Record ID: PUBLIC-DFAB7A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl, very crudely made, sub-rectangular in plan and domed in cross-section with a 4.7mm diameter straight-sided central perforation. It measures a maximum of 23.0 by 19.0mm and is 8.0mm thick at the centre. It weighs 5.3g, and is completely covered in a coating of white patination. The whorl conforms to Walton-Rogers form A, and therefore probably dates to c.800 - 1000AD.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DF9FAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount of probable early post-medieval date. The mount is convex and heart shaped with an old break at the bottom end, and has a shallowly concave rear, with the stub of an attachment pin at the top. The object has a mid-green patina. The missing part may have been shaped in the form of a trefoil or fleur-de-lys, as these were both common types, see e.g. IOW-79C352 NARC-A4FFCC LANCUM-76A806
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DF8EF9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment from a probably medieval copper-alloy cooking vessel. The vertical profile shows a thickening of the inner face for 12mm below the rim, and the thickness of the side walls at the bottom edge of the fragment is 3.2mm, increasing to a maximum of 4.5mm near the rim. There is a coating of sooting on the outer face, and the inner face has some sooting around the rim and a light green patination elsewhere. The fragment is 42.0mm wide and a maximum of 63.8mm high. Although there is too little to make a definite pronouncement on the diameter of the complete vessel, from an…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DF3977
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin, an eighth thistle-merk of James VI of Scotland, dated 1602. As Spink (2015) 5500.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DF1AE5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic to Neolithic (-8300 to -2100) debitage: x3 knapped flint flake is probably a rejuvenation flake. They are knapped from a flint which has since developed a grey-white mottled patina, even across breaks. The dorsal surfaces on each flake have vertical two or three flake scars. The ventral surfaces have a small bulb of percussion, and conchoidal ripples. measures 24.81mm long, 12.7mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 0.63g. measures 15.43mm long, 9.33mm wide, 2.43mm thick and weighs 0.39g. measures 14.20mm long, 8.2mm wide, 2.33mm thick and weighs 0.28g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: WAW-DF1614
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a Post-Medieval (1500-1700) incomplete cast copper-alloy saddle pommel or later Medieval mount: The fragment is convex on the exterior and concave on the interior. All edges are broken, but not recently. The item appears to taper slightly towards the upper edge. The xterior surface has wide cross-hatching or interlace with a double-stranded grooved vertical border on each side edge. The interior is undecorated and has a lumpy surface. The object is 33.64mm in length, 25.27mm in width, and is 2.81mm thick at the lower edge. It weighs 12.96g. The exterior face has a well…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DF13DA
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600 - 1800). The rectangular suspension loop at the top is c.11mm high, 14mm wide, 3mm thick and has an irregular inverted 'U'-shaped aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. A pea is intact and loose within, presumably made of copper alloy (as per PUBLI…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DF0FA8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600 - 1800). The rectangular suspension loop at the top is c.11mm high, 14mm wide, 3.5mm thick and has an irregular inverted 'U'-shaped aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. A pea is intact and loose within, presumably made of copper alloy (as per PUB…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DF0C03
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600 - 1800). The rectangular suspension loop at the top is c.11mm high, 14mm wide, 3.2mm thick and has an irregular inverted 'U'-shaped aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. A pea is intact and loose within, presumably made of copper alloy (as per PUB…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DEFE76
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (late 13th to mid-15th centuries) composite strap end: The spacer is what remains of the strap end and is forked with two prongs leading from a central, flat knop. This terminal would protrude from the rounded plates of the strap end. The surface of the spacer has a mottled mid grey substance which probably was an adhesive or solder to join the strap end together. It measures 43.8mm long, 23.61mm wide, 2.29mm thick and weighs 3.45g. In Egan and Pritchard (2002) there are similar strap ends, particularly No. 660 which date to the late 13th to mid-15th centuries. Recorde…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DEF899
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600 - 1800). The rectangular suspension loop at the top is about 11mm high, 14mm wide, 4.2mm thick and has an irregular inverted 'U'-shaped aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. The upper and lower hemispheres appear to have been plain. A pea is intac…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WAW-DEF081
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of mortaria. The fabric is a hard white/ cream colour throughout. The rims form a 'T' section which is turned on its side. The exterior of the rim has parallel grooves as decoration. The walls of the mortaria are missing. The sherd is abraded. Weighs 37.64g. The fabric and rim form, a hammerhead style, which suggests it is Mancetter mortarium dating to the later 2nd century to 4th century (Tyers, P 1996 Roman Pottery in Britain Routledge) Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Mancetter white ware. Firing condition: oxidised Hardness: Quite hard Surface textu…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: WAW-DED6A2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver dress-pin. The spherical head has been divided by a raised border as two hemispheres are joined and the edges slightly flattened to conjoin them forming the head. Both hemispheres have been decorated with three circles of twisted wire filigree within which there are three smaller circles surrounding a pellet. Between each of the large circles, there is a smaller circle of twisted filigree in the field. At the apex of the upper hemisphere there is a larger knop. The pin-head has been gilded. Protruding from the base of the head is a wire pin which tapers to a s…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
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Record ID: WAW-DEB1F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: halfgroat of James I minted in London between 1604 to 1625. North No. 2104.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-DEA037
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), minted at London and dated 1696 on coin. Obverse: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA.; Laureate and draped bust facing right. Reverse: 96.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16, Four shields within which are a harp, one lion rampant, three lions passant and three fleurs-de-lis, all around a central circle with the lion of Nassau within, creating a cruciform shape. Diameter: 21.0mm. Weight: 3.04g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DE78B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval suspension loop. There is a star on one of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device is a flower-head with the initials I F below. The inscription is set outside a border, and is difficult to read. It possibly reads S[ ][ ][ ]EA[ ]DSORGOLIO The surface of the matrix has a mottled dark green/brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 19.3mm long and 13.85mm d…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: IOW-DE69B3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but damaged post-Medieval lead alloy double-sided token (1500-1850). Powell Type 3/1. Both sides have a raised design. One side has three intersecting lines forming six equal sized segments and the other side has a crudely executed 'compass-drawn' flower head. This token is buff. Length: 19.7mm; width: 18.8mm. Weight: 6.28g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally dee…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-DE224A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy double-sided token (1500-1850). Powell Type 2/12. Both sides have a raised design. One side has initial letters: B C (possibly) and the other side has a triple stranded cross with chevrons/branches in each angle. This token is dark grey. Diameter: 24.4mm. Weight: 6.10g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-DCC150
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver groat of Mary, c.1553-1554 AD. Mint Mark Pomegranate. As North, 1975 no. 1960.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DC6C65
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century token farthing issed by Israell Barrel of Stowmarket, Suffolk. Williamson (1967, 1099) Suffolk no. 309, dating to 1648-1672. It is 15.50 mm in diameter, 0.97 mm in thickness and weighs 1.21 g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherden', grid reference and parish protected.