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-430F76
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe. It is ovoid in shape; long and narrow with a slightly wider blade end. It is roughly triangular in cross-section with a raised central ridge running longitundinally across one face. The other face is much flatter. Both faces have been reshaped using invasive, scaled retouch producing large scars. A large triangular transverse 'tranchet' flake has been removed from one side of the cutting end. The flint is mottled grey with much milky patination and some orange staining from the soil. A patch of chalky cortex remains on the dorsal face. Leng…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Denham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A3DAD6
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An unpatinated struck flint flake, possibly a microlith, of Mesolithic or later date. It is struck from a mottled grey flint, is triangular in form and trapezoidal in cross section. The object has a small striking platform and bulb of percussion, with a single flake removed from the bulb. Both sides and the proximal end have limited short, abrupt and scaled retouch. It measures 27.49mm in length, 9.60mm in width, 2.74mm in thickness, and 0.52g in weight. This is possibly a flint microlith, in which case it is likely to be of Mesolithic date, c.10,000-4,000 BC.
Created on: Friday 24th April 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-61A6B2
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A partially patinated struck flint object, possibly a microlith, of Mesolithic date. It is struck from a palebrown flint, with small striking platform and bulb of percussion. The dorsal face has limited flake removal, resulting in the object having a triangular cross section. The distal end has limited short, abrupt and scaled(?) retouch, while one edge has short, abrupt and sub-parallel(?) retouch. It measures 29.28mm in length, 9.86mm in width, 4.65mm in thickness, and 1.19g in weight. This appears to be a small blade or flint object of Mesolithic date, c.10000-4000 BC. The retou…
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 8th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1F6F32
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete heavily stained/patinated bi-facially worked chert tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is missing the blade end due to old breaks, now worn. It is struck from a light grey chert and has a lenticular cross-section. It is an elongated oval with a rounded butt. It is abraded with signs of modern damage on all faces. This tranchet axe measures 76.93mm in length, 44.31mm in width, 27.98mm in thickness, 110.03g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 18th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1F3C8D
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete heavily patinated bi-facially worked flint tranchet axe, possibly a rough out of Mesolithic date. It is missing the blade end due to old breaks, now worn. It is struck from a light grey flint and is roughly D-shaped in cross-section as the ventral face is slightly flat. It is an elongated oval with a rounded butt. It is abraded with signs of modern damage on all faces. This tranchet axe measures 125.80mm in length, 50.34mm in width, 28.69mm in thickness, 242.58g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 18th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-864A94
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete heavily patinated bi-facially worked chert tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is light grey with frequent chalk pockets. It is an elongated oval with rounded butt. The blade is crescentic with a roughly D-shaped cross-section as the dorsal face is slightly flat. It is heavily abraded with signs of modern damage on all faces. This tranchet axe measures 150.05mm in length, 56.39mm in width, 33.64mm in thickness, 339g in weight.
Created on: Friday 30th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C54C37
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete moderately patinated Tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is an elongated oval with rounded butt. The blade is crescentic blade with a roughly D-shaped cross-section as the dorsal face is flat. There are signs of modern damage on all faces. Circa 15% cortex remaining. This hand axe measures 84.76mm in length, 54.52mm in width, 26.07mm in thickness, 122.52g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wangford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C53BBC
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete heavily patinated bi-facially worked flint tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is an elongated oval with rounded butt. The blade is crescentic with a roughly D-shaped cross-section as the dorsal face is flat. There are signs of modern damage on the ventral face. This hand axe measures 91.29mm in length, 42.03mm in width, 18.24mm in thickness, 64.03g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wangford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8EEBD6
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck flint tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is struck from a heavily patinated flint that is a mottled white/grey in colour. It is plano-convex in form and of tranchet type, both faces having all over flake removal and edge retouch. One side has a marked, ridged back and the cutting edge is convex in form with transverse flake removal and some edge retouch. The entire axe measures 142.96mm in length, 54.88mm in width, 27.87mm in thickness and 248.82g in weight. It dates to the Mesolithic period, c.10,000-4,000 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7181C5
