Record ID: NCL-EA6506
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy terret. It consists of a small part of a circular section hoop, measuring 10.23mm in diameter. Attached at the narrow bar is a rectangular plate with ? circular cells each containing red enamel. The plate has a width of 25.83mm. On the underside of the plate is a rectangular attachment loop.
Created on: Friday 9th January 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-26EA93
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, dating to the later medieval period. The hoop is rectangular in section and is decorated with diagonal ribs and incised decoration. There is a small circular bezel set with a small, circular turquoise glass gem. The gem has a convex upper surface. The hoop has a diameter of 18.47mm and a width of 2.96mm. The gem set bezel has a diameter of 5.4mm.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-276B81
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy key. The key has a kidney shaped bow which is D shaped in section. The shaft is solid and circular in section. The shaft extends to a D shaped bit with central cut out. The length of the key is 60mm in length and the bow has a width of 25mm. The bit has a width of 22mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-8F22F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A 'Spanish cob' dating to the sixteenth or seventeenth century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-86BD75
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude copper alloy figurine of Christ, presumably originally attached to a wooden crucifix. It is difficult to date the figurine but it is possible that it is medieval in date. The figurine is cast; the torso is long and almost rectangular in section; the sides of the torso are horizontally grooved, perhaps to represent ribs; at the base of the torso, there is a rectangular moulding representing a loin cloth; this is diagonally grooved. The legs which are D shaped in section, are crossed. The arms which are oval in section, finish above the elbow. The oval head extends from a long D …
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-8F9C01
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Wednesday 3rd November 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2014
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Record ID: NCL-BFA4F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn long cross penny, probably of Edward II.
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-BFF993
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn penny, probably of Edward II
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-D64DD2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of medieval or post medieval date. The spindle whorl is flat circular and possesses a central circular perforation. The upper surface of the whorl has moulded decoration comprising four lines forming a cross and dividing the whorl into quarters. In each quarter, there is a small circular moulding. The whol measures 22mm in diameter and has a thickness of 3mm.
Created on: Friday 1st April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-F82F03
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy openwork mount with loop, dating to the post-medieval period. It is flat, openwork and lozengiform in shape. A circular loop extends from the apex. The centre of the object is decorated with a lozengiform moulding. On the underside, the central moulding is hollow and there appear to be four attachment lugs, one at each corner of the object. It has a length of 55mm, a width of 39mm and a thickness of 5mm. The style of the object dates it approximately to the 17th century, and the integral attachment lugs on the reverse support this date. Compare NCL-97E903, which has simi…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2005
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-A0BD50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of the late Medieval or Post-Medieval period. The weight is trapezoidal in profile, with 7 facetted faces from base to top. The top has a solid glob of lead that appears to be an incomplete suspension loop. The glob has a narrow rectangular perforation through it, but there is little space for a hook or another form of suspension. The body of the weight also has circular holes drilled into it. The base is rather elaborate, with 7 drop-shaped wedges radiating from the centre.
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-C165A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry II-Henry III, not further distinguishable, 1189-1247.
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2011
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Record ID: NCL-C7D386
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I, 1594-1595/6. North no 2014.
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-0CC8D3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pecked stone artillery shot of the Post-Medieval period, c. 1600-1700. The shot is solid and made of a hard sand- or siltstone.
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2010
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Record ID: NCL-628F61
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy water pistol toy of later 19th or early 20th century date. The object takes the form of a revolver or 'six-shooter' handgun, missing the sqeezable balloon handle. The attachment for the handle is a projecting disc that would have fitted into a socket. The gun is not an exact replica in miniature, however, as there is no trigger or trigger guard, hammer or sight at the end of the barrel. The end of the barrel of worn and slightly rounded and appears solid. Flashmarks are visible along the upper and lower faces around the perimeter of the object.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th October 2014
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Record ID: NCL-639976
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy bag seal from Russia, 1822. The seal is discoidal, but incomplete with raised letters on each face. The obverse reads: ...Р// Ж12Н// [1]822 The reverse reads: МПДО// НИКО// НЮР
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: NCL-63B660
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of Post-Medieval date, c. 1700-present. The weight is wedge shaped, with a broad sub-rectangular base that narrows to a thin rectangular top. The underside of the base has a slightly convex rectangular impression. The object weighs is approximately 2oz, or 1/8th of a pound.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: NCL-63C551
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The spindle whorl has been crudely cast into an elongated and irregular hemisphere with a circular perforation through it.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Record ID: NCL-A35666
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannonball of Post-Medieval date, probably dating to 1640 or later. The cannonball is spherical with an even coat of corrosion across its surface. There may be some indication through the corrosion of the flashmarks, from the two moulds from which the ball was cast. The weight is approximated at 2.5kg or 5lbs.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
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Record ID: NCL-23E043
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III, Pre-Treaty series, minted in York, 1351-1361.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.