Record ID: LIN-DF90E7
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval pilgrim badge manufactured from lead. The front of the badge depicts St Margaret of Antioch, also known as Margaret the Virgin, shown standing on a dragon with a cross in her left hand and a book in her right hand. This depiction relates to the story of Margaret, who was swallowed by the devil in the form of a dragon but saved when her cross caused the beast to vomit. The reverse bears the Christogram, ihs. The badge is slightly bent and damaged, and has a manufacturing fault- the pendant loop at the apex has not been formed properly, so this badge could not have been worn. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: LIN-DF6A71
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An object, probably part of a buckle plate or clasp, manufactured from cast copper alloy and of medieval date (c. AD 1200-1500). The plate is in the form of a leaf or shield with a pair of driled holes at one edge. Traces of gilding are visible on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DF3567
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval dress hook manufactured from cast copper alloy. The clasp has a rectangular attachment loop above a circular openwork plate with floral relief moulded decoration. Below the plate a decorative collar, also with moulded floral decoration, sits above the hook, which curves backards behind the plate. The object belongs to Read's Class E Type 3, dating from c. 1500-1600.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DF0433
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cloth seal manufactured from cast lead and dating from the medieval to post medieval period. The object consists of an oval disc, worn and chipped at the edges, with vestiges of a design which is too worn to interpret. An attachment stud projects 6mm from the rear of the object. The seal has a stable surface patina of grey-white.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DEDCD1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal, probably a cloth seal, of medieval or post medieval date (c. 1300-1700). The object consists of a roughly circular disc (the shape has become distorted) with an integrally cast connecting strip bent behind. The object has a thick, stable patina of white lead oxide and no surface detail remains.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DEA735
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, House of Constantine (AD 330-335). The obverse has a male bust facing right, the legend is too worn to discren. The reverse has two soldiers bearing two standards, the legend is worn and the base of the coin has broken away preventing the identification of the issuing mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DE4705
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval jetton or casting counter manufactured from struck copper alloy (c.1300-1500). The counter is extremely worn and no details of the design or legend are legible. The object has been pierced towards the edge, which may be related to it's original use, or indicate resue as a pendant.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-DE1F41
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double loop or 'spectacle' buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval date (c. 1550 - 1650). The pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle has moulded decoration in the form of floral motifs on the outer edges, knops on either end of the strap bar and a bevelled frame. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A similar buckle frame has been published as no 407 by Whitehead (2003) and has been dated to the Early Post Medieval period ( 1550 - 1650 AD).
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B84356
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The end cap from a medieval knife handle, manufactured from folded copper alloy sheet with a seperately cut end piece soldered on, and the remains of a wooden knife handle within. The object is rectangular in cross section and has incised decoration on all faces. One one of the two larger faces, St. David is depicted playing a harp, though on the opposite face the figure is too worn to identify. The two smaller faces are decorated with patterns of incised lines, while the top most surface depicts a male bust, facing left. A similar object, SF6653, is recorded on this database as datin…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: LIN-B74F18
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mount or strap fitting manufactured from cut copper alloy sheet, probably of post-medieval date. The plate is scalloped at one end, with a damaged rectangular shaped terminal. There are three drilled rivet holes along the plate, one of which has a small copper alloy rivet still in situ, and there appears to be the remains of incised linear decoration on one surface, though this is very worn. Similar objects are recorded on this database as book fittings, e.g. HAMP-717970.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B6F1A2
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sharp-hooked clasp fastening manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the early post-medieval period (c. 1500-1600). The clasp has a sub-lozenge shape with openwork decoration and an integral rectangular attachment loop. The hook has broken away and been lost, and the hook end of the clasp has sheared off. This clasp belongs to Read's Class E, Type 4.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B6BB05
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of pot leg manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the mid-medieval to mid-post medieval period (c. 1300-1650). The leg is rectangular in cross section with a central ridge and the surface is blackened from exposure to heat. The fragment measures 45mm x 65mm, weighing 116.97g.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B6AAC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A D-shaped single loop buckle manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the medieval period (c. 1350-1450). The buckle has a narrowed, recessed strap bar and a notched lip for the pin (which has been lost).
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B68772
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a single loop folding strap clasp, manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the mid-late medieval period (c. 1300-1450). The object comprises a rectangular frame with two casting spurs on each side, a narrowed, offset strap bar and the remains of a rotating closure cut from copper alloy sheet. The mount which secured the clasp to a strap has broken away and been lost.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B651D0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double loop or spectacle buckle frame manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the early to middle post-medieval period (c. 1550-1650). The buckle has a narrowed strap bar, the inside edge is bevelled and the outer edge of each loop is moulded to a point. The frame has become distorted, perhaps the result of post burial damage. The remains of a corroded iron pin is still attached to the buckle.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B633D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver hammered coin, mint unknown. The obverse is extremely worn, all detail has been obliterated. The reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each angle, the legend reads: [CI]VI[TAS] [---].
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-B61647
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vessel fragment (part of a pot leg) dating from the medieval or post-medieval period. The leg is sub-rectangular in cross section with a raised central ridge, and the surface is blackened from exposure to heat. Vessel fragments are difficult to date closely, and this example is probably from c. AD 1300-1650
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: LIN-24CE32
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vessel fragment (pot leg) dating from the medieval or post-medieval period. The leg is rectangular in cross section with a raised central ridge, tapered at one end. The leg is hollow, and the surfaces is blackened from exposure to heat. Vessel fragments are difficult to date closely, and this example is probably from c. AD 1300-1650
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: LIN-249D46
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a bunsen-type late medieval or early post-medieval candlestick manufactured from cast copper alloy. The stick has been made in two parts: a hollow central stem which fits into a central soclet of the disc base. The stem has moulded decoration, and the upper part has broken away and been lost. This type of candlestick is thought to date from the late medieval or early post medieval period (Brownsword, 1985). The object dates from c. 1450-1550.
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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Record ID: LIN-246E33
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast copper alloy harness pendant dating from the medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The mount is in the form of a rectangular bar with central circular aperture flanked by rectangular lobes. Griffiths (1986) illustrates this type of pendant, describing the heraldic devices which hung from the mounts. A more complete example, SF-04FF27, can be found on this database.
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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