Record ID: NMS-CD62D4
Object type: PICK
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Neolithic flint pick. Dimensions 416 x 66 x 49mm. Brown staining over dark grey / black flint. Rhombic section with sharp ridge on one face, largely formed by a natural cleavage plane (ancient frost fracture), the other face flaked entirely with a more rounded medial ridge. The dark brown patination suggests a probable peaty deposition, there is a trace of concretion on one face, most likely an accumulation of iron oxides and grit. All flake scars appear to be fairly hard hammer struck with some removals exhibiting a deep negative bulbs of percussion. At one end an impact ha…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fransham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-577F80
Object type: PICK
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic chisel or pick-like implement of unpatinated mottled grey flint with some small areas of spotty iron staining. The piece is an elongated thin butted form with an ovoid cutting edge with no trace of grinding or polishing, all flake scars are hard hammer struck. A very unusual implement in very good condition.188 x 37 x 23 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.