Record ID: SWYOR-6515E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead possible spindle whorl which probably dates from the Iron Age date, about 800 BC - AD 50. If it is a spindle whorl, it is of Walton Rogers Form C1 which has no flat faces and curved sides. The central perforation is 8.4mm which is at the larger end of the range suggested by Walton Rogers for Iron Age spindle whorls (4-8mm). The height of the object is 18.9mm, the diameter 22.6mm, and the weight is 48.4g. It has a white patina. There is some damage to one end. While it is possible that it is an Iron Age spindle whorl, the object could also…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-4D8EB4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A lead biconical steelyard weight of possible Roman date c. AD 43-410. The weight is biconical with two worn iron projections at each end. The lead surface has a grey white patina with a deep linear indentation on the narrow edge.  Dimensions: height: 25.34mm,  width: 23.74mm,  weight: 45.57g. The PAS Guide notes that most common Roman steelyard weights are biconical as in this example, with a separate iron loop attached at one or both apexes.  If there are two loops, one is for suspension and the other holds a hook on which to hang …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7ABFC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small lead probable spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is conical with a truncated top and a small central circular perforation of 2.2mm diameter. It fits into Walton Rogers form A2 if it is a whorl, but the size of the central hole may be too small, and the object may be a weight or bead instead. The object is 12.9mm long, 11.9mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 5.62g.  The hole in the centre of the top has a diameter of 2.2mm. Form A2 whorls are most common from AD 700 - 1100, but those with a central hole smaller than 6mm diameter are more likely to b…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-781C0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from the Roman period, about  AD43 - 410.  It is plano-convex in shape with irregular edges and  a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2mm. The piece is undecorated and has an overall light brown patina. Measurements are; diameter 30.3mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 21.14g.  The central hole has a diameter of 3.2mm. Walton Rogers suggetss that whorls with a central hole of less than 6mm diameter are more likely to be Roman. She also notes the use of form A1 whorls in Ro…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-51F490
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead oval pot-mend with expanded plates on the top and bottom edges. 
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-316023
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
Lead vessel repair or pot mend, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast oval plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 3.7mm, patinated though retaining a dark cast, flat base possibly chipped. The neat finish may point to a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 28.6mm, Width: 18.5mm, Thickness: 17.8mm, Weight: 25.20gms
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: NLM-313AEE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead vessel repair or pot mend, as kindly identified by the finder. A small sub-triangular cast plug to repair a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 2mm; with chipped edges, patinated overall. The small size and neat finish may both hint at a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 22.1mm, Width: 20.8mm, Thickness: 6.4mm, Weight: 10.34gms
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-239422
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of three Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location, all uniface. From left to right: A uniface Powell Type 2 token with raised initial letters H.P, 18.13mm diameter and 2.12mm thick. Embossed with I L..Weight 3.3g A uniface  Type 1 token 18.82mm diameter,  1.78mm thick, decorated with a central pellet with a design similar to a flower, with six petals.  Weight 3.2g An incomplete  uniface Type 14b token of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed&n…
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-218F8B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval personal lead seal matrix, dating to AD 1200-1300. The seal is a pointed-oval or vesica shape. The central design consists of a vertical long elongated oval above a shorter elongated oval, with a horizontal line between them, two lines descending at 45 degrees from the intersection, and two curved lines either side of the long elongated oval. The central design appears to be a six-armed star but could perhaps also be interpreted as a motif such as feathers, flaming sword or stylised leaf or lys (e.g. DENO-D0B5F6). There i…
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-625B7C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete  lead steelyard weight of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). Description: The weight is broadly spherical in form with a (possibly deliberately) pitted surface.  A single stub of iron wire protrudes from one apex, and two from the other, probably representing the remains of a loop. The object has an even, cream patina. Measurements: height: 28.1mm; diameter: 24.2mm; weight: 57.88g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-76DD53
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval, very worn lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 (initials) with an uncertain depiction on the reverse. Probably dating to the period c.1550-1800. Round and flat, disc-like. The obverse has the initial letters B / W M in two lines. The reverse is uncertain, possibly depicting a crown at the top. The surface displays an even grey colour. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 3.2g. Compare with PUBLIC-42C463 found nearby.
Created on: Sunday 7th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-76A2F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell type 10 / 8 (bust / date} and appears to be dated 1627 on the token. Circular and flat, with the obverse depicting a crude moulded depiction of a bust facing right surrounded by a pelleted border. The reverse is uncertain but appears to have a date of 1627 at the bottom. The surface displays a white / grey colour. Diameter 30.7mm, thickness 3.7mm and weight 17.6g.
Created on: Sunday 7th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-903325
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy hexagonal uniface token with impressed central crucifix or cross. The other face is plain. This token likely falls into Powell Type 14. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Measurements:  12.88 mm diameter, is 1.89mm thick and weighs 1.9grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-901118
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, almost complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The initials are R .W above which is a decorative raised line comprising two centrally connecting half circles and there is another raised decorative scroll under the initials.  There is the remaining parts of a raised circumference line around the edge of the object.  The other face is plain. . Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-24D274
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A late Medieval to Post Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 12 (squared geometric) probably dating to c.1400-1800. Circular and flat, disc-like. The obverse has a triple stranded voided cross with V-shaped arrows pointing towards the centre in each quadrant. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a whitish cream patina. Diameter 19.7mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 4.7g. E Fletcher (2005) Leaden tokens & tallies p.102, Type 12.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ACAEF1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 / 8 (initials / numerals) dating to c.1550-1800. Round and flat disc-like in form. The obverse depicts the initial letters W M in one line with two outward facing / back to back crescents above and a downward facing crescent below, all within a raised circular linear border. The reverse depicts a figure four.  The token is damaged with a tear across the face and the surface displays a light buff colour. Diameter 15.7mm, thickness 1.1mm and weight 1.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AFEC8F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters W D R in one line in the centre, with a triangle below and an inverted triangle above. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a white / grey colour. Diameter 16.7mm, thickness 1.8mm and weight 3.1g.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5F445D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy steelyard Weight of Roman date (c.43-410 AD). The weight is bi-conical in section and circular in plan. The remnants of a loop are evident on top of the weight.. There is no iron projecting from the bottom apex.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB9063
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A likely Post Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 14a (crosses). Hemispherical in form with a sub-round flat base and a relief moulded cross on the curved face. The surface displays a buff / white colour. Diameter 16.4mm, height 5.9mm and weight 6.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-A4AE86
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast, lead steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The weight is broadly bi-conical in form with both sections tapering to a rounded point. One section appears slightly truncated; it is possible that this would have been the site of an attachment loop would have been attached. This would probably have been made of iron. Although minimal there is some evidence of iron corrosion on the surface of the weight at one apex.  The surface of the weight is undecorated and is patinated creamy-brown with patches of grey. …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
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