Record ID: WMID-967D5B
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper alloy probable toilet implement of unknown dating, probably Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 AD - 1700 AD). The find consists of a strip of rectangular sectioned copper alloy, with a S-twisted mid section and incomplete ends. Traces of silvering are present in the recesses of the twists. The probable toilet implement is a mid to dark green colour with a even surface patina. It measures 47.4 mm in length, 3.5 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 grams. Twisted handles are to be found on Roman cosmetic implements, although distinguishing the…
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-967CC8
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy metal working debris. Cast copper alloy which has solidified in a small V-profile trough in a sand bed which has left a granular texture to the surface of the metal. One end lost. This appears to represent the deliberate casting of a small ingot, or may alternatively be the ingate from the casting of a more substantial object. Suggested date: Unknown, Late Bronze Age to Medieval, 800 BC-1500. Length: 59.3mm, Width: 26.8mm, Thickness: 14.9mm, Weight: 61.71gms.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ravendale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-960228
Object type: ROD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead rod fragment. Cast rod of round section, broken at one end and flat at the other. Heavily patinated overall. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1800. Length: 50.9mm, Diameter: 7.4mm, Weight: 19.25gms.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.