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-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-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-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-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-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: 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: 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-A339D4
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nail of Modern date (AD 1700-1800). The nail has a large circular convex head, and a square sectioned shaft projecting centrally from the underside, which tapers to a point. The metal is green in colour with a pitted patina. Diameter (of Head): 23.04mm, Length: 43.82mm, Width (of Shaft): 6.01mm, Thickness (of Head): 5.55mm, Weight: 14.40g.
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-A354E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy token of Modern date (AD 1876). The object is a check token for the London and Newcastle Tea Company. These tokens would be given out with the purchase of tea from the company and could be collected in order to claim a "present" such as a mug or set of egg cups. Diameter: 21.52mm, Thickness: 1.44mm, Weight: 1.9g. Obverse: THRO[UG]HOUT [NOR]TH OF ENGLAND & SCOTLAND//[]/[ED]INBUR[GH]/1876 Reverse: THE LONDON & NEW[CASTLE TE]A COMPANY//[1/2 lb CHECK/NOT TRANSFERABLE/ J A GAME]
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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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-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: PUBLIC-E75012
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mesolithic thumb scraper. Worked from a larger flake on one side with bulb of percussion and striking platform removed. Ripples travel from right to left on the unworked face. It has a curved profile with part of the cortex present on the worked face. Pressure flake have been removed contimuously from its end to its right hand side with possible retouching along the same edge. The flint is a brown grey colour and not very opaque.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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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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