Record ID: CORN-CBE72A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a  medieval ceramic roof or ridge tile, with orange-pink hard powdery fabric and hackly fracture.  The fragment is sub- triangular in form and very thick with little curvature. There is an incised line on one face and the fabric is light grey with no obvious inclusions.  The fabric includes small white inclusions of feldspar and slivers of gray shale and fragments of mica, which may suggest that it is made of Lostwithiel-type ware. Measurements: Height: 37.93 mm; Width: 40.38 mm; Thickness: 9.81 mm; Weight…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: CORN-CB7C24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A rim sherd of a small jar with rolled rim, made from local gabbroic clay. This sherd is of a Romano-British Trethurgy Type 11 jar dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD.  The fabric is a gabbroic (clay that weathers over the gabbro stone on the Lizard) with inclusions of pale feldspar, dark augite and mica. It is patinated dark brown on the outer surface and is decorated with a single grooved, transverse line along the circumference approximately 17.10mm down from the base of the rim. The inner surface of the fragment is patinated light-b…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-CB115D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1500-c. 1700). The hoop is circular with a D- shaped cross section. The square bezel is deep and the setting is missing. Either side of the square bezel are smaller, circular bezels which are also missing their settings. Decoration at the shoulders is in the form of a three incised lines. The inside of the hoop is flat and plain and it has an internal diameter of 17.28mm. This finger-ring is partially corroded and has a dark green patina.  Measurements: Height: 22.1 mm; Diameter: 20.51 mm; Thickne…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C96209
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1700. The fragment is most likely from a large cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet.  It is broadly sub-trapezoidal in plan with a sub-rectangular section of rim remaining on both sides. The fragment is sub-rectangular in cross section. There is a slight internal overhang on the inner surface of the vessel wall. The breaks on the edges are old and worn.  The fragment is patinated grey-black in colour with small patches of green and there is some ev…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C94B7D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel leg, probably from a cauldron, posnet or skillet, of Post-Medieval date. The pot leg is broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section with a moulded transverse collar close to the upper terminal. The upper edge is broken where it has been severed from the rest of the leg. Below the collar the foot widens out at the base. There are a few small patches of black organic material still adhering to the surface of the leg, which was burnt on when the skillet was standing near the fire. The rear surface is flat. Measurements:&nb…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C93D45
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nail of uncertain date but probably Post medieval, c.1500- 1800 The nail has a sub-circular head with a 6.62mm square cross-section shaft that gently tapers down to a rectangular cross-sectioned flattened point. Now slightly bent, the surface displays a patchy green/brown patina. Measurements: Diameter: 25.29mm; Length, 50.09mm; Weight: 11.25g
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C90997
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded complete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, dating to the period AD 43-260. Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter: 30.61 mm; Weight: 15.47 g
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C8F82F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers form A1 or A2, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 500 - 850. It is conical in form with a flat base, and has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 7.34mm.  Spindle whorls of this type are illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007, Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-Saxon England, page 25, and are through to date from AD 500 - 1100. The size of the central perforation makes an early to mid Saxon date most likely.  Measurements: Height: 16.14 mm; Weight: …
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C8A11C
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy saddle pommel dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1700). The object comprises one half of a hollow dome. It is semi-circular in shape and curved to form one half of the dome, with a wing with a double rivet hole extending from the base. The outer face is decorated with series of thick and thin grooves radiating from the top of the dome and running the length of the object. A U-shaped cut-away is apparent above the wing. The object has a light green patina.  Measurements: Length: 60.87 mm…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C82E22
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1800. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section and is engraved on both sides with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as 3y. An umlaut is present over the y. The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and is worn. Biggs (1994, p.9) discuses such weights stating that apothecaries broke away from the Grocers Company in 1617 and were granted a Royal Charter. They subsequently used a weight system which was …
