Record ID: LIN-D44E56
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Roman copper alloy sprung dolphin brooch (circa AD75-150). The wings are semi-cylindrical and are rounded and pierced at both terminals. The front of the wings are each decorated with two reels. At the top of the bow in the centre is a small rearward hook. The bow is sub-triangular in section and is decorated with a tapering crest at the top, flaked all the way down by lozenge shaped mouldings. The bow is flat, rounded and has a small collar. The catchplate is solid.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D4330D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Roman copper alloy headstud variant brooch. The brooch has flat wing faces with a semi-cylindrical reverse. The wing faces are decorated with a horizontal groove with vertical groove terminal. An integral loop extends from the head. The bow is plano-convex in section and runs flat from the head. At the top is a large moulded oval concave cell containing degraded enamel. Moulded grooves decorate the upper slope of the cell. The bow is broken shortly below the cell.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D40464
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy T-shaped brooch. The one surviving wing is cylindrical. The pin is missing. The bow is comma shaped and is plano-convex. The upper bow is decorated with a vertical row of three rectangular slots. The upper contains blue enamel. The catchplate is solid.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D39683
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy headstud brooch. The brooch has rectangular wings with a cylindrical case across the reverse containing an axis bar for a hinged pin. An incomplete copper alloy pin survives though is misshapen. Both wing-faces are decorated with a vertical row of three recessed triangular cells containing red enamel, and a vertical row of two triangular cells containing blue enamel. The bow is comma shaped in profile and sub-triangular in section. At the top is a large moulded crest leading to a large oval opening with pierced base. This opening would have contained a set…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6FB3BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Roman copper alloy Dolphin brooch dating circa AD75-150. The brooch has cylindrical wings which contain an axis bar for a hinged pin. The pin is missing. Both wings are decorated on the front with three bead-and-reels which perhaps imitate a spring. The bow is D-shaped in section, comma shaped in profile, and tapers to the foot. A shallow rib is located on the crest of the bow. A large catchplate survives. The brooch as a dark brown-red patina.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6F95A6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. It is 48mm in length. The awl is rectangular in section for two thirds of its length, tapering from 5x4mm to a flat terminal. The opposite end is circular in section and tapers to a point. The awl has a dark brown-red patina often seen on Bronze Age and Iron Age metalwork in the region. A Roman date cannot be excluded, however.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6F7362
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled Roman skeuomorphic plate brooch, dating to 2nd century. The brooch is crescentic or lunate shaped (crescent moon). The front is decorated with a raised, concave, central dish of reserve metal, with a circular band of reserve metal surrounding it. The field between the central dish and the band is filled with degraded red enamel. A recessed band surrounds the whole motif and is decorated with repeated crescents of reserve metal. On the reverse a pin lug and a catchplate remain. The pin is missing. The brooch has a dark green pat…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Aunsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6F0478
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman enamelled copper alloy fob or dangler, possibly part of a harness fitting. The object has a flat circular body with an integral collared loop in the middle. Surrounding the loop is a background of blue enamel, set into which is a band of comma-shaped swirls of reserve metal. There are twelve swirls in total. The flat underside is undecorated.  The style of enamel decoration suggests a second century date, though the exact function is uncertain. It is similar in style to fobs, danglers, and harness fittings of Roman date (for example NCL-9147B0 and discussion), though some…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Aunsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-09E4DF
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of Roman pottery collected unsystematically during metal detecting. The assemblage comprises 98 sherds weighing a total of 1473g. As would be expected for a rural settlement, the assemblage is dominated by greyware vessels (80 sherds) of mid to late Roman date. Samian and Colour Coated Wares are present in smaller numbers, as is a single sherd of a locally produced mortarium. The colour-coated wares are Nene-Valley types; while some might be Nene Valley proper, others could well be be Lincoln products as splitting these fabrics is challenging. The colour-coated ware…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-061717
