Record ID: LIN-8F9261
Object type: FIRE MARK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pressed copper alloy firemark issued by the "County Fire Office". The firemark is rectangular and depicts Britannia seated with spear in right hand, and holding the top of a shield with her left hand. A lion sits to the left. The county fire office was in operation from 1807 to 1906. 
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-8342F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy button from the uniform of a Lincoln Police officer. The button is circular, domed, and has the Lincoln crest in the centre in relief. Above is the word LINCOLN, and below is POLICE. The reverse has an incomplete loop surrounded by OF BOGGETT & REYNOLD, ST MARTINS LANE, LONDON.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-58A61D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern button or fob. The object is a round disc with a decorated obverse face and an undecorated reverse. The obverse is slightly convex the reverse slightly concave. On the reverse is a centrally placed attachment loop. . The decoration is a modern shield with a stag standing on the top of it. The shield is cross hatched. Below and to the sides of the shield is a ribbon upon which there is a worn inscription - TOUT BIEN OU RIEN = All well or nothing. The coat of arms on this button are those of the Noel family, some of whom lived at Wellingore Hall near t…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-2E44B5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or early modern copper alloy Catholic sacramental pendant of St Benedict. The pendant is oval, flat, and highly worn on both sides. A small integral loop on the same plane as the pendant is located at the apex. The obverse shows the Benedictine cross, containing the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! ('May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon (Satan) never be my overlord!'). Surrounding this is the legend IHS (Jeses), followed by V. R. S. N. S. M. V.  S. M…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-2CCE64
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a German WWII identity tag or 'dog tag'. The tag is the upper half from an oval tag and has two holes at the top. The face of the tag has stamped information spread over two lines: 989 // 4.L.Flak.Abt.95. (4th Batallion, Light Anti-Aircraft 95) This belonged to a soldier who served in the 4. Batterie Leichte Flak Ersatz Abteilung 95 This abteilung was formed on 26.8.39 in Frankfurt and converted to the Leichte Flak Ersatz Abteilung 95 in 1941 Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS&n…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-9E1B5B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the lower tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper reads [ ]?8.B.B.10. The lower reads [ ]0[ ]. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldiers …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-9E0593
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the upper tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper reads 603?6[ ]. The lower reads Kp. G.E[ ]. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldi…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-9DEA75
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the upper tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper are illegible while the lower line reads [ ]437. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldi…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-18B6E3
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval or modern lead seal. The seal is circular, flat, and has a rectangular slot running through the side. No details are visible on either side.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: LIN-18597B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small spherical bell with a narrow channel opening at the base. An incomplete loop is located at the top. The pea is retained within the bell. The surface of the bell has a brassy sheen suggesting a post-medieval to early modern date.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: LIN-1634EC
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern silver thimble with closed domed top. The thimble is decorated with three bands of machine-made flower motifs. The base of the thimble is decorated with the stamped number 15, followed by a rectangular band containing the letters HC & S Ltd. To the right of this is a sub-rectangular stamp containing a lion, a shield-shaped stamp containing three objects, and finally a square stamp containing the letter G. The thimble was made in Chester in 1870.
Created on: Monday 11th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0756CE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 19th century milled copper alloy token issued by Grantham and Godson Tea Dealers, Lincoln. The token is for 1/4 pound. Obverse: GRANTHAM AND GODSON.LINCOLN; TEA DEALERS Reverse: 1/4 LB Grantham and Godson's shop was at 333 High Street, Lincoln in the late 19th century.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F63D03
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Bishop chess piece dating to the late 19th century or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Bishop is seated on an ornate chair. He wears a mitre decorated with a rib r…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F5A23A
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Queen chess piece dating to the late 19th or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Queen is seated on an ornate throne. She wears a crown of five turrets. Her hair flow…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C359FE
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern silver stud, probably the end cap of a 'seal top' spoon. The stud was probably made by the American silversmith Julius Hollister. The stud comprises a flat circular head with an incomplete copper alloy shank of square section extending from the reverse. The head is made of thin sheet silver and has been pressed from the reverse. The perimeter is decorated with a band of repeating lobed crescents. Another band running inside the perimeter band contains the legend [ ]HOLLISTER[ ]MAKER[ ]. In the centre is a hound sitting to the right. Julius Hollister was a silversmith in Os…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: LIN-8C196E
Object type: SHOVEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wooden handle from what appears to be a later 19th or early 20th century stokers shovel. The handle is made of wood and has a 'T' shaped terminal. An iron casing is located at the other end, which presumably once extended into a shovel. The width of T-shaped handle is 105mm and is 29mm in thickness. The handle is circular in section and tapers slightly to either side. The shaft is circular in section with a diameter of 29mm. The metal casing wraps around the shaft at the terminal, but does not fully enclose it. The length of the metal casing on the back is 198mm. The number '6' o…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: LIN-FA7048
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy strap slide. The slide comprises a copper alloy plate with a separate copper alloy bar on the reverse, joined together by two iron pins. The plate is in the form of a buckle with integral central bar. The frame is double oval and decorated with moulded floral or foliage elements. A rectangular bar with right angled terminals is set on the reverse. This item is modern, but is recorded here because the reverse bars are often found on their own and are sometimes misidentified as being of earlier origin.
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: LIN-12ABAE
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Georgian silver 'porte crayon' or propelling pencil, probaby dating 1800-1830. The pencil is formed of a ribbed cylinder with a collar around the centre. The collar has a central raised band decorated with possible floral motifs, flanked on either side by a beaded band and a plain band. The object is damaged at both ends and is now slightly bent. A rectangular slot is located at the nib-end; the bend now exposes the interior, revealing a reeled mechanism with a pencil at one end. Similar casings from porte crayons are recorded on the PAS database (e.g. LIN-F7D783 and …
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Metheringham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD4542
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold sovereign of George IV (1820-1830), first type, dated 1822. Obverse : Laureate head left; GEORGIUS IIII D:G:BRITANNIAR:REX F:D: Reverse : St. George and dragon; 1822 in exergue.
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uppingham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-898B27
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin or white metal alloy lid from a box, probably used for containing tobacco. The lid is rectangular in plan, measuring 97 x 72mm, and has a side wall all the way round measuring 15mm in height. The lid has been fashoined in a simple manner, being cut from a larger sheet. A flat headed rivet is located on both side walls at the distal end. The lid has been decorated by hand using a sharp implement. A border of elongated hexagons runs around the main panel. The outer strands of this are decorated with fine diagonal lines giving it the appearance of rope. The inner strands are of …
Created on: Friday 14th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
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