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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
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Record ID: WMID-649F0A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete struck / knapped flint knife, made from tertiary debitage, of Mesolithic dating (9, 000 BC to 4, 000 BC).
The bladelet is sub triangular in shape, with a triangular cross section. A bulb of percussion and conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral surface. Retouch is present on the end and point and can be classified as short, parallel, low angle.
It measures 30.3 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g.
The bladelet is a light grey colour, with a small amount of surface patination present.
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E68713
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete struck / knapped flint bladelet, made from tertiary debitage, of Mesolithic dating (9, 000 BC to 4, 000 BC).
The bladelet is sub triangular in shape, with a triangular cross section. No bulb of percussion is present, as that end of the bladelet has been removed. No retouch present along the edges. A possible notch is present along one side, with no retouch present.
It measures 25.4 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g.
The bladelet is a dark brown colour, with a small amount of surface patination present. Uncontrolled flaking, due to move…
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F226B6
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Part perforated stone object. Approximately one half of ovoid pebble mace head with one half of central hole remaining. Central hole appears slightly larger on one side than the other. Possibly Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age in date.
Dr Kevin Leahy comments: Objects of this type are difficult to date but appeared in the early Mesolithic and remained in use until the late Neolithic (c. 9000-2200BC).
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2003
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-34F483
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Three flints with evidence of working. One flint core with evidence of flaking, possibly Mesolithic. One flint flake with evidence of working. One piece of flint with calcite deposits and worked pierced hole.
Created on: Monday 1st September 2003
Last updated: Saturday 28th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B897A1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
Worked flint, possibly arrowhead or burin with missing point. Possibly Mesolithic. Squat, but thin, shaped implement with point to top. Three facets to front, with evidence of working to right edge. Bulb and scar of percussion evident to back.
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B675B6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
Worked flint blade, possibly Mesolithic. Long narrow blade worked along both edges with tip of point missing. Bulb and scar of percussion evident to back of blade.
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-EBD8D2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Group of six worked flints, including core and flakes. Possibly Mesolithic in date.
Created on: Friday 11th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-747034
Object type: FLINT IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Flint assemblage of eight worked flints. Three flakes and two core fragments, two broken blades, possibly micro burins ? Two almost complete tool blades. Possibly Mesolithic.
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5705
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The blade is triangular in cross-section and the distal end is missing. However the proximal end forms a blunt point. The flint is an opaque beige colour.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5617
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The flakes are secondary flakes which are triangular in cross section. The flakes are an opaque brown colour.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE ALCESTER', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID5130
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The blades are triangular in cross section. One blade has a single notch towards the distal end. This blade is made of a light brown/grey flint. The second blade has two notches on one side and a single notch on the other. This blade is made from an opaque brown flint.
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4918
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The flake is a secondary flake. The ventral surface is multi-faceted with vertical negative flake scars. The flake has developed a white patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4805
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
There are eight core frsgments. The quality of the flint varies.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4806
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
There are five scrapers.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4807
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
There are ten small and narrow blades.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4808
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
There are 75 flakes, of these 15 are secondary flakes.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4535
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The point is knapped from flint. The flint tapers to a blunt point. The flint is an opaque brown/grey mottled colour. No cortex remains.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID4479
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The blade is formed of a primary flake with cortex remaining on one surface. The opposite narrowed edge has a notch knapped, forming a small 'U' shape. The flint is an opaque brown colour.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER CLEEVE PRIOR', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: WMID4360
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The flake is multi-faceted with parallel, sub-rectangular, vertical negative flake scars. The base of the flake is a sub-oval shape and is sub semi-circular in cross-section. At the apex there is a small patch of cortex remaining. The flint is a dark grey, with a patch of lighter grey showing on the base.
Created on: Friday 8th February 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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