Record ID: PUBLIC-1615F6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular biface token, c. 1550-1800 AD. Powell Types 2 and 14. The token has been cast with a raised design of a equal arm cross with a pellet at the center and in one quarter and a star in the three other quarters on the obverse and the letters I B on the reverse. The token measures 21.57mm in diameter, 3.52mm thick and weighs 6.9 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). Until recently cross and pellet designs we…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Udimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0DA737
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy pendant of uncertain date. It is cruciform with arms that are rectangular in form and square in section, the lower arm being the longest and giving the entire object the appearance of a small crucifix. The upper arm terminates in old breaks at what appears to be a suspension or rivet hole of uncertain form. At the centre of the cross where the arms meet is an oval shaped moulding that has suffered from some post-depositional damage that obscures its original form or any decorative elements. The entire object measures 19.04mm in length, 17.84mm in width, 6…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0C0067
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen post-Medieval cast or wrought lead-alloy vessel (c. AD 1500-c. 1700). This 'bird-feeder' vessel was semi-circular in cross-section prior to being damaged. It has a semi-circular base and the sides flare upwards towards the plain rim. At the front it is decorated with two horizontal and parallel raised 'ribs'. Below these features it has engraved initials D S and on the base there is a cluster of punched dots. The rear face is plain. The inner and outer surfaces of the vessel are grey with traces of a buff patina. Height: 42.76mm; width: 57.27mm; thickne…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.