Record ID: LANCUM-252304
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set probably of post-medieval 1500-1800AD date. The weight is unifaced and circular in plan with slightly raised sides and relatively flat on both surfaces. The weight is marked with a ewer on one side with another mark that is hard to make out possibly a 'C' for King Charles. The ewer is a symbol for the Founders company who had a Royal charter to verify trade weights and XX on the other face. The diameter is 28mm and the weight 29.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-251D46
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550. The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is circular in plan. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in an irregular spiral from base to top. There is a circular area at the top of the object with no indentations which is worn smooth. The inside is plain and undecorated. The thimble measures 23mm tall, a maximum diameter of 23mm (at the base) and is 8 mm in diameter at the top. The thimble is a mid to …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-251682
Object type: MATCHLOCK MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the copper alloy matchlock, probably dating to AD c.1600-c.1750. This plate is probably part of the firing mechanism possibly the serpentine. It would be one of a pair. It is engraved to appear like a birds head and is probably for a commissioned rather than a mass produced matchlock possibly for hunting in terms of fowling. It is unusual in that it is copper rather than iron but sometimes brass is used on expensive' sporting guns, but usually rather later in the 18th rather than 17th century, and often continental (German usually) in origin. The length is 62mm, the wid…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-250EAB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a fragment of a Medieval 1300 - 1400AD copper-alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end, with possibly reduced acorn terminal. Although the object does have similarity of construction with Roman objects and bears resemblance to Roman pelta mounts but the fitting does not look right. The length is 36mm, the width is 32mm and the weight 6.88g. Shares similarities with SUR-A38DC5.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-2508A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal possibly pewter post-medieval finger ring (AD c. 1700 - c. 1900). The hoop is split and bent so that the two halves overlap, but it does not appear that any substantial part is missing. The hoop has a D-shaped section. The ring is decorated in an abstract form and inscribed with initials that are difficult to make out *JL* & *GT* The diameter is 23mm and the weight 3.15g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-24E87B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy single loop buckle with buckle plate, c. 1200-1400 AD. The remains of the buckle consist of the plate which is sub-rectangular in plan with expanding outer edges. The front edge is recessed. The plate is made of one sheet of rectangular copper alloy folded around the strap bar. There are five rivet holes on the plate to hold it in place, and remains four of rivets. The plate has engraved border. Similar buckles can be seen in cf. Whitehead (2003) p. 23. The length is 27mm, the width is 15mm and the weight 4.05g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-24AABE
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pin terminal of possible Roman date (AD 43-200) but could just as easily relate to a mount for a post-medieval stamp (1700 - 1900). The object has an elongated terminal knop divided from the rest of the object by a collar with finely incised cross hatch. Similar ornament adorns a second collar immediately before the shank. This is consistent with Roman pins with heads of bead, reel and spool motifs surmounted by a flattened sphere. Although the fitting would suggest a mount rather than a pin it is similar in style to a Crummy Type 2 Pin. No exact comparison for this objec…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-2481B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval annular buckle or brooch pin, AD.1200-1300. The pin has a roughly rectangular cross section and consists of a straight plain shaft which turns to form a hook at one end with a rectangular projection below and terminates in a point. The patina is dark brown. The length is 50mm, the width is 16mm and the weight 6.46g. A similar example on a complete buckle can be found at SUSS-9C4D88.. A very similar pin is shown in Egan:(2002) p75; No. 547. Ref: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991 Dress Accessories AD.1150-1450. HMSO:London. The length is 50mm, the width is 16mm an…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-113FA5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coaseware pottery sherd water worn probably dating from the post-medieval period 1500-1700AD although there is the possibility that it is Roman. The sherd is red oxidised with a shell and possibly flint temper with evidence of sooting on the inner wall. The length is 117mm, the width is 69mm and the weight is too heavy for scales.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-113B2D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coaseware pottery sherd water worn probably dating from the post-medieval period 1500-1700AD although there is the possibility that it is Roman. The sherd is yellowish-brown with a shell temper. The length is 108mm, the width is 54mm and the weight is too heavy for scales.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-113645
