Record ID: SF-EA55AB
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage consisting of three tertiary flint blades (debitage) of the Mesolithic/early Neolithic period dating to 10,000-3,500 BC. The blades are in decreasing size order (i) roughly triangular (2) longitundinal and (3) very narrow and longitudinal in shape, and have been manufactured from a dark grey flint; there are no signs of retouch, while all three have small striking platforms; the cortex is not retained on any of the flints.  Length: (1) 68.02 (2) 60.82  (3) 50.14 mm Width at widest part: (1) 29.26  (2) 19.3…
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.

Record ID: SF-EA2FCD
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary flint blade (debitage) of the Mesolithic/early Neolithic period dating to 10,000-3,500 BC. It has an oval shape and has been manufactured from a dark grey flint; it has signs of one longitudinal blade retouch parallel to the cutting edge. There is no obvious striking platofrm or bulb of percussion; the cortex is retained along one edge. Length: 44.05 mm Width at widest part: 15.94 mm Max thickness: 7.53 mm Weight: 4.67g
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.

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-00E802
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
ID No. Parish Type Completeness Patination Cortex Staining Size Description Date From Date To   1 St Cross, South Elmham Scraper Complete  Unpatinated 20   Large Scraper on a secondary flake.  Short, scaled, abrupt retouch on distal end of dorsal face and right mesal Neolithic Bronze Age   2 St Cross, South Elmham Scraper Complete  Unpatinated 60 Yes Large Scraper on a secondary flake. Short, scaled, abrupt retouch on distal end of dorsal fa…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near St Cross, South Elmham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-55A232
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flintworking debitage blade of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A long, narrow tertiary blade, sub-triangular in cross-section. Heavy milky-white patination and a very small amount of orange staining on the dorsal face. 
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-834DED
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic flint tranchet axehead dating to circa 10000-4000 BC. It is broadly rectangular in plan and profile.  The long edges are roughly parallel with the blade. The dorsal face has a central ridge or spine running longitudinally from the butt to the to the tranchet flake. Coarse flaking covers both sides of the axehead. The blade has been formed by the removal of a final flake transversely across the dorsal face known as a tranchet flake. Partial cortex remains at the butt end. The lower half of the tool shows a dark colour whilst the upper half …
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-834492
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic flint tranchet axehead dating to circa 10000-4000 BC. It is broadly rectangular in plan and profile.  The long edges are roughly parallel with the blade. The dorsal face has a central ridge or spine running longitudinally from the butt to the to the tranchet flake. Coarse flaking covers both sides of the axehead. The blade has been formed by the removal of a final flake transversely across the dorsal face known as a tranchet flake.  The flint is now covered with iron staining. At the butt end, some cortex remains. 
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B2CBFF
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six flint debitage blades of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date.  Total weight: 7.66g
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushbrooke with Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-00DF6E
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint flake of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. An elongated sub-oval secondary flake with a small patch of cortex remaining to the left side of the dorsal face. Small patches of crude retouch along both edges. Narrow butt with prominent bulb of percussion. Limited, light patination. Length: 65.49mm, width: 34.72mm, thickness: 10.15mm, weight: 20.44g
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-00D4C1
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of flintworking debris of Mesolithic to early Bronze Age date. The inner part of a tertiary blade snapped across its distal end. It has a small butt with prominent bulb of percussion. Light patination. No further retouch. Length: 28.30mm, width: 21.17mm, thickness: 4.11mm, weight: 2.83g
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-00C44D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of flintworking debris of Mesolithic to early bronze Age date. The inner part of a tertiary blade snapped across its distal end. It has a small butt with prominent bulb of percussion. Light patination. No further retouch. Length: 20.18mm, width: 14.43mm, thickness: 3.26mm, weight: 1.17g
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A3001D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint debitage blade, of Mesolithic date, 10,000 BC - 4000 BC. It is formed on a tertiary blade of opaque tan coloured flint with a small area of cortex on the right side of the distal end. The distal end is missing, snapped off. It is sub-rectangular with a rounded proximal end. The dorsal face is covered with long blade removal scars and has a triple arris. There is some edge damage, but the blade is not retouched. It is 62.6mm long, 22.1mm wide and 5.4mm thick. 8.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-E91B0A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flintworking debitage blades of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithc date. No evidence of retouch. Total weight: 9.29g
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-EAB282
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of flintworking debitage of uncertain Mesolithic to Neolithic date. A secondary flake with an abrupt break across the distal end. Narrow butt with prominant bulb of percussion. Medium patination.  Length: 34.63mm, width: 21.17mm, thickness: 6.98mm, weight: 5.40g
