Record ID: WMID-0BDBED
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped blade, formed from a tertiary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The probable blade has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along both long sides (short, subparallel, semi-abrupt). The probable blade has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage. The flake has been made from a light grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 48.5 mm Width: 24.6 mm Thickness: 7.0 mm Weight: 10.4 g
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-9312E2
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped blade, formed from a secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The probable blade has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along the lower short side (short, subparallel, abrupt). The probable blade has been made from a piece of secondary debitage, probably the remains of a core for making blade. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 52.3 mm Width: 25.3 mm Thickness: 13.1 mm Weight: 21.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-3E88B7
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along the non cortex side (short, subparallel, abrupt). A bulb of percussion is present on the ventral (underside) surface. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 31.1 mm Width: 25.5 mm Thickness: 10.7 mm Weight: 9.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB4763
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a sub triangular cross section, and is sub square in shape. Retouch is present around a semi circular notch on one long edge (short, subparallel, low angle). A bulb of percussion and a striking platform are present on the ventral (underside) surface. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 36.6 mm Width: 32.1 mm Thickness: 10.4 mm Weight: 14.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7EDC53
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete plano convex or 'slug' knife, of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age dating (3300 BC to 1200 BC) The knife has been made from a secondary flake of dark grey, semi translucent flint. The lower face (ventral) is smooth, with no ripples. The upper face (dorsal) exhibits retouch along both edges (long, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt). A flat ridge is present down the central of the upper face. It has a D shaped cross section It measures 54.8 mm in length, 18.0 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 8.1 g.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-149E75
Object type: TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete transverse or chisel arrowhead, of Late Neolithic dating (3300 BC to 2200 BC). The tang and chisel cutting edge are incomplete, but the rest of the artefact is complete. The arrowhead is triangular in shape, with a flat or rectangular cross section. Conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral (lower) face. Retouch is present along both side edges. The retouch on the left hand edge can be classified as: short, sub parallel, abrupt. The retouch on the right hand edge, is located on the ventral side and can be classified as short, sub parallel, low angle. The arrowhead m…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1D2CD
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete polished axehead, of Neolithic dating (c. 3300 BC to c. 2200 BC) The polished axehead has been made from a soft sedimentary stone, and it now exhibits a weathered surface. It is sub triangular in shape, with a pointed oval cross ection. The blade and the butt are incomplete, leaving the cutting edge in complete. Some flakes have been removed from the sides and the blade. It measures 155.0 mm in length, with a maximum width of 60.0 mm at the blade, and a minimum width of 22.0 mm at the butt. It is 28.6 mm thick. It weighs 297.3 g. The axehead is a mid grey colour, with …
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A5C727
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable borer of probable Late Neolithic dating (2700 BC to 2200 BC). The probable borer has been made from a dark grey flint, with no patination. Less than 50% of the surface is covered by cortex, indicating that the probable borer has been made from a secondary debitage flake. The probable borer is a pointed oval in shape. The dorsal (upper) surface exhibits controlled working, with minimal retouch (long, scaled, low angle) along the working edge. The ventral (lower) surface exhibits a bulb of percussion and a conchoidal ripples. It measures 46.1 mm in length, 28.1 mm w…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4A737B
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a sub triangular cross section, and is sub square in shape. Minimal retouch is present along one of the long edges (short, subparallel, low angle). Conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral face. The flake has been made from a light brown flint, with little surface patination. Length: 23.3 mm Width: 35.3 mm Thickness: 4.7 mm Weight: 4.3 g
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D53DC3
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worked flint borer, of Late Neolithic dating (2700 BC to c. 2350 BC). The borer is sub triangular in plan, with a semi circular cross section. It has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage as none of the original cortex is present. Both the dorsal and ventral surfaces display conchoidal ripples. The base of the borer has been deliberately broken at a diagonal. Retouch is present around the apex of the borer and can be classified as Short, Parallel, Semi-abrupt. It measures 48.5 mm in length, a maximum width of 21.4 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The flin…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B3CEDC
