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Record ID: SF-908894
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead-alloy groat sized boy bishop token dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1470-1539. Damaged and folded post-deposition, the design is not fully clear, but appears to be similar to SF-D642E8 with parts of the long cross and three pellets visible.  Length: 19.08mm Width: 18.04mm Thickness: 7.65mm Weight: 4.59g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-904AAB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy post medieval uniface lead alloy token of 17.8mm diameter. One side has a long cross with a pellet to each quarter.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-904018
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy post medieval uniface lead alloy token of 17.7mm diameter. One side has a wheel motif.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-900589
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Mediaeval lead alloy pilgrim badge probably of the Head Reliquary of Thomas Becket dating to the 14th century.  This fragment only depicts the mitre of the saint and part of his forehead and eyes. In this form it is broadly a pointed oval. On the upper surface is raised decoration. This includes a mitre which is a pointed oval form with a beaded border and divided into two sections by a lateral beaded line which itself is flanked on either side by a shorter beaded line of c. 4 pellets. Below the mitre some facial features are visible as raised mouldings The…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-7FFB39
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700-1950). The seal is composed of two lead discs connected by two tabs, one each side. There is a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. It is broadly oval in plan. On one side there are some raised letters reading NE/(\ with the remainder illegible.   Length: 18.66mm, Width: 18.05mm, Thickness: 5.74mm, Weight: 7.6g The metal is dark cream/light brown with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-7B685D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval crudely cast, lead alloy large sized, uniface token of Powell type 3 The token is roughly circular in plan, sub-rectangular in cross section with a raised design of a 8 spokes extending from the centre of the token. There are two concentric raised borders also, one at the edge of the token and another about half way along its diameter. The reverse is flat and plain. The token is a medium grey colour. The token is 16.7mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.52 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, …
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-7A1414
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy token of diameter. One side has a three-pronged motif or stylised letter M between pellets; the other has initials S . I (or IS).
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-6B13FE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1800).  Powell type 2. The object is uniface, discoidal, flat on the reverse and with a moulded design on the obverse. The design is of initials reading: JB with groups of three pellets around. The metal is cream and grey in colour. Diameter: 23.12mm, Thickness: 3.13mm, Weight: 10.7g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: PUBLIC-000038, SUSS-BDE576 and SUR-777441.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-68CD4B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, circa late 17th century. The outer face has text across four lines reading WOR/STED / REFOR/MED: the reverse is largely unclear but has a numeral 2, part of a number which indicates the quantity of yards the piece contained (see Egan, (1987), p173 and BH-1A11D7).
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-6499AD
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible spoon fragment. A scrap of cast lead alloy with one flat face, one with a triangular chevroned ridge, and broken on all its edges. The ridged side is here interpreted as the reinforcement of the meeting of stem and bowl. A grey tint may suggest a relatively recent date for the object while a partly delaminated appearance is typical of homemade spoons. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1800 Length: 20mm, Width: 15.9mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 3.80gms
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-522FC6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The design is mostly obscured but includes: TA G П [...] surrounding 1810 / oF[...] The reverse is flat and plain.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-521DC8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The cloth seal consists of the remains of two circular discs joined together by a connecting strip, which is now lost, and a rivet that was pushed through the hole in one disc from the other disc and stamped flat. This pierced disc and the rivet squashed over it have a stamped design but is damaged with only a small area remaining. On the main disc there is a beaded border surrounding a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet above, below, and to each side. The clot…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-515326
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy weight that may also be casting waste or miscast shot. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section with a convex upper surface, flat reverse and smooth rounded interface between these. It has a light grey colour. it is 11.9mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.99 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-501D63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a base that has an uneven concave hollow at its centrebase and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 18.8mm tall, 23.2mm in diameter and weighs 41.50 g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weig…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-500E00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A free-standing cast lead conical 43.2g (1.5 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post Medieval period. It has a sub-circular base with tapering sides up to a slightly flattened apex. A circular holes runs through the centre of the weight narrowing as it does so up the length of the piece. There are no markings or decoration present, but many dents and gouges, displaying a light grey colour. The weight is 23.8mm in diameter, 26.8mm high and weighs 53.64 grams The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4FC854
