Record ID: NARC-C396B1
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast iron object, probably a post-medieval latch fastener. This object consists of a handle positioned at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees to the rest of the frame. The frame has a shoulder that leads into a straight element. The latter is 34.1mm in length, 9.8mm wide and 11.3mm thick. The 'shoulder' is of similar width, 42.1mm long and a maximum of 30.5mm in thickness. The 'handle' is of similar width at the junction with the shoulder but tapers to 6.2mm before flaring out to a terminal 13.5mm wide. On examples illustrated in Alcock and Hall (1994, 34) the ter…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CORN-9AE021
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment of iron tap slag, created as a by-product of iron smelting; bulbous surface and blue-black in colour, reflecting the manganese which replaces the iron in the slag; Roman period or possibly later. We know that the iron ore vein was exploited in this area in the Post-medieval to modern periods, but this is unlikely to be later than 16th century in date, according to expert analysis under XRF at English Heritage.
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: CORN-9AD4D6
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medium-sized fragment of iron tap slag, created as a by-product of iron smelting; smooth, angular surface and blue-black in colour, reflecting the manganese which replaces the iron in the slag; Roman period or possibly later. We know that the iron ore vein was exploited in this area in the Post-medieval to modern periods, but this is unlikely to be later than 16th century in date, according to expert analysis under XRF at English Heritage
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: CORN-9A7EC5
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small fragment of iron tap slag, created as a by-product of iron smelting; smooth, shiny surface and blue-black in colour, reflecting the manganese which replaces the iron in the slag; Roman period or possibly later. We know that the iron ore vein was exploited in this area in the Post-medieval to modern periods, but this is unlikely to be later than 16th century in date, according to expert analysis under XRF at English Heritage.
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: NARC-840652
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular iron fragment from a medieval padlock. This discoidal element has dished obverse and reverse faces. On the obverse it features two rectangular depressions and a rectangular perforation; the depressions are on the same plane while the hole is perpendicular to them. On the reverse face the depressions turn into protrusions. The hole and the depressions presumably represent the way that these items were moved to allow opening and locking of the lock. The object is very worn and corroded. A complete example with similar perforations can be found illustrated in Egan (19…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-5D3BD1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded cast iron mount. The mount is quatrilobe in form with a convex central boss. The boss is 22mm in diameter and features an off-centre circular perforation, probably for attachment. The four lobes are each themselves bilobial and have suffered from abrasions and wear. The mount is probably of medieval date.
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-4383D5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large spherical iron object, probably post medieval iron shot. The object weighs more than 1kg and has a diameter of 85mm. It has a pitted corroded surface.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-EDCD27
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Forged iron arrowhead of Medieval date, probably of 11th to 14th century date. The arrowhead is near complete, but has lost the tip and has a surviving height of 53.6mm. The arrowhead is socketed and has some damage around the socket rim, which has an external diameter of 12.7mm (9.7mm internal). The blade is leaf-shaped and has a maximum width of 17.6mm. The arrowhead is corroded and has been recently coated in a thick varnish. The arrowhead has a current weight of 10.4g. Jessop (1997, p 2-3) has highlighted the problems of ascribing function to arrowheads, beyond that of either hunti…
Created on: Friday 26th August 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: GLO-DD4632
Object type: POINT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Point, length 43mm, width 14mm, thickness 5mm. The artefact is a broken and only the tip remains. From the slightly rounded tip the sides gently expand outwards giving the impression that in its original form the artefact may have been long and slender. There is a riser on both the left and right side, thus giving it a rhombus shaped cross-section, this shape makes it more likely to be a fragment of a weapon, rather than a knife. Similar styles of points are found on medieval arrowheads, together with roman and Anglo-Saxon spearheads, but because of the slender slope of the bl…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-DCF166
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Whittle tanged iron knife, surviving length 78mm, width 25mm thickness 5mm. Remains of the rectangular sectioned tang at one end, 26mm long, 12mm wide, thickness 5mm. From the tang the blade expands, the lower edge more steeply angled than the upper. The back is almost straight but angles slightly downwards, the cutting edge rises upwards at an angle to meet at the point. The end of the blade is missing and is only 50mm long, but judging by the angle of the blade, it may have been approximately 110mm long. Because the knife is so corroded it is difficult to give an exact date b…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-DCE0F6
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Whittle tanged iron knife, length 88mm, width 19mm, thickness 5mm. Remains of the rectangular cross section tang survive, 11mm long, 14mm wide, thickness 6mm. The back of the knife is stepped by 5mm, the back is approximately 3mm wide, the tip is missing. Most of the blade has corroded away, leaving an uneven edge. The reason the blade may have been affected by corrosion so much more so than the rest of the knife is probably because the knife is made of iron whilst the blade may have had a higher carbon content (ie steel), the carbon in the iron helps to facilitate corrosion. …
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-35DFD4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wrought iron key dating to the late medieval to post-medieval period. The key comprises a solid, circular section stem, which widens towards the bit. The bow is missing. The bit is rectangular but the rust makes it impossible to see the shape.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwash', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-33AD87
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Iron nail, date unknown. This nail has a flat oval shaped head, which appears to be incomplete along one edge so may have been circular in shape orginally, and a square cross-sectioned shaft. Its terminal end is bent over at right angles to the shaft. It measures 29mm in length and 15mm in width across the head and 8mm in width across the shaft.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lowestoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-891A42
Object type: STRIKING EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fire steel, striker light, dating to the post medieval period. The lighter is U shaped, and has flat surfaces on both sides. On side of the u shape is thicker, the thinner side curves into itself at the terminous
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Customs House', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-890423
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval iron hammer head, 89mm long, 28mm wide and 28mm thick. It is rectangular in form with a central hole for attachment to a handle. In profile it tapers to a point at one end.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-88DED7
Object type: MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron post-medieval Jew's Harp. Full rounded head with two complette arms, the tongue is missing although the rabbet on the head for attachment of the tongue remains.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranes Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-888355
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ivory knife handle, with iron whittle tang knife blade remains although most of blade is missing. Oval shaped handle, which widens towards the top. At the top is a small copper alloy decorative mount. This small knife is worn on the belt. The knife dates to the medieval period.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranes Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F96282
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast iron unidentified object in the form of a ring, dating to the post-Medieval period (length: 36.3mm; diameter: 29.8mm; thickness: 15.1mm; weight: 30.01g). The ring is particularly flat in section with an inner diameter of 12.9mm and casting ridges just visible down the outside edges. At the top of the artefact, there is a small protrusion/ platform that seems to have been broken across the top. At the bottom of the artefact, there are triangular protrusions on either side running down to a sub-lozenge shaped base with some iron corrosion visible. The artefact is i…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waterhouses', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F5B587
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cannon ball of post-medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannonball is sub-spherical with a diameter of 106mm (4.18 inches [4 inches 3/16]). It weighs 5.2 kilograms (11.5lbs). It is made of iron which has been presumably cast. There is a small linear ridge running around part of the ball, which might be the remains of the casting flange. The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with areas of flaking and active corrosion. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition; however, there are a number of areas which exhibit pitting, denting, and grazes. This might s…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F493F2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete iron knife. The knife has an offset whittle tang. The blade has a flat back and a tapering blade.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.