Record ID: NCL-73E19D
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead of probable Late Bronze Age date, c. 1300-700 BC. The artefact is the blade of the axe and consists of a broadly curved cutting edge with sides that flare out to reveal a hollow interior cavity. The artefact is sub-trapezoidal in plan. The broken edges are transverse to the cutting edge and are uneven, but all edges are abraded and chipped. The artefact has a powdery green patina. Height: 29.28 mm Width: 45.56 mm Thickness: 15.34 mm Weight: 37.49 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-73A86B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I Axis 2 Weight: 1.29 g Diameter: 21.33 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2D4748
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, a probable weight, of unknown date (c. AD43-1700). The artefact has a flat, round, slightly concave base, with concave, tapering sides and concave apex with two projecting points which are probably broken terminals for a suspension loop. Although the object stands by itself, the sides are irregular and it leans. it has a creamish brown patina which has flaked off in places and some surface abrasion.  This object is probably a weight, with a suspension loop for a hanging on a line, possibly for fishing or other activities. Weights are notoriously difficult…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2C8AA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of early medieval date, c AD 850-1066. The object is solid with a flat, circular base, straight sides and a curved apex forming a cone shape. It is undecorated. The apex is slightly off-centre and the base is irregular, suggesting it was handmade or crudely made.  Measurements  - height: 12.43mm; base diameter: 13.86mm; weight: 11.79g Weights like this found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date, and might reasonably have been used from the Roman-modern period. Similar parallels found at Anglo-Scandinavian sites like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FD84B7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval trade token of lead, with two holes pierced through it, dating from the Post medieval period, AD 1550 - 1800. The token is circular and incomplete. On one face an anchor is depicted with wide triangular flukes. On the other face are traces of another design in relief, probably a symbolic petalled flower, though only two pointed oval petals are visible. These motifs put the token into Powell type 5 (anchors) and 1 (symbolic flowers). In addition, the token has two large (3mm diameter) holes through the flan. These interrupt the design, and may be a later addition, perhap…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FD4AF0
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five post medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. A. Sub-spherical ball with visible casting seam. Flattened face probably from impact. Diameter 17.5mm; weight 30.64g. Probably for use in a musket. B. Sub-spherical ball with damaged surfaces and a dark grey patina. Casting seam and spure not visible. Curved indentatoin probbly from impact with something curved. Diameter 16.0mm; weight 24.68g. Probably for use in a small musket. C. Sub-spherical ball with light grey patina and chips of modern damage. Casting seam and sprue not visible. Ball slightly flattened, probably from im…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FD27AB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three post medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. A. Sub-spherial ball with a white patina. casting seam and sprue not visible. Flattened area probably impact damage. Diameter 15.0mm; weight 19.58g. Probably for use in a carbine. B. Sub-spherical ball with grey patina. Casting seam and sprue not visible, but ther eis a band of set up, and deformaties from impact. Diameter 15.6mm; weight 26.03g. Probably for use in an Arquebus, Caliver or other small musket. C. Spherical ball with white patina. Clear casting seam and the mould was slightly misaligned. Visible sprue, cut once …
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FCDCD5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval or  Post Medieval lead incomplete cloth seal dating from AD 1350 - 1724. One incomplete disc survives, and it could be from a two disc or a four disc seal. It is thickened in the centre and both faces are illegible. Length 23.5mm; width 19.3mm; thickness 3.2mm and weight 5.12g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/cloth-seals/.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FCB61B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to modern rectangular double looped copper alloy buckle probably dating from about AD 1850 - 1950. The central bar is integral and is set level with the outer edges. It and the frame are sub-circular in cross-section. The copper alloy pin has a D shaped cross-section and is looped round the bar.  Length 23.8mm; width 37.1mm; thickness 4.5mm and weight 12.01g. This robust buckle was probably used on harness.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-85322D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'vesica' seal matrix of the Medieval period (AD1200-1250). The object pointed oval or vesica shaped with intact suspension loop (or handle) and tapering raised midrib on the reverse. The central design is within a beaded border, and has at its apex a trefoil with two curls below and a stem leading to the central motif comprising two heads conjoined. The head facing left (right on the impression) appears to be a veiled female; the head facing right appears male, possibly with moustache and hood. Below, the central stem then leads to another trefoil mo…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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