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating from the early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 500-1500). The object is circular in form and flat with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 10mm in diameter. The upper surface is decorated consisting of a raised outer border surrounding a smaller narrower second border within which is an irregular incised designmade of numerous diagonal and straight lines representing a possible pseudo-runic inscription  The opposite face is flat and plain barring occasional scratches. The object has a creamy off white pati…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4FA3F5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 10.5mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a dark grey patina. The maximum diameter is 30.3mm and the height 7.1mm. The spindle whorl weighs 27.10 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval and early …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4F9906
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It has a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 9.1mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a off white patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The maximum diameter is 28.8mm and the height 9.4mm. The spindle whorl weighs 39.49 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roma…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F0A9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on both faces consists of a central circular line crossed by diagonal lines, regularly spaced. In each of the cells formed by these are dots. There is a border around the central hole as well. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: It is 38mm diameter and itweighs 50g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-3C2341
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy late Post-Medieval to Modern bridle boss of Maslin (2020) composite centre type, dating c. AD 1750-1880.  The object is solid and is sub-circular in shape with damaged edges around the entire circumference and is decorated in cast moulded relief. Much of the border is missing and the boss is poorly preserved, suffering much surface corrosion that has obscured most of the decoration.  The original form consists of a stepped upper surface created by three circular plates of decreasing diameter and a central dome. The dome is composi…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC8596
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is flat on both faces, with rounded edges, D shaped in section. There is no apparent decoration. The central perforation is approximately 10mm in diameter. A number of similar examples have been recorded by the Berkshire FLO, one of which is BERK-4D6A2C. These are difficult to date without other evidence, and are considered by some to be Roman when in this form, this artefact is from an area of known Roman activity Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 29.28g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EB0521
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval lead alloy token, 22.7mm in diameter. On side appears to have a bird, possibly a cock, standing left. The reverse is unclear, possibly having a small animal (goat ?) standing right with letters M […] and other elements above.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA5435
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy spindle whorl. It is bi-conical in shape but rounded. It is worn but discernible on both sides is a pattern of lines and dots. It has a grey patina, the central hole is either slightly mis-moulded with an inset line on both sides or alternatively has the remains of a concretion in it. The patination (or lack of) would suggest a later date although the hole diameter might suggest an early medieval date. Dimensions: It is 23mm in diameter, 10mm deep and the central hole is 8mm diameter and it weighs 23.00g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA52E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge, and from these run a number of lines parallel to the borders, inside each cell formed by these is a dot. The other side also has two borders at the inner and outer diameter and lines running parallel to these to form trapezoid cells but there are more of these, some of which may have dots or further lines in them. It is distorted, one side having been squashed or mis-moulded causing an uneven distribution of material. …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA51A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy spindle whorl. It is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation which is off centre.  No decoration is present on either side and it can be classified as Walton Rogers form A1 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731/1738). The whorl has an even light brown patina. Similar examples on the database include WMID-158431 Dimensions: It is 27mm in diameter and 6mm thick, the central hole is 9.0mm diameter and it weighs 21.60g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA5036
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on both faces consists of two concentric circles formed of approximately 15 dots. The central hole is not even, it has been crushed out of a circular shape on one side. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 27mm diameter and 11.5mm deep, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 30.03g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA4E99
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of two concentric circles, one inside the inner edge and one at the outer edge, and from these run four lines parallel to the borders. Inside the four cells are patterns of six or seven dots in two lines. The other side has two borders at the inner and outer diameter and lines running parallel to these to form trapezoid cells.. It has an even grey patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 28mm diameter and 8.5mm deep, the central…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA4B36
