Record ID: PUBLIC-48621A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century token farthing issued by Robert Michell of Rochester, Kent. Williamson (1967, 380) Kent no. 472, dating to 1648-1672. Obverse: Two compasses crossed. Legend reads: ROBERT . MICHELL Reverse: R . M . N in a triad. Legend reads: OF . ROCHESTER Dimensions: diameter: 15.87mm; weight: 1.08g
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 27th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-47AE47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled silver sixpence of George I (1714-1727) dating to 1723. Mint of London. Reverse: Four crowned shields with the arms of Great Britain,France,Hanover and Ireland in form of a cross,Scepters in between a garter star in the center, 23 BRVN ETL DVX SRI A TH ET EL 17,SS C in the angles. Obverse: Laureate bust right, GEORGIVS D G M BR FR HIB REX F D.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'FRESSINGFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-475A5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of unclear Flavian Emperor, possibly Vespasian, dating to the period c.AD 69-96 (Reece period 4). Reverse type depicting an unclear female figure left, possibly Victory? Unclear mint. Thickness : 1.27mm to 2.55 mm. Weight: 6.12 g. Diameter: 26.85 mm
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-46075B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy and enamel unidentified object of late Iron Age or Roman date (c.100 BC - 300 AD). The object is broadly rectangular in shape with rectangular projections at three sides. At the centre is an aperture in the shape of a figure of eight. The upper face rises to a prominent bulge on either side of the figure of eight. All three rectangular projections are decorated on the upper face by squares of enamel of alternating blue and red. The object otherwise is dark brown with patches of light green corrosion. The back face is flat and undecorated. The edges of the objec…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
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Record ID: WAW-453EBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 337 - 340) dating to AD 319- 320 (Reece period 16). Reverse typeVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Two Victories and shield. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: ESS-450E3C
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper-alloy, possibly pewter spoon, dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1700. The remaining part of the spoon is the bowl, which is oval shaped and concave. The underside of the has moulded relief pattern work in the form of radiating grooved lines emanating from a single transverse groove across the surface of the underside of the bowl, closest to the stem end. The attachment of the stem is still present in the form of a curved raised collar. Below the collar a small portion of the stem remains, and appears to be straight and oval in section. The patina is dull …
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: WAW-44FE05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper alloy radiate of Carausius (286-293) dating to the period 286 and 293 (Reece Period 14). The reverse is PAX AVG depicting Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical sceptre. C Mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: NMS-44DF53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodora dating to the period AD 337 - 341 (Reece period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depciting Pietas standing facing, holding two infants. Uncertain mint. Finder's ref: Oct 17. 28.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-44CB4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVI reverse type depicting emperor standing left with standard and shield. Mint of Arles. See: RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-44C1C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus dating to the period AD 253 - 268 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: NMS-44C1AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVI reverse type depicting emperor standing left with standard and shield. Mint of Arles. See: RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-44AD4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 - 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier advancing right, leading small figure from hut. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-44A37B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper-alloy sesterius of Faustina II dating to the period AD 147 to 165 (Reece Period 7). reverse depicting a standing figure facing. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: NMS-4496E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-44831D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4457A0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of Iron Age date, c. 500 BC - AD 100. The object is circular with an ovate section resulting in a flattened spherical appearance. A shallow and incomplete circumferential groove is present around approximately one third of the edge of the mount. The upper surface of the mount has a slightly raised integral circular panel with four pointed ovate recesses around a small central circular recess. Each of these elements is separated by a cross of copper-alloy, integral to the rest of the body of the object. The four ovate recesses retain traces of an ind…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-444B81
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy coin weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1604 - 1619. The weight is circular and bi-faced. The obverse is depicts a crowned .XI. with smaller letter s below (indicating shillings). The reverse depicts St Michael spearing a dragon with the legend MAG BRIT to one side. The weight was used for the angel of James I, second coinage. The metal has a dark red/brown patina and is worn. The coin weight is 17mm in diameter. 2.4mm thick and weighs 3.9g. The coin weight is slightly light compared to its official weight of 71 grains/4.1g (Withers and Withers 1995: 13).
