Record ID: PUBLIC-EDE8F6
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint end-scraper or 'thumbnail' scraper of Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The scraper has been manufactured on a primary cortical flake and is discoidal in plan view, retaining c. 50% of its original cortex, possibly for the purpose of facilitating grip. The piece retains its cortical platform and a slightly diffuse bulb of percussion, although no bulbar scar is visible. In profile, the scraper is broadly plano-convex and very squat, which is typical of scrapers from this period. The piece has been retouched intensively at the distal end, with multiple long sub-parale…
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EC5416
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint blade of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date. The blade is a dark blackish tan colour with no patination visible except on the dorsal left edge, where the flint has turned a bluey white mottled colour. A small diffused bulb of percussion and bulbar scar are visible on the ventral surface. Two large dorsal arrises are visible, with a total of three previous blade negatives present on the upper surface of the blade. The dorsal left side of the blade is rather thick while the dorsal right side is thin, giving the piece a profile in the shape of a scalene triangle. Some…
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EC2415
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint retouched flake of probably Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The flake is unpatinated and light brown in colour, with two dorsal arrises on the upper surface and two negative flake scars visible (one terminating in a hinge fracture). The platform is extremely irregular in shape and at least 50% seems to have splintered off on detachment. A prominent bulb of percussion and small bulbar scar are visible on the ventral surface, with the flake demonstrating a feather type termination. Some long sub-parallell retouch removals are visible at the distal end of the dorsal right …
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EB4C43
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade of probable Mesolithic date, comprising only the mesial section. The blade is partially translucent and posesses a blackish tan colour with no evidence of patination. The blade terminates in a step fracture and the platform seems to have been intentionally removed. Three arrises are visible on the upper surface, which comprise two previous blade negatives. Percussion ripples are visible on the ventral side. The dorsal left side of the blade demonstrates some small 'pseudo-retouch' consistent with use-wear, although a generic function that would have produced …
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EB0EBF
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint blade of Mesolithic or Neolithic date. The flake demonstrates a slightly weathered grey patina with some iron/manganese staining visible on the dorsal surface. The bulb of percussion is relatively diffused and a small bulbar scar is visible on the ventral surface. The platform is sub-lenticular in shape, with some detachment preparation visible. The dorsal surface of the flake demonstrates a very prominent dorsal ridge which runs down the whole length of the piece before it terminates in a hinge fracture. Measurements (mm); Maximum length down percussion axis: 53.2…
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B12ECE
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint blade of probable Mesolithic date. The blade is a dark greyish black in colour, with two prominent dorsal arrises visible consisting a single previous blade removal. A double bulb of percussion is visible on the ventral face, although these are both very small and not particularly prominent. The platform itself is sub-lenticular in form. Some minor edge damage is visible on the piece, and the blade terminates in a hinge fracture. Measurements (mm); Maximum length down percussion axis: 30.8 Width at midpoint: 18.5 Thickness at midpoint: 3.6 Platform length: 6.13
Created on: Sunday 29th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B11AFC
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade of probable Mesolithic date. Approximately 40% of the surface is covered with cortex of a light yellowish-brown colour. A single dorsal arrise is visible with two previous blade removals present. A small but prominent bulb of percussion is visible on the ventral surface along with a bulbar scar, with some small patches of edge damage. The platform is linear in form. On the dorsal right edge (only visible from the ventral side) some use wear is visible, although this cannot be assigned to any particular function. Measurements (mm); Maximum length down percussion axis: …
Created on: Sunday 29th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C7C754
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A small flint knapped Mesolithic microlith blade, c. 7000-4000 BC. The blade has been retouched along one dorsal mesial edge and has an overall leaf shape. The flint is of an even dark brown colour. The microlith measures 20.9mm long, 8.9mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 0.57 grams,
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Arundel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C6A2DE
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knapped Mesolithic to early Neolithic blade, c. 7000-3500 BC. The blade has been finely retouched at the distal end; the platform of percussion and bulb of percussion seems to have been removed. The flint material is of a medium to dark grey colour with one white chert inclusion on the ventral face. The blade measures 56.7mm long, 17.6mm wide, 5.9mm thick and weighs 6.07 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Midhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8B2F58
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic flint knapped blade with a hinge termination on the distal end, c. 10,000-4001 BC. The flint is of medium grey colour. It is possible to discern a small bulb of percussion and conchoidal ripples on the ventral face and a large central ridge on the dorsal face. The blade measures 37.7mm long, 19.6mm wide, 5.1mm thick and weighs 3.43 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-9D0403
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped probably late Mesolithic- early Neolithic flint blade, c. 7000-3500 BC. The remains of the platform and small bulb of percussion are present on the proximal ventral face, along with some conchoidal ripples. Both edges show signs or retouch. There are three scars on the dorsal side of the flake. The distal end has broken off, revealing a triangular cross-section at this segment. The flint has a whitish grey patina on all surfaces, including breaks. The blade measures 33.5mm long, 18.7mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.89 grams.