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl. It is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation  No decoration is present on either side and it classified as Walton Rogers form A1 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731/1738). The whorl has an even fawn patina. Similar examples on the database include WMID-158431 Dimensions: It is 19mm in diameter and 6mm thick, the central hole is 9.0mm diameter and it weighs 11.40g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA48E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of lines which form triangular and trapezoid shapes. Inside some of these frames are dots, and there are dots around the outer as well. The other side has lines outward from the centre, inside of these are two dots in line with the frames. There is a border along the inside and outer diameters. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 28mm diameter and 9mm deep, the central hole is 9.5mm diameter and it…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E79E26
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A lead alloy object, possibly a gaming piece, counter or small weight, of Roman to Medieval date. The object is circular, with vertical sides slightly bowed out in the middle, and a flat base. The edge of the base and top are rounded. In the top is a depression in the centre. These are sometimes seen on early medieval pieces with coloured stones inserted in the top, as found at Torksey. As such an early medieval date is suggested for this. It is not evenly cast and there is some damage to the edges. It has an even light white patina.  Dimensions: …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E77CD2
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A lead alloy object, possibly a gaming piece, counter or small weight, of Roman to Medieval date. The object is circular, with a slightly domed top and a flat base. It is not evenly cast and there is some damage to the edges. It has an even  light brown patina. A parallel on the database is BH-23F93B Dimensions: It is 22-24mm in diameter and weighs 16.9g Thanks to the finder for the photographs and the identification
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E712A2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy figurine of uncertain date, but likely Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1300-1850. Description: The object is a figure composed of one cast piece of lead alloy, likely pewter, rendered in three dimensions. It is solid, not hollow. At the apex is a small sub-sphere, likely a face whose details have now worn away - there may also have been a hat that now does not survive. At the back of the head is an attachment point of unknown function. The figure thins to a neck and then widens to a puffed out chest dressed in a short tunic.Two legs are outlined a…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D5E6FE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and/or tin alloy button. Solid cast globular or biconvex button with a scar on the back from the loss of a separate [probably] copper alloy loop. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650 Diameter: 10.8mm, Thickness: 7.6mm, Weight: 3.83gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D2842B
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken medieval lead alloy Papal Bulla of Pope Lucius III (September 1181 to 25th November 1185). The obverse or recta, bears the faces of Saints Peter and Paul with a cross between them, and pellet borders. Over the images appears the abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter 'SPA SPE'. The reverse or verso has the inscription LV / CIVS /. P P III within a border of pellets. The bulla is drilled for suspension with a small hole on the upper edge and has broken down the middle along the line of the channel for the cord which runs throug…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-C1B2A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval tin pictorial issue main series token, dating to the early 13th century. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:72/Pl. 5; no. 55) illustrate a token which bears the same design.  Obverse: Cockeral walking left Obverse inscription: None Reverse: A Reverse inscription: None Dimensions: diameter: 16.13mm; weight: 0.75g. Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1983. English Tokens C.1200 - 1425. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 53 1984.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-C17281
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy token of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603), issued c.AD 1574. Obverse: GOD SAVE THE QVEEN = A bust of queen three-quarters left wearing ruff, crown above. Reverse: []NG EN = Mercury left . over captive female, [SVBD]VCENDIS RATIONIB[VS] Dimensions: diameter: 24.51mm; width: 13.74mm; weight: 2.65g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-BEB9E1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead-alloy toy in the form of a horse and rider, probably dating 17th to 18th century. It is a Type 5 Equestrian figure (Forsyth and Egan 2005), being flat with mouldings on both sides. The rider can be seen with a wide-brimmed hat and long coat with wide cuffs, and long cuffed boots. The figure is holding onto the reigns of the horse. The horse has a decorative saddle and appears to be moving with pace, although one hind leg is missing and the other hind leg is bent upwards. The tail of the horse is missing. This metal has a dark grey colour. A simila…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-BE010D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to AD 1600-1750. This is a four part cloth seal.  Obverse: three flur de lis 1 1/2 on onepart and head right uncertain legend around. Reverse: undecorated Dimensions: length: 62.26mm; width: 12.28mm; thickness: 1.43mm; weight: 6.04g References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Arc…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-BBE03B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is quite irregular and would have originally been spherical. However while half of the sphere survives (creating an almost D-shaped half) the second half is mottled irregular with large gouges missing from its surface. It may have been shot. It has a pale dark dark grey colour. it is 17.3mm in diameter and weighs 22.19 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's &…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBD3B2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is sub-spherical, with irregular surfaces although a casting line is still visible on one half of its diameter. It may have been shot. It has a mottled dark grey brown colour. it is 15.4mm in diameter and weighs 20.32 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Cu…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBCA5B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.08 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in Lon…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBC363