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base from a post-medieval Cistertian ware vessel (c. 1500-1650). The base is flat, circular, and has a dark grey, reduced fabric with frequent calcareous inclusions. A thick, dark brown/black glaze is visible on the basal edge and also on the interior. Sitting on top of the glaze on the interior is a large, irregular layer of what appears to be molten lead. WIthin this is an oval pellet of lead. The break of the vessel wall is smooth and appears burnt in places. It is possible that this vessel was used to melt lead.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-05FCE5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a late medieval Humberware jug (c.1300-1550). The surviving part is the upper handle join. The handle is a wide strap decorated with six grooves. A series of stab marks done with a pointed stick are visible on the upper surface of the handle. The wall of the vessel is reduced whereas the handle is oxidised. The vessel has a mottled green-brown glaze which has a rust-red margin. The sherd has abraded breaks. Humberware was produced at several sites in East Yorkshire, York, and probably also in North Lincolnshire.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Barkston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DD40B2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword pommel of Late Early-Medieval or Medieval date, likely 11th or 12th century. The pommel is oval in plan and plano-convex in profile. The apex is missing, as is the upper part of one of the large side faces. This face bears an openwork design comprising at least two sub-oval apertures. The damage suffered by the apex makes it difficult to determine the original openwork design; however, it is possible that it picks out a crouching beast or similar motif. Feint incised or moulded lines also appear to suggest a beast though the surface is very worn. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DCC805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy weight, probably of late Early Medieval date (10th/11th century). The weight is circular and has a flat base. It is 7mm thick and has a concave upper surface which in the centre is notably deeper. The perimeter is decorated with a band of recessed dots. A circular recessed band encloses this on the exterior, and two bands enclose this on the interior. A further row of dots are situated within this. In the middle is an recessed eight pointed star. The weight has a dark green patina and abraded base and upper edges.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DCA575
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of headplate from an Early Medieval radiate headed brooch. The headplate appears to have been semi-circular and flat. The perimeter is castellated. The headplate is recessed and decorated with a perimeter line of reserve metal. Two sub-triangular panels of reserve metal also survive. A lug for a spring survives on the reverse, apparently being one of a pair that held an iron spring. Iron corrosion is visible on the reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DC5AA5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy quatrefoil mount probably of late Early Medieval date (1000-1100). The mount is flat and originally had four sub-triangular arms projecing from the centre to form a quatrefoil. Each arm has an oval aperture; two arms are incomplete. The surviving arms each have a copper alloy rivet at the terminal. The mount has a brown-red patina of a type often seen on 11th century metalwork.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DC23AC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (1000 - 1100 AD), cast, copper alloy stirrup strap mount. The stirrup mount belongs to Williams' Class B, Type 1, Group 2 variant (Williams 1997). The mount has an openwork zoomorphic body though several of the apertures have corroded closed. The body is flat, trapezoidal, and has a projecting central head, somewhat mouse- or bat-like in appearance. To the left and the right of the head is a sub-oval aperture though these are now corroded closed. Above, to the left and the right, are two further projecting heads, though these are somewhat smaller in size…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A43CF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Anglo-Saxon copper alloy cruciform or small long brooch dating circa 450-550. The fragment consists of part of the flat rectangular headplate and one side knop. The side knop is cast integrally to the headplate and is half-rounded and collared.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A3E966
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early medieval stirrup terminal of zoomorphic form dating from c. AD 1050 - 1100. The terminal is subrectangular in plan and semi-circular in section. The terminal is in the form of an elongated animal head; at the top are two large moulded ears, both of which are crescentric. Below these are two large oval eyes, leading into an upturned snout. A semi-circular knop extends from the snout on either side, perhaps representing teeth or a jowel. The terminal has a reddish patina. C.f. Williams 1997, page 2, Figure 4d.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A3D936
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval chape from a scabbard. The chape is made of sheet copper alloy and is folded into a pointed oval which overlaps on the back. Two rivet holes are located on the back below the opening. On the front there is a perimeter of two incised transverse lines. 
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A3CB61
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Roman copper alloy bracelet. The fragment is rectangular in section and in plan, and has a slightly curve to it. The bracelet is broken at both ends. A series of diagonal grooves decorate the exterior. This is probably a late Roman form of bracelet, circa AD300-400.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.