Record ID: PUBLIC-DBE14A
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, distorted, and crudely cast lead alloy openwork object. A central openwork cruciform lattice shape is set within an octagon with incurving sides. The cross-section of the tracery is lozenge-shaped with concave sides. Similar openwork lead objects are often identified as window ventilation panels, especially on medieval religious sites, but also on farmhouses up to the 17th century (ref. Finds Research Group 700-1700 datasheet 2: Some Ecclesiastical and Monastic finds, Cherry, J). They are also sometimes identified as brick or wall vents and ascribed…
Created on: Sunday 12th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st May 2023
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Record ID: NMS-EDF7B2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Corroded, probable lead tin-alloy cast male figurine. One arm, wings on the back of the shoulders, and the legs below the thigh are all missing. Corrosion has removed much of the detail but the figure appears to be wearing gathered drapes on the lower body, fastened by a protruding knot at the midrift. The left arm is cast downwards away from the side and holds an object that curves back into the body just below the hip, this could just be the cloth drapes, part of which flow naturally up to the knot at this point, or it could represent a weapon, perhaps a bow. The right arm is broken…
Created on: Saturday 14th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-3F0532
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy onion shaped cast object, possibly a terminal knob broken from a Roman crossbow brooch. Circular in plan an onion shaped knob steps down to a collar which again turns down to a broken stub of circular cross-section. It is unlikely that a crossbow brooch made of lead alloy would be strong and opulent enough to have functioned as such. Similar objects to this have been found elsewhere; for example HAMP-0D0AD5, and it is proposed that these could be fragments of pattern moulds used to make the impression in the casting medium when manufacturing the genuine article. A similar c…
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-48D086
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead alloy pot mend. Two thin sub-oval conjoined discs, one smaller diameter than the other, sandwich a thin sherd of very fine sandy light grey ceramic. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: NMS-E88A2C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy, circular, plano-convex undecorated cast spindle whorl. The circular perforation narrows somewhat towards the top, either by design or wear, from 7mm diameter uppermost to 8.8mm at the base. Spindle whorls are very much utility devices providing a simple spinning-inertia function when manually turning fibres into yarn. Their use spans the Iron Age, Roman, Early-Medieval, Medieval and early Post-Medieval periods, but in metal are more typically Early Medieval to Post Medieval. The hand spindle on which they were used continued in use at least until the 16th century in Norfol…
Created on: Saturday 7th August 2021
Last updated: Saturday 7th August 2021
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Record ID: NMS-5A4635
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bent lead casting, probably from the production of lead pellets for use as shot. The runner when unbent would be around 38mm long, on the underside of which five near-spherical balls are attached along its length; a space at one end suggests one ball is missing as there is a witness mark on the casting seam where it was originally attached. The calibre of each ball is not consistent; - probably as a result of damage, but they average at around 4.8mm. Individually as a single load they are too small even for pistol shot, so were probably used as multiple-load shot in a smoothbore weapo…
Created on: Friday 25th June 2021
Last updated: Saturday 26th June 2021
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Record ID: NMS-200EC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crushed lead alloy hollow circular vessel with 28mm diameter flat base and raised 29mm high sides; the wall thickness is approximately 1.5mm. The vessel has been crushed inwardly from both sides, the rim is damaged and has split vertically along a soldering or casting seam. The seam is mirrored unbroken on the diametrically opposite side of the vessel. There is no decoration or marks that are indicative of purpose or date. Small lead/lead-alloy vessels were commonly used for a variety of functions in antiquity, including such things as bird feeders, powder measures, holy water contai…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: NMS-E67628
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy, circular, plano-convex undecorated cast spindle whorl. The central circular perforation tapers slightly, either by design or wear, from 9.2mm diameter uppermost to 10.1mm at the base. Spindle whorls are very much utility devices providing a simple spinning-inertia function when manually turning fibres into yarn. Their use spans the Iron Age, Roman, Early-Medieval, Medieval and early Post-Medieval periods, but in metal are more typically Early Medieval to Post Medieval. The hand spindle on which they were used continued in use at least until the 16th century in Norfolk (Mar…
Created on: Saturday 6th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2021
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Record ID: NMS-39A1AC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy probably Medieval annular studded weight or more likely spindle whorl. Circular, (26mm diameter) 2.9mm thick flat disc with a 6.5mm circular hole in the centre. On one side are seven, perpendicular 4mm high projecting studs, approximately evenly spaced around the annulus. Grey to creamy white patination. A similar whorl with slightly more sophisticated decoration can be seen at SOM-A4BC67 on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Circa AD1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
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Record ID: NMS-146DCB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy discoidal Post Medieval unofficial trade or coin weight. 19mm in diameter, 2.6mm thick and weighing 5.75g. The front face is marked with XII in counter-relief surrounded by a crude wavy border. The roman numeral X is in the form of a saltire cross pommee, and the uprights have counter-relief pellets at each end and in the centre. As the weight is approaching that of a James I or Charles I shilling silver coin and is marked with XII, there is a possibility it was used for weighing this coin denomination. Circa AD1600-1700.
