Record ID: NLM-F9CE75
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic to Neolithic flint awl. The flake has been struck off a patinated flint and is of a translucent grey colour. The dorsal face has been retouch at the point and the ventral face is plain. The length is 37.7mm, the width is 10.3mm, the thickness is 4.1mm and the weight is 1.21g.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: YORYM-50C58A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date, circa 7000 - 3500 BC. The implement is an awl or piercer formed from a secondary flake which is sub-ovate in plan and section with a small pointed projection extending from one edge. The striking plat from and bulb of percussion are present on the ventral surface along with radiating ripples of percussion. The dorsal surface is irregular with numerous flakes having been removed. Short, abrupt, scaled retouch is present around the edges of the point extending into a notch to the right of the point. This may…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.