Record ID: IOW-CDDA91
Object type: PICK
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Mesolithic to early Neolithic pick (c. 6500 BC c. 2900 BC).The pick, made from an elongated flint nodule, is largely trapezoidal in cross-section. However the butt end is semi-circular in cross-section. It has been crudely flaked and is 'waisted' at the centre. In side view it is 'hog-backed'. In plan, the cutting edge is slightly pointed (almost semi-circular) and its side view is 'V'-shaped. The upper face of the butt end is battered and has been used as a hammer. The flint is mainly buff/beige and has some slightly darker areas. 183.2 x 70.4 x 56.2mm. Weight: 696g…
Created on: Friday 25th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F362C2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic retouched tertiary blade. It has a transverse break at the distal end. The ventral surface has a bulb of percussion with a percussion scar and associated waves. The dorsal surface has arrises from previous removals. These are quite sharp. One longer edge of the dorsal surface has been retouched. These removals are a generally parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a light greyish/pale brown colour. It is probable that the object is an implement and may have been used as a side scraper. 29.1 x 17.4 x 4.6mm. Weight: 2.81g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A4F147
Object type: BORER
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint borer or piercer (6500 BC-2900 BC). This implement is made on a tertiary flake. The lower part is sub-rectangular and the upper part is sub-triangular in plan. The ventral surface has been irregularly retouched along most of its edges and reaches almost to the centre of the lower part. Retouch on the point occurs all over on this surface. The dorsal surface has four main negative scars with prominent arises. It has been retouched at the base and on the right side of the point. On the tip of the point, on the dorsal surface, there i…
Created on: Friday 10th September 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-DFD9D2
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete Late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic flint blades. These blades are not retouched. The larger flint is secondary and the smaller flint is tertiary. Measurements: Large blade: 76.5 x 23.6 x 7.3mm. Weight: 15.92g. Small blade: 52.2 x 13.6 x 3.7mm. Weight: 3.13g. Both blades have a shiny buff patina and the large blade is also partly stained a deep purplish brown. These are surface finds within the inter-tidal zone.
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C232C6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic lithic implement. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and has been made on a large secondary blade. The dorsal surface has five main flake removals and has been crudely worked at the distal end to form a cutting edge. The ventral surface is uneven and knapping features are lost due to thermal fracturing over most of the surface. One side has an area of buff cortex. The dorsal surface is reddish brown and the ventral surface is greyish green with tinges of red. 98.46 x 42.84 x 20.93mm. Weight: 85.41g. Found on a shingle bank withi…
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6B5DB7
Object type: PICK
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pick of Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date (c. 6500 BC-c. 2900 BC). The implement is made of chert and has been knapped overall to form a sub-rectangular shape in plan. It is sub-triangular in cross-section, blunt at the butt end and the cutting edge is in the form of a three faced point. This implement is probably a local product as chert occurs naturally in the Isle of Wight. 178.4 x 64.1 x 42.3mm. Weight: c. 466g. Donated by the finder to the Isle of Wight Heritage Service.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Record ID: IOW-AC50F6
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint blade tool (6500 BC-2900 BC). This tool has been manufactured on a primary blade and is curved in plan. It has a striking platform at the proximal end. The dorsal face is mainly covered with pale buff cortex and it has been worked along most of the right edge only. The ventral face has part of a bulb of percussion and the ripples are barely visible. At the distal end there is an old transverse break. Length: 60.4mm; width: 19.1mm; thickness: 7.5mm. Weight: 7.84g. Found on a shingle bank within the inter-tidal zone.
Created on: Saturday 19th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-FF6C23
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint blade (6500 BC-2900 BC). This non-worked tertiary blade is sub-triangular in cross-section and has three major removal scars on the dorsal face. The ventral face has a small bulb of percussion with associated faint rippling. The flint is dark with a lighter area at the distal end where there is a transverse break. It has a reddish tinge and has beach damage along the edges. Length: 69.5mm; width: 26.5mm; thickness: 7.4mm. Weight: 13.84g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 19th September 2015
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Record ID: IOW-9DA86C
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint adze or axehead (c. 10000 BC-c. 3500 BC). This implement is roughly pointed oval in plan and sub-lozenge shaped in cross-section. In side view it is roughly pointed oval. It has been knapped overall except where there is a small area of buff cortex at the butt end. In plan, the butt end is slightly narrower than the cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged as there are a number of small chips. It varies from black to light grey and has off-white and creamy mottling. Height: 75.9mm; width: 32.6mm; thickness: 23.7mm. Weight: 64.74g.
