Record ID: SWYOR-4AFD7B
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a complete post medieval cast lead stopper or plug for a bottle or jar, probably dating from AD 1600 to 1800. The stopper is circular in plan, and a broad 'T' shape in cross section with the top pressed to a flat disc.  The plug section extends centrally and tapers, with the base of the plug being flat with a rim. There are vertical lines round the base of the plug, consistent with it being pushed into a narrow opening.  The stopper has a dark grey patina. The object is 24.4mm long.  The top is sub-circular and 29.2mm in dia…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: LON-3BDF31
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval white metal bottle stopper dating from AD1880-1890. The cap is from a Cohens patent stoppered bottle. The cap is made from pressed white metal with a central rivet which would have attached it to a rubber stopper now missing. On the top running around in a circle is COHEN LONDON 438 CALEDONIAN ROAD within this is solid band, in-between this and a pelleted border is written PATENT. Dimensions: length: 34.71mm; width: 25.74mm; thickness: 11.59mm; weight: 4.42g
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: NARC-8B55A9
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An in complete copper and lead alloy Bottle Lid of Modern date (AD 1860-1895). The object is broadly cylindrical with a circular upper, with inset coin. The lower edges taper out from the upper and all terminate in abraded breaks. The upper disc shaped section has a copper alloy Farthing of Victoria inset, the edges are visible, thus not inset. The coin is a Farthing of the ‘Bun Head’ issue, dating to the period AD 1860-1895, the reverse would depict Britannia seated right, with date below. The underside of the object is concave with the lead alloy continuing under the coin. These…
Created on: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th September 2021
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Record ID: WAW-082B6E
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable vessel stopper of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1750-1900). The object has a cylindrical upper portion which tapers out slightly before narrowing to a waisted section. Below this is the square-sectioned possible stopper end. There is a pronounced casting seam running longitudinally along one edge. The object is undecorated and has a mid to light green patina. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database as possible stoppers include: OXON-A1D185; NLM-33A382; and PUBLIC-821D01. The overall dimensions are as follows: 75.05mm in length…
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2021
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Record ID: NARC-2CF2B1
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible Stopper of Post-Medieval to Modern dare (AD 1700-1800). The object is composed of a moulded quatrefoil with central circular boss with a projecting circular knop. Each of the arms is decorated toward the rounded outer edge with a raised pellet. The central knop has shallow projecting pellets repeating around it, the sides are recessed and expanded four times. The lower edge is expanded, with a recessed portion between it and the main body of the object, similar to a pot mend. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length:…
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
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Record ID: LIN-44DE13
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval cast lead stopper or plug for a bottle dating to AD1600 to 1800. The stopper is circular in plan, and a broad 'T' shape in cross section with the top rising to a shallow cone. The plug section extends centrally and the base of the plug is concave. A small section of dry leather is present, located beneath the rim of the top, wrapped around the plug. The stopper measures 17.4mm in length, 20.6mm in diameter at the top wide and 14.7mm in diameter at the plug. It weighs 32.54 grams.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-FA0649
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seemingly complete lead stopper or pot mend of probable medieval to post medieval date (c.AD 1300-1700). The object is comprised of two principle parts, the head and the stopper. The head is a circular disc that has a diameter of 29mm and thickness of 3.5mm. In its centre is small hole (2mm diameter) that is unclear if there intentionally or due to damage. The head sits on top of the stopper which is smaller in diameter (21mm) but larger in thickness (5mm). The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. The object likely functioned as a form of stopper or possibly …
Created on: Friday 21st August 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5BD006
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stopper. A vase-shaped stopper with a hollow handle in the form of a Classical urn or cantharus with central angular carination to its body and a rounded solid tapered stopper below. Turning lines appear as decorative features on the outside of the 'vessel', and are carried into its neck. Similar objects are sold in many locations on the Mediterranean tourist trail; Athens is especially well-endowed with such outlets, whose stock is necessarily mass-produced. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1850-2000 Height: 62.4mm, Diameter: 37.2mm, Weight: 58.10gms
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
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Record ID: NLM-33A382
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stopper, as kindly identified by the finder. A slightly tapered oval-section bung with a flattened collared spherical handle. Probably from a scent bottle. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950 Length: 19.5mm, Width: 7.5mm, Thickness: 5.4mm, Weight: 2.80gms
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brigsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-511451
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, stone stopper of unknown date. A cylindrical body, and sub-circular cross-section, one end is broken and the other has a smoothed, slightly rounded surface. Reddish hue. Suggested date: medieval to post-medieval c.AD1200-1800 Length: 33.02 mm; Diameter: 20.80 mm; Weight: 21.87g
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-51BF20
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead stopper, bung or lid from a vessel, dating from about AD 1500 - 1900. The stopper is sub-cylindrical in shape with a wide, flat, end measuring 31.39 mm diameter and 9.41 mm thick and weighs 55.33g. Other similar objects are recorded on the PAS database - in lead (e.g. LIN-F7C854) and ceramic (e.g. HAMP-D95F46).
