Record ID: PUBLIC-3E907B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic mount, of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is in the shape of either an acorn in plan-view or an animal or animal head, such as a fox or wolf when viewed in cross-section. It is broadly rectangular, with one end rounded and the other triangular in plan, and sub-rectangular in cross section/profile. The top face of the mount is slightly convex, the underside is concave. The back of the mount is steeply concave and retains a single, slightly bent circular sectioned perforating rivet. The front top face of the mount comprises a nose or open mout…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3DF2A9
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Tudor dress hook c AD1500-1700. The fastener has a circular main body with a border of raised pellets. The body of the fastener is decorated with a cross centred. Each quarter has a series of decorative openwork perforation holes. At one end is a rectangular attachment loop, and at other end the hook is missing. It appears to have broken off. The fastener has a dark green patina with some red overtones in places
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-841270
Object type: WINDOW GLASS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rectangular fragment of light blue translucent glass, it has a greenish tint when held up to the light; possibly window glass. The top edge is slightly thicker than the rest of the body. The obverse of the glass, in plan view, has a small rounded depression towards the top in the centre of the glass. Towards the bottom of the main body it appears to have sheared off at a shallow angle. The outer edges of the glass are both straight but with slight pitting. The reverse of the glass is flat and generally smoother than the obverse. The object weighs less than one gram. Probably p…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-837720
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Anglo-Saxon polychrome glass bead. The top surface of the bead fragment has a yellow background colour. There is some additional black colouring which looks like polished Jet, this black colouring is a solid shape on one of the corners and then forms two stripes which run down one side. The other corners are broken off and not coloured. The yellow and black colouring appears to be natural rather than added. The bead is most likely to be of sixth-century date.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8E5EC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of undetermined date. Overall the object is in the form of a star with four arms radiating from it. The centre of the object has slight evidence of a circular shape set within the square body, which has of a slightly lighter green patina. Radiating from the centre are four incomplete arms of rectangular section. The reverse side appears slightly domed or one of the legs raises slightly through damage. The surface is slightly pitted.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8562E
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Bronze Age copper alloy long flanged axe dating to the Middle Bronze Age (MBA I; late Arreton and Acton Park I) c.1600-1400 BC. In profile the axe has a slender rectangular body which flares to a blade at one end, and gently tapers to the butt at the other end. In plan the axe is a slender lozenge shape. The butt is unevenly worn and tapers diagonally from top to bottom.The butt is H-shaped in section with wings that extend circa 6mm out from the body. 54mm along from the butt is a pronounced but worn stop ridge on both sides that extends some 4mm from the body. The stop …
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bardney', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-345297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valeninian II (AD 388 -392) dating to AD 375 - AD 392. (Reece period 21). Draped, diademed, cuirassed bust right DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, reverse type depicting Victoria advancing left wreath . Mint Arles.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33F66A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II (AD 271 - 274) dating to AD 272 - 274. (Reece period 13). Radiate bust right, illegible inscription, reverse type depicting Pax walking left holding branch in right hand, illegible inscription. Mint I.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33B2B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II (AD 271 - 274) dating to AD 272 - 274. (Reece period 13). Radiate Bust Right [ ] TET[ ] reverse [SPES AVGG] depicting spes walking left with flower and hem of skirt.Mint II.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-337E5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II (AD 271 - 274) dating to AD 272 - 274. (Reece period 13). Radiate Bust Right C PIV ES]V TET[RICVS] CAES, reverse [S]P[ES AVG]G depicting spes walking left holding flower and hem of skirt. Mint I.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5228D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible incomplete decorative strap mount or fitting. The top of the mount has a rounded knop and sits atop a diamond shaped openwork frame. The two outer points of the openwork also form a knop on either side. At the point where the openwork meets the shaft of the strap fitting it is angled at 45 degrees possibly as a result of damage. The shaft at this point is formed into a small bulbus ringed band then narrows along the shaft to a second slightly larger bulbus ringed band. The shaft then narrows again and continues unti it appears to have been broken off.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-51B82D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting. At one end it has a short terminus which then goes on to form the main body of the fitting. At this point if forms a round area and contains a rivet which is still attached; although the shaft of the rivet protrudes and is bent at a 45 degree angle. The body of the strap fitting then continues straight slightly widening at the bottom to contain a round hole possibly for a rivet, which is missing. The second terminus of the strap fitting is longer than the first and tapers to form a hooked end. The strap fitting is slightly curved along its len…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-511E6E
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork stirrup strap mount dating from c 1000 c1100 AD. Possibly of Williams Class A, Type 3 (Ref: Williams 1997, 36-38, fig 25). Only the upper third of the mount survives. The apex is domed and the mount is openwork. The sides are decorated with a series of blunt serrations which reveal the back of a beast biting downwards on either side. It is cast with two complete unevenly shaped openwork sections with a third being smaller and round in shape. The lower part of the stirrup strap mount has possibly broken away at the point where two other openwork…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BEC0AA
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy book fitting or strap of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period c. AD 1400 to 1600. The book fitting is rectangular in shape and at the top the metal is formed into two loops. These loops contain a pin which would form the hinge of the fitting. The top of the fitting is decorated with a horizontal stripe in which is contained regularly spaced small pin head shapes. Below this is another plain stripe. The fitting then forms a slightly narrower rectangle which flares at the bottom; this flared end is nibbled and the ends are pointed. The front of the fitting…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BE31D6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1400. The object comprises a single strip of metal which is folded transversely at the centre, creating two parallel plates. The front plate is square while the reverse plate is a narrower rectangle. Where the metal is folded it is shaped to form a pair of loops.The front of these loops are each decorated with parallel ridged lines. The front of the plate outer edge is also decorated with equally spaced fine dots. The two plates are joined by five domed rivets; one in each corner and one in the centre. Howeve…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A809E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c. AD 268-c. 270. (Reece Period 13). [ ] DIVS AVG radiate head bust right reverse type GENIVS [AVG] depicting Genius standing left at alter, holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. See Cun p.135, c.f. 2040ff.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-29F324
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353) dating to c. AD 350-c. 353 (Reece period 18). [IMP CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG] Bear headed and draped bust right reverse type FELICITA REPVBLICAE. Emperor in military dress standing left holding victory on globe and standard with chi-rho on banner. Mint of Trier. RIC V III p158 no.265.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-039F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven, two incomplete, Roman copper-alloy nummi of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) (Reece Period 19). [ ] bust right, [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE] Victory advancing left. Mint dates c. AD 364-378.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-035621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three unclear Roman radiates probably Victorinus or Tetricus dating to AD260 - 275 (Reece Period 13). [ ] radiate bust right, [ ] various types. Mint c. AD 269 - 274.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-02FEB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy radiate Salonina (AD 253-260) dating c. AD 253- c. AD 260 (Reece Period 12). SALONINA AVG diadem and drapped bust right on crescent, reverse type [IVNO REGINA] depicting Juno standing left holding sceptre and patera. No mint visible Reference: cun p103, c.f. 661-2.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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