2024-03-28T09:50:15+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results27120Suffolk10CountyKnapped/flakedPALAEOLITHIC1Other chance findWDNSF2899A7dwg.jpg159341980Generated from computer mapping software1157061PA22.6DistrictCertain4SF15674-180000Restricted Accessx1438726347784164.28Mid Suffolk108372016-10-10T14:23:15ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A bifacially worked flint handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic date. It is pointed in form, pointed oval in cross-section, and struck from a grey/brown flint that has extensive and thick orange/yellow patination that is speckled in places. Both faces have covering, low angled and scalar retouch, the dorsal face retaining an area of cortex at its centre. More recent damage has resulted in exposure of the unpatinated flint, particularly around the edges and tip of the object, and a modern breakage to one side has been repaired by the finder. This axe measures 118.03mm in length, 63.15mm in width, 22.60mm in thickness, and 164.28g in weight.
This is a struck flint handaxe of Palaeolithic date. Its form and appearance suggest a date range in the Lower Palaeolithic, c.800,000-180,000 BC (Dr. Kevin Leahy.)
Kevin Leahy118.0310WetherdenSF-289AE37419491PALAEOLITHICHANDAXERestricted Accessfinds-7419491463.158SF-2899A7Complete-800000x14387images/abrown/1540534PAS5602899A00175232015-09-23T12:14:34ZCertainx1438741980-08-31T23:00:00Z2PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:37.423Z3Suffolk10CountyKnapped/flakedPALAEOLITHIC1Building workWSWSF0BE51Fdwg.jpg159341980Generated from computer mapping software1158621PA14.85DistrictCertain4SF15647-36000Restricted Accessx1438726347819111.92St. Edmundsbury108372016-08-10T19:48:00ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A patinated blade point projectile of Early Upper Palaeolithic date. It is struck from a grey flint that is patinated dark yellow/orange to brown, particularly at the proximal(?) end. The blade is triangular in cross section, with parallel blade scars on the dorsal face and a hinge fracture at the distal(?) end. Both edges have limited flake removal that is perhaps the result of use wear or damage rather than deliberate retouch. At the proximal(?) end the dorsal face has invasive and low angled parallel flake removal, while the ventral face has extensive covering and scaled retouch. It measures 197mm in length, 40.82mm in width, 14.85mm in thickness, and 111.92g in weight.
This is a complete blade point projectile of Early Upper Palaeolithic date, discovered approximately 25-30 years ago during gravel extraction at what is now the Lackford Lakes nature reserve complex. It finds parallels in projectile points from Palaeolithic assemblages belonging to the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician (LRJ) techno-complex (pers. comm. N. Ashton, British Museum), such as those from Beedings, West Sussex (e.g. Pope, M. 'Early Upper Palaeolithic archaeology at Beedings, West Sussex: new contexts for Pleistocene archaeology' in Archaeology International 11, 2007: 33-36; Pope et al. 'A Middle Palaeolithic to Early Upper Palaeolithic succession from an open air site at Beedings, West Sussex' in Quaternary International 316, 2013: 14-26). This suggests a potential date range for the current object in the early stages of the Upper Palaeolithic, perhaps c.40,000-36,000 BC.
Kevin Leahy19710West StowSF-0BECFA7334731PALAEOLITHICPOINTRestricted Accessfinds-7334731840.828SF-0BE51FComplete-40000x14387images/abrown/1540536PAS55B0BE51001F8C32015-07-23T11:13:37ZCertainx1438741980-01-01T00:00:00Z12National importancePALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:32.49ZEarlySuffolk10CountyStruck or hammeredMESOLITHIC1Chance find during metal detectingGLG_SF-3EC884dwg.tif159342011Generated from computer mapping software1153961PA70.66DistrictCertain4SF15508-6500Restricted Accessx1438726347791859Suffolk Coastal108372012-08-20T12:18:10ZReturned to finder1EasternCirca
A large flint blade core of possible Upper Palaeolithic or Mesolithic date. It is struck from a mottled dark brown flint that has had the exterior surfaces removed from all faces with the exception of traces of cortex on one side. It is now roughly square in section and rectangular in form, tapering towards one end. The core has two opposed striking platforms and one face has multiple long blade scars. It measures 132.61mm in length, 70.52mm in width, 70.66mm in thickness, and weighs 859g. This is a large blade core of probable Upper Palaeolithic to early Mesolithic date, c.80,000-6.500 BC.
