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Record ID: SUSS-80DBC3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of Late Upper Paeleolithic material from several sites on adjoining areas of the Seven Sisters. The material was examined firstly by Jill Cook of the British Museum who suggested a Late Upper Paleolithic date and secondly by Matt Pope of ASE who agreed the dating was possible. The collection consists of 16 flakes, some with re-touch or use wear which were found erroding out of the edges of paths and bare patches of earth on the Seven Sisters. Due to foot and other traffic the flints are vulnrable to modern damage and snapping and are also at risk from cliff erosion. The …
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-811B91
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals and sign of platform preparation and at the distal end (tip) there is some natural cortex, giving a square end to the flake. The bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral surface (lower face) and there is possible use wear on both edges. Weight: 11.69g, Length: 56.98mm,…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-813187
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation and the right edge shows signs of retouch at the distal end to form a projecting point. The bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral surface (lower face) and the distal end (tip) terminates with a hinge fracture. Weight: 8.68g, Length: 52.89mm, Width: 29.91mm, Thickness: 6.60mm…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-815F67
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation and arrises from the removal of other flakes from the same core. There is also some natural cortex along the right edge and at the distal end (tip) of the dorsal surface. The bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen on the ventral surface (lower face). Weight: 5.97g, Length: …
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-817814
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation and previous flake removals and the distal end (tip) of the flake has been removed. There is some natural cortex at the proximal end (butt) of the dorsal surface and along the right edge. The bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral surface (lower face). There is some use wea…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-818EC7
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation and arrises from previous flake removals; along the right edge at the distal end (tip) there is some natural cortex. The bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral surface (lower face) and at the distal end (tip) the flake terminates with a hinge fracture. Weight: 23.71g, Lengt…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-81B3C1
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation as well as arrises from previous removals and at the distal end (tip) the flake has been broken at a later date. On the ventral surface (lower face) the bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen. There are signs of retouch along the right edge and possible use wear or blunting…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-81CA57
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation as well as arrises from previous removals and along the left edge and at the distal end (tip) there is some natural cortex. On the ventral surface (lower face) the bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen. There is possible use wear on the right edge on the dorsal f…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-81F4D6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are signs of platform preparation as well as arrises and negative bulb scars from previous removals and along the right edge there is some natural cortex. On the ventral surface (lower face) the bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen. There is short, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch on the left edge an…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-820E65
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. 95% of the dorsal surface (upper face) is covered in original cortex with evidence for one one previous flake removal. There are signs of platform preparation at the proximal end. On the ventral surface (lower face) the bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen. Weight: 82g, Length: 91.85mm, Width: 43.45mm, Thickness: 17.96mm. These flint…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-822CC5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. 60% of the dorsal surface (upper face) is covered in original cortex with evidence for two previous flake removals. There are signs of platform preparation at the proximal end and a hinge fracture at the distal end. On the ventral surface (lower face) the bulb of percussion and bulb scars can be seen. There is a small area of possible retouch o…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-825212
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. There is a prepared platform at the proximal end with some modern damage. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals. There is original cortex remaining at the distal end and down the distal end of the left edge of the dorsal face. There is a small area of starch fracture towards the centre of the left edg…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8F8821
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic tertiary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. The striking platform has been removed at the proximal end due to old damage, this has also removed the bulb of percussion although percussion waves are still clear on the ventral face. There is a hinge fracture at the distal end. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals. There is a small area of starch f…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8F8FD1
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. There is a prepared platform at the proximal end. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals. There is original cortex remaining at the distal end and in patches near the distal end on the left edge of the dorsal face. There is a small area of starch fracture towards the centre of the left edge on the vent…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8F9723
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. There is a prepared platform at the proximal end. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals. There are patches of original cortex remaining at the distal end and down the right edge of the dorsal face at the proximal end. On the ventral surface (lower face) a bulb of percussion and percussion waves can be…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8F9DA3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic tertiary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. There is a prepared platform at the proximal end. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals. On the ventral surface (lower face) part of a bulb of percussion can be seen in the lower left corner suggesting it broke during striking or shortly after. There is a hinge fracture at the distal end and possible u…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8FA3F3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Later Upper Palaeolithic secondary flake (15,000-8,300 BC). The flake surface shows evidence cortex reforming giving an indication of the age of the flake, it is also patinated from light grey to white reflecting the deposition chalk downland. There is a prepared, but damaged, platform at the proximal end. On the dorsal surface (upper face) there are arrises from previous flake removals and evidence of platform preparation. There is a large area of original cortex at the distal end, visible on both sides. On the ventral surface (lower face) part of a bulb of percussion and bulb scars…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-EBEBA4
Object type: CHOPPER
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rough chopper that appears to have two phases of use. The base appears to be a Early Paleolithic tool with evidence for large flake removals off a core. One side is smooth while the other has c.20% cortext remaining and large flakes removed from around it. It was possibly produced using a crude form of the Levallois core tecnique and dates to the Lower or Middle Paleolithic (600,000 - 40,000 BC). The remaining cortext and related removals are heavily patinated with orange iron staining and show signs of water smoothing typical of tools of this age. In addition there are later flake …
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ticehurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-48ECC3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Upper Palaeolithic shouldered point, dating from c.11,000 - c. 8,300 BC. Multiple bladelet / microlith flakes have previously been removed from the surface of the flake.
Created on: Sunday 11th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-D7F112
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
No. 1 on the attached photograph. A late Upper Palaeolithic non-geometic microlith, dating from 11,000 BC to 8,300 BC. Multiple bladelet / flakes have previously been removed from the surface of the flake. There is evidence of retouch.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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