Record ID: LVPL-736359
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete harness pendant of medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The Object consists of a disk-shaped plate suspended from an integral loop which is incomplete. The face of the plate has a convex face and features and openwork cross, with voided quarters. The loop is broken at its apex and has two moulded semicircular projections on each side. Dimensions: Length 29.1mm, Width 17.7mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 3.30g. Similar examples can be found in Brian Read’s Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom (2001, pp. 53-…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-33C642
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273). Reece period 13. Obverse: Radiate bust right. Legend: [IMP C TETRI]CVS [P F AVD]. Reverse: Figure standing left. Legend illegible. Dimensions: Diameter 16.5mm, Weight 1.46g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7C2659
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Hinged brooch dating to c.AD 50-120. See Mackreth (2011) CD H 1.c Plate 55. The brooch is almost complete with just the pin and the foot missing. The wings are wide and tubular with a circular cross section; from in the centre of the reverse the stub of the broken pin protrudes. Each wing has a single transverse groove. To the front, at the centre of the wings, is a curved sub-triangular head which continues to the form the bow. From the top of the head is a single raised rib that narrows with t…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7BF9B2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The button has a solid, domed head that is undecorated. The base of the head is flat and in the centre is an integral, circular attachment loop. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 8.7mm; diameter 10.2mm; weight 2.04g Similar buttons are illustrated in Read (2010, 72-4) though these typically have decorated heads, they date from the 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7BB48F
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1421-1480). The weight is disc shaped and the face presents a crown above a fleur-de-lis, all within an incised circle. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 14.2mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 3.17g The coin weight is for a half noble. Fleur-de-lis and crown weights were first introduced from an Act of Parliament in 1421 and continued to be made into the 1470s. See Withers & Withers (2011, 41).
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7B6400
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped base silver tornesello of an uncertain Doge dating to c.1353-1415. Mint: Venice. The legned has been completely clipped. Obverse: Winged lion of St Mark with Gospels; [...] Reverse: Cross pattée; [...] Introduced in 1353, the tornesello was issued in base silver at a fineness of only 11% silver (Stahl 1985).
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7EA781
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (c.75-175). The brooch is likely Mackreth (2011:85) No 5164, type 1.3a2. The Brooch has a rounded head, on the reverse is which is where the pin would have been attached however it is now smooth. The face of the head has been eroded and chipped. The curved narrow bow projects downwards from the rounded head and a squared break. The brooch has developed a brown/ deep orange patina. Dimensions: Length 25.2mm, Width 12.6mm, Weight 3.37g.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-7CC9F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy annular brooch dating c. AD. 1250-1400. The object is circular in plan and D shaped in section. There are four circular turrets, one on each side of the open loop pin. The turrets all contain white paste that are sunken below the raised circular collars within which they are set, which project from the body of the brooch. The pin tapers to a point. The frame of the brooch is convex on its face and concave on its reverse. The apex of each dome has a central projection made up of three grooves. Dimensions: Diameter 23.7mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Weight 4.0…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3F5F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO, dating to the period c.AD 15-40, 'Vepo Ring Pellet' or 'Vepo Triadic' type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: VEP above, CORF below, Lunate horse left with large round head, unclear motif below tail. ABC, p. 97, nos. 1854, 1857.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3F3171
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cross and crosslet ('Tealby') penny of Henry II (1154-1189), bust type A or C dating to 1158-1180. Moneyer: Nicol. Mint: Gloucester or Norwich. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) no. 952-57. Obverse: Crowned bust facing wearing armour and mantel with sceptre in right hand; Legend: [HENR]I REX [...] Reverse: Large cross potent with small potent in each angle; in centre, a small cross in saltire; Legend: +NICO[L ...]
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C22419
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1400). The object consists of the bar of a buckle with a triangular bar moulding on each end. One loop is almost completely absent however the other is two thirds complete and has another triangular projection at its apex. The face is convex and reverse slightly concave. Dimensions: Length 46.6mm, Width 35.0mm, Thickness 3.3mm, Weight 7.16g. According to Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 58) double loop oval buckles with bar mouldings are typically only found in contexts dating to AD 1350-1400.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C1D978
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly a stylus dating to the Roman period (c.AD 100-300). The object is broadly cylindrical in shape. One end flattens and flares slightly, curving to one side and the other narrows and terminates with a central groove on each side, likely the tip of the stylus. Dimensions: Length 109.2mm; width 6.2mm; weight 23.24g Similar objects have been recorded as LIN-6A2735, NLM-5D9918 and BH-D59607 which ascribe these styli as Schaltenbrand Obrecht Type P54 based on the narrowed tip. They are dated to the 2nd or 3rd centuries AD. Webley, R. (2…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C16889
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of likely medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1000-1800). The object is circular in plan and lozenge shaped in cross section. There is a central hole running through the object with an internal diameter of 10.9mm. The faces are decorated with slanted lines projecting from the central hole to the circumference. The object has an overall grey patina, however there are flecks of purple and pink throughout, possibly due to the conditions of deposition. Spindle whorls are difficult to date as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dime…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C140B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut farthing of John (1199-1216), Class 5b1 dating to 1205. Moneyer: Unclear. Mint: York. Cf. North (1994: 221) no.970. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards holding sceptre; [hEN]RIC[VS REX] Obverse: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter; [...]N•EV[...]
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C073FE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1400). The object consists of the bar of a buckle with bar moulding on each end. One end has two of the outside edges on each side projecting forming a ‘T shape’. The mouldings are rectangular in plan and section and are the only decoration present. The face is convex and reverse slightly concave. Dimensions: Length 26.2mm, Width 19.7mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Weight 1.39g. According to Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 58) double loop oval buckles with bar mouldings are typically only found in con…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C0324D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle of medieval to post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle is made up of two oval loops separated by a central bar on which the missing pin would have been attached and rested on the outside edge. The buckle features no decoration and has developed a green patina. The obverse is convex and reverse flat. Similar examples can be found in Whithead’s Buckles (2003, p53) which provide the above date. Dimensions: Length 22.9, Width 18.9mm, Thickness 2.6mm, Weight 2.31g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5E8613
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-49) dating to 1646-9. Fourth bust, group D. North 2258. Initial mark: Sceptre. London mint. Obverse: Crowned bust left, II behind. Legend: CAROLVS [D G [MAG B F] ET H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield, inner circles both faces. Legend: IV[STITIA THRONVM FIRMAT]
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E06F46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver pierced, penny of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to the period 1641-1649. Group D, mint mark: Two pellets, North (1991) no. 2270. The coin is pierced at 1 o’clock looking from the obverse side. Obverse: Crowned bust left, I behind head, no inner circle; CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX Reverse: Garnished shield, no inner circle; IVSTITIA THROMVM FIRMAT.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F46428
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The mount is in the form of a bar with an open circular centre with two arms extending at opposite sides. The terminal of both ends presents a smaller rounded open lobe. The attaching rivets are missing. The mount has a dark green and brown patina due to corrosion of the copper alloy.  See Egan and Pritchard (1991) Plate 134 Nos 1154, 1158 for similar illustrations. Bar mounts were used as girdle mounts attached transversely in a row on straps.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F3F7D7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy single sheet strap end folded widthways dating to the Medieval period  (c.AD 1200-1400).  The strap end is sub-rectangular in shape but with an angled end/tongue shape which tapers to a pointed end. A rivet is still in situ at the top of the strap end connecting the two sides together and some fabric/cloth remains in between the two sides of the sheet of metal which is a light brown colour with evidence of textile fibres. It has a dark green smooth patina. A similar example is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1997:142) Nos 659 and 669 …
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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