Kevin Leahy132.6110Near WoodbridgeSF-40CA274542741MESOLITHICCORERestricted Accessfinds-4542741270.528SF-3EC884Complete-80000x14235images/abrown/1357269PAS4E23EC880017D232011-07-18T09:19:20ZCertainx1438722011-03-31T23:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:08.79ZEarlySuffolk10CountyKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE2GardeningPRH_SF-61B7F4dwg.tif159342011Generated from computer mapping software1153991PA14.1DistrictProbably4SF15508-1700Restricted Accessx1438731427119.52Suffolk Coastal108372016-08-11T11:32:26ZReturned to finder1EasternCirca
A flint laurel leaf blade, probably of Neolithic, or possibly earlier, date. It is struck from a grey/brown flint that has a mottled orange/white patina. The object is ovoid in form, biconvex in section and bifacially worked, narrowing at one end but seemingly complete. Both faces have shallow but well controlled retouch formed from relatively large, shallow flakes with limited edge retouch at both ends and in areas of the sides/edges. It measures 133.48mm in length, 58.99mm in width, 14.10mm in thickness, and weighs 119.52g.
The form of this object suggest it is probably a dagger rather than a leaf-shaped point or similar lithic implement. Its patination and retouch are potentially indicative of an early date, perhaps in the upper Palaeolithic period (c.40,000-8,300 BC). However, it might equally be a dagger of Early Bronze Age/Beaker Period date, perhaps c.2,300-1,700 BC.
Kevin Leahy133.4810ParhamSF-61C0034451211BRONZE AGEKNIFERestricted Accessfinds-4451211558.998SF-61B7F4Complete-40000x13712images/abrown/3356807PAS4DE61B7F00181332011-06-01T11:59:11ZPossiblyx1438742011-01-01T00:00:00Z13PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:04.287ZSuffolk100CountyKnapped/flakedPALAEOLITHIC1Other chance findMNL_SF-AE50E5dwg.tif15934Generated from computer mapping software1159221PA
From an old collection of lithic implements collected over the course of several decades between the 1950s and 1990s.
52DistrictCertain4SF15867-180000Restricted Accessx1438728951989Forest Heath108372014-08-12T12:43:49ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A large flint handaxe of Palaeolithic date in the Acheulian tradition. It is sub-triangular in form with a pointed oval shaped cross section and struck from flint that has a stained medium to dark brown colour. The axe has a rounded tip with triangular butt end and heavy flake scars on all surfaces. It shows signs of having been rolled whilst in the ground. This axehead measures 186mm in length, 115mm in width, 52mm in thickness and weighs 989g. It is of Lower Palaeolithic date, c.500,000-40,000 BC.
Kevin Leahy18610MildenhallSF-AE6C534370411PALAEOLITHICHANDAXERestricted Accessfinds-437041141156SF-AE50E5Complete-800000x14387images/abrown/1356797PAS4D9AE50E0019A732011-04-05T10:46:54ZCertainx1438742PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:59.394ZSuffolk10County1EarlyOther chance findSLY SF-41E663dwg.tif159342007152611PA25DistrictCertainSF15692-180000Shotleyx14387Babergh108372014-05-08T14:15:20ZEasternCirca
Small flint bifacially worked axe, mottled mid to dark grey flint. Length 85mm, width 65mm, thickness 25mm. Seen by N Barton, British Museum who commented on the small size (one of the Ipswich pits may have produced similar handaxes?) and agreed with the identification.
