Record ID: IOW-C1FA07
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and squashed post-Medieval lead powder holder (c. 1600-c. 1700). The loops are largely missing. This measure has straight sides slightly flaring out towards the mouth. It has an oval flat top with a pellet at the centre. Where the sides meet the top there are the stubs of two attachment loops, one at each side which are opposite each other. There are two vertical casting seams, one at each side which are not opposite each other. The mouth has a thickened rim. Height: 20.0mm; width at top: 23.0mm; width at mouth: 26.4mm; thickness: 15.6mm; thickness of sides at r…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B28CB2
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead pencil or writing lead (c. 1200-c. 1500). The rod is roughly circular in cross-section and tapers to a point where it is damaged. The opposite end is sub-conical. This object is corroded, off-white and dark buff. Length: 78.5mm; maximum diameter: 10.0mm. Weight: 26.94g. Dr Helen Geake of the Portable Antiquities Scheme has commented: "The use of lead pencils is still not really understood. At Winchester they are found mainly in 13th- or 14th-century contexts, and it was thought some years ago that when graphite was discovered in Cumbria …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: IOW-035842
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead rod in the form of a pencil, probably of Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. 1200 - c. 1850). This object is circular in cross-section with a tapering point at one end. The surface has lead alloy corrosion. Length: 41.0mm; maximum diameter: 7.7mm. Weight: 14.19g. Dr Helen Geake of the Portable Antiquities Scheme has commented: "The use of lead pencils is still not really understood. At Winchester they are found mainly in 13th- or 14th-century contexts, and it was thought some years ago that when graphite was discovered in Cumbria in the late 16th century …
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: IOW-3D7855
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy rod in the form of a pencil, probably of Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. 1200 - c. 1850). This object is circular in cross-section with a tapering point at one end and is longitudinally faceted in places. The opposite end has a roughly 'V'-shaped indentation and there is an oblique gouge on the rod. Both features are probably not intentional. The object has an even grey patina. Length: 40.6mm; maximum diameter: 7.6mm. Weight: 16.23g. Dr Helen Geake of the Portable Antiquities Scheme has commented: "The use of lead pencils is still not really unders…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-469859
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen lead alloy vat or tank, possibly dating to the Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period (c. 750-c. 950). The handle, if it possessed one, is missing. Prior to being damaged, this vessel appears to have been circular in plan. From the base the sides flare outwards and upwards and the top is finished with a simple down-turned rim. Between the sides and base is a thick separate soldered strip extending around the circumference of the base. There are two diametrically opposed separate 'columns' which have been soldered to the sides. These extend from the base …
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-509805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead-alloy possible weight of Unknown date. This object has a globular body with a long shank that is perforated at the top. It has an uneven and dented buff surface. The dents are old. Height: 27.2mm; diameter: 17.6mm. Weight: 29.72g.
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
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Record ID: IOW-4AE888
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). The token has a raised indeterminate design on both sides. This token has a buff patina. Diameter: 21.3mm. Weight: 6.76g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, t…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2015
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Record ID: IOW-18D683
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead-alloy pointed-oval (vesica-shaped) personal seal matrix probably dating to the 13th century (1200-1300). The die is engraved with a central motif and has a surrounding partially illegible inscription. At the rear it has an integral suspension lug with a central raised rib along the longitudinal axis. The lug has only been superficially pierced. The central motif is a fleurs-de-lis. Outside this is an inscription in Lombardic lettering between plain lined borders. However, the outer line is almost lost due to corrosion. Viewing an impression, the…
Created on: Sunday 4th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: IOW-709E4E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 9. The token has a raised irregular geometric design on one side and the other side is probably plain. Diameter: 20.2mm. Weight: 6.32 Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Mediev…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 22nd August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-5E8C6A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy disc possibly of post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1900). This disc is sub-circular in plan and may be a token, weight or gaming piece. One face has an unclear design and the other face appears to be plain. It has a buff patina. Diameter: 27.4mm; thickness: 5.1mm. Weight: 25.04g. (0.8835 ounces).
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-89A46F
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy cufflink element or button (c. 1700-c. 1800). This object is octagonal in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. It has a complete attachment loop which is now bent to one side. At the front, decoration consists of an octagonal border with scalloped sides. In the centre is an incuse bust left The object is buff. The front is slightly worn and the back has a casting seam. Length: 14.9mm; width: 14.6mm; height: 1.8mm; height including loop: 4.9mm. Weight: 2.94g.
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-37F5C9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/1. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and a raised stylised flower head on the other side. This token is grey and corroded. Diameter: 20.1mm. Weight: 3.51g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which …
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-22E5F9
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead lid handle (knob) from a tobacco jar or holder (c. 1600-c. 1850) This handle is in the form of a bird. It has outstretched wings and a blunt tail. The head is prominent with circular recesses for the eyes and a beak. The upper face is marked to represent feathers and the underside has a stub indicating that it was attached. Length: 39.1mm; width: 33.9mm; height: 22.8mm. Weight: 70.86g. Bailey discusses tobacco jars in Finds Identified (Bailey 2000: 62-63). Bailey, G. 2000. Finds Identified. Greenlight Publishing. Witham.
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-523043
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and I W on the other side. This token is matt buff with traces of a shiny buff patina. Diameter: 30.4mm. Weight: 15.13g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those whic…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
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Record ID: IOW-40E1D1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval cast lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and A H on the other side. This token has a buff patina. Diameter: 20.5mm. Weight: 4.61g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mi…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2015
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Record ID: IOW-930B27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of possible post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The majority of the suspension loop is missing. This weight is sub-trapezoidal in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. It flares in width and thickness from the top towards the bottom. At the top a hole is filled with a fragment of iron, the remains of a suspension loop. The base has a has a sub-rectangular recess measuring c. 6.5mm x 5.0mm and 2.8mm in depth. On one face, close to the top, a 'cut' may be deliberate. This weight is grey and pitted overall. Height: 45.0mm; width: 15.3mm; thick…
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2015
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Record ID: IOW-695AE6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single lead disc from a cloth seal of probable post-Medieval date. One side has a raised design consisting of a letter W with a flourish or tendril/foliage at either side and smaller letters below: [ ]ARN[ ]. All letters are capitals and the letters below are smaller. The rear face is plain with a rivet stub. The seal is buff. Length: 18.4mm; width: 15.6mm; thickness: 2.4mm. Weight: 3.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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Record ID: IOW-F642BE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval cast or wrought lead-alloy vessel (c. 1500-c. 1700). This squashed 'bird-feeder' vessel was semi-circular in cross-section prior to being damaged and had a semi-circular base with flaring sides. It has two parallel ridges just below the rim at the front only. The rear face is flat. This vessel is grey overall. Similar artefacts have been identified as bird seed containers and dated to the later medieval and post medieval periods. However, others have suggested that these containers could be used as dice shakers, grain measures, blood-let…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F5A44E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and slightly misshapen post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: I G on one side and I N (or N I) on the other side. This token has a buff patina. Diameter: 31.9mm. Weight: 14.65g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those wh…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2015
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Record ID: IOW-5A1461
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval cast lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: I B on both sides This token has a buff patina. Diameter: 26.5mm. Weight: 10.45g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny desi…
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.