Created on: Saturday 29th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-5258F7
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint tertiary blade (10000 BC-3501 BC). This blade is curved in plan, sub-triangular in cross-section and has a break at the proximal end. The dorsal face has an off-centre median aris and chipping down both edges appears accidental rather than deliberate retouch. On the featureless ventral face the bulb of percussion at the proximal end is missing due to a break. At the distal end there is a part of a fossil cavity. This blade is orange with paler orange mottling. Surface find within the inter-tidal zone. Height: 53.92mm; wid…
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2013
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Record ID: IOW-AED5FC
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Mesolithic to Early Neolithic flint core for manufacturing long blades (c. 10000 BC-3501 BC). This is a struck lump and has five parallel blade removals on one side. There are two breaks and buff cortex on the opposite side. The smaller break or flake removal may have removed the striking platform. Length: 44.0mm; width: 27.1mm; thickness: 18.3mm. Weight: 19.54g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
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Record ID: IOW-2B82CD
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Mesolithic to Neolithic flint adze (c. 9000 BC-c. 3500 BC), The butt is missing due to an old transverse break. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It has been bi-facially worked on both faces and has highly invasive removals. In side view it is oblique at the cutting edge. The dorsal surface has a longitudinal median ridge that extends from the butt end to about half way along its length. The cutting edge is curved and on the dorsal face there is minimal retouch which is short, sub-parallel and low angled. A small area of…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-C0C1F8
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Mesolithic to Neolithic flint blade (c. 8000 BC-c. 3501 BC). The distal end is missing due to a transverse break. The dorsal face has three longitudinal removals all with distinct ripples. The edges have been retouched in places and in places are generally, scaled and low angled. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion over which there is a percussion scar. This blade is shiny, light reddish brown and semi-translucent. The break is old. Length: 34.8mm; width: 26.0mm; thickness: 8.0mm. Weight: 8.07g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-54EB5A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Mesolithic (probably) flint blade (c. 10000 BC-c. 4001 BC). The proximal end of this tertiary blade has been lost due to a transverse break. Consequently, the bulb of percussion is not present. The dorsal face has three longitudinal removals. A flake scar on the ventral face appears to be recent damage. This translucent blade is off-white, light grey and orange. Length: 20.8mm; width: 9.1mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 0.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D64A03
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic flint 'Thames pick' tranchet axehead or adze (c. 9000 BC-c. 4000 BC). This implement has been made on an elongated flint nodule which has been flaked overall, except for a small area at the butt end where the cortex remains. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and side view, sub-square in cross-section. Mid-way along its length, two of the four faces are 'waisted'. The sharp cutting edge is formed by oblique removal of two 'tranchet' flakes. A small portion at the butt end has been battered indicating that the implement may also have been used as a hamme…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-BAA905
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic to Early Neolithic chert adze or axehead (c. 10000 BC-c. 3500 BC). This implement is an elongated oval shape in plan. In side view it is pointed at the butt end and oblique at the cutting edge. The dorsal face is characteristically humped. Flake removal scars cover all surfaces and there is no cortex. Particularly large flakes have been removed on the ventral face at its mid point, possibly to facilitate hafting. The ridge on one side is mildly 'S'-shaped and the other ridge is straighter. The cutting edge appears to have old damage at its apex. The impleme…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-49BB07
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Mesolithic (possibly) to Neolithic (possibly) flint lithic implement, possibly a projectile point (c. -7000 BC-c. 3500 BC). This implement, made on a tertiary blade, is sub-triangular in plan and cross-section. The dorsal face has three major negative flake removals. The dorsal face has been retouched all around the edges including the proximal end adjacent to the striking platform where the retouch is very fine. This retouch around the edges is short, largely parallel and semi-abrupt. On the ventral face the bulb of percussion has been removed in the process of making t…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
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Record ID: IOW-1A7D8B
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Mesolithic or Neolithic stone implement, possibly an axe, adze or mace (c. 7000 BC-c. 2350 BC). This object may have been oval and symmetrical in shape when complete. In plan, the fiished end is evenly rounded and the sides flare to a break either side of the hourglass perforation. A break has occurred mid-way across the perforation. In cross-section the perforation seems to have had a diameter of about 17.5mm. One face is slightly more convex that the other face and each face have striations. The implement is made of an unidentified igneous rock. It is dark g…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Saturday 27th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-1195FD
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint scraper or possible late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date (c. 7000 BC-c. 3501 BC). This implement is sub-rectangular in plan, sub-triangular in cross-section and has a striking platform. The dorsal face has two negative blade scars and has been battered and stepped at the proximal end. About 40% of the dorsal surface is covered with light buff cortex. The sides and the distal end have been retouched and the removals are short, parallel and low angled. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion with a bulbar scar and low relief ripples. On the ventral face there is…
Created on: Friday 31st May 2019
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-AC7CE5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint implement of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic date (6500 BC-2150 BC). This implement is sub-triangular in cross-section and tapers to a point. It seems to have been made from part of a core from which long blades have been removed. The arrisis are sharp and one has irregular flake removals along most of its length. It is light brown, shiny and semi-translucent. 42.25 x 10.76 x 7.07mm. Weight: 2.95g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.