Kevin Leahy851011.273395SF-420B882206971Ipswich Museum entry form 0087HANDAXETM2534finds-22069714658SF-41E663-5000000images/jplouviez/1182689001484420B001D9F32008-06-02T17:32:48ZCertainx143872007-01-01T00:00:00Z51.958932PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:09.999Zfinds-180225180225SF-ADC3D0HANDAXEPALAEOLITHICA flint handaxe in sharp condition with all-over shallow bifacial retouch, very unifrom slightly pointed oval in shape. Unpatinated or stained and a dark brown/black flint with one plae grey patch near the tip. Length 99mm, width 77mm and maximum thickness is 24mm.
This axe looks like a relatively recent product, however no obvious recent flake scar marks are visible, so it has probably been buried for some time. None-the-less its discovered position, only 15cm deep, suggests a re-deposition from an unknown context. It could therefore be modern and in the form of a middle Palaeolithic hand axe.222-40000-100003SF1995-01-01T00:00:00Z2007-05-16T11:34:25Z2023-08-09T17:05:10Z177001464ADE310116924779911014441425159341524215508SuffolkSuffolk CoastalRestricted AccessBawdseyRestricted Access10SF-ADE354Flint10837CompletePALAEOLITHICx14387MiddlePALAEOLITHICx14387x14387Other chance findReturned to finderBAWSF-ADC3D0dwg.tif145721images/fminter/EasternCertain12023-08-09T16:05:10.612ZSuffolk100County1EarlyOther chance findBNCSF-0446A5.JPG159342006From a paper map1153801PADistrictCertain4SF15440-180000Restricted Accessx14387393Waveney108372014-05-09T13:18:33ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A flint handaxe of lower Palaeolithic date, complete apart from a single flake removed from the base of one edge. It is pointed and sub-triangular and is only slightly rolled, though possibly partly through beach action. The rounded butt end has cortex remaining on part of it. The flint is irregularly stained with mixed pale to dark browns over varied pale to dark grey flint, which is exposed by the detached flake.
Kevin Leahy13510Benacre1SF-0459841419311HANDAXERestricted Accessfinds-14193114806SF-0446A5Complete-5000000images/fminter/11136210014500459601BD132006-09-07T17:15:18ZCertainx143872006-07-31T23:00:00ZPALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:31.42ZSuffolk10County1MiddleOther chance findARW062SF-B8D7C6dwg.TIF159342005From a paper map1152631PADistrictCertain4SF15692-180000Restricted Accessx14387285.23Babergh108372014-08-12T13:38:48ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A unifacial plano-convex handaxe made on a large flake which remains without further retouch on the bulbous face. There is extensive all-over heavy flaking on the dorsal face. The flint is a motled brown due to staining, the surface is relatively glossy and the flake edges are all slightly rounded suggesting either rolling or wind/water abrasion. This handaxe is Lower Palaeolithic in date.
Dr Kevin Leahy adds: the unifacial form of this implement suggests that it was made using the Levallois technique which would allow it to be placed in the Middle Palaeolithic.
