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-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: DUR-0CDE19
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1250-1550). The pendant is shield shaped in profile with an integral, partially retained suspension loop projecting from the middle of the upper edge. The face of the object retains minor traces of red enamel and the heavily abraded heraldic decoration probably of three passant lions. The reverse is undecorated. The lower tapering end has a minor portion missing and the majority of the suspension loop is also missing due to old, abraded breaks. The metal is a dark brown in colour. Similar examples…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
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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-1DBE20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period c.AD 66-68 (Reece period 3). S C reverse type depicting Victory flying left holding shield inscribed S P Q R. Unclear mint, probably Lyon.
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-99DC79
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flakes greater than 10mm including single thinning flake fragment. Undiagnostic. Count: 4 Weight: 7.09g
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-99B693
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Angular flake fragment with retouch along lateral edge forming notch. Undiagnostic. Length: 25.8mm, Width: 12.5mm, Thickness: 6.1mm. Weight: 2.07g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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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-3C07D8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 5 flints, either flint working debitage or possible Lithic Implements of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithics are sub-triangular in plan and concaveo-convex in section. All of the lithics taper to a point on the distal end. Lithic no. 2 has a notched aspect at the proximal end possibly from a hinged flake removal. Lithic no. 5 retains some retain some cortex on the dorsal surface and is therefore a secondary flake. The others retain no cortex and are therefore tertiary flakes. The flint is grey in colour aside from the dorsal surface of flake 3 where it is a reddi…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
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Record ID: DUR-CC4C38
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 3 flint Microlithis of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithics are sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex in section. Lithic no. 1 retains a small amount of cortex on the right hand edge and is therefore a secondary flake. The others retain no cortex and are therefore tertiary flakes. The flakes are a grey brown in colour. The cortex is a light grey/cream. Dimensions: No. 1: Length- 13.76mm, Width- 5.61mm, Thickness- 1.24mm, Weight- 0.1g No. 2: Length- 8.74mm, Width- 5.42mm, Thickness- 1.72mm, Weight- 0.1g No. 3: Length- 6.42mm, Width- 4.74mm, Thickness- 2.…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: DUR-CC556F
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 2 flint microliths of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithics are sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex in section. Lithic no. 1 retains a small amount of cortex on the dorsal and is therefore a secondary flake. Lithic no. 2 retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake. The flakes are a dark grey in colour. The cortex is a light grey. Dimensions: No. 1: Length- 4.06mm, Width- 2.23mm, Thickness- 1.08mm, Weight- 0.1g No. 2: Length- 2.71mm, Width- 2.43mm, Thickness- 1.02mm, Weight- <0.1g
Created on: Monday 18th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: DUR-3B8A61
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 4 flint flakes of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithics are sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. All of the lithics retain some cortex (on the ventral surfaces of no. 1 and 4, the proximal end of no.2 and the right hand edge of no. 3) and are therefore secondary flakes. Flakes no. 2, 3 and 4 are all dark grey in colour while the first flake is a lighter grey. The cortex is cream and grey in colour. Dimensions: No. 1: Length- 33.23mm, Width- 23.57mm, Thickness- 11.02mm, Weight- 7.3g No. 2: Length- 34.83mm, Width- 20.77mm, …
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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Record ID: DUR-A367B1
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bullet of modern date (AD 1800-1950). The object is cylindrical with a domed upper face and two circumferentially running rifling groves at the lower end of the shaft. The lower face is slightly concave. This object is most likely meant to be fired from a 0.22 Inch calibre rifle or air rifle. Length: 13.20mm, Diameter: 8.84mm, Weight: 7.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C64BBA
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Neolithic date (3450-2350 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars and short stepped flaking and semi-abrupt retouch along both the left and right hand edges. The proximal and distal ends have been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is slightly convex and has a small bulb of percussion situated at the distal end. The flake retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake. The flint is grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout. Length: 15.45mm, Width: 18…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C6462F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface has a minor amount of retained cortex along the proximal edge. The left and right hand edges have fine, semi-abrupt retouch. The distal end tapers to a slight point and the proximal end has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is slightly concave and has shallow ripples of percussion emanating from a small bulb of percussion situated at the proximal end. The flake retains a minor amount of cortex and is therefore a secondary flake. …
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C639E2
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface has four predominant negative scars, one of which is a deep hinged flake removal. The left hand edge retains cortex along its length and fine semi-abrupt retouch along the right hand edge. The distal end tapers to a slight point and the proximal end has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is slightly concave and has shallow ripples of percussion emanating from a small bulb of percussion situated a t the distal end. The flake retains a …
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C6411D
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars, and short, scaled flaking along the proximal edge. The left and right hand edges have semi-abrupt retouch. The proximal and distal ends have been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is slightly concave due to a single large negative scar situated above a retained bulb of percussion along the proximal end. The flake retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake. The flint is grey in colour wi…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C615E9
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Core Rejuvenation Flake of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains multiple negative scars with corresponding arrises and retained cortex along distal edge. Lithic has a rectangular void, possibly caused by natural processes. The distal end is flat and the proximal end tapers to a point. The ventral surface is slightly concave. The flake retains a minor amount of cortex and is therefore a secondary flake. The flint is grey in colour with cream inclusions throughout, the cortex …
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C60C93
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Notched Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-concave in section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars. The right hand edge has fine abrupt retouch. The proximal end has been abruptly blunted and the distal end has a minor amount of semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is concave with a small bulb of percussion situated at the distal end which also has shallow ripples of percussion emanating from it. The flake retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake. The flint is light grey in …
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-C5095F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars. The left and right hand edges have rough semi-abrupt retouch. The proximal end is composed of retained cortex and the distal end tapers and has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is concave and has shallow ripples of percussion emanating from the proximal end. The flake retains a minor amount of cortex and is therefore a secondary flake. The flint is grey in colour with cream inclusions thro…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
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