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.75 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture i…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-54C30A
Object type: BOX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead disc, possibly a box lid dating to the period c. AD 1300-1400. The disc is decorated on one side only with a shield bearing three lions passant guardant facing right (the arms of England) with a palm branch along each side of the shield and an illegible inscription or decoration around. The reverse is plain and undecorated. On one side of the disc, at the lower point of the shield, are two flattened loops, probably hinge lugs.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-54AB3E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy token, 23.7mm in diameter. On side has a six pointed star (star of David) with a large pellet boss and small pellets in the points. The other is unclear, possibly blank.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-42386D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is shaped like an elongated sphere. The neck is long and flat, sub rectangular in shape. In the centre, near the tip is a suspension hole. The base is flat in the centre and would therefore stand. Weights like these are seen in the Roman (for example SUSS-EA2CCC) and Medieval (NLM-5D1F37) periods. The weight of 192g does not accord with the Roman weight system, as 1 semis is equivalent to 164.5g. It is closer to the Troy system, where 1/2 lb would be 186.5g, this was probably in use from the late 14th century, only being s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-40A592
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date. Only part of one disc remains legible, which displays a portcullis. There is no remaining lettering.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-4081BC
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ingot. A round ingot of plano-convex section which has set in a shallow hollow, probably in a fine sand bed. A sand bed would be the usual requirement for a scheme of professional lead working. The metal retains a grey tint pointing to a relatively recent date though its inflexibility suggests this to be a eutectic lead alloy rather than lead. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Diameter: 50mm, Thickness: 7.9mm, Weight: 82.84gms
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4069FD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from a four part post medieval alnage seal, probably dating broadly to the reign of William III to George I (c. 1689-1727). The remaining disc has a crowned double (Tudor) rose. There are no visible letters, numbers or other markings. 
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-400A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight or token. It might have had a raised portion around the circumference, as a copper alloy or iron weight would typically have, but this has been partially folded down. The base is plain. There are no figures etc. giving weight equivalent Dimensions: it is 52mm diameter and 12mm high. It weighs 200.69g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-40058C
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-square lead alloy gaming piece, token or possible weight. It is rhomboid in shape although it was probably intended to be square. At each corner is an upstanding 'knop' cutting the diagonal of the corner to about a quarter of its length. Running across the face from these are two parallel lines etched into the lead alloy. The bottom of the artefact is flat, it has an even mid grey patina. Dimensions: it is 32mm long and 32mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 47.65g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3FF59A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight in the shape of a bell, with straight sides and curved top. Embedded in it are the remains of an iron suspension loop.  Dimensions: It is 31mm high and 34mm in diameter and weighs over 200g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-2B7C38
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) nummular brooch.  Discoidal in plan and flat the front face is decorated with a human figure holding a staff and with a crown, sat on a bench holding a figure, either a child or animal, within a border of raised pellets or beads. This brooch fits a group of late Saxon disc brooches which copy, or appear to copy coinage of the period see Weetch (2013:15-16 fig no176,179), with the variants being divided by whether they copy obverse or reverse designs. To the reverse is an intergral pin and catchplate, which are …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsham-le-Willows', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2B6631
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. This item is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section and a central perforation runs through the object. Both faces have deliberately scored lines in a grid across the whole face, possibly just for decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-2A619A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible button fragment. Cast discoid flat front with the stub of a thick integrally cast round-section loop on the back; if not a button, perhaps a rivet. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter: 28.2mm, Height (overall): 11.8mm, Weight: 16.06gms
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1720D9
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy miniature axe head. It is rectangular with a flared blade, widening out at nearly 45 degrees from the body. The blade is slightly crumpled along its length. The butt end is longer and wider than the body section. Nearly in the centre a square hole has been made, presumably for suspension. The object has an even white patina. It is probably Roman in age, it is similar to other votive axes recorded for the period on the database. Dimensions: It is 52mm long and 36mm wide, it weighs 49.13g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sedburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-155494