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C7D5FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy cooking vessel foot (or pot leg) of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). It is broadly trapezoidal in shape with three longitudinal ridges cast in high relief in the centre of the outer face. The pot leg is patinated green with some evidence of black, organic matter adhered to the surface, which was burnt on when the skillet was standing near the fire. The rear surface is flat. Measurements: Height: 30.57 mm; Width: 55.6 mm; Thickness: 33.48 mm; Weight: 138…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-C7BCBB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1720. The buckle is a double looped sub-oval shape with trilobed trefoil knops on the outer edge of each loop, each with an engraved rosette. The strap bar is narrowed with trefoil mouldings to the centre of trefoil sides at either end. The pin is missing and there is iron corrosion around the centre of the strap bar indicating that the pin was made of iron. The metal has a light green patina and is worn.  Measurements: Length: 45.56 mm; Width: 25.76 mm; Thickness: 2.23 m…
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-A05732
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded complete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear ruler, dating to the period AD 43-260. Unclear reverse type and mint Measurements: Weight: 12.05 g; Diameter: 28.17 mm
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9F8B91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight issued in the reign Queen Anne (1702-1707). The weight is disc shape with a raised rim that is bevelled on the inside. The surface is slightly concave and has a series of finely turned concentric grooves. There are three stamp marks on this face: a sword at 1 o’clock, representing the sword of St. Paul for the City of London, a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) at 6 o’clock, and a crowned ‘A’ (royal cypher) at 9 o’clock, probably for Anne. The reverse face is flat. The entire object …
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9F4CDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy roman sestertius, probably of Antonine date and possibly Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) or Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 138-180 (Reece periods 7-8). Reverse type depicting a standing female figure left. Mint of Rome. There is a small circular indent in the middle of the coin, probably from corrosion. Measurements: Diameter, 27.28mm; Weight, 13.30g
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9F0709
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy roman sestertius, probably of Antonine date and possibly Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) or Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 138-180 (Reece periods 7-8). Reverse type depicting a standing female figure left holding unclear object in right hand and cornucopiae(?) in left. Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter, 26.98mm; Weight, 10.35g
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9E3430
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable steelyard weight probably of Medieval to Post-Medieval date c. 1200-1750. It is oval or egg-shaped, tapering to the apex, and sub-circular in plan. It has a circular aperture 2.84mm in diameter running through the centre of the object from its apex to its base. There is a large incision towards the base of the weight, perhaps from damage. The weight is a mid grey white colour. Measurements: height 74.23mm, diameter 57.06mm, weight 1239g. Several ovoid or egg shaped weights have been recorded on the database; many with…
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-9E0B06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid lead object, possibly a weight of medieval to post medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1900. It is a sub-circular flat discoid weight with one flat and smooth face, and one with a slight bulge in the centre. It is 16.96mm thick. The weight is unmarked apart from a few lines scratched into it. It has a mid grey patina. The weight is 57.84mm in diameter and weighs 426g. The mass does not obviously fit into any standard system of weight measurement, so it is perhaps a weight designed to add mass rather than to measure it. 
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-38D886
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead artefact, probably a funery monument or church fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object is comprised of a male torso and the top part of the leg. It is likely to be the body of Jesus Christ crucified. The torso tapers to the waist, and has worn relief decoration of nipples, ribs and navel. Below, the hips are covered with a bulky loincloth which also covers the top part of the legs. The legs are short and break just below the knees. The object is concave and is undecorated on the reverse.  Measurements: Length: 106.59 mm;…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-4B3DA5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, near complete copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian strap-end, dating c.AD 1000-1125. The strap-end consists of a narrow body with a bifurcated attachment-end which survives almost intact, although is missing its rivet holes. The terminal end survives with the body narrowing but thickening and changing shape in cross-section from the attachment end towards the terminal end the half-round split-end. The terminal is in the form of a zoomorphic beast's head, the type defines this as being seen from the side, although in actuality shows the head full, save for below, but more d…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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