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Record ID: LIN-610288
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian. GLORA ROMANORVM reverse depicting the emperor going right, holding a standard and dragging a captive. Illegible mint. Struck AD364-78. Reece Period 19.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-60B4B7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine complete lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The group is of variable in size and mass. They were found spread across the field and may not form a contemporary group. Two have surfaces that are very pitted and scratched (diameters 14 and 12mm). The others are smooth (diameters 13mm, 12mm, 10mm, 10mm, 10mm, 10mm, and 5mm. One of the shot (10mm in diameter) has a piece of untrimmed casting sprue. The smallest shot (5mm) has untrimmed casting sprue and bar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5FE9B7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting dating to the 16th or 17th century. The fitting consists of an elongated hanger and a squat sub-triangular pendant. The hanger is made of one elongated piece of copper alloy, plano-convex in section, and folded over. The face of the hanger is decorated with a moulded zoomorphic decoration consisting of a large semi-circular plume at the top. The terminal of the tail is at the top and takes the form of a semi-circular, ribbed plume. A narrow collar is located next to this which then leads into a large sub-rectangular body.…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5C89CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and has a central circular hole of 8mm diameter. Both sides are decorated with four moulded lines dividing each facing into quarters. In each quarter are three moulded pellets. The design possibly imitates the long cross and pellets seen on many silver coinage issues of the 13th and 14th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5C70BD
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Post Medieval copper alloy book clasp, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The object is made of rectangular plate which is mostly straight sided barring a flared attachment end, and a blunt, rearward facing hook. The flared edge is undulating, created through three triangular cut outs. Two circular copper alloy rivets sit at the centre of the flared end. A stamped or moulded decoration is located in the centre of the plate. This decoration consists of a central recessed circular cell with two concentric rings around it. The hook, narrow …
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5C462C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy umbonate brooch. The brooch has a slightly domed body with a small sub-triangular tab extending at the base. A catchplate is locate behind this tab. The domed body is decorated with a central recessed circle surrounded by a band of inward pointing triangular recessed cells. A similar outer band encloses this inner band. The cells would once have contained enamel; traces of blue survive in some cells. The upper part of the brooch is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5C11B0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy dress hook. The dress hook has a circular openwork body with mouldings depicting a rose. A rectangular loop is located at the top. A hook extends from the base.  As Read (2008) Class E, Type 3, page 103, number 395.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5BF7FE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap fitting with a pendant loop. The object has a rectangular mount with a rivet on the back. Attached to this is an annular loop. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5BDABB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle and plate. The frame is D-shaped with a triangular lip. A groove runs down the lip. The bar is narrowed and offset. A sheet rectangular plate wraps around the bar. A rivet hole is located at the attachment end, and another for the pin is located near the bar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5BD027
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy annular brooch dating circa 1200-1400. Approximately one third of the frame survives. The frame is flat, curved and has four tall rivets each with a recessed top. One of these collets has the remains of a white substance.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5BBE50
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end dating to the 13th-15th century. The strap end is composite, consisting of a forked spacer with a sheet plate to either side. The plates are held by a copper alloy rivet at either end. The terminal is pinched. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5BB563
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle dating to the 13th-15th centuries. The frame is D-shaped and is plano-convex in section. The frame is decorated on its curved side with three pairs of incised grooves. The bar is narrowed and offset. A copper alloy pin wraps around the bar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B98D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy bow and fantail brooch dating circa AD75-150. The wings are cylindrical and undecorated. The upper bow has a moulded, incomplete crest. A large circular boss is located on the front of the bow. This is recessed and has a central pellet of reserve metal. The recessed area contains traces of enamel. Three transversly moulded ribs are located below the circular boss. The foot is triangular and is divided into three smaller triangular recessed cells. Each would once have contained enamel. A solid catchplate is located on the reverse. The pin is missing. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B8106
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval copper alloy brooch dating to the late 5th or early 6th century. Only the headplate and upper bow survive; these may indicate the brooch is of the 'small long' type. The headplate is rectangular and is decorated with a recessed border containing a row of moulded pellets. A circular hole is located at each angle. The upper bow has a pair of moulded transverse grooves; the bow is incomplete thereafter. The back of the brooch has two copper alloy pierced lugs with an iron axis bar between them. Iron corrosion extends around this. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B6C78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl has a very shallow plano-convex section and a central hole measuring 9mm diameter. The upper surface is decorated with repeated  punched circles. The lower surface is decorated with a circular groove within which is a band of vertically incised lines. This band forms approximately two thirds of the circle. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B599A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead spindle whorl. The whorl is biconical and has a large central hole measuring 8mm diameter. Both sides of the whorl are decorated with a moulded five pointed star. One side has a moulded pellet in each angle, while the other has two pellets in most angles.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B3774
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch dating circa AD75-150. The head is a convex oval with a large loop in the centre on the reverse. The upper bow is sub-triangular in section and arched. A large moulded reel is located part way down the bow; a pair of shallow moulded reels is located above and below this. The lower bow is triangular in section and incomplete. The spring, pin, and catchplate are missing.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B1D1A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy brooch. The brooch is a hinged Colchester derivative and dates to the late first to early second century AD. The wings are cylindrical, undecorated, and contain an axis bar for a hinged pin; the latter is missing. The bow is sub-rectangular in section and is decorated with a central rope-like moulded rib set against a recessed strip. The catchplate is pierced.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5B0B44
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic D shaped buckle frame, of the Early Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1000 to c. AD 1100. The frame is D shape in plan and oval in section. The crescent-shaped frame is in the form of an animal with a head at either end (one is incomplete), both of which would have bitten down onto the pin bar; only one of these survives. The outward facing side of the frame is decorated with a series of ribs; one side is notably more worn. The surviving animal head is in an abstract, faceted form, with an upturned snout. The pi…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5AF61D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of Roman or medieval date. The object is an incomplete shank of octagonal section. There section is essentially a square with a narrow facet at each corner. File marks are visible along all sides, and the object has a dark brown patina. One end is broken while the other terminates with two prongs. The prongs are curved and appear to be a modification of an object that once served a different purpose. The object seems too thick to be a needle or bodkin. The prongs are suggestive of a nail cleaner, but again the spacing between the prongs seems to wide f…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.