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible palm guard of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is sub, triangular in plan, with rounded corners and rectangular in section. One face is flat with a central curvilinear groove and light areas of pitting, possibly caused by a needle. The reverse is slightly convex with the same central curvilinear line. Dimensions: Length 26.3mm, Width 25.1mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Weight 14.51g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting their palms from need…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D62AEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object with a round integrally cast suspension loop and an irregular sub cylindrical body with oval cross section and a pronounced rim or lip at the top. The flanking corners of the lower portion has two stumps of iron, probably from a large attachment loop. There are no marks. Possibly a steelyard or trade weight of c. 3oz.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-B0F190
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1525 - 1724). The object is one disc from a two or four disc set. It is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. One side is stamped with a crown with 2 above within a beaded boarder. Crowns are a common motif on cloth seal of the Post-Medieval period. Length: 14.99mm, Width: 13.70mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 1.4g The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B0571F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 35.2 mm Thickness: 14.8 mm Weight: 75.3 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B0537A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 34.9 mm Thickness: 15 mm Weight: 79.2 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but may be harne…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD96BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with a crozier. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 51.4 mm Width: 43.3 mm Thickness: 13.5 mm Weight: 216.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD8007
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with three lions passant. It has a rectangular perforation at the top of the shield of 5.2mm in width. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 116.9 mm Width: 90.1 mm Thickness: 16.5 mm Weight: 1367 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ABC314
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead cap which would seal a powder carrier, dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The cap had been squashed resulting in significant deformation and was straightened by the finder before photographing. Two integral loops survive,which were compressed against the body of the cap.  Dimensions: height: 17.3mm,  width: 22.34mm,  weight:13.91g. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding gun powder for the charging of a firearm. The loops enabled the cap to be attached by cord to the flask&…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-AB1455
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy button fragment. A large cast discoid button with a strongly defined plain cross studded with small bosses and with triangular features in each angle near the rim, also with bosses, and with the stub of an integrally cast loop on the back. Fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650 Diameter: 29.1mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 4.7mm, Weight: 11.44gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A0710E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a post medieval lead alloy watch face from a toy watch or clock, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The clock face is surrounded by a beaded border. Inside this border are the numbers VI VII [...] X XI XII. The clock hands show the time of 12:30. Length 22 mm, width 16 mm, thickness 1 mm and weight 1.96 g. 
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-9AFD35
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy biface token of Powell type 3 (segments) and a Powell type 2 (hatching). The token would have been broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section but has chips around its circumference. One surface has a worn, cast, raised design consisting of three raised lines radiating from the token's centre dividing the token into eight segements. These are not placed evenly and so divide the token into a series of irregularly sized segments.  This classifies as Powell type 3. The opposite surface has a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ardington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-841795
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy hawking whistle, c.AD 1700-1800. The body is cylindrical and hollow, and tapers to the extended hemispherical mouth piece. Perforating the upper centre of the body is a crescent-shape sound hole. Top is decorated by ridge which appears to have beeb brokenThe Top appears to have a decorative pattern. There are two collar running arounf the narower area. Appears to have been made in two halfs and joined together
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-83E68D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bifaced lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).  The obverse depicts a quartered geometric design featuring an equal armeed cross with annulets in each quarter. Each quarter has a central raised pellet. Powell type 12. The reverse has multiple raised pellets. Powell type uncertain.  Diameter: 23.0 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 5.3 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-8331C8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded lead alloy Roman steelyard weight of 80.35g (c. 1/4 Libra or 3 Uncia). Most of the original surface has gone but the form is broadly biconical (accounting for corrosion loss) with stumps of iron suspension loops at both ends. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82AE26
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval uniface token, dating to c. AD 1400 to 1800. One side is decorated with raised cross hatching (Powell type 7). Reverse has a 'B' or '13' etched or scratched into it. Grey/Brown patina. 4.9g, 20.4mm dia and 2.3mm thick
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-827DC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.19mm in diameter, 10.78mm thick and weighs 29.41g. The perforation is 10.06mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fit…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-815166
