Record ID: LON-044968
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery body sherd from a Frechen stoneware bottle- a Bartmann or “Bellarmine” dating to the 16th century. The sherd includes part of the applied oval portrait medallion showing a man’s profile facing left within a border comprising a ring of twisted rope and then scalloped drapery. The figure is wearing a neck ruff and a helmet. The fabric is grey with a brown salt glaze on the external surface. Dimensions: weight: 44.05g. Identified by Roy Stephenson Medieval and Post Medieval pottery specialist.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-F90B26
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman pottery rim sherd from a vessel, a Samian decorated bowl dating to the mid 1st – mid 2nd century. This bowl may be Dragendorff 30 or 37; it has an upright bead rim and vertical walls. There is a glossy dark red slip on both external and internal surfaces. The slip is slightly darker on the external surface. The fabric is typically red throughout with few mica inclusions. The decoration on the bowl is moulded panel decoration and comprises a band of ovolos; with a twisted rope tongues/darts between the eggs. Below the ovolos is a twisted rope border and below that is an …
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-7D3D04
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval pottery body sherd from a Raeren panel jug (c.1575-1610). The body sherd includes part of the decorative panel which depicts the peasant’s dance. In the scen the man is to the left of the woman with his left arm outstretched. The woman also has her left arm outstretched. Above the two figures is a double arch. The finder has suggested that Jan Emens may be the pottery but Lyn Blackmore said that without the motto below the panel it is difficult to ascribe the mould to a specific potter and also a mould could be used by more than one potter. Dimensions: weight: 13.23g.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-721A34
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval – Modern stone whetstone (16th – 19th century). The whetstone has a D-shaped cross-section and there is a circular perforation just off-centre in the upper third of the object. Part of the flat long surface is missing and one end is damaged. There is no evidence of use-wear polishing but this may have been lost with the damage to the surface, or the object was never used. Dimensions: length: 195.46mm; width: 59.77mm; thickness: 31.16mm
Created on: Monday 4th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-579E94
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval pottery moulded decoration possibly from around a fireplace or stove (15th – 16th century). The sherd is flat with moulded decoration on the front surface. The decoration resembles an ornate pointed arch with pellets internally and scrolls externally. The fabric is buff pink with some mica inclusions. Dimensions: weight: 28.39g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of London', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C15EE7
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery Staffordshire Ware figurine (1770-1785). This is an tin glazed earthernware figurine depicting a seated female holding bouquet in left arm. She is wearing a blue outer gown with a cream under gown and has a bonnet above her brown hair. Dimensions: diameter: 39.90mm; length: 107.82mm; weight: 63.08g. Identified by Roy Stephenson Medieval and Post Medieval pottery specialist and Jon Cotton, Senior Prehistoric Curator Museum of London.
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of London', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-12FCC4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval small square token (AD1300-1600). Obverse: A barrel Obverse inscription: none Reverse: blank Reverse inscription: none Dimensions: length: 9.56mm; width: 9.33mm; thickness: 1.42mm; weight: 0.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-12EE10
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval lead alloy token (AD1300-1600). Obverse: Potted tree above a transverse line against a stippled background Obverse inscription: none Reverse: Blank Reverse inscription: none Dimensions: diameter: 23.14mm; weight: 3.94g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-B5F7B7
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval - Post Medieval plaster architectural element - a moulding (probably c.15th – 17th century). The moulding has a flat back and a three-dimensional four-petalled flower with central pellets and triangular points in between each petal. The centre of each petal also has a groove. The reverse has incised cross-hatching forming the keying for attachment with mortar. The plaster is very dense and not very friable. Dimensions: length: 77.47mm; width: 50.88mm; thickness: 30.49mm; weight: 105.23g.  
Created on: Monday 14th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-F3D742
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval clay marble with initials (18th Century). The marble has the letters “MP” engraved, the letters have serifs. There are also other marks engraved on the surface that resembles “I”’s Dimensions: diameter: 21.62mm; weight: 12.19g.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of London', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-02D436
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery body sherd from a German Stoneware tankard from Siegburg (Schnelle) (AD1550-1600). The fabric is very fine and white with no glaze. The tankard is decorated with a moulded pattern that depicts two robed figures, each figure in a rectangular panel with a foliate border. This example is very similar to no.20 (Gaimster 1997:181) that is described as a cylindrical tankard (Schnelle) tapering slightly to neck. It has a pewter lid with a finial and thumbpiece and the applied panel is dated to 1573 (ibid). The decoration is similar but not identical to this exam…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tower Hamlets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-8C0467
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman lead alloy oval object, probably a tessera (AD43-410). The reverse is plain and the front shows a helmeted bust right of Mars in negative relief. There appears to be a flaw, or possibly some damage, to the front of the face. The object is possibly a sealing but there are no transverse perforations for the cord to attach. Alternatively Martin Henig suggests it could be a tessera used possibly as a pass to allow entry into a military building or the Baths, for example. Dimensions: diameter: mm; length: 15.47mm; width: 11.91mm; thickness: 3.10mm; weight: 3.64g. Identifie…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bankside area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-1AB831
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval floor tile. The tile has yellow and reddish glaze whic is indeterminate in its design. It is incomplete and has broken across the middle. Possible a Westminster floor tile as the fabric contains mica.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dowgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-273D00
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of seven clay pipes and three stem fragments. Four of the pipes have an elongated bowl at a relatively upright angle to the stem and oval pedestals. They date to circa 1680 to 1720. One of these has a maker's mark above the pedestal (H). The other three pipes have shorter, more barrel-shaped bowls; the two larger of these have a row of milling around the rim and one has a pointed pedestal, the other a large flat circular pedestal. These date circa 1660 to 1680. The third pipe has a smaller bowl and a pedestal that is sub-square in section; this is probably earliest in date, cir…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Millennium Bridge North side', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-6C3242
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd of press-moulded slipware, probably a fragment of a plate or charger with scalloped edges. The back is flat, unglazed and has thumb impressions. The raised decoration consists of three raised drop-shaped areas, each with three raised spots decorated with a dark brown slip. The remainder of the surface has decorative borders filled with raised ridges and dots, and is covered in a yellow-green glaze.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Millennium Bridge, North side', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-EF1157
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eighteenth century leaden token
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark Bridge (North side)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-EEFE87
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token, incomplete. One side has cross in circle with three pellets in each angle. The design of the other side is indistinct.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark Bridge (North side)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-493C48
Object type: LINEN SMOOTHER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular glass linen smoother with lightly convex top and indented central stem on reverse (broken). The surface has an outer crust but the glass appears to have been dark in colour (blue-green or black). One large chip is missing from the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bull Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-3D8916
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of samian ware / terra sigillata. From an open mould-decorated vessel. The fabric is pinkish with a fine matrix, with no visible inclusions. The slip is orangey-brown. The decoration shows a trifid leaf, a figuratif motif, rope-style panel borders and flower motifs as fillers. Fabric and slip seems to point to East Gaulish manufacture.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wandsworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-B3D833
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bow brooch dating to the roman period, possible a colchester type. The bow is slightly curved, and decorated on the front with a central spine of hatching. The catch plate remains. Whilst the head and foot of the brooch are both missing. The patina of the surface is a light green/ grey colour.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambleden', grid reference and parish protected.