Record ID: CORN-44C0F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead decorated biconical spindle whorl. The upper surface of the whorl is decorated with raised pellets, chevrons and lines radiating from the central perforation to the outer edge. The surface of the whorl is in good condition, with most of the decoration surviving, but the edge is worn in places. The whorl appears to have been miscast, so that one side is incomplete, with a lozenge-shaped depression, which might have been caused by an air bubble. Within this depression there is another perforation, of about 4.6 mm in diameter. This side perforation may have been u…
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F8787
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight weighing approximately 1 kilogram. The weight is shaped like a three dimensional teardrop, or pear, and has a small circular hole running from the top to the bottom. It is likely a hook of some sort was attached through the hole to allow the weight to be hung on scales. The weight is 74.8mm long and has a diameter of 54.7mm. The metal is pitted and scratched and has a uniform dark grey colour. The weight’s mass of approximately 1kg suggests that the weight is probably modern, and likely to date from 1799 at the earliest, which is when the decision was taken to…
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: IOW-286940
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast lead object, possibly part of an architectural element. Probably Post Medieval (c. AD 1500 – c. AD 1750). Length 19.2mm, width 21.2mm and 2.8mm thick. Weight 5.34g. The fragment consists of a curving strip of lead which is convex on both faces. One end has an old break and the other end terminates with three crudely shaped and conjoined pointed features which resemble leaves. This object is possibly part of a lattice-work ventilation grille for a vent in a building. Compare with other architectural elements in the form of lead grilles recorded on the Portab…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-24B1F2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval pot mend cast in lead. There are no pottery fragments adhering to the lead to give a precice date, thus it could date from the Roman through to Post Medieval periods. It is 27.79mm long, 22.55mm wide and 9.87mm thick. One surface is very worn and damaged, while the other surface is smooth.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP-24A748
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval pot mend cast in lead. There is a small amount of pottery between the two lead discs. The fabric of the pottery is pale brown with sand inclusions. There is not enough pottery remaining to give a more precise date. It is 25.84mm long, 19.7mm wide and 12.19mm thick. The surface is very worn.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP-249E52
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval cast lead pot mend. There is no pottery adhering to the lead, thus the pot mend cannot be precicely dated. It may be of Roman to Post Medieval date. Both surfaces are worn. One surface is flat and has an oval incised line bordering the edge. It is 40.76mm long, 23.42mm wide and 9.42mm wide.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: IOW-150543
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead disc of Unknown date. Diameter 78.0mm. maximum thickness, including the rim, 9.2mm. Weight 231.24g. The circular object is flat and undulatory. It has two centrally located sub-circular perforations. One of the perforations has a maximum diameter of 6.0mm and the other has a maximum diameter of 5.5mm. One face has a crude raised rim which is damaged in several places. The maximum thickness, excluding the rim, is 6.0mm. Forming a rough circle around the two central perforations on this face are seven sub-circular indentations of varying sizes, all of which are U-shaped in…
Created on: Tuesday 26th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-101E35
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead musket ball. The ball is spherical with one flattened side from firing. Diameter 18.93mm, 16.55mm thick. Weight 35 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 26th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-BD36A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular oval lead dombed disc of unknown date, measuring 14x12.5mm, 2.8mm thick and weighing 2.61g. Possibly a rough weight of unknown purpose or perhaps from lead casting.
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-BD24A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular oval lead dombed disc of unknown date, measuring 15x12mm, 3.8mm thick and weighing 3.71g. Possibly a rough weight of unknown purpose or perhaps from lead casting.
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NCL-BAA322
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token probably of Late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date.
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-AA8DE1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token, circular in shape. The obverse has a raised 6 petaled flower/daisy design with a central nipple and raised outer rim. The reverse shows raised cross-hatching. 17th – 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9575F1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cloth seal comprising a pair of annular discs, probably part of the same seal. Side 1: A privy mark within a pelleted frame (24.61mm diam). Side 2: Scratched figures 144 and 15(4?). (30.73mm diam).
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-9567C3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cloth seal. Side 1: unclear, possibly incorporating a cross and a privy mark. Side 2: blank
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-954DC7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cloth seal. Side 1: [...]R:SVR(R?)[...]around a pelleted circle containing a lis with S to the left. Side 2: blank
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-953AA3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat lead disc, now worn and distorted and bent along the diameter. Partly visible is an engraved drawing, possibly of a ship. Visible on the left is what appears to be a sterncastle on which is a cross, and part of the hull.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-92E0E1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded lead document seal of probable medieval to early post-medieval date. No exact parallel could be found for this piece, although the form and certain aspects of the imagery mimic papal bullae. The object consists of a sub-circular disc with two vertical holes running through it. No trace of the obverse image remains, but the letters: SP.....(possibly for St. Paul or St. Peter) do survive. The image on the reverse consists of an equal-armed cross fleuretty and there are possibly symbols in each of the four quarters. Both the obverse and reverse images are co…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-92F870
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight. The weight is circular and conical in shape with a large central circular perforation. The surface of the weight is yellowish white in colour. Due to a lack of excavated examples it is not possible to date this object.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Parham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-927023
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of lead. 1. 35mmx28x10mm weighing 26.31g 2. 25x18x5mm weighing 8.35g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-91EC57
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token of probable 17th or 18th century AD date. The object is sub-circular in plan and has, on its upper surface, a monogram comprised of two indecipherable letters separated by a central pellet. The reverse of the disc is plain. It measures 23.2mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 9.42g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.