Record ID: ESS-4CE3C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-cylindrical lead weight of uncertain age, likely dating from the Medieval to Modern period. The weight is formed of a central iron rod (still partially visible) around which is a sub-cylindrical lead-alloy mass. weight: 128.57g, length: 27.8mm, width: 28.5mm
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BA099A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy oval shaped seal matrix. The matrix is flat on the face and slightly concave on the back. There are two small mounts on the back that were likely part of an attachment piece. The face features a border of engraved letters with an oval shape at the centre, inside which is a decorative motif. Dimensions: weight: 19.5g, length: 32.3mm, width: 22.2mm, thickness: 7.2mm
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1E90AB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the post medieval period. The seal is sub-circular in shape with the legend HENRY TVTHIL[L].
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-12EEA6
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy Post Medieval powder cap, which contained a measure of gunpowder. Dating to the period c. 1600-1700. The cup is deformed but its original shape is evident based on better surviving examples. The base of the cup is circular with a diameter of 34mm. There appers to be no remains of the attachment loops. The rim is well defined and has a rolled over lip, making a circular sectioned rim. The patina is light grey and white in colour and course in texture. Dimensions: weight: 103.78g, length: 24.4mm, width: 45.5mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0349A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy trade weight. Circular in shape with a slightly domed reverse and a square shaped perforation (7.9mm x 6.3mm) near to the centre. The upper stamped surface is flat. It is stamped with a number of symbols, including a quartered shield, a torch or triangular item, and a large 2. The issue is unknown but it may date to the period of the commonwealth (1649-60), the quartered shield being used to denote this.
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-02DB6C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy awl or punch, possibly for leather working. It is difficult to date lead-alloy items without context. Suggested date is Medieval to Post-Medieval. The item is cylindrical in the centre and rectangular in section at either end. One end tapers to a square-headed point. The metal here has been deformed, suggesting the tool was used to push firmly against something. The opposite end is flattened and flares in width slightly, having a curved edge. Dimensions: weight: 30.50g, length: 67.1mm, 12.1mm, thickness: 8.7mm
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-02BF9A
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast lead-alloy weights or gaming pieces, found together in the same part of a field. There were also two more assemblages of weights or gaming pieces found on the same field (see records ESS-027E99 and ESS-029D13) Artefact no Description Dimensions weight (w) height (h) diameter at base (d) 1 Flattened conical shaped lead weight or gaming piece with circular hollow in base w: 21.63g, h: 9.8mm, d/l: 25.8mm 2 Sub-pyramidal shaped lead weight or gaming piece with a circular hollow in the centre of the…
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-029D13
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four cast lead-alloy weights or gaming pieces, found together in the same part of a field. There were also two more assemblages of weights or gaming pieces found on the same field (see records ESS-027E99 and ESS-02BF9A) Artefact no Description Dimensions weight (w) height (h) diameter at base (d) 1 somewhat flattened sub-conical lead weight or gaming piece. Concave base w: 15.62g, h: 9.4mm, d: 30.3mm 2 Sub-conical shaped lead weight or gaming piece. Circular hollow in base w: 10.06g, h: 10.0mm, d:…
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-027E99
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four cast lead-alloy weights or gaming pieces, found together in the same part of a field. There were also two more assemblages of weights or gaming pieces found on the same field (see records ESS-029D13 and ESS-02BF9A) Artefact no Description Dimensions weight (w) height (h) diameter at base (d) 1 Sub-pyramidal shaped weight or gaming token. The underside features a circular hollow. w: 48.0g, h: 20.1mm, d: 22.26mm 2 Sub-conical shaped weight or gaming token. Circular at base w: 23.55g, h: 18.4mm,…
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-01FB3C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast uniface lead-alloy token. Powell type 23. The token is circular and features a castle inside a lined border. Suggest date range betweenn AD 1400 and 1800
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-D0AEB2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy ampulla of Medieval date, dating to c. 1200-1400. Only the bottom of the ampulla chamber remains and is sub-circular in shape. The item is flattened with one face showing a crown above a portcullis or thistle and the other a four leaf clover with herringbone diagonal design. Dimensions: weight: 21.84g, length: 32.3mm, width: 32.9mm, thickness: 5.3mm
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: ESS-C6EA20
