Record ID: HESH-50F4A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable later Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1650). The weight is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The edges around the front face are faceted; one side is damaged due to an old and heavily abraded break. The design on the front consists of a concentric pattern with an irregular star formed from a vertical and saltire cross placed at the centre. This is enclosed by a single raised ring which in turn is enclosed by a further ring with a series of irregular triangles on its inner edge (forming a tooth like pattern). T…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Lacy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-549FC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date. The design is a geometric pattern (Powell type 9) of lines formed of conjoined solid triangles. There are two lines across the base, with three lines radiating from the centre of the upper line. There are also initials (Powell type 2): a letter S on the left and a B with a gap between the two loops on the right. The letters are untidy. Compare to SWYOR-54B783 which may be a crude copy of this token. It was found in the same field.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-54B783
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large and crude lead alloy uniface token of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date. The design is a geometric pattern (Powell type 9) of lines. There is one line across the base which is formed of conjoined solid triangles, with three lines radiating from the centre. This design may be based on the better made token recorded as SWYOR-549FC3 which is from the same field. The edges of the token are rounded untidy.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8EEF61
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead powder measure of post-medieval date, AD1600-1700. It is cylindrical, with straight sides and a flat base, and is open at one end. On one side of the base is a circular attachment loop; the remains of a second loop are visible on the opposite side of the base, but this has broken away in antiquity and is missing. Two casting flashes are visible on the outer surface of the cap, which has a light cream patina. It is 23.8mm in diameter and 17.9mm high. It weighs 19.64gm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8F56B5
Object type: DRAIN PIPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragments of a lead alloy drain hooper (possibly), dating from the 18th century. The fragments are now bent but the hopper could have been either semi-circular or rectangular in shape, and would have headed a lead alloy drainpipe. There is banded decoration on both of the pieces and one appears to depict a flower stem or leaf design. The other has elongated pellets on it reminiscent of medieval ceramic vessel handles. Although lead was used for many purposes through history, including for toys, these lead alloy fragments are quite thick and an architectural use is suggested as no othe…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2012
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Record ID: BERK-8FC005
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Approximately half of a medieval pilgrim's ampulla, dating from the 12th to 15th century AD. The rounded base of the ampulla survives; the upper flask neck is missing. There is a design on each side of the ampulla, one being a quatrefoil, the other side depicting a crown over cross hatching. There were many pilgrim sites in England and over the continent during the medieval period, and one is unable to ascertain which shrine this ampulla relates to; many ampulla were generic while a few can be attributed to specific shrines. Ampulla are known from the late 12th century and were replac…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2012
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Record ID: LON-90DA78
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy shie cock toy. The cockerel is decorated in moulded relief on one face; the other face is plain and rough. It sits vertically on a flat square base; the upper surface of the base is covered in raised cross hatching. On the lower surface of the base is an imprinted circle, a by-product of the casting process. The toy is dark grey with patches of light grey corrosion. It measures 30.0mm (height) x 35.0mm (length) x 34.9mm (width) x 2.6mm (thickness of cockerel); 2.9mm (thickness of base) and weighs 36.67g. Shie cocks were popular toys in the 18th century AD.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd April 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-921426
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead mount probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is rectangular in plan and cross-section. Each face of the object is undecorated. At each end are two circular rivet holes. One of the rivet holes is infilled with iron corrosion. The object has a light white patina. Its exact function and date are unknown.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Altrincham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-922F72
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five fragments of lead casting waste of uncertain date. The objects are irregular in plan and cross-section. These may suggest that there was metal working in the locality, but are themselves undatable.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Altrincham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-92F348
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy Bridle Boss, circa AD1600 - AD1800. A circular disc, decorated on one side, and signs of two iron fixing points on the reverse. The decorated side has a flat circular centre within a ropework surround. A pattern of looped lines around single pellets circles the rim. Part of the edge has broken off after discovery due to damage received in antiquity, but is in hand. The boss measures 58.7mm in diameter, has a thickness of 3.3mm, and weighs 77.8g. A similar example may be found on the PAS database, SUSS-FE2460.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-93EDC1
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-Medieval cast lead-alloy (pewter) spoon (c. 1600-c. 1725 AD). This fragment is the bowl and a tiny portion of the stem. In plan, the bowl is a pointed-oval shape. It is concave at the front and convex at the rear. There is a 'rat-tail' terminal that extends about 40% of the length of the bowl at the rear. The edges of the bowl are abraded and the surfaces have a silvery appearance, probably tinning. Alternatively, the metal could have a high tin content. 38.03 x 17.99 x 4.34mm. Weight: 3.69g.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A45988
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, Roman-Post Medieval, cast, lead alloy, small/medium size, homemade unofficial trader's weight. The weight has a circular shape, fairly flat, although one side is slightly thicker than the other. There is a feint crease across the middle where it was slightly bent by the plough and a small, off centre triangular indentation on one side. The weight has little wear but it otherwise has an even matt, white coloured surface. This weight could date between 43-1799AD. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publications 1992, page 52-57 and Detector Finds 2,…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-A474F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one piece lead alloy button or cloak fastener, dating to the 17th century AD. The button is discoidal with a convexed front and concaved back, which displays the mould line and the remains of a circular shank. The front of the button is decorated in raised relief in floral and geometric patterns; a central quatrefoil is bound by repeating and overlapping semi-circles around the button's edge. Similar examples can be found in Read (2005).
