Record ID: YORYM-0B2F64
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lithic thumb scraper of Neolithic date designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The object is oval in shape and D-shaped in section, with a raised central ridge. The edges show signs of being worked. The dorsal surface is flat and the worked edge is fairly shallow. The striking platform, bulb of percussion and ripples of percussion can still be seen. The flint is a light greyish-brown colour with some lighter flaws.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A13404
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Neolithic thumb scraper, designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. It has an overall lozenge shape. It has been formed from a dark reddish-bron flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are both present, but badly damaged. THe retouch is steep. Scrapers like this would have had many different functions in the Neolithic, as they were very useful tools, used for example for skinning animals, removing the fatty deposited from hinds and much more.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A0F3C6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A waste flint flake dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The stiking platform and bulb of percussion have both been removed. Multiple flakes have been removed from the surface. The colour is light brownish-grey.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A0D845
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Neolithic thumb scraper, designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape. It has been formed from a light yellowish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are both present, but badly damaged. Scrapers like this would have had many different functions in the Neolithic, as they were very useful tools, used for example for skinning animals, removing the fatty deposited from hinds and much more.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-53E248
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A waste flint flake dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The stiking platform and bulb of percussion both survive, with ripple of percussion visible. Multiple flakes have been removed from the surface. The colour is light brownish-yellow.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Everingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-588402
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely-shaped Neolithic thumb scraper, designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape. It has been formed from a mid sandy-yellow flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive. The retouch is deep and crude. Scrapers like this would have had many different functions in the Neolithic, as they were very useful tools, used for example for skinning animals, removing the fatty deposited from hinds and much more.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston and Yedingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-568D08
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small well formed and elaborately finished Neolithic thumb scraper, designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is roughly oval in overall shape. It has been formed from a mid reddish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, and the ripples of percussion are evident. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. The face with the retouch is partially coated with cortex. Scrapers like this would have had many different functions in the Neolithic, as they w…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boroughbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B6F3B2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint flake, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. There is evidence of retouch and 20% of the natural cortex survives. It has been formed from a mid greyish-white flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B6ECB6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, with ripples of percussion also evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a light greyish-white flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B6D771
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, with ripples of percussion also evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a mid greyish-brown flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B52395
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, with ripples of percussion also evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a mid greyish-brown flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B51247
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, with ripples of percussion also evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B509B6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, with ripples of percussion also evident. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B500F5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A utilised flint blade, which is Mesolithic to Neolithic in date. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. Multiple blades and bladelets have been removed from its surface. It has been formed from a light yellowish-brown flint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4F456
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, lithic implement, possibly just a waste flint flake or possibly a rejuvenation flake. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces, including scars. There is also a hinge fracture. There is no cortex.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4E2A4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, lithic implement, possibly just a waste flint flake. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces, including scars. There is no cortex.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4D1E5
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a mid greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is no cortex on the scrapers surface.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4BEA7
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is cortex on approximately 50% of scraper surface.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4AFC1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, lithic implement, possibly just a waste flint flake. It has a shallow plano-convex section, one side has a slight ridge the other is flat. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a dark greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform both survive, many flakes have been removed from the surfaces, including bulb scars. The retouch is shallow and basic. There is no cortex.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B49891
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small crudely formed, but elaborately finished Neolithic scraper. The scraper has a shallow plano-convex section, with one rounded side and one convex. The flint is an irregular shape. It has been formed from a light greyish-brown flint. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed, but many flakes have been removed from the surfaces. The retouch is shallow and elaborate. There is no cortex.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainton', grid reference and parish protected.