Record ID: NMS-90A28C
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Less than half of an Early Saxon lead wrist clasp or model for the manufacture of a wrist clasp, with zoomorphic ornament. One attachment hole, one side, part of the slightly damaged rear edge, part of the front edge and, next to the break, part of a straight-edged recess. The latter suggests this is an eye-plate. Hines 1993, Form C3. Cf. SF5355, a possible lead wrist clasp or model. Length 24mm. Extant width 23mm. Thickness 3.3mm. Weight 4.93g. c.500 - c.550.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-8DF76B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and sub-circular perforation in the centre. All the surfaces are very worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamish grey in colour. The object is 31.0 mm in diameter, 14.6 mm thick and weighs 70.0 g. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: NLM-8C07D6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vessel repair or pot mend. Cast plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 5mm; patinated. The lead spilled outside the vessel has been trimmed to sub-rectangular form. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Medieval, 43-1500. Length: 34.4mm, Width: 31mm, Thickness: 9mm, Weight: 44.12gms
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Brookenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8BFE32
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead metalworking debris. A small scrap of lead melt; the heater-shield shape is fortuitous. Patinated. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1800, Length: 21.5mm, Thickness: 4.8mm, Weight: 7.31gms
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8BEA91
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vessel repair or pot mend. A small cast plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall of thickness c.2mm, slightly spread away from the site of the repair ?on the outer side? of the vessel; patinated. The small size and neat finish are features conventionally thought to indicate a Roman date. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Length: 22.8mm, Width: 18.5mm, Thickness: 7.3mm, Weight: 12.26gms
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.