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke-by-Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-EAA0F6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three flintworking debitage blades, some showing slight retouch, of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithc date.  1. Length: 50.32mm, width: 23.24mm, thickness: 8.56mm, weight: 12.23g  2. Length: 55.36mm, width: 24.17mm, thickness: 13.54mm, weight: 14.12g - small amounts of crude retouch along each edge of the ventral face. 3. Length: 50.73mm, width: 27.02mm, thickness: 13.51mm, weight: 23.75g - small amounts of crude retouch along each edge of the dorsal face.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke-by-Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-897B89
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated stone implement of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is sub-ovoid in shape with one rounded end and one narrower, angular end. There is a cylindrical perforation situated behind the narrower end, c.31mm in diameter. There are linear marks on both faces and around the wider end indicative of impact during use. It is made from a fine grained, light yellow, sedimentary stone. The precise function of these objects is debated, although they are frequently described as 'mace heads'. Dating is also uncertain. Although traditionally thought to …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7F516A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Mesolithic flint tertiary blade dating to circa 10,000-4,000 BC. Rectangular in plan plano-convex in section. The dorsal side has three negative scars. Ventral surface is flat. Translucent grey flint.  Length: 14.5mm; Width: 7mm; Thickness: 2.4mm; Weight: 0.28g. 
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-74B88A
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched blade of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. Small amounts of fine low angle retouch around the distal edge of the dorsal face. Length: 41.33mm, width: 12.52mm, thickness: 3.37mm, weight: 1.91g
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CF6FB6
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint retouched blade of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A sub-rectangular shaped short blade, possibly incomplete with a segment missing at the distal end. There is a patch of low angle, short, scaled retouch enhancing a notch to the right side of the distal end of the ventral face. Light patination. Length: 65.68mm, width: 34.41mm, thickness: 11.05mm, weight: 16.11g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corton', 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-619158
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic tranchet axehead dating to circa 10000-4000 BC. It is broadly rectangular in plan and profile. The long edges are roughly parallel with the blade. The dorsal face has a central ridge or spine running longitudinally from the but to the to the tranchet flake. Coarse flaking covers both sides of the axehead. The blade has been formed by the removal of a final flake transversely across the dorsal face known as a tranchet flake. The flint is now covered with a broadly cream (ecru) patination with pockets of orange staining on both faces. Length: 130.3mm, width…
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 1st October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heveningham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-818AF1
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flintworking debitage blade, probably of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. No clear evidence of further working. Length: 53.30mm, width: 17.34mm, thickness: 4.07mm, weight: 4.09g
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-80F505
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five flintworking debitage blades, probably of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. No clear evidence of further working. 1. Length: 53.96mm, width: 21.84mm, thickness: 8.97mm, weight: 12.30g 2. Length: 31.38mm, width: 14.22mm, thickness: 4.18mm, weight: 1.59g 3. Length: 35.28mm, width: 11.40mm, thickness: 2.94mm, weight: 1.29g 4. Length: 21.72mm, width: 14.56mm, thickness: 3.69mm, weight: 1.20g 5. Length: 27.16mm, width: 15.93mm, thickness: 3.11mm, weight: 1.31g
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 26th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A1E88B
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint bifacially worked implement of probable Neolithic date. It is an elongated sub-oval shape and symmetrical pointed oval in cross-section. There is covering, scaled retouch on both faces with some finer retouch along the sides and ends. Patchy brown patination covers a small area of flaking in the centre of one face, while there is limited patination elsewhere (perhaps suggesting that an earlier object may have been reworked?). There is very little signs of wear and a little rolling in places on the edges. The general consensus seems to be that this is an implement…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C0DB83
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint blade of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date, c.10,000 BC to c.3,501 BC. It is a secondary blade formed on dark gray to black coloured flint with a very small patch of cortex remaining to one side of the striking platform. One of the vertical sides has been retouched. Measurements: 58.3mm long, 19.65mm wide and 9.14mm thick. 10.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-BDE2BD
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated stone implement of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is roughly oval in shape with one rounded end and one straight end and is pointed oval in cross-section. There is a small circular hour-glass-shaped perforation through the centre. There is a small amount of damage to both faces and around the edges. The stone appears to be igneous of uncertain origin. The precise function of these objects is debated, although they are frequently described as 'mace heads'. Dating is also uncertain. Although traditionally thought to be of Mesolithic date, their use seems to …
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', 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-BD923C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe. It is sub-trapezoidal in shape; long and narrow, but becoming slightly wider blade end. It is roughly lozenge-shaped in cross-section with a raised central ridge running longitundinally across both faces. Both faces have been reshaped using invasive, scaled retouch with small patches of cortex remaining in places. There appear to be attempts at transverse 'tranchet' flake removal on both faces of the cutting edge. The surface is covered with thick orange stained cortex. The darker flint beneath is partially visible on one face. Length: 15…
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hartest', 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-899E38
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. There are three long, thin, parallel scars on the dorsal face and cortex remaining on the left-hand side. It has been struck with a fairly soft hammer. There is evidence of platform preparation and a small amount of crude, short, low angle retouch to the left side of the distal end of the ventral face. Length: 107.45mm, width: 36.76mm, thickness: 12.06mm, weight: 59.54g
Created on: Friday 10th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sternfield', 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: SF-656653
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete retouched blade of the Mesolithic period, dating to 9000-4000 BC. It is formed on a tertiary blade of dark amber flint core and tapers towards one end; the opposite end is snapped. The dorsal face has longitudinal parallel scars while one edge of the distal end has short, scaled and low angle retouch. Length: 82.73 mm Width: 27.09 mm Thickness: 5.38 mm Weight: 12.19 g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lowestoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E71E74
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete retouched flint blade (possible awl/borer) of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A tertiary blade, struck using a hard hammer. It has an elongated sharp point to the right side of the distal end, which has been enhanced using a small amount of retouch. There is additional short, sub-parallel, abrupt retouch along both edges of the dorsal face and a small amount of invasive retouch in the centre of this face, running from one side of the central ridge. The flint is a dark grey colour with very little patination. Length: 51.6mm, width: 19.6mm, thickness: 6.9mm, w…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Sunday 17th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Thurlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CD0C42
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete flint Mesolithic blades. 1. A tertiary blade with an abrupt break across both ends and some rolling along both edges. There are no other signs of retouch. This is an exceptionally shiny dark grey flint with lighter grey diagonal striations faintly visible. Lawrence Billington (pers. com.) suggests this is not a local flint and was probably glacially introduced, plus has been in contact with intense heat at some stage. Length: 25.26mm, width: 11.13mm, thickness: 3.13mm, weight: 0.88g 2. A long, pointed tertiary glade with an abrupt break across the proximal end. S…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Needham Market', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B65567
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete retouched flint flake/blade of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. There is a small amount of irregular retouch and a notch has been created along the right edge of the dorsal face. The flint is light brown in colour with some patination on the surface, particularly towards the distal end. Produced using a semi-hard hammer. Length: 34.73mm, width: 18.24mm, thickness: 5.24mm, weight: 3.31g
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B5DA85
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint blade of probable Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A tertiary flake with a heavily patinated surface. No obvious retouch. Struck using a semi-hard hammer. Length: 39.28mm, width: 15.35mm, thickness: 4.20mm, weight: 2.17g
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-246613
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe or Neolithic flaked adze. It is trapezoidal in shape, expanding slightly towards the damaged end and roughly triangular in cross-section with a raised ridge running longitudinally down the centre of one face. There is a rough break across one end where a section is missing. There is invasive, scaled retouch on both faces, but this is less extensive on the flatter face. The flint is dark brown in colour with some orange staining and very little patination. A very small amount of cortex survives on both faces. Because of damage it cannot be…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Margaret, Ilketshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AF56D8
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade of probable Mesolithic date. Tertiary blade. A small notch has been created in the centre of the right side and there is an abrupt break across the distal end. Narrow butt with prominant bulb of percussion. The flint is a translucent brown with little patination. Length: 36.15mm, width: 19.72mm, thickness: 4.39mm, weight: 3.26g
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stradbroke', 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.

Record ID: SF-B84023
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pebble mace head of the Mesolithic to the Neolithic period, dating to 10.000 BC - 2500 BC. It consists of an oval pebble with a slightly pointed oval cross-section, which has been perforated in the centre; the hole has circular edges on both faces and tapers towards the core of the stone with a hourglass-shaped cross-section. The precise use of these object is uncertain but are frequently referred to as mace heads or ceremonial sceptre. They do seem to relate to the less esoteric and more clearly defined polished mace and axeheads dating to the Mesolithic or Neolithic from whic…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ufford', grid reference and parish protected.