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy papal bull of Pope Gregory IX (Pope from AD 1227-1241) The obverse of the bulla demonstrates the legend GRE/GORIVS/PP VIIII. PP stands for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds', all of the latter are within an exterior border of pellets. On the reverse can be seen depictions of Saints Peter and Paul (each set within a beaded aureole) beneath an inscription reading SPA SPE (an abbreviated rendering of 'Sanctus Paulus, Sanctus Petrus'). St. Paul is seen on the left of the seal looking right, with a long pointed beard, while St. Peter is on the right facing le…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2020
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Record ID: ESS-85B104
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy biconical steelyard weight, likely dating to the Roman period c. AD 43-400. The item is biconical in shape with a central iron pin, though only the very top of one end of this pin is now visible. Dimensions: weight: 43.37g, height: 22.7mm, diameter: 24.5mm
Created on: Friday 10th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: ESS-30625D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight with a raised rectangular motif at the centre in which there is a cross and annulet design. The weight is rather crude and it is unknown what it was used for exactly. It is difficult to date because lead weights were used from the Roman period into the post Medieval period. However, the similarity of the cross and annulet deign with currency of the Medieval period could suggest that the weight dates to the same time. Weight: 316.1g, diameter: 70.0mm, thickness: 11.6mm
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: ESS-D3C78A
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragmentary lead-alloy pilgrim badge, probably depicting St George slaying the dragon, dating to c. 14th century. The only remaining portion of the badge appears to be moulded on both faces, and depicts the forequarters of a horse with the two forelegs extended in a gallop. There is also moulded decoration depicting the harness and saddle, as well as the riders leg. One one face only, there is also moulded decoration that depicts a spear or lance. The pose would suggest a badge depicting an active scene involving a horse and rider, and is likely to represent the well established mo…
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
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Record ID: ESS-3F7EB0
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The weight is biconical in shape though the prominance on one face is slightly damaged and flattened. The patina is dark grey with a rough surface. The item weights 120.3g, has a central diameter of 34.9mm, and a height of 24.3mm There is iron staining at both points which suggest the inclusion of an iron rod for attachment. Lead weights can be difficult to date as their function did not change over many centuries, based on the form and the inclusion of an iron suspension loop it is suggested steelyard weights …
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: ESS-05B994
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead handle from a toy petronel of post-medieval date (c. AD 1600 - 1700). The object has a hollow cylinder which would have attached to the barrel of the toy gun; this flattens and widens as it curves down to form a handle. Deep grooves curve in line with overall shape on either side of the handle. Where there are raised ridges adjacent to the grooves, they are decorated with lines of elongated pellets. The object has a worn surface with a beige smooth patina. Dimensions: weight: 58.53g length: 67.9mm width: 25.1mm thickness: 11.4mm diameter of attachment base: 16.6mm
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: ESS-EE142E
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Papal Bulla of Pope Alexander IV, whose papacy lasted from c. AD 1254-1261. The obverse of the bulla demonstrates the legend ALEX/ANDER/.PP.IIII, PP standing for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds', all of the latter within an exterior border of pellets.. On the reverse can be seen depictions of Saints Peter and Paul (each set within a beaded aureole) beneath an inscription reading SPA SPE (an abbreviated rendering of 'Sanctus Paulus, Sanctus Petrus'). St. Paul is seen on the left of the seal looking right, with a long pointed beard, while St. Peter is on the right facing lef…
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: ESS-5EEDAD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy circular token with perforation, possibly used as a pendant or trade tag. One face has a slightly riased circular border and inside this a slightly raised bell shape. See also PUBLIC-A051A2 Dimensions: weight: 11.27g, diameter: 27.8mm, thickness: 2.5mm, diameter of perforation: 2.3mm
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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Record ID: ESS-5EBCA6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy circular token or weight, likely of Post Medieval date. There appears to be a slightly raised 'E' initial on one face. The opposite face is blank. Dimensions: weight: 11.51g, diameter: 19.0mm, thickness: 4.5mm
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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