Record ID: LIN-D545AC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead cloth seal. The seal comprises a flat cirular disc with the remains of a tab extending from the perimeter. The second disc is missing. The surviving disc is decorated with a small triangle from which four or possibly five curved lines extend. Two of the lines terminate with four curved lines possibly representing feathers; one terminates with two concave lines; the final one terminates with a single transverse line.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D4E8A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Saxon or early Medieval copper alloy mount. The mount is incomplete, and is now rectangular and slightly convex. The top, bottom, and right side of the mount have original edges, but the left side is broken. The front of the mount displays a zoomorphic design set against a recessed background. The design incorporates a slender headed beast at the right side of the fragment. The beast is shown in profile facing left, and has a slender snout and pointed oval eyes. The snout is triangular, and the ear is swept backwards and terminates with a point. The neck arches behind is and di…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D498BE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy mount, possibly from a book or casket. The mount is in the form of a male angel standing in profile to the left, with arms raised and hands clasped together as in prayer. The figure has short hair and his head is angled slightly upwards. The figure wears a robe which extends down the the knee area; a further garment extends down to the feet. The folds of both garments are illustrated by a series of moulded lines. The figure has a pair of wings on the back. The feathers of the wings are iilustrated by finely molded or incised lines. Three rivet holes are loca…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D449AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Early-Medieval copper alloy barrel-shaped weight. The weight is globular, solid, and has a flattened surface at opposing ends. Both flat surfaces are decorated with a pair of punched ring and dot motifs. The weight has a height of 11.5mm, a diameter of 14mm and a weight of 7.19g. Similar barrel-shaped weights are recorded on the PAS database. While some bear ring and dot motifs (LIN-3A4E60, LIN-0E64A2), the style of decoration can vary (SF-B137C2, SF-334CE5, SF-4B1547)
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D3FAE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle plate. The plate is flat, rectangular, and has an incomplete frame. The attachment end of the plate is decorated with two concave areas, creating an undulating edge. The body of the plate is decorated with two slender rectangular recesses which might be imitating windows or niches, or some other aspect of ecclesiastical architecture. A rivet hole and hole for a pin are located next to the recesses. Similar buckle plates depicting arches, windows, or niches are known, though these occur more often on openwork plates such as NMS-283FD7. See also SOM-C66…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D3EAB4
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt fitting dating from the post-medieval period (c. 16th-17th century). The sword belt fitting/hook has a slender arm which curves at the base to form a loop. Two integrally cast shanks extend from the interior of the arm. The surface has been gilded.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D3D745
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy padlock, probably dating to c. AD1200-1400. The barrel is octagonal in section. Each face of the barrel is decorated with two lines of punched dashes set in a wavey line. An integral arm extends from the base of the barrel; this arm comprises a flat rectangular plate extending at a right angle from the barrel, from which extends a long arm of circular section running at a right angle to the plate and parallel to the barrel. Similar padlocks can be seen in Egan (1998: 93-97, esp. no. 244), in various metals, with them mostly excavated in contexts dating to be…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D3881B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy seal matrix. The seal has an incomplete collared loop. Below the loop is a solid sphere, from the base of which is a short shank of circular section. The face is circular and is decorated in the centre with a dragon or griffin shown in profile going right (when seen on the impression), with front right claw outstretched. The beast has a large wing and a curving tail. The legend surrounding the beast reads S'Thome(?n)V(?h) (?P or R)O(--)
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D315FE
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy knife terminal. The terminal is in the form of two rectangular plates, each with a lis-shaped terminal. The plates appear to be separated by a spacer. One of the narrow sides retains traces of decoration set in niello, comprising a square containing a cross. The interior of the terminal is hollow and contains iron corrosion. Both plates bear a legend set in niello, and which together give a personal name. One plate reads DOROTHY and the other plate reads THORPE. The shape of the knife plate or end cap can be paralleled with others recorded on the PAS…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-D139A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of the House of Valentinian dating from AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Mint unknown. It is 17.4mm in diameter and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 2.2gm.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-D121A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a contemporary copy of a nummus of an unidentified emperor dating from AD 260 - 410. It is 9mm in diameter and 2mm thick. It weighs 0.82gm. One face is totally illegible.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D120D6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy horse harness pendant. The pendant has an asymmetrical body formed of a lozenge-shaped flat plate with two curved wings extending to either side. An integral loop extends from the top. The pendant is worn and no decoration is visible.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-D1113E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy double looped buckle. The buckle has an oval loop with a smaller rectangular loop extending from one side.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-D108D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin, probably a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating from AD 318 - 320 (Reece Period 16), probably VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type showing two Victories holding a wreath between them inscribed VOT / P R, with an altar below. It is 15.7mm in diameter and 1.7mm thick. It weighs 1.78gm.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D0F39A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy knife cap or stop. The cap is in oval in section and in the form of a fleur-de-lis, with each part of the flower divided by a deep groove. Iron corrosion caps the base.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D0E812
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy casket key. The key has a broken circualr loop with a collar leading into a rectangular shank. A simple H-shaped bit extends from the terminal. The tip of the shank is a hollow oval.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D0D5D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably copper alloy strap swivel of medieval date. The object has an oval frame with a rounded knop extending from the top. The knop is decorated with facets. The base of the frame is a large flat oval plate. A casting seam is visible around the interior and exterior of the object, and it appears as if this is a miscast or unfinished item on which the central hole for a counterpart swivel has not been drilled.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D0C288
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy knife end-cap or stop. The cap is zoomorphic and in the form of a stylised animal's head, possibly imitating a heraldic emblem such as a bear or dog's head. The head is oval in plan and has three grooves along the top of the head. The eyes are concave, and the snout is open. A deep groove runs diagonally across each side of the head. A slot runs across the base of the knife, in which there are remains of iron corrosion. Reference: A similar example can be seen on the database DOR-AED071 Date: Early Post-Medieval - 16th century
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D0B112
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount. The mount is formed of a strip of copper alloy and may once have been attached to a box or casket of late Saxon or Medieval date, c. 1000-1400. The mount is rectangular in plan and is semi-cylindrical in section for most of its length. The mount is broken at the shank across a rivet hole. The other end has a moulded zoomorphic terminal in the form of a stylised animal's head - as seen from above - with prominent pointed ears, a triangular brow, squared-off snout and pellet-in ring eyes. The zoomorphic terminal is rectangular in section and ter…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D09CDF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount. The mount is formed of a strip of copper alloy and may once have been attached to a box or casket of late Saxon or Medieval date, c. 1000-1400. The mount is rectangular in plan and is semi-cylindrical for most of its length. The mount terminates with a moulded zoomorphic terminal in the form of a stylised animal's head - as seen from above - with prominent pointed ears, a triangular brow, squared-off snout and sub-triangular eyes. A series of triangular stamps decorate the forehead. The zoomorphic terminal is rectangular in section. This mo…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freiston area', grid reference and parish protected.