Record ID: YORYM-5FF6F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn. The metal has a mid-yellow/grey patina. The object is 32.1mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 69g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certai…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5FF54F
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Mount (furniture) of Post-Medieval date (AD 1700-1900). The object is composed of a four lobed flat plate with a central perforation, through which a tapering shaft component passes. The shaft expands to either side of the plate with the back portion being formed of an expanded lobed with a small circular central spur. The opposing end expands to a circular lobe beyond which is an integral loop through which is a ring. The plate retains traces of rivets on each of the four lobes. The metal had a pitted brown patina. Plate: Length: 44.14mm, Width: 20.79mm,…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5FDAFF
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of Slag, Clinker or other similar industrial by-product of uncertain date (800 BC - AD 1800). The object is rough and irregular, with bubbles and cavities, and it has low density. The object is a grey green colour with obvious metallic particles. Length: 24.73mm, Width: 17.58mm, Thickness: 6.79mm, Weight: 9.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5F1B8E
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable solidified lead droplet; evidence of metal working, of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, about AD 43 - 1800. The object is a circular disc, flat on one face and rounded on the other, with no obvious markings or shaping. It has a well developed cream patina. The object is 12.7mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 3.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-5E547E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is circular and plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated though are worn. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 34.3mm in diameter, 10.2mm thick and weighs 54.1g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval peri…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.