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-CB27B2
Object type: POINT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked bone point, possibly intended for use as an awl or similar item, of uncertain date. It is formed from an elongated bone of uncertain form, possibly a metatarsal or similar. At one end the bone has been filed to create a broad point that is triangular in profile and has a flattened rectangular tip. All surfaces towards the tip end have evidence of both transverse and longitudinal tool marks and are smoothly polished, perhaps as a result of use-wear. The entire object has a lustrous dark brown patina with some slight post-depsositional damage to the surviving joint end that has…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BED1A1
Object type: POINT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large bone 'awl' type implement with angled cut across stem and drilled vertical longitudinal perforation (enlarging the natural perforation) at the 'haft' end. The point is made from bovine metatarus- back foot bone. It measures 126mm in length and 43mm in width. There are extensive longitudinal and part diagonal grooving probably resulting from use wear. The tip is rounded and polished. The flat butt end of the bone displaying slight small irregular 'block' with cracking, possibly relating from burning, this is not evident anywhere else. The bone is in good condition and medium…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF9299
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete bifacially worked flint point. The retouch is confined to the edges of the flake only. Narrow in form, which is quite similar to some Mesolithic microlithic points, thoough the shallow bifacial working suggests that it is more likely to be part of the tip of a Neolithic leaf-shaped arrowhead. Medium/dark grey flint, end of tip and butt missing. All dimensions incomplete.
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CAVENDISH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF6517
Object type: POINT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Bone point made from the proximal half of the right metatarsal (hind leg bone) of an adult bovid (i.e. a cow, bull etc). The bone has been split about halfway down the shaft (diaphysis) and shaped into a point. There are clear signs of cutting and scraping of the bone to shape it on all sides, and the front has been cut at a sharper angle to form the point. The pointed end has acquired a gloss, probably through a combination of handling and use. The tip has a facet cut across at a slight angle; the facet is smooth, and was possibly caused by impact and then subsequent handling/use.…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK MILDENHALL', grid reference and parish protected.