Record ID: SF-C0BC16
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast lead object, perhaps a disc or nummular brooch of later Early-Medieval date. A fragment from one side of a flat circular plate survives, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. It has decoration on its front face comprising a border containing multiple transverse ribs. Inside the border are two transverse lines with a large projecting pellet at their centre. Either side of the lines the front face has traces of additional moulded decoration but its precise form is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measu…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C09257
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The seal is pointed oval in plan, and has a broken lug projecting from the top of its apex and another break at the other end of the object. The front of the die depicts a large central crescent moon with a five pointed star above, and is surrounded by an engraved linear border outside which is an engraved inscription. The inscription is partially obscured by damage and wear which makes reading it very difficult. The back of the object has some cast detail which is unclear but may be a stylised bird with outstretched …
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BFDB45
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, probably of 16th or 17th century date. Teh wieght is cylindrical with slightly sloping sides. The top is domed and projecting from this is a large flat integral loop. Deep gouges across the sides appear accidental.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-BFB299
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead seal matrix of Medieval date. It is pointed oval in form, trapezoidal in section and with a large transverse crack at the centre of the seal that almost splits it in two as a result of post-depositional damage. At the top of the back face is an integral lug that is semi-circular in form and from which extend raised outer and inner borders that are pointed oval in form. At the centre of the back face, pendant from the suspension lug, is a moulded trefoil motif. The front face has a cntral die comprising a foliate motif with four large branches arranged in a cross, and with …
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-BC4515
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain date (Roman-Modern), c. 43-1900. The weight is discoidal, with convex faces. One face, however, has a raised ridge across its width, slightly off centre. There are no other distinguishing characteristics.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.