Record ID: NLM-36FE0D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch fragment. Cast fragment, possibly from the centre of a disc brooch with concentric decoration, cf. Weetch Type 5. A circular segmented or vermiform moulded feature is arranged as a presumably central norder around a lower centre with a hole pierced off-centre. Broken on all edges. Dave Haldenby kindly comments this is probably not Saxon. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Length: 26.3mm, Width: 22.8mm, Thickness: 4.7mm, Weight: 7.27gms
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-36C3A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy brooch. Cast disc brooch or pendant. Openwork in each quadrant forms an expanded arm cross at the centre of which is a solid disc with a beaded border surrounding radial linear decoration. Such objects are common on Anglo-Scandinavian sites. Weetch Type 16. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 700-900 Length: 26.2mm, Width: 19.4mm, Thickness: 3.6mm, Weight: 4.79gms
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-316C33
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch fragment. A small part of a flat cast disc brooch, perhaps approaching 40mm in its original diameter, with a double lined outer border confining a design including a pellet and an associated petal or loop, possibly part of a more extensive interlace design. The proposed function may be supported by a trapezoid tab on the back, perhaps a relict of fastening gear. Possibly comparable to the East Anglian series of Viking-Age lead brooches. Patinated. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Length: 29.5mm, Width: 25.5mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 7.85gms
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-274332
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch fragment. Cast plate with three concentric ridges around a flat central boss; the intermediate ring also marks the site of a similarly moulded projection on the back which borders a central hollow. Possibly a disc or plate brooch of Weetch Type 5, which was a cheap Anglo-Scandinavian type. Against this proposed identification, there is no evidence for pin gear. Now in two parts, probably broken at the time of discovery. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 900-1000 Diameter: 30.1mm, Thickness (at ridge): 4.8mm, Weight: 9.46gms
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-45EBEC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch fragment. A chip from a cast discoid plate bearing moulded relief decoration on its display side; plain back. A triangular shape points towards a pair of addorsed comma-shaped scrolls with a probably radial line of pellets extending from beside the triangle and past one of the scrolls. Possibly a fragment of a brooch of Weetch Type 4. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1100. Width: 18.5mm, Height: 19.8mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 4.64gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-08E039
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy brooch fragment, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast or mis-cast head of a small long brooch with head of cross potent form, and with rust around the stub of a lug on the back suggesting the former presence of an iron pin mounted behind the head. Fiercely abraded, and possibly partly melted; a small [length 12mm] fragment broke away during examination, probably a sad relict of the upper part of the bow. This may have been an object intended to substitute for a ‘real’ or working copper alloy version, perhaps used to close or complete an Anglian burial costume. The e…
Created on: Monday 21st December 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5AEC34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy brooch fragment. About one quarter of a disc brooch with cross pattee motif. Parts of two slightly expanding arms with horizontal or vertically ribbed infill, and with a pellet at the centre, appear on the front. An indistinct circle appears in the angle of the arms. The crumpled stub of a pin seat or catch plate remains on the back. Weetch Type 4. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1100. Diameter (inferred): 37mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 1.6mm, Weight: 7.26gms
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-374551
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead brooch fragment. About one quarter of a circular brooch with a moulded design of closely-spaced radial lines originating from a central boss. One or more circumferential ribs intersecting the radial lines give an effect reminiscent of a spider's web. Paired lugs with iron staining on the back mark the position of a pin seat. Patinated and lightly crumpled. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 1000-1100. Diameter (inferred): 46mm, Thickness (clear of lugs and boss): 1.4mm, Weight: 8.18gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muckton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C95BC6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch. A small lightly concavo-convex plate, of probably originally discoid form, with a moulded design comprising a plain cross whose arms are rendered by quadruple strands, with a large central pellet and with a pellet and ring in each of its angles. Further smaller pellets and curls also appear between these major elements. A small stub on one side of the back may represent pin gear, otherwise lost. Patinated. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Diameter: 18.2mm, Thickness (clear of pin and boss): 1.8mm, Weight: 3.35gms
Created on: Monday 14th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby le Wold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AD60CD
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy crucifix. Cast cruciform plate with the body of Christ appearing in identically moulded relief on both sides. The face is modelled schematically with elongated oval eyes, a large nose and a slit mouth. A triangular arrangement above the head, on the cross, has four sunken dots along each of its angled sides and may represent either a mitre-like crown or the 'charge sheet' script in which Jesus was described as King of the Jews. Three prominent dots standing proud represent nipples and navel, with the ribcage also emphasised. The arms are outstretched with enlarged splayed f…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7AD374
