Ravensworth Park, flints

HER Number:
12877

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Ravensworth Park, flints

Place:
Ravensworth

Map Sheet:
NZ25NW

Class:
Tools and Equipment

Site Type: Broad:
Cutting Equipment

Site Type: Specific:
Flake

General Period:
Prehistoric

Specific Period:
Mesolithic-Bronze Age

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
Two flints were found in February 2010 by a member of the public out walking and were reported to Tees Archaeology. The flints were examined by Peter Rowe. 1) Large flint flake, 47mm x 27mm x 7mm. Hard hammer struck but with prepared platform. Some light chipping along both edges consistent with use. Mesolithic or early Neolithic in date. 2) Bifacially worked flint point, 68mm x 37mm x 16mm. This is an unusual piece that does not fit any particular classification. It is based on an angular chunk of light brown flint with a grey/white patina. The item has been worked into a point with invasive retouch and battering along the two long edges. The short edge has less invasive, acute retouch along one side. The general workmanship would suggest a late Neolithic or early Bronze Age date.

Easting:
2350

Northing:
5870

Grid Reference:
NZ23505870

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Peter Rowe, Tees Archaeology, 9 February 2010, Flints from east of Trench Hall, Gateshead, Tees Archaeology Finds ID