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck flint tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is struck from a heavily patinated flint that is a mottled white/yellow/brown in colour. It is plano-convex in form and of tranchet type, both faces having all over flake removal and edge retouch. One side has a marked, ridged back and the cutting edge is convex in form with flake removal and some edge retouch, missing one corner of the cutting edge due to old breaks. The entire axe measures 127.22mm in length, 47.05mm in width, 29.90mm in thickness and 177.40g in weight. It dates to the Mesolithic period, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DC110
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete tranchet type axehead of Mesolithic date. It has a slightly patinated mottled grey/black flint with a small area of cortex remaining at the butt end. It is pointed oval in section, tapering towards the butt end and with steep flake removal on both faces. The cutting edge is roughly crescentic in form with transverse flake removal. This axe measures 109.67mm in length, 44.70mm in maximum width, 32.83mm in thickness, and weighs 138.43g. It is of Mesolithic date, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C4F6E0
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worked Mesolithic flint tranchet axe formed from a grey flint with stained/patinated mottled white to brown surfaces. It is plano-convex in form and of tranchet type, both faces having all over flake removal and edge retouch. One side has a marked, ridged back and the cutting edge is convex in form with flake removal and edge retouch. The butt end has a small area of cortex remaining. The entire axe measures 122.83mm in length, 48.20mm in width, 30.75mm in thickness and 202.39g in weight. It dates to the Mesolithic period, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-537113
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worked flint trancet axe struck from a mottled dark brown/grey flint and of Mesolithic date. It is roughly plano-convex in form and of tranchet type, although relatively small in size. Both faces have invasive retouch and one side retains a small area of cortex at a prominent central ridge. The cutting edge is convex in form with flake removal and edge retouch visible on both faces. It measures 127.47mm in length, 49.17mm in width, 27.91mm in thickness and 187.18g in weight. This is a tranchet axe of Mesolithic date, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Melford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D01D4
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, snapped flint tranchet axe of Mesolithic to Neolithic date, struck from a pale yellow/orange flint. One end survives intact, probably the butt end or the unfinished blade end, snapped towards the centre due to old breaks and a flaw in the stone. It is oval shaped in section, bifacially worked with multiple flake scars on both face and limited crude edge retouch. Orange staining on both faces indicates plough damage. It measures 60.50mm in length, 49.31mm in width, 22.39mm in thickness and 71.09g in weight. This is an incomplete struck flint axe of either Mesolithic or N…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-89E657
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A patinated bifacially worked flint implement struck from a brown flint that has mottled pale grey to brown patinated surfaces. It is roughly oval shaped in form with rounded ends and an oval shaped section that is slightly thicker on one side of the object than the other. One face has extensive flake removal while the opposite face largely retains its cortex with areas of flaking around the edges. The edges are slightly rounded, with limited retouch or flaking, one side almost having an S-shaped profile and both being of differing form. The object narrows to one end that is slightly …
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reydon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-73E075
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A large and complete tranchet type axehead of Mesolithic date. It has patinated and stained surfaces that are mixed grey in colour on one face and mixed brown on the other. The axe is roughly struck, plano-convex in form and with many heavy, large flake scars. The sides and butt end are steeply flaked and the cutting edge has an irregular, convex form. There are areas of cortex visible on both faces, as well as minor plough damage that in places reveals the unpatinated dark grey/black flint beneath the surface. This axe measures 180mm in length, 60.69mm in maximum width, 39.47mm in th…
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CD33A1
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worked flint trancet axe formed from pale orange/brown flint and of probable Mesolithic date. It is loosely plano-convex in form and of tranchet type, although is relatively small in size. Both faces have all over invasive retouch and one side has a marked ridged back with small areas of cortex remaining. The cutting edge is convex in form with single flake removal from each face forming the cutting edge. This axe measures 105.84mm in length, 39.62mm in width, 30.42mm in thickness, and weighs 131.85g. It dates to the Mesolithic period, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willingham St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A7B6C1
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A flint tranchet axe of Mesolithic date. It is heavily patinated, plano-convex in section with a tranchet flake at one end and evidence of extensive plough damage on both faces. The axe measures 151.11mm in length, 48.46mm in width, 27.20mm in thickness, and weighs 260.06g. This axe is of Mesolithic date, c.8,300-4,500 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-398131
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint flaked tranchet axehead of probable mesolithic date with all-over flaking. Plano-convex section, somewhat irregular and crude, grey and cream mottled flint, unpatinated. Blade edge somewhat blunt with retouch from one face, other face tranchet like. Measuring 98.45mm in length, 38.25mm in width and 29.11mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Cornard', grid reference and parish protected.