Record ID: LANCUM-37D299
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric antler from either a large Cervus species, or an Elk (Alces alces). The antler's bud measures 65mm x 65mm, and does not appear large enough to be from an Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The breaks on the antler have occurred post deposition. There are no blade marks on the antler so it may have died of natural causes. There are few signs of abrasion so it is unlikely to have moved far from its original deposition site. Dates between 10,000 and 1,900 BC. There doesn't appear to have been any significant mineralisation of the organic material s…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Walney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6BFC0C
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric antler from either a large Cervus species, or an Elk (Alces alces). The antler's bud measures 75mm x 62mm, and does not appear large enough to be from an Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The breaks on the antler have occurred post deposition. Dates between 10,000 and 1,900 BC, probably from the earlier Mesololithic as the antler is partially mineralised. Length 378mm, width 331mm, thickness 62mm, and weighs approximately 8000g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Walney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A49DB6
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Prehistoric, probably Mesolithic - Neolithic bone point or awl. The bone has been carefully worked to create an D-shaped cross-section shaft that tapers gradually into a point. The shaft flattens from its mid-point towards the opposite end, which is now damaged. It appears that this end of the tool would have been rounded off, and not continued into another point (as encountered in Saxon double-ended points). The object has acquired a dark brown-black patina. The surface is covered by linear unidirectional striations and shelving-effect termination marks created by scrap…
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wandsworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-7DCAEE
Object type: MATTOCK
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete antler mattock of a style typical in Mesolithic artefacts. These hafted tools, although referred to as mattocks, can also be used as a pick-like or hammer tools. Similar examples have previously found in England including at the site of Star Carr. The example recorded here would have been a hammer variant. It is now incomplete and no haft remains. The remains of this artefact weights 133.64g. It has a length of 135.3mm, maximum width of 44.7mm and thickness of 67.2mm. The base of the antler is present but worn with only approximately one-quarter of the circumference h…
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-2E5823
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric antler point with a drilled perforation 10,000 - 1,500BC. This object has broken across the perforation. The perforation is rough and appears to have been cylindrical. There is some evidence of polishing at the tip which may be evidence of use. Dimensions: length: 112.04mm; width: 23.95mm; thickness: 24.80mm; diameter of perforation: 12.62mm; weight:26.88 g. Jon Cotton suggests this is most likely Prehistoric but it would need C14 dating for a more accurate date.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-F5F173
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete finely-worked bone point, possibly Prehistoric. The bone has been carefully worked to create a constant oval-sectioned shaft that tapers gradually into a point. The point has sustained some damage; it is impossible to specify whether this damage was intentional or occurred post-deposition. The opposite end of the tool has broken off, and here the surface of the bone has also been damaged. It appears that this end of the tool would have rounded off, and not continued into another point (as encountered in Saxon double-ended points). The bone point has acquired a dark brown…
Created on: Monday 21st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LON-F32296
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Antler beam dating to the neolithic period. The antler beam has a chamfered cutting edge. There are cracks in the antler due to drying after recovery. This form is Smiths (1989, 278) Type C, the majority of which have been recovered from the Thames.
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.