Record ID: PUBLIC-54A791
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Cast unifaced circular lead token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial of a capital H . The reverse is blank. The token is 11.49mm in diameter, 1.30mm thick and weighs 0.7grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-549CE8
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast lead pilgrim ampulla (c. 1300-c. 1500 AD). A small portion of the mouth is missing. In plan, it has a semi-circular base and the sides are broadly parallel. At each side it has a suspension loop. However, these are not perforated due to a casting imperfection. The obverse is decorated with a raised crown with a large central fleur-de-lis and reverse has a raised wheel with eight spokes. This ampulla is grey with traces of a buff patina. The mouth has ragged breaks. Height: 43.11mm; width: 35.02mm; thickness: 7.01mm. Weight: 33.41g. Brian Spencer, form…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-540128
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast unifaced circular lead token. The token is decorated on the obverse with the initial H standing on what appears to be a line, with a pellet to each side. The reverse is blank. The token is 19.42mm in diameter, 2.14mm thick and weighs 4.9grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51DC76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead weight of probable medieval to post medieval date, 1200-1800 AD. The weight tapers inward and is blunted, at the proximal end but is broadly cuneate in profile. There is an incised lanceolate shape, cast into the main body of the weight either side of a central ridge both on the dorsal and ventral surfaces. The proximal end terminates in an irregular ovate which may be the point of an old break halving the size of the object which may have had a parallel of the remaining aspect attach there. The metal is a light brownish cream. Length: 44.9mm Width: 27.6m…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51D684
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side of the spindle whorl is decorated with an irregularly spaced series of raised pellets while the other appears undecorated though this may be due to an advanced degree of wear. The metal is a dark greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.3mm in diameter, 14.6mm thick and weighs 37.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any …
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51C221
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated with regularly spaced alternating radiating raised lines and pellets. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.2mm in diameter, 12.5mm thick and weighs 51.2g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to p…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4EA550
Object type: DIE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cubical lead die, square in plan, profile and section with impressed annulets or ring and dot motifs in groups of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on different sides: 1 is opposite 3, 2 is opposite 4, and 5 is opposite 6. The sides (or faces) of the die each have a circular recessed area within the four raised corners, and the holes for the numbers look stamped with a similar tool which has left a raised ring around the perforation. The medieval system, according to Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, page 2949, has the arrangement of 1opposite 2, 3 opposite 4, and 5 opposite 6, which was used from the 1…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3CDA28
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable, but possibly Post-Medieval (1500-1700), uniface lead token cut roughly circular and measuring 13-14mm in diameter. Weighs 1.77g. Obverse: Cross pattée Although no exact parallel could be found during an initial search, the token looks rather like a miniature communion wafer, so a tentative religious connection is suggested, and if so, it could be possibly 16th or 17th century in date.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lechlade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3AAA72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead post-Medieval double-sided token of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), struck c. 1574 (North 1991: 140, ref: 2062). Obverse: Crowned rose with E R at sides Reverse: GOD SAVE THE QUENE; Double headed eagle Diameter: 20.58mm. Weight: 2.97g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3932E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is biconical in shape and has a hole through the middle. It measures 31.64mm in diameter, 29.26mm in height and weighs 102.27g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-38CA22
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded lead token of medieval to post-medieval date, precise function uncertain. It may have been used as a gaming piece or perhaps served as a form of localised small change. The token is circular and has a slight moulded ridge on the underside. The obverse has a moulded six pointed star with lozenge shaped petals on it. It measures 17.05 mm in diameter, 2.87 mm thick and weighs 5.2 grams. It has a cream coloured patina.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-36F6A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period c.1200-1400AD. The object is circular in plan. The device in the centre of the object is unclear. It appears to be a star above conjoined with an upwards facing crescent. Two curved ridges project from underneath the crescent on the right hand side. The device may represent a blundered star and moon or an ear of corn which were both popular on seal matrices of this date. The worn and illegible legend has an internal and external beaded border. The edge of the object is incomplete and stepped down from the legend. The reverse…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tiverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-368B05
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece probably dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in section, both the top and bottom are circular. One circular side of the object is broken and there is no decoration. The metal is white in colour and the object weighs 7.8g, measuring 11.00mm in height and 9.0mm in diameter. Similar examples can be found on this database, for example SWYOR-45BD61. .
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-364D14
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece probably dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and triangular in section, both the top and bottom are flat and circular. There is no decoration. The metal is white in colour and the object weighs 11.1g, measuring 10.4mm in height and 10.5mm in diameter. Similar examples can be found on this database, for example SWYOR-21BDC3.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-272A74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a plumb bob, weighing 80g and probably of early post medieval date. The weight is conical with eight sides. The rounded aperture is set in a flat tab at the apex of the weight.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-26AF54
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of post-medieval date. The mount is comprised of an undecorated central circular element with a recessed border of incised radiating lines. Roughly one third of the rim remains, with the rest having been lost to old worn breaks, and is decorated with a series of five petalled flowers interspersed with lyre loops topped by four raised pellets. The reverse is undecorated and shows no surviving means of attachment. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The mount is 46.5mm long, 42.7mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 36.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Duffield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-24C8D2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead musket ball. The ball is smooth and has an incised band running slightly off-centre.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-22B533
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Medieval spindle whorl. This spindle whorl is conical in cross-section, with a large central perforation. One side is flat and undecorated. The other side is decorated with unidentified incised motifs.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-2211B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated with irregularly spaced and angled radiating raised lines creating sub-trapezoidal cells within each of which are raised pellets. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 36.4mm in diameter, 10.7mm thick and weighs 46g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. De…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1275C3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead trade weight of medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and has a raised design consisting of a central vertical line crossed by three evenly spaced horizontal lines. A triangle of three raised pellets is present at the base of the vertical line and a row of four pellets marks the top of the line. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 60.7mm long, 45mm wide, 7mm thick and weighs 106g. Lead weighs such as this were used to weigh goods under the averdepois system from 1390 in England and were use…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.