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coaseware pottery sherd water worn probably dating from the post-medieval period 1500-1800AD. The sherd is red oxidised with traces of what appears to be a black or puple glaze presenting the possibility that it is either Cistercian ware or Midlands purple. The length is 225mm, the width is 95mm and the weight is too heavy for scales.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-112FE2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coaseware pottery sherd water worn probably dating from the post-medieval period 1500-1800AD. The sherd is red oxidised with traces of what appears to be a black or puple glaze presenting the possibility that it is either Cistercian ware or Midlands purple. The length is 90mm, the width is 50mm and the weight 161.31g.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-112752
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy leg and foot of a figurine. The fragment is well-defined and shaped, and is bare of clothing following Classical styles. As the rest of the figurine is missing it is very difficult to accurately date. There is a possibility that it is Roman, however the level of preservation and what appear to be tiny traces of black paint suggest that it is more likely to be C16th or C17th. See WMID-B866E0 and CORN-EE5532 for a similar fragment. The length is 37mm, the width is 18mm thickness 12mm and the weight 11.04g.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-112079
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a probable medieval copper alloy spur buckle dating from c. AD 1250-1400. One end is broken, with a knop or expanded area at the break, then a narrow tapering area before a large terminal. The terminal is a fleur-de-lis shape with two decorative openwork circular holes in the leaves of the lis, and a large, more triangular or lozengiform central element, bordered at the base with oblique ridges. In the very centre of the lis is a circular rivet hole containing a separate copper-alloy rivet with flattened circular head. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. Th…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-10FB43
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval to medieval copper-alloy strap end dating 1000 - 1100AD. The strap end has a zoomorphic animal head terminal which is humped tapering down the sloping brow and separating the raised, sub-rounded eye sockets. The body of the strap end is narrowed behind the head and is an elongated trapezoid in plan. Only a short portion of the body is split in profile to allow for the strap to be fitted which have now corroded over. The terminals of each plate have a single rivet hole and the rivet is intact. The surface is abraded and has a dark green patina. The length is 44mm, the…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-10EC3B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable Roman finger ring of Guiraud Type 4, dating from the second to third century AD. The hoop is circular with a thin D-shaped section and widens to bulbous shoulders. The bezel is circular in shape, with a raised border. The shoulders are constricted and the hoop of the ring has projecting shoulders with diagonal grooves. The diameter is 21mm. The length is of the bezel is 11mm, the width is 3mm and the weight 2.45g. Similar examples can be seen on the PAS database numbers: GLO-6C4151 & LEIC-857291.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-1069D5
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Post Medieval to Modern lead alloy kosher seal. The seal is roughly circular and has a slot running through it from top to bottom, cord would be run around the object then through the slot and it which would have been squeezed closed to attach it to the cord. One face has a raised Star of David (open interlocked equilateral triangles forming a six pointed star), the other the number 270. The seal may be from meat or some other goods where similar restrictions apply, and denotes that the merchandise is Kosher. The number probably relates to the manufacturer/butcher. Similar e…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-105845
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The object is circular in plan and biconical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.5mm. Each face has no visible decoration. The object has a mid-brown patina. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500. The diameter is 20mm and the weight 33.90g.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-933E5C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy zoomorphic decorative mount, possibly from a military fitting or copper vessel of probable Roman date (50-410 AD). The mount takes the form of a three-dimensional perched bird in the form of an imperial eagle with neck outstretched and wings part- folded and head turned to the left side. The end of the wings is marked by a horizontal step, beyond which the feathers of a protruding tail are represented as a short semi-circular extent with feathers incised. The feathers are represented by incised scale-like arcs in rows confined by straight incised lines, converging on the …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-93381B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy umbonate brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 100 - AD 250). The brooch is circular with four projections extending from quarter points around the circumference; one of which houses the pin mechanism and the opposite one, the catchplate. The main body of the brooch is domed and decorated with an outer recessed border. Within this border, there are two concentric rings of triangular cells pointing towards a central dot motif. All of the cells in the outer ring were filled possibly with enamel, whereas the cells within the inner ring are still filled wit…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2017
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