Created on: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: LIN-F7C854
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval sub-circular lead object. This appears to be essentially a lead plug c.31 mm in diameter, 4 mm thick and weighing 20.80 g, perhaps from a ceramic or glass bottle. The upper surface is heavily worn and abraded, a motif, perhaps a fleur-de-lis, decorates the centre and illegible (?inscription or incised lines) along the perimeter of the upper surface. Parallels WILT-F46577.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-31A02F
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval ceramic stopper or bung. One end is a rough cube from which two lobes probably extended but only one remains.The two faces below the lobes are concave the other two flat. Looking down on to the cube the surface is concave in the centre. Beneath the cube the object is stepped in then tapers in a cone shape to a point at the end farthest from the cube. Half way along the cone is a wider band which goes around the cone. The object appears to be made of clay and is terracotta in colour. Length 40.5mm. Width without lobes 19mm.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Reepham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-6D7DF2
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead stopper, possibly from a pot or jug. In form, the object is a truncated cone, undecorated, with an overall smooth creamy white patina. A transverse hole 4.5 mm diameter runs through the object roughly halfway up its side. Possibly this was to accommodate a thread or handle to facilitate its removal. Diameter 19.2 mm, tapering to 6.3, height is 17.1 mm.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: NLM-977172
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead stopper. A cast and slightly tapered bung to close a round narrow vessel mouth of diameter 18.7mm with a domed flanged top; patinated. The application of grease could render the seal airtight. Narrow-necked vessels might be expected in either the Roman or Post-Medieval periods, though were rarer between those periods. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1900. Diameter (at flange): 36.3mm, Height: 12.7mm, Weight: 43.40gms.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D95F46
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (possibly Rhenish) stoneware ceramic stopper or bung. The stopper is cylindrical in shape with a wide flat end measuring 81.2mm in diameter x 10.6mm thick. The body is circular in cross-section with a diameter of 46.4mm and a length c.43mm. It narrows over its length to a slightly rounded end c. 27mm in diameter. The fabric is greyish brown with sparse large flint inclusions and a light brownish-red glaze. There is damage to the udnerside of the flat top. Striations across the surface suggest its being wheel made. The stopper is 64.1mm in length, 81.2mm maximum width,…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C60936
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lightweight (1.45 grams) grey/light green fragments of an unidentified material probably found within a copper-alloy vessel WILT-7942F2 possibly part of the original stopper.
Created on: Friday 5th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2017
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Record ID: LIN-39ED49
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stopper in the form of a helmeted adult male bust. The male has a slender fact with narrow nose and pointed oval eyes. He has a neat beard, depicted by a series of grooves, and has a rather stern expression. Ears are depicted by two small, neat oval mouldings, and his hair flows straight behind his ears and down to his shoulders. His hair is depicted by a series of grooves. He wears a simple domed hat or helmet, decorated with a perimeter of dots and another band of dots running across the centre of the helmet from front to back. His bust is depicted by a simple conical…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edlington with Wispington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-387297
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron possible stopper. Cast slightly tapering cylindrical object with a length of iron ?wire embedded and projecting from its broader side. Lightly patinated. Though the object resembles a discoid weight its mass does not suggest correspondence with any particular system of measurement, so this object may rather be a stopper from a small bottle or vial with a handle or loop to assist its extraction. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900. Diameter: 16.1mm, Height (excluding iron): 10.6mm, Weight: 20.85gms.
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keelby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3276A1
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Black glass decorative knob in the form of a stylised sea shell. The object is sub-circular in plan and in section the decorative side is very convex while the other side is somewhat irregular and very slightly rounded. The design comprises a series of radiating slightly raised ridges running out to the rim. These are interrupted by a ring of raised dots about halfway along. The other side is undecorated and has the appearance of being untreated, ie glass that has been allowed to solidify without intervention. Slightly off centre there is a circular depression its edges defined by wha…
Created on: Friday 14th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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