Record ID: IOW-4CE572
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Modern cast lead circular double-sided token (c. 1250-c. 1850 AD). The token has a raised design on each side. One side has a stylised fleur-de-lis and the other side is largely illegible (probably not letters). Diameter: 22.97mm. Weight: 5.85g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally. They are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval to Modern in date (c. 1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-4ED084
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast lead rod, perhaps a pencil of medieval or post-medieval date. The object is a long, thin cylinder. It has a circular cross-section with one pointed tip; the other end has been flattened into a wedge shape with rounded corners. This latter has been twisted slightly in profile. This artefact is plain and is a grey/white colour with a heavy patina which covers all other surfaces. Similar pencils have been recorded on this database, e.g. NARC-88EE88, and can be seen illustrated in Egan (1998, 271; fig. 209).
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-4F9CF0
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead papal bulla of Pope John 22nd (Papacy: 1316-1334). The artetact is sub-oval in plan, the sides bowing inwards at the point of the vertical perforation. On the obverse is the relief moulded image of the inward-facing heads of St. Peter (right) and St. Paul (left) and, above, the legend 'SPASPE' (abbreviation of 'Saint Paul, Saint Peter'). A beaded border surrounds both heads, extending at the top into a border for the bulla itself. A sceptre divides the two heads. On the reverse, also contained within a beaded border, is the legend 'IOhA/NNES/.PP*.XXII' (*Omega above). Dimen…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-53C757
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with an elongated rectangular neck which has been slightly crushed due to post-depositional damage. On each side of the ampulla semi-circular suspension loops are present though one has been crushed against the body. Both faces of the ampulla carry moulded decoration; one side bears a wide, irregular cross with radiating lines and the other is very worn rendering the exact design indeterminable. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is extremely worn. The ampulla is 44.4mm long, 3…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barmston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-541E67
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead object of uncertain date and function. Both surfaces are decorated with a series of conjoined lozenge shapes resembling scales and both have circular protrusions for eyes. One side also bears a raised triangular fin-like protrusion while the reverse demonstrates a protruding knop, possibly incomplete but is a possible mount. These features give the appearance of a fish design though no parallels could be found. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The object is 70.6mm long, 35.9mm wide, 21.3mm thick and weighs 156g.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.