Kevin Leahy110.510Arwarton2SF-B8ED61929811HANDAXERestricted Accessfinds-929811470.38SF-B8D7C6Complete-250000images/fminter/169302001425B8ED401D4A32005-04-12T09:03:16ZCertainx143872005-03-01T00:00:00ZPALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:03.053ZSuffolk1000County1Agricultural or drainage workSENSF-504961.jpg159342004From a paper map1154931PADistrictCertainSF15440-8300Restricted Accessx1438719.32Waveney108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA heavily stained medium brown abraded worked flint blade. Measuring 88mm in length and 23mm in width this blade has extensive recent damage exposing a plae grey flint beneath the patina. It is most likely to have been either water abraded or a glacial erratic. It is Palaeolithic in date.Daniel Pett8810All Saints and St nicholas South ElmhamSF-50397077221blade1LITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-7722119234SF-504961-500000images/fminter/1394830014165053E01EF732004-10-07T09:58:38ZCertainx143872004-07-31T23:00:00ZPALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:53.535ZSuffolk100County1EarlyOther chance findBARSF-DCD356.jpg159342004From a paper map115850PADistrictCertainSF15647-40000Restricted Accessx14387St. Edmundsbury108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finderEasternA worked flint implement. A smallish flake with six flake scars on the dorsal face. Possibly with retouch along one edge, though this could be damage. It is stained and rolled, presumably glacially derived and of lower Palaeolithic date.Daniel Pett10Bardwell1SF-DCCA58734221LITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-7342246SF-DCD356-50000images/fminter/136087001412DCDBE0190A32004-08-26T12:47:10ZCertainx143872004-07-31T23:00:00ZPALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA12http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:51.269ZSuffolk10CountyNEOLITHIC3Chance find during metal detectingFEXSF-08AB93.jpg159342004Good115253PADate range is either/or, not all between8DistrictPossiblySF15508Restricted Accessx14387Suffolk Coastal108372013-04-18T16:44:24ZReturned to finderEasternThin biface, slightly rolled. Slightly asymmetric with one side relatively thick and blunt, suggesting knife type implement rather than laurel leaf. Good quality all-over shallow flaking. Some patination and staining. This is difficult to date because of its rolled condition. This and its colouring gives it a Palaeolithic appearance though it could equally well be of Neolithic or Bronze Age date.Kevin Leahy6810Felixstowe FerrySF-08C35172540knife or laurel leaf1NEOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-725402368SF-08AB93x14337images/tplunkett/33608800141208C3301E4732004-08-16T11:28:03ZPossiblyx143872004-04-07T23:00:00Z92PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA12http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:50.804ZSuffolk10CountyKnapped/flaked1Other chance findLKHSF-AAAED5.jpg159342004From a paper map115925PADistrictCertainSF15867-40000Restricted Accessx14387Forest Heath108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finderEasternA large thick flint with recent damage to one face. The opposite face has variegated staining (like the Palaeolithic assemblage from Maidcross Hill) and considerable battering with some possible deliberate flake scars. It is possibly lower Paleolithic in date.Daniel Pett10LakenheathSF-AABA41700541LITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-70054148SF-AAAED5-500000images/fminter/13065600140EAABA2010C532004-07-06T14:39:46ZCertainx1438742004-01-01T00:00:00ZPALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:49.283ZLateSuffolk10CountyKnapped/flakedPALAEOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingWYB052SF-475E84.jpg159342004From a paper map1154981PA28DistrictCertainSF15674-8000Restricted Accessx14387Mid Suffolk108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finder3EasternCircaA flint single edged biface which is relatively crude. Although there is no obvious staining or patination, this flint could possibly be a Palaeolithic chopper-like tool. It is sub rectangular in form, has three sides of cortex, two-thirds of one face are also cortex and the final face is mainly a large pot-lid fracture.Daniel Pett7410Weybread3SF-4756B7679233PALAEOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-6792312768SF-475E84-40000x14387images/fminter/12774600140C476F101A7232004-06-07T15:08:49ZCertainx1438742004-03-01T00:00:00Z2PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:48.043ZSuffolk10CountyMESOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingFRK032SF-FD91C4b.jpg159342004From a paper map115932PADistrictCertainSF15867-8300Restricted Accessx1438720605Forest Heath108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finderEasternTwo very rare Upper Palaeolithic or early Mesolithic flint blades. Both are long, over 10cm in length, with parallel blade scars on the dorsal face, one is snapped. They are both deeply patinated off-white. Daniel