Record ID: PUBLIC-041787
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blade which has been truncated at distal end so could have been longer originally. It has also been snapped at the edge at the proximal end. It is possible that this could have been a notch before a piece was snapped off. This edge has been worked from the ventral side. The right hand edge, dorsal view, has been trimmed so the piece is an edge trimmed flake/blade. The proximal end shows signs of natural abrasion. There is patination on part of the dorsal and ventral sides. The flint is a pale grey colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-03B691
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chunky flake which has serrated edge and the edge opposite has been blunted to form backing when using the piece. It could be described as a notched or serrated piece. The flint is orange grey in colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 137, fig 5.124, No.F25 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-034912
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flake with notch on left hand edge, which has been worked from the ventral side along the notch. It is a small flake and rather misshapen. Possibly a small graver. There is a point on the same side as the notch but it is not robust enough to act as a piercer or awl. There is evidence of trimming along the right hand edge. The best description would be a notched flake. The flint is a medium grey colour with some speckles of lighter grey and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Butler [2005] illustrates a similar example on page 131, fig.55, No. 4 which is dated to the ea…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-031C91
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chunky looking blade with a finely serrated edge. It could be described as a piercer or serrated piece. The point has been blunted, probably from use. The serration is along the right and left hand edges and there are signs of gloss from use wear on the dorsal face. The right hand edge has patination along it. The flint is dark grey in colour with large speckles of lighter grey and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Butler [2005] illustrates a similar example on page 169, fig. 71, No. 6 which is dated to the later Neolithic.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-02E762
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint blade which has been snapped at distal end - would have been longer originally. The other three sides/edges show signs of serration. It could be described as a serrated piece. There are incipient notches at lower right hand edge and at the centre of the right hand edge. There are signs of gloss on the ventral side with striations at the point on the edge where there are the notches. It is possible these could be natural, i.e. fractures in the flint but as they are too regular it is more likely to be from use wear. The flint is a medium grey colour with some inclusions and was …
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3127C8
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake with slightly trimmed edge. There are possible striations visible on ventral face, possibly from use wear or could be natural fractures in the flint itself. However these marks are probably too regular to be natural. There appears to be slight trim on the right hand edge,dorsal view, but could be just natural abrasion. The flint is a green/grey colour, slightly mottled, and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 131, fig. 57, No. L116 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-30F7D2
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spurred piece - flake with trim on both edges and spur on left hand margin. The trimmed edges look as if they are being worked towards a point but this point is too slight and lightweight to act as an awl or piercer. The right hand edge is worked from both the dorsal and ventral sides. The flint is dark grey in colour with lighter grey specks and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 58, fig. 5.29, No.L53 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-30D187
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chunky flake with retouch along one edge which could have been used as a side scraper. There is cortex on the dorsal which would act as backing for this. There is an incipient notch at he lower part of this edge, together with signs of slight trim along the lower part of the edge. The ventral side is smooth and flat. The flint is blue/grey in colour with a pinkish tinge to the cortex and it was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 56, fig 5.20, No. L110 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-30A9E3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
small flint flake with serration along one edge making it an edge trimmed flake. The dorsal side is partly patinated, tho this looks like cortex. The serrated edge is along this patination. There is some slight trim along the other edge and these two edges are worked along towards an incipient point but the flake does not fit the criterion for a piercer . There is natural damage at the proximal end. The flint is medium grey in colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 129, fig.56, No. L104 which is dated to the Neo…
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2B57D5
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Triangular shaped flint flake with the long edge on a flat area having been trimmed. This long edge is opposite a little cortex which acts as backing when using the edge trimmed flake. Probably the shape of the flake is natural but it has been utilised as a cutting tool after trimming one edge. The flint is a medium grey colour with large speckles of light grey and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 127, fig 55, No. L94 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2ADD17
Object type: GRAVER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chunky piece of flint which has been truncated at one end, the broad part of the flake. It has been worked along one edge which is oppposite the cortex; this worked edge looks like a chipped edge with some indentations which form the graver. The cortex acts as backing. The profile of the flake is concave. The flint is light grey in colour with shading to darker grey at one end and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Butler [2005] illustrates a similar example on page 169, fig.71, No.8 which is dated to the later Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A9797
Object type: AWL
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chunky flake with edges trimmed towards a natural point. There is a flat area on another edge, perhaps resulting from thinning flake being taken off. There is a small, incipient notch on the left hand edge but is not sufficient to describe the flake as a notched flake. The flake has a flat back.There is a small amount of cortex remaining across the edge opposite the point. The flint is yellow grey in colour and is likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 57, fig. 5.27, No. L31 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-29F357
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chunky flake with edge which has been trimmed. This edge is opposite a small amount of cortex which acts as backing for using the edge trimmed flake. There are faint signs of gloss from use wear at lower left hand margin, probably associated with an incipient notch at that point. The edge with the cortex is abraded and the cortex has a slightly pinkish tone. The ventral side is flat. The flint is brown in colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 131, fig.57, No.L110 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-298CA2
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake with working on the right edge which is denticulated so it can be described as a denticulate piece. The edge opposite is serrated. There is natural abrasion at the proximal end. The flint is a light greyish brown colour with lighter grey patches and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 61, fig. 5.38 No. L99 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1C83A2
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Blade with serrated edges, called a serrated piece by Bond. The blade has been truncated at the distal end, and the serrated edges are worked up towards a point which is blunted from natural abrasion. The medial ridge is strongly defined. The flint is a mottled medium/dark grey colour with light coloured inclusions and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Bond [2004] illustrates a similar example on page 61, fig 5.40, No.L28 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1C5C06
Object type: GRAVER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small flake, or chip, with one of the edges worked to form a shallow notch so could be called a graver. There is some cortex on the dorsal face which acts as backing and there is a flat area on the dorsal face below the notch. The ventral face is flat, not shaped. The flint is a light to mid grey colour with lighter grey splodges and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Butler [2005] illustrates a similar example on page 131, fig. 55, No.5 which is dated to the early Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1C3307
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake with prominent notch which has been worked from the ventral side. It is located at midpoint on left hand margin, dorsal side. There is gloss from use wear on the upper part, left hand side and at the notch. There is also a incipient notch on the other side of the flake; that edge also has signs of trimming. But it is clearly a notched flake rather than an edge trimmed one. The flint is a medium brownish pink colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 127, fig. 55, N.o. L94 which is dated to the Neolithic
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-198148
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake which could be called a notched flake as there is a worked notch and a shallow area on the same edge above this notch which could be an incipient notch. The colour of the flint indicates it has been heated and is now crazed in appearance with a reddish hue. There is also some signs of trimming across the top edge and there is a smooth back to the flake. There are indentations on the front of the flake which act as finger grips. The flint is brown with a reddish tinge in colour and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on pa…
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-195851
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flake or chip which has snapped or been broken at one end and it could have been a blade or larger flake originally. There is neat chipping/shallow retouch along one edge to form a trimmed edge with the opposite edge having a naturally flat area which acts as backing when using the flake. The flint is darkish grey in colour with some cream splodges and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer illustrates a similar example on page 127, fig. 55 No. L93 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-192EE5
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
small flake, or chip, with trimmed/serrated edges. There is serration around the pointed end of the flake, and a break or fracture in the flake due to impurities in the flint. Can be described as an edge trimmed flake. The flint is medium grey in colour with large splodges of a lighter grey on the dorsal and ventral faces and was likely derived from a local beach pebble. Mercer [1981] illustrates a similar example on page 131, fig.57, No. L109 which is dated to the Neolithic.
Created on: Saturday 14th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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