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / knapped tertiary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Minimal retouch is present along one of the long edges (short, subparallel, low angle). Faint remains of a bulb of percussion remain on the ventral surface. The flake has been made from a light grey flint, with a high degree of surface patination. Length: 33.1 mm Width: 20.2 mm Thickness: 5.2 mm Weight: 3.9 g Line on the photograph indicating the location of retouch.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E65CB6
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / knapped flint thumbnail scraper of Late Mesolithic to Neolithic dating (6500 BC to 2200 BC). The thumbnail scraper is semi circular in shape, with a pointed oval cross section. It has been made from a piece of secondary debitage. There is deliberate thinning to the dorsal (upper) side. The dorsal side is covered with parallel sided retouch (covering, parallel, low angle). The cutting edge is slightly degraded and battered. It measures 16.9 mm in length, 20.7 mm wide and 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 g. The flint is dark brown colour with minimal surface pati…
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B515F7
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped possible core rejuvenation flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The flake has a trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Multiple flake scars are present along the curved edge. No retouch appears to be present. A bulb of percussion and a striking platform are present on the ventral face. The flake has been made from a light brown flint, with little surface patination. Length: 29.6 mm Width: 34.6 mm Thickness: 8.6 mm Ratio: 1.1:1 Weight: 10.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B4ED08
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a triangular cross section, and is L shaped. No retouch is present. A bulb of percussion and a striking platform are present on the ventral face. The flake has been made from a light brown flint, with little surface patination. Length: 31.8 mm Width: 31.0 mm Thickness: 7.8 mm Ratio: 1:1 Weight: 7.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B4CC70
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped tertiary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a trapezoidal cross section, and is sub square in shape. Minimal retouch is present along one of the long edges (short, subparallel, low angle). Conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral face. The flake has been made from a light brown flint, with little surface patination. Length: 29.0 mm Width: 33.6 mm Thickness: 4.7 mm Ratio: 0.9:1 Weight: 5.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5E0EE1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped / worked flint scraper, of Late Neolithic dating (2900 BC to 2000 BC). The scraper is broadly semi circular and rectangular in cross section being formed from a tertiary flake; possibly debitage. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a series of irregular flake scars suggesting that this piece has been removed from a larger flake and been subsequently reused. Part of the bulb of percussion is present on the ventral surface. The striking platform is missing. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouched with indirect percussion, all the flakes relat…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E7DE53
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete knapped / worked flint scraper, of Late Neolithic dating (2900 BC to 2000 BC). The scraper is broadly semi circular in plan and rectangular in cross section being formed from a tertiary flake; possibly debitage. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits a series of irregular flake scars suggesting that this piece has been removed from a larger flake and been subsequently reused. The striking platform and the bulb of percussion are no longer present on the lower / ventral face, having been removed by a hinge fracture. The edges of the dorsal face have all be retouch…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-78B662
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped or flaked flint leaf shaped arrowhead, of Neolithic dating (c. 3500 BC to c. 2500 BC). The arrowhead is approximately 90% complete, missing the pointed tip. The arrowhead is leaf shaped in plan, and would have consisted of a pointed oval shape with a semi circular base. It has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage as no cortex (outer rind) is present on either the dorsal (upper) or ventral (lower) faces. Both faces exhibit a large amount of controlled flaking, with retouch present along the edges. It measures 29.9 mm in length, 18.9 mm wide and 3.3 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6C5795
Object type: ARM GUARD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete polished worked stone, possible unfinished arm guard or bracer, of possible Neolithic dating (c. 4000 BC to c. 2350 BC). The possible arm guard is sub rectangular in shape, with tapered sides and a plano-convex section (one side flat, the other domed). The domed side bears traces of being bevelled, to create the domed shape. Both surfaces have been highly polished. It measures 77.8 mm in length, 28.2 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 25.6 g. The possible arm guard is mid grey colour, and has been made from a very fine grained schist or siltstone. Identifica…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-ADFF02
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped / flaked secondary debitage flake, of Neolithic dating (3100 BC to 1600 BC). The flake is sub rectangular in plan, and is lentoid in section. Less than 50% of the dorsal (upper) face is covered with cortex (outer rind), indicating it is a secondary debitage flake. The dorsal (upper) face exhibits a series of ridges, and small controlled flint scars along the edges, indicating retouch. The ventral (lower) face exhibits a bulb of percussion, conchoidal ripples and a probable striking platform as evidence of working. The flake measures 29.13 mm in length, 26.97 mm …
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2013
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