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy line weight or net sinker of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is a oval shape with parallel lines on rear and a deep ridge on front. A sub circular hole is present at the top for suspension. This has an internal diameter of 7.0 mm. The loop has been bent out of shape, and is now at right angles to the body of the weight. It measures 48.6 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 59 g.  The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-812068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The weight has a teardrop shaped suspension hole at the top. This measures 5.4 mm wide by 10.1 mm long. The base is rhomboid or diamond shaped, with cross hatched decoration on each face. The weight terminated with a blunt point. It measures 62.4 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 14.0 mm thick. It weighs 49.9 g (1.76 oz). The weight is a mid to light grey to white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-80F5A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The object is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. There a hole in the top and has longitudinal groves down both side, one side two deep  down the side other side has two faint lines. weight terminates in a rounded point. has a grey and brown patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-463A17
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a ferrule, seal, cap or terminal of a larger object, of unknown date, but probably post medieval, AD 1600 - 1900. It is a tube of lead with a thick flat cap at one end. The cap extends beyond the walls of the tube and has the incuse inscription TR with a series of pit surrounding them. The underside comprises a broken shallow tube shape.  The object has a dark grey patina. Diameter: 18.74mm; Thickness: 14.37mm; Weight: 19.05g. See SWYOR-ACB8C4 which has been classified as a possible ferrule. Compare also NMGW-D7A66E, NMS-9F24B3 and WILT-F4A55D. T…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-45AFC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It is circular and domed with a flat back. The front is decorated with a central pellet, from which radiate four paired of raised curving lines, each flanked by three pellets on the inside of the curve.  On the reverse is a casting seam, however the attachment loop is missing. The button measures: Diameter 15.96mm, height 7.01mm without shank, weight 4.11g. Compare SWYOR-8C31B6 which is similar in design.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-433A44
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to early post-medieval penny sized 'Boy Bishop' token, dating to the period c.AD 1470-c.1539.  Rigold's (1978, 95) Bury Series I ('neat, inscribed Bury series'), Type J.  Obverse: [.INTERCE]DAT. PRO. NO -Mitre Reverse: AVE/ REX/ GEn/TIS.  - Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter. 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2FE6EC
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cat. It is a plump, contented cat in the seated position. The back of the model is quite crude although the features of the hip and leg are present, but the face is well moulded. It has been painted yellow. It seems to be a bred, domesticated cat and this is therefore probably a model of a twentieth century cat. The finder notes that the base is possibly damaged and it may have sat on a platform of some sort. Dimensions: It is 65mm high and 65mm wide and 200m deep, it weighs 102.10g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2DDB56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast lead alloy object of unknown date, likely Post-Medieval to Modern. Description: The object is sub triangular in plan, with a flat groove running vertically from the splayed feet to the wider and thicker historic break. The flattened feet lay at 90º to the main body. Other details are indistinct and the surface appears to be undecorated. Measurements: Height: 37.37 mm; Width: 21.82 mm - 7.9 mm at 'ankles' and 13.49 mm at 'feet'; Thickness: 15.39-3.22 mm and Weight: 23.8 g. Discussion: This object may be pres…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-063C7C
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pencil of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is a cylindrical rod in form with a circular cross-section, tapering to a blunted point at its lower end, the upper end is flat. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 32.65mm, Diameter: 4.97mm, Weight 6.4g LVPL-FECCAB notes: A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead alloy is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventi…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04D95C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy token. One side has a cross with chevrons on the arms. The other has partial initials, possibly IN or NI.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04BF05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square, flat lead alloy weight of 1.46g (1/16 oz or c. 1 dwt). One side has indecipherable characters which appear to read i5\ within a beaded circle, the other is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: IOW-03FBE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead sack seal, c.AD 1500-1700. This is an incomplete circular seal with two circular discs pressed together and the base of a folded attachment loop. The obverse has a pineapple with a plume on top in relief. The reverse has a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet above, below, and to each side. See DUR-D86482 for a similar example.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-021859
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a lead toy horse of Post-Medieval date. The toy is of a jockey and rider galloping mis stride towards the left. The toy has moulded details giving its a convex front and concave reverse. The toy is missing its head, tail and front hoofs of the horse. It is a off white cream colour. The fragment is 38.9mm long, 18.9mm wide, 4.5mm thick and weighs 5.55 grams. See BERK-EDA85E, YORYM-E477C1 and NLM-9B47B2 on the database.  Similar equestrian toys are illustrated in Forsyth and Egan (2005: 144) where it is suggested that such toys regained popularity i…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-F300BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead drop weight of probable Medieval date c. AD1100-1500. The weight is drop or elongated pear shape in plan with a sub-rectangular cross section. It is pierced at the narrow apex with a circular perforation. The apex descends into a narrow neck before expanding gently with sloping shoulders into the elongated main body which has gently curving sides and base. There is a possible casting seam running lengthways around the sides and one face has been impressed with a rectangular panel with unclear motif/decoration. The object has a creamy  buff patina. Measuremen…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2CB06