Pett10Freckenham3SF-FD9D8765012blade1MESOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-65012128SF-FD91C4-40000x14235images/fminter/127133001407FD9D701C8832004-04-16T14:04:23ZCertainx143872004-03-01T00:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA2Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:45.522ZSuffolk10CountyMESOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingWYBSF-8EED26.jpg159342003From a paper map1154981PA8DistrictCertainSF15674-7000Restricted Accessx143874006514.04Mid Suffolk108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finderEasternCircaAn irregular flint flake, measuring 64mm in length and 31mm in width at its widest point, it is 8mm in thickness. It has been retouched at a later date along most edges, which includes a notch, there is a possiblility however that this 'retouch' could in fact be modern plough damage. The flake has a mottled blue/white and medium brown patina. However, the underlying flint colour, as exposed by the possible retouch is a deep chocolate brown, similar to SF-8e8c86, Sf-8eb0a3, and SF-8ede62, which were discovered in the same area. It is probably late Upper Paleolithic or earlier to Mesolithic in date.Daniel Pett6410weybread3SF-8E9BA5507581MESOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-5075812348SF-8EED26-40000x14235images/fminter/262980013F28F09A014B432003-07-31T11:34:02ZProbablyx143872003-01-01T00:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:37.472ZLateSuffolk10CountyMESOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingWYBSF-8EDE62.jpg159342003From a paper map1154981PA21DistrictCertainSF15674-7000Restricted Accessx143874006539.01Mid Suffolk108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finder3EasternCircaA thick heavy flake measuring 57mm by 40mm in size and 21mm thick. The flint is a deep chocolate brown in colour. It has been retouched along on edge. It is likely to be late Upper Paleolithic or early Mesolithic in date.Daniel Pett5710weybread3SF-8E9BA5507571MESOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-5075712408SF-8EDE62-40000x14235images/fminter/262970013F28EE7E014FA32003-07-31T11:25:02ZProbablyx143872003-01-01T00:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:37.472ZLateSuffolk10CountyMESOLITHIC1LateChance find during metal detectingWYBSF-8EB0A3.jpg159342003From a paper map1154981PA9DistrictCertainSF156747000Restricted Accessx143874006540.5Mid Suffolk108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finder3EasternCircaA wide largish secondary flake, measuring 58mm in length and 52mm in width at its widest point, it is 9mm in thickness. The flint is a deep chocolate brown in colour with very slight traces of bluey patina. There is some recent damage to one edge. This flake is late Upper Paleolithic or early Mesolithic in date.Daniel Pett5810weybread3SF-8E9BA5507551MESOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-5075512528SF-8EB0A3-40000x14235images/fminter/262960013F28ED9001FD732003-07-31T11:21:04ZProbablyx143872003-01-01T00:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:37.471ZEarlySuffolk10CountyMESOLITHIC2LateChance find during metal detectingWYBSF-8E8C86.jpg159342003From a paper map1154981PA29DistrictProbablySF15674-7000Restricted Accessx1438740065Mid Suffolk108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finder1EasternCircaA large keeled core rejuvination flake, probably from a Upper Paleolithic long blade core. It measures 144mm in length 56mm in width and is 29mm thick. The flint is a deep chocolate brown in colour and has a patch of cortex on one face. It is likely to be late Upper Paleololithic or early Mesolithic in date.Daniel Pett14410weybread3SF-8E9BA550752core rejuvination flake1MESOLITHICLITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-5075212568SF-8E8C86-40000x14235images/fminter/262950013F28E9B801D0332003-07-31T11:04:40ZProbablyx143872003-01-01T00:00:00Z6PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:37.47ZEarlySuffolkCountyBRONZE AGE2LateMetal detectorSF-8D4484.jpg1593411PA12ProbablySF-1500x1438778.17108372011-02-24T12:19:48ZReturned to finder1EasternCircaA pointed oval shaped lithic implement measuring 145mm in length, 48mm in width and 12mm in thickness. A dark grey/black flint has been revealed by modern chips beneath a medium and dark brown staining, possibly from exposture in river deposits. Bifacial all over soft hammer flaking is present. The tip is not sharp and in relatively freah condition. It is very similar to Upper Paleolithic solutrean points but could also be early Bronze Age or Beaker period in date. C.Pendleton suggests checking with other experts, especially those interested in Upper Paleolithic industries, eg Roger Jacobi.Daniel Pett145103SF-8D37B7507201BRONZE AGELITHIC IMPLEMENTfinds-507201148SF-8D4484-40000x13712images/fminter/262900013F28D61101A7632003-07-31T09:40:49ZProbablyx1438713PALAEOLITHICFlint41425PA1Circa2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/PALAEOLITHICCertain2022-07-14T07:06:37.46Z