Created on: Sunday 15th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2020
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Record ID: NMS-7D29ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two large conical lead or lead alloy weights. Other than damage there are no decorative or verification marks on either weight. 1. 414g (14.6 oz) 49.3mm high, 42.4mm basal diameter. Standing weight with no evidence of suspension, magnetic test also negative. 2. 137g (4.8 oz) 31.0mm high, 34mm basal diameter. Standing or suspension weight with circular hole penetrating from top (2mm dia) and tapering to the base (5mm dia). Lead is simply melted without specialist equipment and can easily be cast and shaped by non-skilled individuals. It has been used for weighing materi…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 29th August 2020
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Record ID: NMS-1481D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead-alloy plano-convex decorated spindle whorl. The sides of the whorl are decorated with longitudinal grooves rising from the flat base to the shoulder. There is a parallel sided 8.5mm diameter axial hole running through the middle of the whorl. The underside of the base there is a characteristic groove in the centre of the annulus, probably as a result of shrinkage in casting. Spindle whorls without context are difficult to date, but those carrying decoration are more typically Medieval. Circa  AD1000-1500. 
Created on: Monday 10th August 2020
Last updated: Sunday 21st August 2022
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Record ID: NMS-DCB959
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy Medieval seal matrix. Discoidal with a broken short trapezoidal handle-stub projecting from the periphery, around which there is some damage and spalling of the otherwise almost complete patina. The configuration of the old break at the end of the stub suggests it originally incorporated a suspension loop. Inboard of the handle passing through the initial mark of the inscription is a 3.5mm circular hole, it is probable this was made for suspension following the failure of the original looped handle. The central motif is comprised of an octofoil within an inner circle. The s…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th November 2021
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Record ID: NMS-B1A53A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead alloy toy bowl or cooking vessel. Slightly more than half survives, with approximate 45 degree old-breaks from rim to base. The base is flat with an outwardly curved body and everted rim. No evidence of handles or feet survive. A casting seam runs down both sides and links across the base. Diameter 29mm, height 18mm. A similar bowl with a non-inverted rim can be seen at IOW-0A578D on the PAS database. Circa AD 1600-1900.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: NMS-1183AB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead or lead alloy possible pendent weight, of probable Medieval date (Circa 12th to 15th Centuries AD). The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, with two longitudinal curving grooves either side of the centre line cast into both of the main faces giving a fluted vulva-like appearance. One end is broken and may originally have formed the attachment loop. A similar example can be seen at WMID-074743 on this database. Egan, G. Medieval Household Daily Living (1998) p 310 describes a similar weight which has a lentoid, triangular sectioned form and may have been…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-ABD437
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy plano-convex (type A1) spindle whorl. Shallow 8mm thick cross-section with central concentric parallel-sided 10mm diameter circular hole. Circa AD500-1800.
Created on: Saturday 29th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 29th February 2020
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Record ID: NMS-E43542
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead alloy Medieval ampulla. Lower bulbous part of the flask is extant but damaged on both faces; half of the upper part is missing from a diagonal break, revealing the hollow construction. There is no trace of any side loops on the surviving upper part. No decoration can be seen on either face. Circa AD13th-15th century.
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd January 2020
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Record ID: NMS-0B1D5E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval lead alloy four-disc cloth alnage seal. The non-rivet discs are both impressed; one side has a shield with a bend between three birds, the other has the date 1667 surmounted by the letters [AY]. The surviving letters indicate the seal is for Kersey cloth, a coarse woollen material of the period. Cf. NMS-74BAF5 and NMS-F18241.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F5FD82
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval four-disc lead alloy cloth alnage seal. Folded half missing from the tab hinge, but a circular disc and integral rivet loop survive. Impressed on the disc is a crowned fleur de lis set within a double circle, the outermost of which is beaded. Circa late 16th-17th C.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-41DC26
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval lead cloth seal. Eroded edges render original shape unclear. A topmost ligature with a circular holed terminal, loops over the reverse and is held in place by a stub rivet integral with the back of the front face. Front face has partial legend SE[...]/RG [...] surmounted by roman numerals XVII/ XVI[.]I. Late 16th century-17th century.
Created on: Monday 26th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2019
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