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-A9B501
Object type: ANCHOR
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very large lead alloy weight or possible anchor of unknown date. It is a flat, seven sided slab of lead alloy with an irregular circular hole though it. There are deep scratches on one face. It is 168mm by 160mm in plan, 50mm thick and weighs 6.5kg. This find is clearly a weight designed to hang from an attachment through the hole. The finder interprets it as an anchor because the area where it was found was a 500 acre lake before it was drained in the 17th century. It is similar is size and shape to other archaeological anchor stones such as IOW-BF2C26, one found in London (http:…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B9F177
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead alloy button, probably mid 17th - 18th century in date. Raised, moulded quatrefoil decoration on the front. The back is worn with a possible maker's mark which is illegible. The attachment loop/shank is missing with a scar in the cnetre where it was attached. It is 16.61mm long, 15.50mm wide and 4.63mm thick. It weighs 3.65 grams. A similar button can be seen in Read (2005:80), no. 328 which he dates to the early 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogursey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-BD4196
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy bi-faced token or medallion. On one face is a rose and thistle joined at the stem with one crown above; on the other has a coat of arms flanked by a lion and a unicorn. The token is dark grey with patches of a light grey patina and measures 37.0mm (diameter) x 4.7mm (thickness) and weighs 26.95g. The symbolism suggests a royal connection; the joined rose thistle suggest the Stuarts, therefore a 17th century date is suggested.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
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Record ID: LON-BDB202
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post medieval bi-face token. On one face is a shield containing a four petaled flower with a pellet between each petal with an obscured legend surrounding. This side is misstruck. The other face has a four petaled flower with a pellet between each petal, again with an obscured legend around. The circumference of the token has suffered minor losses. The token measures 22.1mm (diameter) x 1.8mm (thickness) and weighs 2.19g. Lead tokens were in use throughout the medieval and post medieval periods, however black letter inscriptions suggests that it is 16th century AD in date.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
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Record ID: NMS-C17EF3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy bag or cloth seal. The seal consists of two sub circular discs that were originally joined edge-to-edge by a rectangular loop of lead, now missing. One disc of the seal had a cone of lead projecting from its centre which was forced through a corresponding hole in the other disc, sandwiching the edge of the bag or bale in between. The two halves were then compressed together, flattening the cone and effectively riveting the seal to the bag. The flattened cone is marked with initials pressed into the surface as an alnage mark. One of the initials is clearly a ca…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: CAM-D3BC91
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Anglo-Saxon lead disc brooch of Weetch type 5. The brooch has a raised pellet at the centre that stands 2.20mm proud of the brooch surface and has a diameter of 4.42mm. Surrounding this raised pellet is a series of concentric circles. All of the fields between these circles with the exception of the first, that which surrounds the pellet, are segmented creating an effect of slightly raised circles and transverse lines with small trapezoidal depressed fields between. The plate has a thickness of 1.97mm increasing to 3.55mm over the central pellet. The reverse has a loop that ben…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-E72C67
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix. It is a pointed oval (vessica) in plan with an integrally cast suspension loop on the reverse. Below the loop is The device is a pointed oval with raised horizontal lines as decoration The surrounding legend is S' (N)AG'D(?)h VNREGE or VNRAGE The seal matrix is 29.45mm in length, 15.95mm wide, 7.7mm thick and weighs 8.7 grams.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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