Record ID: PUBLIC-77C1C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast, lead steel yard weight.The weight is bi-conical and would have had a (now missing) iron loop protruding from the top. The steelyard weight is a light cream colour with some evidence of damage. The sight of the missing loop is evidenced by 2 areas of embeded and rusting iron
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-778EEB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman T-shaped brooch. The brooch consists of the cylindrical wings, an arched bow, and part of the catch plate. The wings have a notch in the centre to accommodate the hinge pin which is missing. There is no decoration on the wings. The bow is of semi circular cross section and tapers towards the end. The bow is decorated with ridges along its length. A part of the catch plate remains at the foot
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-771DF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiate of Philip I (AD 244-249), dating to the period AD 244-247 (Reece Period 12). PAX AETERN reverse type depicting Pax running left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. RICV IV.3, p. 73, no. 41.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-719FD9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, cast copper-alloy, single loop buckle frame. Description: The D-shaped frame has a rectangular cross-section and thickens towards the apex, coming to a blunt point with an incised notch forming a pin rest. There is a narrowed and offset strap bar, rectangular in section. Measurements: Length 15.05mm: Width 13.28mm: Thickness 2.06mm: Weight 1.18g. Discussion: Similar buckles are shown in Whitehead, 2003. Page 20 and dated c. AD 1350-1450.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-71621E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy loop chape from a two-piece shoe buckle. Description: The frame of the chape is "cooking pot" shaped with a single, internal spike on the widest side. The narrower side has a curved internal edge whilst the outer edge is thickened and drilled to accept a steel spindle. This is now corroded away and only iron corrosion stains remain. The centre of the drilled side is notched to accept the pin, now missing. Measurements: Length 21.40mm: Width 23.11mm: Thickness 1.69mm: Weight 2.16g Discussion: Buckles with similar chapes are shown in Whitehe…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FB00F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, cast copper-alloy, zoomorphic strap fitting. Description: The object is roughly hexagonal in plan with a convex front and a concave back. It depicts the forward-facing head of an animal, probably a horse, with the ears, eyes, snout and mouth defined by incised lines. The centre of the head is drilled for an attachment rivet. The circular copper-alloy rivet remains in-situ attached to a rectangular, sheet copper-alloy rove on the back. Measurements: Length 13.34mm: Width 11.3mm: Thickness 4.08mm: Weight 2.01g Discussion: Similar items are recorded in Meols (2008:1…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6E0DBE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, circular, cast silver mount with circular central hole. Description: A decorative silver mount, with integrally-moulded foliate or floral decoration around the central hole. The walls of the hole extend beyond the flat back of the mount to create a tube which would have passed through the material of the object it was attached to. This was then folded outwards to form a backplate and secure a circular silver rove, which remains in-situ. There is some damage to the edge of the folded section. The flat back of the mount is undecorated but has multiple, parallel file …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded.