Record ID: NLM-6BCF48
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ampulla. Hollow cast ampulla or bag shaped vessel, with the stubs of torn handles where rounded vessel meets the splayed neck. The rounded body bears raised rays on both sides, in imitation of the surface of the cockle shell associated with the cult of St James of Compostella. This imitation is more direct than is often the case, is unaccompanied by other visible decoration or lettering, and these features may hint at a relatively early date in the series of similar badges. The aperture at the top is now open. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350. Hei…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: NLM-6BC177
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy with gilding vessel base. Cast - probably hollow cast given the form - flat base of a small vial or canister with a diameter greater than that of its base; the sides become very thin towards the limit of their surviving extent. The outer surface of the object is gilded, most extensively on its base, with tiny spots of gilding retained on the sides. Corroded and heavily patinated clear of gilding. The combination of lead and gold is unusual. Suggested date: possibly Medieval, 1200-1500. Diameter: 22.4mm, Height: 7.4mm, Thickness (centre of base): 2.4mm, Weight: 6.52gms.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-698BF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete conical lead weight (probably) of unknown date. It has a central hole running from top to bottom with a recessed ring around the hole on the base, probably as a result of the manufacturing process. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses, including for measuring, weighing down nets, as curtain pulls and window weights etc). They are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: BERK-695327
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unidentified object. The object is sub-circular and roughly rectangular in cross-section. The perforation is roughly central but unusually is rectangular in plan, not circular like one would find on a weight or spindle whorl. This raises the possibility that its use is something other than a weight. Rectangular apertures are often used for the tang of a blade, and it is possible that this is part of a knife or sword, however without comparison this is only speculative; no other examples of a lead weight with rectangular hole have been found in a preliminary searc…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: BERK-692AB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy circular flat weight, possibly a spinde whorl or loom weight, of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - AD 1650). The weight is sub-circular and roughly rectangular in cross-section. The perforation is off-centre. There are no markings or decoration on this object and out of context these types of finds are hard to date as they remained in use for a long period of time. Many lead alloy spindle whorls similar to this object are normally attributed to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100 to AD 1450). There is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: BERK-68ED03
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete lead alloy token or tally, probably dating to the late medieval or early post-medieval period. The token is bifaced, bearing an unclear design on the obverse, possibly of a bird's head with other designs surrounding it, while an externally spoked wheel with dots within and without decorates the reverse. The token is good quality and was made in a mould. The alloy is more petwer-like than most tokens of the post-medieval period, and this along with the quality and design suggests that it may be earlier, possibly 15th or 16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-68D643
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, probably dating to the 17th century. The object is cup-like in appearance with an open end. No loops remain at the base which would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a cord. The overall shape of this cap is now flattened causing a split down one side. The object is of a mottled white and dark grey colouration. It measures 17.9 mm high, with 1.2 mm wall thickness and it weighs 10.14 grams. The flask itself would have contained enough explosive for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders would have b…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
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Record ID: BERK-68B921
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete lead alloy token or tally, dating to the post-medieval period. The token is unifaced, bearing the design of a multi-spoked wheel or multi-segments (Powell Type 3). Tokens of this kind are common and are likely to date to the 17th or 18th century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6713D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-deltoid and crude in plan. It is undecorated and pitted. The weight is brownish white in colour. It is 26.94mm in length, 25.83mm wide 4.99mm thick and weighs 12.08g. Lead weights were commonly used from the Roman period through to the post-medieval period for a wide variety of uses and are difficult to date with any certainty without any supporting archaeological context.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-66E4A0Z
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-circular and crude in plan and sub-rectangular and crude in section. It has a large central, circular perforation running through. It is undecorated and pitted. The weight is mid-grey in colour. It is 25.27mm in diameter, 14.83mm wide 6.58mm thick and weighs 29.88g. The central perforation is 12.31mm in diameter. Lead weights were commonly used from the Roman period through to the post-medieval period for a wide variety of uses and are difficult to date with any certainty without any supporting archaeological context.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Saturday 17th January 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-66B304
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-ovate in plan and circular in section. It has a central, circular perforation running through the length of the weight. It is undecorated and pitted. The weight is light greyish-white in colour. It is 21.07mm long, 16.04mm wide and weighs 27.83g. The central perforation is 4.36mm in diameter. Lead weights were commonly used from the Roman period through to the post-medieval period for a wide variety of uses and are difficult to date with any certainty without any supporting archaeological context.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-663F47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of uncertain date. It is conical in profile with a circular base. The weight tapers from the base to a sub-rectangular apex where one point is slightly higher than the other. This is most likely the remnants of a suspension loop or perforation. The loop is missing due to either an old break or due to post-depositional processes. There is a flat, smooth recess that starts from the apex and stops abruptly about halfway down the weight. The weight is undecorated and it is white-greyish in colour. The weight is 33.49mm tall, 20.36mm wide, 7.81mm thick and weig…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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