Created on: Monday 18th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-724418
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped flint blade, probably dating to the Mesolithic period, 10,000-4001 BC. The fragment is missing its platform, but a portion of the bulb and conchoidal ripples remain, before the blade terminates in an old break. The cross-section of the blade at the broken surface is roughly triangular. If the proximal end is oriented upwards, the right mesial edge has been lightly retouched. The blade measures 31.1 mm long, 19 mm wide, 5.2 mm thick and weighs 2.43 grams. The flint material is of an even bluish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-722627
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped probably late Mesolithic- early Neolithic retouched flint blade, c. 7000-3500 BC. The remains of the platform and small bulb of percussion are present on the proximal ventral face, along with conchoidal ripples. When proximal end is oriented up, the right mesial edge of the proximal end to middle of the tool has been retouched, perhaps for hafting or for gripping. On the same edge further towards the distal end there is additional less invasive retouch. Similar retouch is visible on the left mesial distal end. The flint is of an even light-dark grey colour with s…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-B71FCA
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint late Neolithic to early Bronze Age thumbnail scraper, c. 2500-1500 BC. The scraper is sub-oval or 'thumb-shaped' in plan, with scaled, abrupt retouch on the dorsal face at the distal end, with some further retouch on both mesial edges. It is possible that the retouch on the left mesial edge from the dorsal face is retouched to facilitate holding the object, whereas the right mesial edge could have been used as a scraping edge. The platform of percussion and bulb of percussion are both visible on the proximal end, as well as light conchoidal ripples on the ventral face.…
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1C9FF1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Mesolithic knapped flint microlith dating to c. 8300-3500 BC. The microlith retains its platform, bulb of percussion and shallow conchoidal ripples on the ventral face. It has at least three clear negative removal scars on the dorsal face and evidence of retouch on left mesial edge (from dorsal face); the right mesial edge has not been retouched. The flint material itself is light brown in colour and transparent.
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Sunday 8th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yapton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-776BAC
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knapped implement, probably an unfinished roughout of a Neolithic axehead (3500-2100 BC). The roughout is assymetrical, with large covering removals on both faces. There is some natural damage on the ventral surface. The original knapped surface has a thick chalky white patina. It measures 131.3mm long, 63.2mm wide, 32.8mm thick and it weighs 242 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B0ED07
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Mesolithic - Neolithic flint knapped blade (6500-2100 BC). The blade is triangular in cross-section with a sharp central ridge and mesial edges, which seem to not be retouched save for two extremely small areas. The bulb of percussion is intact, along with ripples of percussion. The proximal dorsal face seems to have had some microlithic removals suggesting that this blade is possibly Mesolithic in date rather than Neolithic. The distal edge is wider and difficult to interpret as the distal end seems to have been truncated using a hinge fracture, but there are further facets…
Created on: Thursday 20th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 20th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0A3904
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age (c. 2500-1500 BC). The arrowhead is invasively worked with covering removals on both faces and is a "fancy" type of arrowhead, possibly of Green Low type. It is triangular in shape, with straight mesial edges. The ends of the barbs are both broken, the tang is lentoid in cross-section and broken; it is currently shorter than the barbs. The flint is light grey in colour. The arrowhead measures 34.5mm long, 24.1mm wide, 6.4mm thick and weighs 2.97 grams. Cf. Butler 2005, p165, Fig. 69, No. 1.
Created on: Saturday 24th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-419004
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint scraper, probably dating to either the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500 BC-1500 BC). The lithic implement is discoidal with a broadly trapezoidal cross-section. The scraper retains a bulb of percussion and small ripples of retouch on the ventral face, whilst the dorsal face has significant small retouch and shaping at the distal end. Moderate cortex remains at the two mesial edges of the dorsal face, perhaps to facilitate an individual's grip. The flint material itself is of a medium grey colour, with some natural white inclusions. It measures 32.3mm by 33.9…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-58C0D4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken flint blade of probable Mesolithic or Neolithic date (c. 8300-2100 BC). The blade has not been retouched and the proximal end is entirely missing. The flint is of a mottled light to mid-grey colour. The fragment measures 27.66mm long, 15.82mm wide, 3.88mm thick and it weighs 1.61grams.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ardingly', grid reference and parish protected.