Record ID: FAKL-1CAE59
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Large scraper made from an opaque, grey-brown flint with some inclusions. There is a small area of cortex at one end. Both the dorsal and ventral faces show signs of a conchoidal fracture although the scars are weakly defined and may reflect natural fracture. Retouch extends across the upper right hand side of the flint (as shown) and down the right hand side. This is short, scaled and abrupt/semi-abrupt. There is also some limited retouch along the left hand edge. Length 110.8mm, Width 59.1mm, Thickness 29.3mm, Mass 182.36g. The coarseness of the working and the form o…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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-2899A7
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
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 wid…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0BE51F
Object type: POINT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
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. I…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stow', 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-42B8C0
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A reworked Neolithic polished stone reworked axehead. It is roughly oval in shape and plano-convex in cross section. Several areas on both faces feature the original polished surface and this is particularly apparent at the butt end of one face. The outer end appears to have broken away, however, and the remaining portion of the axe has been retouched with large, scaled, invasive flakes to allow it to be reused. The stone is light grey in colour, perhaps some kind of flint, with some patination and patches of high gloss in places. The original polished axe would have been of Neolit…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', 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-4AACD8
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and re-worked polished Neolithic axehead. It is roughly oval in form and pointed-oval in cross section, and struck from a mottled pale grey flint. One edge and part of one face have the remains of extensive polishing, however the surrounding areas of both faces have extensive flake removal. The axe is very sort and both ends of the object have short, semi-abrupt and scaled retouch. Thissuggeststhat it may have been damaged or broken in antiquity and then subsequently re-worked for different usage, the original polished axe being much larger. It measures 73.29mm in length…
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C786D4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An unpatinated struck flint implement of uncertain form, possibly an ovate or a roughout for an axe or similar implement. It is struck from a mottled pale grey flint and is of crude handaxe form with pointed oval cross-section, tapering in profile at both ends. The object has very crude bifacial working, although some of the flakes, particularly at each end, may well be the result of damage rather than deliberate striking of the flint. It measures 114.88mm in length, 66.28mm in width, 27.19mm in thickness, and 165.80g in weight. This is a flint object of uncertain function. It is p…
Created on: Monday 1st December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lowestoft', 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-A57D27
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete possible flint arrowhead of probable Neolithic-Bronze Age date. It is struck from a light brown glassy flint. It is sub-triangular, bi-facially worked with moderate edge damage. There is a slight bulb of percussion on the ventral face and weak ripple marks. This flint measures 23.14mm in length, 13.91mm in width, 3.23mm in thickness, 1.23g in weight.
Created on: Friday 24th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reydon', 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.

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Record ID: SF-1E3176
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A flint scraper of Neolithic to Bronze Age date. It is struck from a black glassy flint. It is squat, D-shaped in section with a prominent bulb of percussion on the ventral face. It has extensive short abrupt edge retouch on the dorsal face. Circa 50% cortex remaining on the dorsal face. This scraper measures 38.10mm in length, 41.70mm in width, 10.41mm in thickness, 19.04g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1DB7D2
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A moderately patinated thumb-nail flint scraper of Bronze Age date. It is struck from a black glassy flint. It is squat, D-shaped in section with a prominent bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The outer edge of the dorsal face has abrupt edge retouch. Circa 45% cortex remaining on the dorsal face. This scraper measures 26.38mm in length, 34.43mm in width, 8.52mm in thickness, 8.74g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0946B1
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An assemble of 2 chert implements of possible Mesolithic to Neolithic date. They have a combined total weight of 207.07g. 1) A partially complete broken possible rough out of a chert tranchet hand axe of possible Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is an elongated oval with a flat butt. The blade is crescentic with a roughly D-shaped cross-section. This object measures 113.19mm in length, 45.57mm in width, 35.82mm in thickness, 163.19g in weight. 2) A heavily patinated and abraded tertiary chert flake of possible Mesolithic to Neolithic date. It is truck from a light grey white mot…
Created on: Tuesday 5th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6BD845
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lightly patinated leaf-shaped flake of Later Prehistoric date. It is struck from a dark brown flint. It is bi-facially worked and pointed oval in cross-section with a relatively flat dorsal face. This flake measures 23.30mm in length, 15.78mm in width, 4.09mm in thickness, 1.16g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-DD640B
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An unpatinated and retouched Post-Medieval to Modern gunflint. It is struck from a dark grey/black flint, is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. All edges have evidence of relatively extensive and steep retouch. It measures 22.67mm in length, 28.96mm in width, 7.79mm in thickness and 8.48g in weight. This gunflint is of Post-Medieval or later date, probably c.17th-20th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', 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.