Record ID: NCL-69D27B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron sphere, probably a post-medieval cannon ball. There is an indentation on one side. This may be a result of impact, but could also be the result of uneven corrosion processes. It weighs 877.94 g and has a diameter of 62.34 mm. There are clear signs of corrosion on the surface of the shot, which means it is difficult to precisely assign a calibre, but the diameter would fit a falconet or minion. Similar shot in the database include OXON-DA7DB8, WILT-FB42A2 and SWYOR-5EE135.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-E85E98
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hemp bale seal of the post-medieval period (AD1757). The object is a bi-face sub-discoid seal with a single central slot through its centre for the attachment string. One face bears [S]PB SRHB 1757 in three lines. SPB indicates that the bale contained hemp and SRHB is probably the initials of the grower, owner or agent and the type of hemp. On the opposing face has some indication of lettering, but it is no longer legible. Other bale seals of this type have 'No.' and an Arabic numeral. Lead bale seals, such as this example, were added to merchandise in ports by '…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A37196
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot ball of Post-Medieval date (AD 1640-1750). The object has a circumferentially running casting seam and a projecting casting spru. Around the casting spru is a large amount of iron corrosion and possibly a slightly projecting ferrous metal spike which passes centrally through the object. This object is probably part of an iron-stemmed dumb-bell shot, a modified form of ammunition for a smooth bore muzzle loading weapon. The weight of the shot suggests that it was meant to be fired from a pistol. The metal is grey in colour with a smooth patina and brown patches …
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Record ID: DUR-A34A38
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period, (AD 43 - AD 1800). The object is a cylindrical standing weight. It is rectangular in plan and circular in section and is undecorated. Both the upper and lower surfaces have a single, central, circular indentation however the object is not perforated. The metal is light brown in colour Length: 11.75mm, Diameter: 13.97mm, Weight: 16.4g. Lead weights of this type are a frequently occurring find and are in use from the Roman period to the Post Medieval period, as they don't change it is very dif…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Record ID: DUR-205181
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500 to 1850. The object is circular in plan and flat with a diameter of 24.86 mm. On one side of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. On the reverse of the object is a sexfoil motif which is again raised. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which …
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-1DA7CD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shoe buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1720-1790). The object is concave in section and ovate in plan. The frame is composed of two parallel ovate frames which join at eight points which gives the overall appearance of openwork decoration. The frame has an integral decoration of molded foliage at the points at which the two frame aspects meet. Between the foliage, on both frames, is a repeating pellet decoration. The reverse is smooth and undecorated. The spindle is composed of iron with only minor portions retained at the point at which the spindle attaches …
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Record ID: NCL-EF7998
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of Post-Medieval date, probably c. 1700-1800. The weight is discoidal with a scene on the obverse. The scene depicts, in worn, low relief, a man riding backward on a donkey walking/running left. A second figure can be found on the donkey's back, facing forward, and possibly engaged in a sexual act with the man. The detail of the second figure is more obscured by wear. This object was used to create the medallion recorded in KENT-A77AF7 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1063028
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: NCL-2420C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I, 1625-1649.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 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-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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