Record ID: KENT-6698E6
Object type: PICK
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A tranchet axe knapped from light grey flint, dating to the Mesolithic period (or earlier Neolithic period). The axe has a well defined cutting edge, which shows little sign of wear. Invasive removals cover the ventral surface of the flint, and there are long removals at the proximal end to sharpen the pick to a point (the tranchet technique used to remove sharpening flakes). The flint is unpatinated and has some post-depositional damage due to agricultural activity (chipped edges due to rolling in the ploughsoil). The dimensions are 125.94mm long, 41.82mm wide, 35.59mm thick and weigh…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2006
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-693417
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete flint tranchet axe. The axe is made from a light grey mottled flint with areas of chert-like inclusions. The blade flares slightly and the axe has a sharp dorsal ridge. About two-thirds is present.
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2010
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C76133
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Published
A mesolithic tranchet axe found in the Reading area of the Thames. The axe is made from a grey-buff flint patinated mottled olive-brown/ochre. It has a slightly S-shaped body and a truncated butt. A small patch of cortex remains.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SUR-438658
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A group of three Mesolithic flints comprising the third group from this site. The worked flint comprises: 1. Scraper, mottled grey flint 53.67x34.53mm 2. Truncated Mesolithic blade, light grey flint 38.20 x 10.62mm 3. Microlith with obliquely backed point possibly early Mesolithic as it is long and narrow 31.31 x 7.03mm
Created on: Monday 16th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-71AB07
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete teritary debitage flake, of probable Mesolithic to Early Neolithic dating (6500 BC to 3500 BC). The flake is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. A ridge runs the length of the dorsal (upper) surface. The remains of conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral (lower) surface. Controlled retouch is present along the upper left hand edge and can be classified as short, parallel, semi-abrupt. It measures 31.0 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 g. The flint is an off white colour, with some surface patination occurring.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-5893C5
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Mesolithic flint blade, 31mm long, 14mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The object is in good condition with a white patina and weighs 2.13grams. The object is rectangular in form and sub semi-circular in section. The blade has been worked on one side with several linear removals. It has a few patches of damage along its edge where the brown flint is showing through.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2008
Last updated: Monday 2nd May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-DB3BDA
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bifacial bladelet, translucent grey in colour with creamy white mottling. It is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section. The bulb of percussion has been struck off but the rippling is still visible. It has been deliberately retouched along both edges.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pencaer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-98A8C5
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Mesolithic flint re touched blade, 45mm long, 19mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in good condition with a whitish patina and weighs 4.17grams. The blade has unusal re-touch on the dorsal end at one side.
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-A2FC37
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A tertiary flint blade, struck with a soft hammer, recorticated overall. Blades of the form were made during the Late Upper Palaeolithic, Early Mesolithic and Early Neolithic making dating difficult. Weight is 0.97g, length is 29.4mm, width is 10.1mm and thickness is 3.2mm.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 27th September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-8DA520
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Mesolithic bladelet, 33mm long, 11mm wide and 3mm thick. The flint is in good condition with a dark brown patina. The flake has a small patch of re-cortication near the bulb. It has a clean sub-rectangular form and a clear median ridge.
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E214B7
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Microlith of probable late Mesolithic date 6500-3500 BC. The microlith is sub-triangular in plan and formed from the upper part of a snapped flint or possibly chert blade. The bulb of percussion is present on the reverse face and the striking platform although trimmed is present. Two of the three edges have been reworked with short blunt blows. Microliths have multiple uses from being set to form harpoons and arrows to small saws and other utilitarian tool types. Dimensions: 11.4mm, 15.1mm, 4.3mm 0.62 grams.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-B51146
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Grey flint microlith. Thin flake with long parallel flakes removed from its dorsal side, ripples on the ventral, and short abrupt retouch defining a notch in one long side. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Length: 22.6mm, Width: 9.2mm, Thickness: 3.8mm, Weight: 0.82gms.
Created on: Friday 30th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B49FB1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Semi-translucent flint of good quality microlith. Oval-ended flake with three long parallel flakes removed from its dorsal side and with a bulb on the ventral. Short abrupt retouch executed from the dorsal aspect follows the curved end. The lack of patina may suggest this object was incorporated into a sealed context shortly after its deposition. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Length: 21.2mm, Width: 10.5mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 0.49gms.
Created on: Friday 30th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AA0989
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Grey Flint debitage, one (a) with cortex and both patinated overall. Two bladelets (a and b), as kindly identified by the finder, with long parallel flake removal scars on the dorsal side and one (b) with a bulb of percussion on the ventral. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Dimensions: a: Length: 27.6mm, Width: 9.2mm, Thickness: 3.3mm, Weight: 0.88gms. b: Length: 34.9mm, Width: 13.6mm, Thickness: 5.2mm, Weight: 2.05gms.
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A9FD09
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Grey flint debitage. Two bladelets (a and b), as kindly identified by the finder, with long parallel flake removal scars on their dorsal sides and with slight rippling on the ventral. The unpatinated state of the objects may suggest their disturbance from a sealed context. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Dimensions: a: Length: 26.0mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 1.02gms. b: Length: 26.1mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 1,45gms.
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-33ABBE
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dark grey flint of mediocre quality, with browner mottled patches, core. Irregular fragment of flint, possibly originally from an ovoid nodule, with six or more long parallel flake removal scars on its dorsal side representing soft hammer working from one end at a clear striking platform, probably before this object was detached from the nodule. The relict of the core was perhaps reused as scraper, as one of its curved edges bears short possibly pressure flaked retouch, and the opposite edge is battered. This reuse was possibly by a left-handed person to judge from the position of ret…
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-776E96
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Pale grey flint core. Long fragment with long, sometimes parallel and often slightly spiralling flake or bladelet removal scars on all four sides. Possible retouch appears at one end on the [possibly] dorsal side; a dished concavity adjacent may have provided a thumb rest. A thin cloudy patina extends over these struck surfaces, imparting a mauve appearance, and is interrupted by either retouch or renewed use wear at the rounded end, and at one point on one side. The latter features may alternatively represent fortuitous damage, but their position is compatible with reuse. Suggested d…
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-77609A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Grey flint debitage. Long flake with multiple long narrow soft hammer blade removal scars on its dorsal side and with slight rippling on its ventral. Suggested date: Early Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Length: 42.3mm, Width: 14.7mm, Thickness: 7.5mm, Weight: 4.11gms.
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9F2926
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dark grey flint with cortex. Fabricator. Plano-convex section flake with covering scalar retouch of the dorsal aspect retaining cortex along one side. Rippling but no bulb is discernible on the ventral side; patinated overall. The object is chipped at one end and near its mid point. The finder kindly cites as a parallel Butler, C. (2005), Prehistoric Flintwork, History Press, page 111, plate 44 no. 117. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Length: 69.2mm, Width: 18.8mm, Thickness: 10.4mm, Weight: 21.02gms.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9EC665
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Mid grey flint, with heavy white patina overall. Microlith. A rod shaped triangular section point with possibly pressure flaked or soft hammer retouch along one long edge. The finder kindly suggests a Late Mesolithic date. The patination over all worked surfaces argues this object was exposed for a long period. It was recovered along with four others in similar condition. Suggested date: Late Mesolithic, 7000-4000 BC. Length: 26.3mm, Width: 5.6mm, Thickness: 3.1mm, Weight: 0.66gms.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.