Record ID: LIN-42BB38
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An elaborate, enamelled copper-alloy object of unknown function. The object dates to the late Iron Age or Roman period. The object has a short cylindrical shank terminating with three outward curving 'leaves' or lips. Each leaf is concave and decorated with four sub-oval cells containing red enamel. Each cell is defined by an incised perimeter. The metal has a dark brown/grey patina. The base of the shank is flat and flared. The function of this object is unknown. Suggestions of a linch pin have been offered, however, no parallels have been found. Measurments: Stem end to top : …
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1EC1B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman brooch, possibly a T-shaped, dolphin or similar type, manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from c. AD 50-150. The object consists of the lower part of the bow with a fragment of catchplate attached. There are traces of a tin coating on the surface, and the bow has elaborate incised decoration consisting of parallel lines with lozenge-shaped indentations.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1EA3D4
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast lead-alloy (pewter) spoon (c. AD 1600-1700). The remaining fragment of handle is circular in cross-section, while the bowl appears to have been pear-shaped in plan. Part of the spoon bowl is missing and what remains has become distorted in shape, though the triangular 'rat tail' decoration is visible on the rear. All surfaces are scratched and pitted with corrosion. A more complete example of a similar spoon-IOW-7617E0- may be seen on this database.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1E6714
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable vessel fragment dating from the late medieval to early post-medieval period (c.1400-1600). The fragment has been manufactured from cast copper alloy and has a sooty deposit on one side, perhaps the result of repeated heating on an open hearth.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1E24A4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of medieval date (1100-1500). The object is convex with a teardrop form. On the rear is an integral attachment spike, square in cross-section. The upper surface is undecorated, with a dark green stable patina. Similar examples can be seen on this database, such as LVPL-DCD841. It is also similar to other objects described as furniture fittings, for example NMS-082327.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1DF5E1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy strap end or buckle plate dating from the medieval period (c. 1200-1450). The fragment has part of a rivet hole or pin housing at one end, and the remains of a tin coating on the otherwise undecorated surface.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1D8590
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hinged plate from a medieval two-piece strap-end. The plate consists of a single, narrow piece of plate metal folded to form a loop at the terminal end. A rivet hole is visible at the atatchment edge and the front of the plate has incised decoration, the form of which is hidden by corrosion and dirt. In common with other medieval gilded metals, traces of a red substrate are visible on this object, and flecks of gold leaf are visible when the object is viewed using a microscope. Pritchard and Egan describe similar examples in Dress Accessories 1150-1450, dating from…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1D3A97
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a two-piece strap-end manufactured from cast copper alloy and dating from the medieval period. The object is tongue shaped with a small, rounded terminal knop with a rivet above and a another rivet at the attachment end. The attachment edge is damaged where part of the object has broken away and been lost. All surfaces are undecorated. Egan and Pritchard describe similar examples in Dress Accessories 1150-1450, dating from the early 13th century to early 15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1D1DE7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast copper alloy forked spacer from a three piece composite strap end dating from the medieval period. The object consists of the terminal end of the spacer, which has a collared terminal knop in the form of an acorn. Egan and Pritchard describe similar examples in Dress Accessories 1150-1450, which appear in the London archaeological record from the late 13th century until the early 15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1CCD77
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast copper alloy forked spacer from a three piece composite strap end dating from the medieval period. The remains of the spacer consist of an incomplete circular frame with a collared terminal knop in the form of an acorn. Egan and Pritchard describe similar examples in Dress Accessories 1150-1450, which appear in the London archaeological record from the late 13th century until the early 15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1C74E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval bar mount manufactured from cast copper alloy. The mount has a convex, circular mid-section flanked on either side by knops which each contain a circular attachment hole (though the attachment rivets are missing). The central section is decorated with incised parallel lines. Egan and Pritchard describe similar examples as possible belt mounts, attributing a date of c. 1150-1450.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-1C4243
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount dating from the Medieval period (c. 1250-1400). The mount is convex and scallop shaped with a central attachment hole (though the attachment rivet has been lost). The upper surface is decorated with an incised cross-hatched pattern. There are several similar examples on this database, inclusing NARC-C16093 and SUR-4137D6.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: LIN-F41418
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven lead shot, all of which are spherical and appear to be unfired. Casting seams are visible around most of them. They are of varying diameters, ranging between 11mm and 13mm.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3FFC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dated 1567.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3EEE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I, mint of Canterbury, class 10, struck 1301-7.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3D974
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS (Two soldiers and one standard), mint of Siscia, struck AD 335-6. RIC VII, no. 252ff.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3C773
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably of Victorinus, VIRTVS AVG (Soldier right with spear and shield), illegible mint, struck AD 270-3.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3B814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius, SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES (Chi-Rho), unclear mint, struck AD 350-3.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F3ABB3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy shield-shaped mount. The shield is flat and decorated with a gilded and enamelled chequer-board pattern. The upper two rows alternate between red enamel and gilded squares. The central row is unclear. The lower two alternate between blue enamel and gilded squares. An integral shank extends from the centre of the reverse.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: LIN-F39A33
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy fragment, probably of an early Roman T-shaped brooch. The wings are semi-cylindrical and contain iron corrosion. One remains in completeness and has vertical molded grooves. The bow is almost flat to the wings and has a small crest at the apex. The bow is broken shortly after the wings.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
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