Record ID: PUBLIC-35E7E7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cast decorative mount in the style of a Fleur-de-lys also known as a Fleur-de-lis, meaning flower of the lily. The mount is Lozenge shaped (pointed rectangle) in form with bas relief detail on the front face. It has a trilobed form of three 'petals' emerging from a lower stem. It has two holes positioned presumably used as mounting points. The mount is 58mm in length, 42mm in width and 15mm in depth with a weight of 138g. Similar objects https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/475042 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/198709 https://f…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Midlands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E8CFC4
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cosmetic mortar, with an end loop for suspension at one end, and a knobbed terminal at the other. The mortar is eliptical or bow shaped with a 13mm diameter suspension loop which is integral and joined to the main shaft of the mortar, with the hole itself being 5mm in diameter. The object appears to be cast. Their is a fine line at the base of terminal knob where it joins the main part of the shaft. There is a 43mm concave grooved portion along most of the upper surface, presumably for holding the cosmetic material, and the underside of the shaft is a curve sid…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Midlands', grid reference and parish protected.