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pencil of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is a cylindrical rod in form with a circular cross-section, tapering to a blunted point at its lower end, the upper end is flat. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 45.96mm, Diameter: 8.90mm, Weight 23.9g LVPL-FECCAB notes: A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead alloy is rarely used for objects that appear to be convent…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F2CAC5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. 1. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue. Diameter: 15.9mm; Weight: 19g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a carbine. 2. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge. Diameter: 15.3mm; Weight: 16.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol. 3. The object is spherical with a pitted surface. Diameter: 12.9mm; Weight: 13.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F2C19E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast lead alloy circular flat weight dating c. 1100-1350. The thick circular weight is crudely cast and decorated in high relief with five circular raised pellets, four arranged in a rectangular formation around a central pellet. The object has a dark grey patina with white patches. The reverse is round and uneven. Measurements: diameter; 31.10mm; thickness: 13.18mm and weight: 53.71g.  Biggs & Withers (2000:21) suggests the use of circular lead weights for weighing coin or bullion from the 12th to mid-14th centuries. A similar example with five raised p…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2B0BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Weight of Medieval to Post-medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is conical in form with a flat upper and rounded, convex upper surface. The object has a single sub-circular perforation placed centrally. Height: 16.27mm, Diameter: 25.53mm, Diameter (inner): 10.22mm, Weight: 51.4g The metal cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina and numerous grooves. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The fu…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2A471
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead vessel repair or pot mend of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is a cast plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall. The object is composed of an outer sub-ovate plate with a tapered inward circumferential portion and a smaller, sub-ovate plate which would have attached the plate to the body of the vessel. Portions of ceramic are adhering to the recessed central portion of the pot mend, which have light buff colour outer with a ark grey inner core, which is similar to: NARC-67E014 which is of Medieval date, Length: 41.34mm, Width: 33.40mm, Thickness: 14.19mm, We…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1FCBB
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible gaming piece of uncertain date.  The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. The outer edge of the upper surface is crenelated with four evenly spaced short, sub-circular projections. Worn stubs representing three further projections are also present. The area around the projections I decorated with irregularly space and oriented raised lines. The sides and base are undecorated. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 24.3mm in diameter, 13.7m thick and weig…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1DB35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn.  The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 8.2mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-mediev…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1AB67
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with broadly parallel sides. One end is truncated, the other tapers to a blunted point with broken and worn tip. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 47.9mm long, 5.9mm in diameter and weighs 10.6g. A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional styli, with the majo…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F17EDE
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1850 - 1950. The seal is circular with a sub-rectangular section and is comprised of two discs of metal the rim of which is perforated by two slots/channels running through the diameter to the other side. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The obverse is stamped with a crowned oval trademark design with banner reading WEBBS and the inscription REGISTERED TRADE MARK stamped around the flan edge. The reverse is stamped with circumferential text reading [WE]BB & SONS/[SALT…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-F08A34
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy rivets or nails. One is largly complete, with an oval head and a longhsank which is curved into a hooked shape. The second is the remains of the shank only, and the third has a shorter section of the shank and the oval head, which is pushed flat. The shanks are all sub square in section. The heads are 6mm maximum diameter
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Scotforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F02C07
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or weight. One side is heavily decorated with perhaps curved shapes, the other has a circle maybe with a number in it. The amount of wear makes it difficult to discern the pattern. It varies in thickness. It is probably post medieval in date. Dimensions: It is 33mm diameter and 7mm thick, it weighs 47.13g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFFFBD
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable scoop for cosmetic or toilet use. The material is uncertain but is probably lead alloy. It is formed of a short remnant of the shaft, which is triangular in section, the back being flat and the front having a ridge down the centre. It terminates in a wider, flattened circular section which is half the thickness of the shaft, and would scoop a small amount of power or similar. Like SWYOR-BFF380, there is not enough diagnostic material remaining to date but it may be Roman in period. Dimensions: It is 30mm long and the scoop is 8.5mm wide, it weighs 4.19g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Scotforth', grid reference and parish protected.