Record ID: DUR-016EE1
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object possibly a ld from sort of vessel, post-medieval in date (c.AD1700-1900). The fragment is slightly convex and appears to have been circular when [more] complete. At the centre is a large rounded boss-like projection, surrounded by radiating and regularly spaced lines of perforations or holes.  Dimensions: Length: 33.4 mm; Width: 26.9 mm; Thickness: 2.14 mm; Weight: 8.5 g. The object is likely to be a lid, possibly from a pomander or similar to hold scented herbs. See NLM-26EDC8 on this database fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DBDF99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1900). The object is sub-oval, with slightly flattened base and apex, and areas of pitting and multiple depressions. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object: at the apex of the object the perforation is a small sub-rectangular slit (c.6.16mm x 2.1mm); at the base of the object the perforation is spherical (c.5.54mm in diameter). There appears to be traces of whatever was inserted through the object visible at the circular basal perforation (iron?). The object is mid grey with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-072AB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver half groat of James I dating to the period 1603-1625, probably from the second coinage 1604-1619. North number 2014 The coin has two small piercings at 1 and 2 o'clock close to the edge caused by wear.This may indicate a secondary function which would normally indicate that it should be considered as potential Treasure. However, since coins of this period with similar piercings appear in hoards of currency, it suggests that such objects could re-enter circulation as coins. It therefore cannot be said with confidence whether this particular object was regarded as a …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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