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: NARC-443571
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Early Post-Medieval date (AD 1575). One disc from this cloth seal survives and the reverse of the disk retains two flattened rivets. The front of the disk is stamped with the inscription: [?]DVYTSL/COLCHESTER//15BAY75, within a circular linear border, the lower portion of which is pelleted Diameter: 42.36mm, Thickness: 1.77mm, Weight: 22.0g. The metal is a dark brown in colour with a smooth patina. The object has been treated by the finder and was cream in colour when found. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Sche…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-4430BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-44296E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-442564
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-441F13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461). First reign, Rosette-Mascle issue. North type G, Withers type 6d. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1427-1430. Diameter: 13.53mm, Thickness: 0.53mm, Weight: 0.6g. The coin is missing portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 76, No 1453
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-441CD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-44193D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1720-1750 according to Whitehead 2003) silver buckle, disarticulated, of three sections. The frame is plain, undecorated and of a curved ovoid shape, having the sterling mark of a lion passant. The inner loop and catch/pin are separate, the loop being roughly worked with prominent filing marks, unsmoothed compared to both the frame and pin. This section also has a partially obliterated silver assay mark, possibly indicating a later modification or repair. The frame also bears an inscription reading 'I R', the I having a central horizontal line.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-441160
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Possibly an as or dupondius of an indeterminate early Roman ruler; no clear detail discerned on either side, and fiercely worn and abraded. The magnified view prepared to illustrate this record may show traces of a radiate crown, which would point to the coin being a worn dupondius. Suggested date: Early Roman, 43-200. Obverse description: possibly radiate bust right. Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 6.30gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-4410DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-440F75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy Trumpet Brooch of Roman date (AD 75-175). The brooch is composed of an oval head plate. On the reverse of which is a single pierced lug that holds the coiled wire spring, pin and loop. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate; this is flanked on the head plate by two circular recessed cells, and two adjoining central triangular cells, which would have held stones or enamel. The front of the bow is decorated with a raised, triple beaded curvilinear pattern and flanking repeating punched pattern on the top. There is a single curving line to eithe…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-440E7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base gold or plated copper-alloy Iron Age stater of British North Eastern (Corieltavi) inscribed type dating to the period AD 15 - 40. AVN// T COST reverse type depicting disjointed horse facing left. ABC, p.99, no.1929. ABC suggests that these coins were struck to favour the AVN suggesting this refers to the person who issued them.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: NLM-440732
Object type: PIPE (ARCHITECTURAL)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead pipe. A short length of a pipe with thick wall and a central channel of diameter 10.2mm; patinated. One end is slightly bevelled and perhaps slightly splayed, perhaps suggesting a particular and localised function for the object; its construction appearing too heavy for it to be an offcut from a water pipe. Patinated overall and dented or lightly gouged at one [the splayed] end. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1900. Length: 34.9mm, Diameter: 22.7mm, Thickness (wall): 8.8mm, Weight: 112.28gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-4400AF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Finger Ring of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is composed of an oval hoop which is D-shaped in section and expands to wide shoulders and narrows toward the hoop. The object is broken at the lower portion of each shoulder with an old and abraded break. The retained shoulders and hoop are decorated with an incised pattern, which is symmetrical on each side of the intaglio. The pattern is composed of two transverse rows of repeating dots, below which is a curvilinear line. Below the line are two more transverse rows of dots. There are two incised transverse…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: NLM-43FBE0
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy badge. Pressed metal cap badge of the Royal Tank Regiment. A male Mark I tank driving left within a crowned laurel wreath; motto below on scroll reads FEAR NAUGHT. The detail of the badge appears reversed on the back, where a drawn wire attachment loop remains. The Regiment was formed in 1916 as the senior armoured formation of the British army. Peter Hart kindly comments as follows: 'This is the third pattern Tank Corps badge being approved in 1922. The first and second patterns showed the tank facing right but when it was discovered that on the coloured field service c…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-43FB8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval half groat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509). Standard Type F (North 1714), martlet initial mark dating to AD 1501-07. Minted at York under Archbishop Savage. North (1991: 102). Overall dimensions: 19.63mm in diameter and 1.52g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-43F291
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-43F063
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Mount of Medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The mount is circular with a central cross decorated with a row of pellets and larger central pellet. The circular border has moulded triangular motifs project inwards at each angle of the cross. All decoration is in deep relief which might have been to accommodate some coloured material in imitation of enamel. The reverse of the mount has a broken integral rivet in the centre. There are portions of outer border and one of the inner cells which are missing due to old abraded breaks. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colo…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: NLM-43ED95
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vessel fragment. Cast cauldron leg of oval section with a concave outer face which bears a slight central longitudinal ridge. The leg was either chipped when in use or miscast from the outset, but slight traces of sooting suggest this did not interfere with its function. Abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1200-1500. Height (in use): 48.3mm, Width: 39.9mm, Thickness: 18mm, Weight: 127.12gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muckton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-43DEEF
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot. Cast rifle ball with a circumferential belt to engage with the rifling grooves in the gun barrel. Impressed or stamped damage appears in a limited patch; patinated. The distinctive form of the shot is associated the Brunswick rifle, though this is for a sporting gun of lighter bore. The surface markings resemble those associated with a turn-off breech loading mechanism of the 17th and 18th centuries, though this shot is for a later type of gun. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1840-1860. Diameter (at belt): 14.7mm, Weight: 11.92gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-43DC7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA type, reverse depicting wolf and twins. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-43D67E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thimble. Pressed metal domed thimble with a narrow plain basal zone above which the wall bears finely machine stamped pits which appear as if ascending the wall in diagonal rows rising from right to left. The top is occupied by a rectilinear grid or lattice of slightly larger pits. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Diameter: 16.5mm, Height: 16.8mm, Thickness (wall): 0.6mm, Weight: 4.06gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-43CB75
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spoon. A small leaf-shaped concavo-convex bowl at the end of aan oval section stem which is thinnest at its midpoint, and which expands towards a flat rhomboid terminal. Traces of white metal plating appear. Severely bent and twisted, presumably by recurrent plough strike. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850. Length (as found): 71mm, Width: 22mm, Thickness (at mid-stem): 1.8mm, Weight: 7.11gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-43C12B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible spindle whorl. A cast plano-convex weight with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.2mm on one side, though the aperture is nearly closed by a flow of lead due to miscasting, on the convex side, which is also rough in its surface texture. Shrinkage lines suggest it was cast in an open mould. Patinated. A deep nick resembling a tying notch also appears on the flat face, revealing grey metal, though this may have been emphasised or formed by damage at the time of discovery or shortly thereafter - similar marks appear inside the hole. If a whorl, this may represent a c…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.