade core of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. Irregularly shaped dual platform roughly cylindrical core. A small number of long, narrow blade scars. Cortex still covers on end of one face. The flint is mottled organe-brown with limited patination. Length: 32.27mm, width: 38.40mm, thickness: 27.48mm, weight: 38.50g
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-204701
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially patinted flint blade core. It is struck from a grey flint, with areas of blue/grey patination. From a single platform at the top extend multiple narrow and parallel blade scars. It measures 46.49mm in length, 25.75mm in width, 17.63mm in thickness, and 19.38g in weight. This core is of probable Mesolithic date, c.10,000-4000 BC.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7CB493
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unpatinated flint core of Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is struck from a mottled grey flint, is roughly cylindrical in form, oval in cross-section, and has two opposing platforms. One face retains its cortex, and between the two striking platforms are multiple parallel and opposing blade scars. On one side of the core, next to the area of cortex, the core appears to have been rejuvenated with the removal of several broader flakes rather than blades. This core measures 41.61mm in length, 34.90mm in width, 29.28mm in thickness, and 42.14g in weight. It is of probable Mesolithic to…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lackford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7C9A39
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unpatinated flint core of Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is struck from a mottled grey to brown flint, is roughly oval in form and cross-section, and has two opposing platforms. All faces have parallel and opposing long flake or small blade scars. This core measures 39.79mm in length, 37.66mm in width, 18.85mm in thickness, and 35.62g in weight. It is of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.10,000-2550 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lackford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4FE685
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade core of possible Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is struck from a dark grey to black flint, is conical in form, with one flattened platform and cortex remaining on one edge. The remaining edges have multiple narrow parallel blade scars. This core measures 41.94mm in length, 33.10mm in width, 25.73mm in thickness, and 39.77g in weight. This is a core probably from the manufacture of blades or long flakes, suggesting that it is likely to date to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic periods, perhaps c.7000-2550 BC.
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnardiston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9F40CA
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially patinated struck flint cylindrical core. It has two, opposing, platforms, between which are parallel narrow blade scars. One side retains its cortex. This core measures 27.91mm in length/height, 25.86mm in width, 18.44mm in thickness, and 14.33g in weight. It is of possible Mesolithic date, c.10,000-4000 BC.
Created on: Monday 17th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DD0479
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially patinated flint object, possibly an incomplete core or similar, of probable later Prehistoric date, c.10,000-1 BC. It is pyramidal/conical in form and struck from a dark grey to black flint. The square base is unpatinated while the outer surfaces have partial patination perhaps suggestive of later re-use or damage to the original object. The outer surfaces have scars possibly resultant from small flake or blade removal, as well as small areas of surviving cortex. It measures 30.24mm in length, 26.19mm in width, 19.02mm in thickness and 16.45g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C8E713
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large, unpatinated flint blade core that has been stained brown. The core is struck on all surfaces with no cortex surviving and four faces or facets showing flake removal. The entire object measures 71.80mm in length, 64.71mm in width, 51.14mm in thickness and 209.67g in weight. This is a blade core of Prehistoric date, probably belonging in the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods, c.10,000-2550 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C2C097
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake or blade core of probable Mesolithic date. It is struck from a dark brown flint with a single prismatic striking platform, with blade or flake scars visible along all of the steeply struck edges. The core is oval shaped in plan with traces of cortex in places. It measures 47.79mm in length, 39.48mm in width, 30.75mm in thickness/height and 64.47g in weight. This is a flake or blade core of probable Mesolithic date, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C2A4C2
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially patinated flint tortoiseshell core of Mesolithic to Neolithic date. The core is formed from a patinated brown flint that is circular in form and has steep unpatinated edge retouch producing the typical tortoiseshell core form. The unpatinated flint is probably part of an earlier lithic implement or core that has been subject to subsequent re-use, as evidenced by the unpatinated retouch. It measures 53.89mm in length, 51.42mm in width, 20.24mm in thickness and 61.90g in weight. Tortoiseshell cores such as this are typically of Late Neolithic date, c.2,500-2,100 BC. However,…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.