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy game piece, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast sub-rectangular concavo-convex object with a central ridged mould line; a small projection from this is perhaps a stub of casting sprue. Patinated overall. The shape now resembles a miniature bread loaf of modern type, perhaps as the result of crushing. One side is also indented, probably again as a result of adventitious damage. This object was found close to a castellated playing piece (NLM-7ABE36) considered to be for the game of Tafl, and the size and form of the two objects is so similar as to suggest they come from …
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7ABE36
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy game piece, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast concavo-convex conical counter with four knops on its top modelled in bold relief and connected in a cruciform pattern by low ridges. The sides and top of the object bear traces of a dark blue-grey colorant which, if not an adventitious effect of soil conditions, might relate to the distinction of the piece for a two player game. A domed form is typical of pieces for the board game Hnafetafl, which was played in both Anglo-Saxon and Viking contexts. The 'king' was distinguished from the other pieces which defended or purs…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8823B2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy strap end fragment. Rectangular fragment from a wide strap end, cf. Thomas Class E Type 3. The plain end bears two rivet or stitching holes of diameter 2.5mm punched from the display face; on the back, it is uncertain whether a second leaf of a split-ended strap end has been lost. A horizontal rib and vertical borders limit a field of moulded decoration in low relief with a thickened longitudinal mod rib. The rectangular cells to either side of this bear linear cross hatch in which those lines rising to meet the mid rib (as illustrated) are set in front of those running in …
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-BA539E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy strap end. Cast tongue shaped plate with a split end retaining a single one of a pair of rivets of diameter c.2.5mm, Thomas Class E Type 1. One side of the plate is decorated by moulded 'fleshy' foliage of the Winchester style, possibly inhabited by birds - the best candidate observed by this reporter has a fan-shaped tail and stands facing the centre with its leg pointing to the adjacent belt end of the plate. The other end of the plate is worn and probably lost. Though the style is Anglo-Saxon Thomas observes examples come from Viking York, and the imitation of better jew…
Created on: Thursday 6th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-279166
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy disc brooch with Jellinge-style decoration, . Cast circular plate with paired lugs for a separate pin (lost) opposite a folded catch plate. The front of the brooch bears a zoomorphic design comprising an entwined serpentine body with (probably) scales denoted by billeting; a head with elongated jaws and a large eye at the edge of the brooch; and at least two claws or talons. Patinated overall. The brooch would have appeared silvery when new, and is of a class of cheap jewellery considered especially significant because it marks the settlement of humble Viking folk. Many dis…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-879595
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Alloy brooch. Cast disc or plate Brooch. The display face bears a design of fine lines and pellets in relief, comprising a central pellet, a pellet with a nimbate border above it and one triangular group of radial lines opposite, flanked by two groups of circumferential lines edged by an upper laddered border. This schematic motif may represent a spread eagle, or perhaps a human figure in a gown with arms aloft; the size would make it possible that this motif was intended to resemble an early medieval gold coin. The reverse bears a pair of aligned loops with a drilled aperture of…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-BD9415
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy and glass probable brooch fragment. Cast disc brooch with an irregular central inset of (now) brick red glass. Faint traces of further textured decoration appears on what is now worn to a plain field. The edges of the object are damaged, probably recently, about two thirds of the way around the circumference of the plate. Separate fastening gear or attachment loops are now lost. Cheap lead alloy brooches are characteristic of Viking Age settlement of lower status. A variety of examples are reported from Lurk Lane, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire (Tweddle, D. 1991, Brooch…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-3E0323
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy pin. Cast polyhedral pin head, of Flixborough Type 2. A rectangular section head bears stamped ring and dot on twelve facets out of thirteen; singly in most cases, and in groups of seven or eight on the broadest faces. Only the top face is unadorned. A slight collar below the head separates it from a shank of which only a tiny pointed stub remains. Lead pin heads are reported from Flixborough, where they surmounted iron shanks (Rogers, N. et al. 2009, page 38, in 'The pins', in Evans, D.H. and Loveluck, C. (eds), Life and Economy at Early Medieval Flixborough c.AD 600-1000:…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-FDFD91
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Alloy Possible finger ring fragment. Cast segment from an annular object of ovoid section of estimated internal diameter 30mm, expanded towards its putative bezel. A crude and indistinct interlace pattern, probably within borders, appears on its outer face. The material and finish may both suggest this to be an example of cheap decorative metalwork of the Anglo-Scandinavian period. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1050. Length: 28.6mm, Width: 16.0mm, Thickness: 5.2mm, Weight: 12.41gms.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-949D13
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Lead alloy Possible mount fragment. Cast rectangular plate with crude interlace limited by a border running parallel to the opposite edge; interlace may continue beyond this internal border, though the rest of the object is lost. The finder suggests an identification as a brooch, and the decoration does indeed resemble that of cheap lead alloy metalwork for the less discerning Viking Age patron. However, such brooch forms tend to the curvilinear rather than rectilinear, while the construction is rather crude and massy for an earlier Anglo-Saxon brooch. An alternative identi…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.