Record ID: BERK-2B1DB7
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Palaeolithic Devensian cordiform handaxe from Cassington, Oxfordshire. The handaxe is bifacially retouched but does display some more modern weathering damage including fracturing and spooling. A grey-blue core is covered by a thick creamy-yellow patina. The handaxe measures 74.81mm long, 64.99mm wide and is 19.83mm thick. It measures 86.7gms. The Devensian period at Cassington is well attested from evidence gained during gravel extractions. The period here dates from c.75,000BC to 35,000BC.
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-2A4F53
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Lower (Acheulean) or Middle Palaeolithic handaxe dating from c.500,000 - 40,000 BC. This handaxe is similar to the Mode 2 Type F pointed handaxe (after Wymer 1999, Butler 2005) with a rounded point and trimmed butt. The handaxe is bifacial and has had all the cortex removed. It is very heavily patinated to a yellow-brown over a lighter brown/grey core. All ridges and removals are worn smooth probably due to water and glacial action. The butt displays possible post-depostitional frost fractures. This is a very nice example of a palaeolithic handaxe. It measures 145.97mm long, 74.35mm…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sea Palling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-682545
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flake with buff-coloured patina. This flake has been retouched on both lateral edges and the proximal tip, and the bulb has been removed. The same thick patina seen over the dorsal and ventral sides of the flake can be seen over the retouched edges. There is a sub-circular notch fracture at the proximal end, although this appears to be natural. The patina on this flake suggests a date of great antiquity, possible dating from the Upper Palaeolithic or Mesolithic periods (c.300,000 - 4500 BC). This retouched flake may have been used as an end and side scraper. The flake's sha…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Begbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-648C34
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual flint flake, with some limited retouch along the lateral edges and distal tip. The flake has a natural hole towards the proximal tip, but it does not show signs of human manipulation. The distal tip is hooked and appears to have occured naturally when the flake was struck from the core. Although the retouch is minimal, there are signs of human working, and this flake may have been utilised as a scraper or blade (one edge is quite jagged). The tool may have have been utilised as a piercing tool as the tip shows signs of being pressed hard against something and is crushed and …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Begbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7F2EB6
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Lower Palaeolothic handaxe made from a red-orange quartzite pebble with some retention of the outer cortex at the proximal end. Large bifacial flake removals evident, with smaller flaked removals at the distal end, but no further retouching is evident. The handaxe is 99.54mm in length, 70.56mm in width and 30.45mm thick. It weighs 262.8 gms and dates to the Lower Palaeolithic period, between 500,000 - 180,000 BC. Previously, no Lower Palaeolithic finds have been recorded in Leafield Parish - most sites of this period are identified on or close to waterways - Leafield village is betw…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
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Record ID: BERK-396AC3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric flint flake
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-7F3B90
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1 flint chip. A waste product from lithic working which exhibits the typical bulb of percussion and striking platform. The flake has not been retouched and is therefore undiagnostic and difficult to date. A broad date range of Palaeolithic to Neolithc has therefore been given.
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-559001
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undiagnostic struck flint flakes often referred to as debitage. These finds represent waste flakes created during the knapping process and none could be dated with any degree of confidence although the suggestion was made that the white flint flake (top left in the photograph) is typical of the palaeolithic period. The overall weight of this group is 47.20g and comprises of 9 individual pieces.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-4237E4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The broken tip from a large flint 'long blade' implement. The flint is pale grey-blue in colour. The artefact has been provisionally dated to the final upper palaeolithic period (40,000 - 8,300 BC) although based on the tip of the blade alone this cannot be confirmed. The artefact measures 33.84mm long by 17.62mm wide, is 3.55mm thick and weighs 2.16g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-B097B7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper Palaeolithic to probable Mesolithic (40,000BC-6,500BC) flint bladelet struck from a single platform core. The edges have been retouched but modern crushing damage has prevented further observations. The flint is light brown to mid grey in colour. The bladelet measures 45mm in length, is 20mm wide and 3mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-D587C4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Palaeolithic-early Bronze Age chert flake. The flake is without retouch and has been rolled, but not deliberately ground down. There is some post-depositional edge damage and iron staining. Dimensions: length 58.34mm; width 37.16mm; 10.79mm; weight 24.10g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D31942
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake/scraper formed from a tertiary flake created on a prepared platform. There are several removals from the dorsal surface and areas of unifacial retouch around the edge. Pale grey flint which is now heavily patinated. Some iron staining. Dimensions: length 84.71mm; width 59.69mm; thickness 15.16mm; weight 93.77g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2F9A3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flake/scraper. The tool has been heavily retouched with layers that are not contemporary, suggesting possible rejuvenation/reuse at a later date. Pale grey, heavily patinated flint. Dimensions: length 53.31mm; width 57.85mm; thickness 11.12mm; weight 44.41g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2E834
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint flake which has had further reductions from the ventral surface. The edge has been retouched and there is some use/wear damage. Heavily patinated grey flint. Dimensions: length 97.82mm; width 52.44mm; thickness 92.67mm; weight 117.58g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D2D496
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pebble tool made from a split quartzite cobble. The cobble has been systematically worked at the distal end and there is some edge damage. Mid-orange/brown Dimensions: length 109.98mm; width 50.84mm thickness 20.47mm; weight 142.42g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D002D7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric flint implement: retouched flake, probably from a discoidal core. The flake has removals on both sides and has been retouched. The flint is mottled orange-grey flint with spots of iron staining and approximately five percent cortex on the dorsal surface. Dimensions: length 76.77mm; width 35.28mm; thickness 18.74mm; weight 46.92g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reading', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8DFFA2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An upper Palaeolithic flint flake (40,00-8,300BC). The flake is a tertiary flake with no cortex present. The flint has been rolled and there is some modern edge damage that is obscuring any retouch if present. The flint has a thick orange patina. Dimensions: length: 68.15mm; width: 55.21mm; thickness: 22.59mm; weight: 106.19g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Figheldean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-FAF078
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lower Palaeolithic pointed Acheulian lithic implement (handaxe) (500,000-40,000BC). It has been worked symmetrically across both sides and reduction scars are visible across most of the surface, with only very small patches of cortex remaining near the centre. The tool has been relatively crudely manufactured with greater reduction near the tip. The flint contains cherty inclusions and is typical of flint from this area. Orange iron staining covers the entire surface. The tool has been rolled with some edge damage, and is probably from a secondary context. Dimensions: length 1…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-60A412
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Palaeolithic flint scraper (40,000-8,300BC). This is a secondary flake with approximately 10% cortex remaining. The distal end has been retouched at quite a steep angle. Modern damage is obscuring the other edges. Orange brown flint with thick patina. Dimensions: length: 64.61mm; width: 47.23mm; thickness: 15.37mm; weight: 69.38g.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-BA3A04
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large fragment of antler, probably Palaeolithic (500,00-8,300BC). The fragment contains three branches and part of the main shaft. Angela Houghton (Natural History Curator, Museum of Reading) has identified this as an antler from a very large Red Deer. She adds judging from the size it must be ancient probably Palaeolithic. There are no tool marks or signs of use present. Dimensions: length: 270.27mm; width: 126.12mm; thickness: 43.97mm; weight: 481g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sulhamstead', grid reference and parish protected.