Record ID: SWYOR-C73EE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent gold post-medieval coin; a Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating from AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, number 2090.  Measurements are; diameter 20.9m, thickness in its bent state 2.7mm and weight 2.46g.  The metal is 0.4mm thick.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-348D21
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 20 pieces of grey ceramic vessel, some decorated, of Early Medieval date, AD 400 - 700. They may be from cremation urns. They are all body sherds. The fabric is hard, dark grey throughout, with an irregular texture. There are frequent large (about 1-1.5mm), slightly rounded quartz or quartzite inclusions. Some pieces have poorly sorted similar inclusions of varying sizes. Tehe largest decorated piece has stamped marks in rows. The top line is S shaped stamps. Two horizontal grooves separate the next band of decoration which consists of a stamp which is …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-8FF5B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barred mount, dating to the medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1400. It is a sub-rectangular sheet, which is angled at one end and has a concave notch in each side. Mounted at the square end is a transverse rectangular mount which is U shaped in cross-section. It is attached by a copper alloy rivet with a flat rove on the reverse. The remains of another rivet and rove survive at the rounded end. The object has a green patina and is undecorated on both faces. Dimensions: The mount is 17.2mm long, 12mm wide and 4.1mm thick. 1.3g. Similar strap fit…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-8FDA50
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring thimble dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1550 - 1600. It is an open thimble with a pair of ridges forming a border top and bottom. There is no visible seam. The pits are circular and neatly executed in a spiral that runs up to the right in 7 rows. There is possibly a maker's mark at the start of the spiral but it is too worn to be certain it is not a larger pit. The thimble has a smooth green patina. It is 17.5mm tall, 20.6mm diameter and 5.6g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/textile-equipment/#Medieval_ring-type_thimbles.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2ADB90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver washed copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate dating from AD 275 - 296 (Reece Period 14). 10.3mm long, 9.1mm wide and 1.1mm thick. 0.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2AC6A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a contemporary copy of a radiate dating from AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14) copying a coin of Claudius II, deified, dating from AD 270. CONSECRATIO reverse showing an altar. The coin is 15.6mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2AA94C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin; a contemporary copy of a nummus probably of Valentinian II, dating from AD 379-387 (Reece Period 20). Reverse: A wreath enclosing VOT/X/MVLT/X [sic]. Uncertain mint. It is 17.3mm diameter, 1.2mm thick and 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2A807B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three Roman coins; illegible contemporary copies of nummi dating from AD 300 - 400. 1. 14.2mm diameter, 1.7mm thick, 1.4g. Bust right. 2. 9.3mm diameter, 1.1mm thick, 0.3g. illegible. 3. Incomplete. 7.4mm long, 7.1mm wide and 1.2mm thick. <0.1g. Illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-2A649E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin; a nummus of the House of Valentinian dating from AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). Probably SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with palm and a wreath. Mint unknown. It is 17.3mm diameter, 1.4mm thick and 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-101A17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bow and fantail brooch; a variety of Trumpet brooch despite not having a trumpet head, of Roman date,  about AD 50 - 125. It can be classified as Mackreth TR 4.1b1 or 4.1bx depending on the style of the missing lower bow. Only the head aand upper bow survive. The wings are complete with a tubular casing behind holding the copper alloy axis bar for the copper alloy hinged pin. The pin is incomplete and housed within a cut notch. From the top / head a small integral head loop extends. The wings are not decorated except for a ridge at each end. The upper bow is…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0F993E
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy uniface coin weight dating from AD 1464 - 1600, for the gold Quarter ryal, which was issued between 1464 and 1470, during the first reign of Edward IV (AD 1461 - 1470). It is sub-circular in plan. The front face of the weight shows a ship containing a partial figure (crowned king) standing with a sword in his right hand and a quartered shield on his left arm. On the hull of the ship is a flower / rose. The reverse of the weight is plain and slightly scratched. The weight has a mid green patina  As the same die was used for both the ryal and its fractions (…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0E661D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Early Medieval brooch; a cruciform brooch of Martin group 1, dating from AD 420 - 475. It has a full-round waisted top knob, a narrow head-plate with chamfered sides and behind it, a single loop to support the spring mechanism. The spring was made of iron and only corrosion survives. The bow has a trapezoid cross-section and a transverse double groove at each end. Most of the lower bow is missing. A short length of semicircular cross-section survives, with the catchplate behind. The catch curls to the left as viewed from behind, head uppermost. Th…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0DA898
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch, a Colchester derivative hinged type dating from AD 43 - 120. The hinged pin is missing, and the tubular housing is incomplete. The surface is worn and corroded obscuring any decoration on the wings. The bow has a central ridge and tapers to a point but the foot is missing. It is 36.5mm long, 24.5mm wide and 12.9mm thick. It weighs 8.6g.  It is probably Mackreth (2011) CD H 4.c group, page 86.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0D10FC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1400. It has a hexagonal frame, of D shaped cross section, with a recess for the copper alloy pin which is rectangular in cross-section. The brooch is decorated with four blue enamel or glass settings at four of the corners. There is a plain metal swelling at the remaining two corners, and a transverse ridge in the centre of each side. One ridge is replaced by the pin constriction, and one is missing where the pin tip rests. The metal is a dark green in colour with file marks visible on the reverse.&nbs…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0CF672
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval gold coin; a guinea of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702) dating to AD 1698. As Spink 3460. Minted at London. Measurements: 25.3mm diameter, 0.7mm thickness, weight 8.3g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0CD615
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead token dating from AD 1550 - 1850. A small hole in the flan is probably a casting flaw. It is sub-circular and has a design in cast relief on each face, but the motifs are not readily understandable (Powell type uncertain). Diameter 13.3mm; thickness 2.1mm and weight 2.78g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0C9B28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval coin; a voided long cross cut half penny of Henry III, probably class 3b-c dating from AD 1248 - 1250. Unknown moneyer, mint of Winchester. North number 987 - 988.  Length 17.4mm; width 8.7mm; thickness 0.4mm and weight 0.69g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-7BB922
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered coin dating from the Medieval period: a round halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377), Third (Florin) Coinage, AD 1344-1351, mint of London. Withers Type 7, Fox Class 1, N. 1131.  Measurements are; diameter 14.8mm, thickness 0.3mm and weight 0.53g.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-7BA3A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a Anglo-Gallic Demi-sterling (halfpenny) of Edward III of England (AD 1327 - 1377) as Duke of Aquitaine, dating from AD 1330 - 1344. Mint of Aquitaine. The denomination is a halfpenny equivalent. Measurements are; diameter 14.7mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.53g. Compare KENT-EDF8E5 which cites Spink No.8047 and Chautard (1871, 174 & Pl.xx, no. 5). No. 276. Other examples are SF-D4F064, LEIC-BF23D4 and DUR-FF7C60.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-E6AC98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a probably Roman greyware ceramic vessel dating from AD 43 - 410. The fragment is a rim sherd. The fabric is irregular, hard, grey in the core fading to pale orange on the surfaces. It has fairly frequent, poorly sorted quartz, grit and black inclusions which break the surface of the vessel. The rim has a rounded top and projects, with a single groove round the angle between the flange and the wall. The wall is quite upright. Measurements are; length 43.4mm, width 51.8mm, thickness 22.8mm and weight 44.56g. The rim diameter is about 28…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.