Record ID: ESS-31D206
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible flint waste flake with platform preparation. There is a small amount of scaring around the point of percussion, and a large bulb of percussion with radiating ripples along the length of the ventral surface. The dorsal surface is also covered in ripples, and there is one ridge along its length. The distal end is largely covered in natural cortex. It has a 'V' shaped cross section at the proximal end, which becomes rectangular at the distal end. It is 36.58mm long, 44.84mm wide, 10.88mm thick and weighs 18.50 grams.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
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Record ID: ESS-31BF52
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Multiplatform flint core; flakes have been struck from the flint nodule from 6 different platforms, usually turned through 90 degrees. There is a small amount of cortex surviving on two opposing faces of the flint nodule. The surface is covered in ridges and impact ripples where previous flakes have been removed. It measures 69.38mm by 82.01mm by 46.56mm and weighs 242 grams. The flint is mid grey and has some repatination on the surface.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Record ID: ESS-4FC7C7
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic blade, knapped from mid-grey flint. The blade is roughly rectangular in plan. It has evidence of platform preparation and has a bulb of percussion with some bulbar scaring. Previous flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface. The distal end has possible evidence of retouch, however this could be damage. It is 65.56mm long. 21.38mm wide, 6.53mm thick and weighs 9.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C122F6
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Palaeolithic knapped flint cordate handaxe. The axe is sub-oval in plan, with a rounded butt end and point. There is a later fracture removing a large flake on one side side of the axe. In profile the axe is straight sided. The surface is predominantly covered with scars from flake removal, with increased level of removals around the butt end. There is a small amount of cortex surviving in the middle of one surface of the axe, however the majority of the surface is a light-cream to white colour due to heavy patination. Later removals caused by damage have a lighter patination, with ev…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 25th March 2012
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Record ID: ESS-C0E978
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Mesolithic napped flint type C microlith with blunted edge and base, due to retouch. It is an elongated triangle in plan with an acute triangular cross section. It is 29.47mm long, 5.87mm wide, 1.87mm thick and weighs 0.3. Butler (2005) Prehistoric Flintwork, page 92-3.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Record ID: ESS-D06505
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crude flint core - some fractures are natural, whilst others appear to be planned flake removals.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CF8464
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic core. Flakes have been removed from two striking angles. Cortex remains on two surfaces. 40.3 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CF80D6
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic waste flake, possibly a core rejuvination flake. Evidence of platform preparation. Previous flakes have been removed. 7.7 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CF7C17
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic waste flake. Evidence of platform preparation, bulb of percussion. Previous flakes have been removed from this dorsal surface. Some cortex survives. 14.2 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CF77C7
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic waste flake. Evidence of platform preparation, bulb of percussion. Previous flakes have been removed from this dorsal surface. There is a hinged termination. 7.7 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CED076
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint waste flake; bulb of percussion, ripple marks and flaking. 10.5 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-CECD22
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint waste flake; bulb of percussion, ripple marks and flaking. 10.7 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Record ID: ESS-92D1E2
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint flake with some coarse retouch. It is 102.03mm long, 55.87mm wide, 30.41mm thick and weighs 187.35 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Sunday 25th March 2012
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Record ID: ESS-92B305
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Palaeolithic knapped flint primary flake. It is 44.73mm long, 35.96mm wide, 12.16mm thick and weighs 20.69 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2012
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Record ID: ESS-92A0B1
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Knapped flint tertiary flake retouched into a shouldered point. It is 42.41mm long, 26.93mm wide, 11.20mm thick and weighs 12.70 grams. Probably of Upper Palaeolithic to Mesolithic date.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: ESS-923486
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Palaeolithic knapped flint flake. There is a platform, and evidence of a bulb and negative bulb. It is worn and the surface repatinated. It is 81.51mm long, 43.85mm wide, 11.44mm thick and weighs 36.42 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
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Record ID: ESS-921831
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Palaeolithic knapped flint secondary flake. There is a platform. The dorsal surface has flakes removed and is half covered in cortex. It is 62.53mm long, 41.29mm wide, 14.71mm thick and weighs 34.08 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2011
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Record ID: ESS-91D410
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Palaeolithic knapped flint secondary flake. It is 68.01mm long, 61.34mm wide, 39.26mm thick and weighs 149.67 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2011
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Record ID: ESS-91AB77
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Palaeolithic knapped flint secondary flake. Point of percussion, impact ripples and scaring are visible. There is a large amount of cortex. It is 53.39mm long, 39.95mm wide, 11.86mm thick and weighs 25.78 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
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Record ID: ESS-919B66
Object type: CORE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Palaeolithic knapped flint core. Flakes have been removed from two angles. There is a large amount of cortex surviving. It is 37.27mm long, 55.37mm wide, 59.18mm thick and weighs 100.97 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2011
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