Record ID: SWYOR-40E3B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object which may be a weight. The object is a triangular prism shape with a slightly rounded top and a slightly concave base. It is 20.3mm tall, 20.3mm wide and 12mm thick. The sides are unmarked but there are deep diagonal parallel lines scored in the base. This object is not pierced but there are examples similar in other ways on page 31 of Biggs and Withers (2000) Lead Weights. The object probably dates from the medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-40CDB3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is probably medieval in date. The whorl is ellipsoid in shape with an irregularly shaped circular hole running through the centre truncating the ellipsoid shape. The whorl is 25.4mm long and has a diameter of 18.9mm. The hole has an internal diameter of 7.7mm. One end of the whorl is somewhat squashed and there are deep ends in the surface. The metal is a creamy yellow colour.
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-40B175
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl which is probably medieval in date. The whorl is ellipsoid in shape with an irregularly shaped sub-rectangular hole running through the centre truncating the ellipsoid shape. The whorl is 26.2mm long and has a diameter of 19.6mm. The internal diameter of the hole is 7.9mm. There is a diagonal groove across one face of the whorl. There are other fainter scratches on the surface. The metal is a creamy yellow colour.
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-406C94
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead token which is probably of late medieval or early post medieval date. The token has a rounded and thickened edge. It is 16.9mm in diameter and is 2.7mm thick. The front design is in relief and is a crude "M" with 5 irregularly placed pellets round it. The reverse is uneven and has smeared marks on it but is undecorated. This token probably dates to the Tudor period and may be an agricultural tally. Similar examples can be seen in Fletcher ( 2005).
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
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Record ID: WILT-BD4297
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a Post-Medieval cloth seal from Wesel in Germany. These are almost certainly two parts of the same four part cloth seal. The double perforations in each are secondary and may indicate an attempt to re-attach the two most important parts of the seal to a cloth of bale after the origiinal seal was broken off. One is of a lead/tin alloy and has a diameter of c.35mm. It is uniface with two squarish perforations 1.5mm and 2.5mm in diameter, diametrically opposed and near to the edge of the disc. On the obverse is an ornate shield with three weasels courant two and o…
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-6C5F83
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 21mm in diameter and 19mm high. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 37.13 grams. The whorl is domed with a very uneven and plain surface. It has a tapering hole, 7mm in diameter at the top and 9mm at the base.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2006
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2015
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Record ID: KENT-6B1714
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Monday 18th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oakleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6AFC83
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
Lead-alloy heraldic shield. It was originally flat, now a little bent. There is a short crack in the centre which may pierce the whole way through. The shield is roughly triangular, with one straight and two curving edges. It is divided into four quarters. Quarters 1 and 4 (top left and bottom right, as you look at it) contain three lions. Quarters 2 and 3 contain three fleurs-de-lis. There is no obvious means of attachment. These were the arms of England for most of the 15th and 16th centuries.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oakleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-164C07
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button with a circular head and integrally cast pierced circular loop on the reverse. A casting seam is visible across the reverse. The upper part has moulded decoration in the form of a large central pellets with six large pellets around it. There are six smaller pellets between the large pellets and the central pellet, and six small pellets between the large pellets on the outer edge. The large pellets are surrounded by a ring and the area between is cross-hatched. The loop on the reverse is 10mm high.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe Aston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-146715
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothing fastener with a decorated oval plate. This type of fastener is similar to the slightly early dress hooks but lacks a hook and was probably used as an 'eye' for a similar shaped hook. It has a rectangular loop at one end with pierced circular knops below. The oval plate is decorated with three raised concentric beaded oval borders around a central motif. This is unclear but appears to consist of loops or bows with (possibly) floral motifs within. There is a central motif which may be a face. There is a small moulded bi-lobed knop in the centre of each side and anot…
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe Aston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-13E493
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy button with flat head and (bent) integral loop. Diameter 15mm. 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D7C856
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead-alloy (possibly pewter) token of probable late medieval / post-medieval date (1400 - 1650). The design is limited to one face and is formed from a series of linear cast ribs. These form a central cross which divides the token evenly. The edges of the token are ragged and possibly clipped? Diameter: 18.7mm, thickness 2.8mm. Weight 4.17 grams
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-D79C02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead-alloy token of probable late medieval / post-medieval date (1400 - 1650). The design is limited to one face and is formed from a series of linear cast ribs. The design can be interpreted in two ways, firstly as a crude house with pointed gables and secondly as the initials ID with a single line passing through the centre of the coin. Diameter: 17.5mm, thickness 2.2mm. Weight 4.1 grams
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-D479A3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post medieval lead alloy mount, 34mm long, 17mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a beige patina and weighs 4.77 grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and sub-rectangular in section. It has one flared end which consists of three rounded and protruding semi-circles flanked on each side by a linear border with a semicircular terminal. The divisions in the objects surface are picked out in a black material. The reverse has a slight hollow running its length. The object may be some sort of decorative mount or a strap terminal?
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-D46F35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 27mm in diameter and 10mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 46.10 grams. The whorl is rectangular in section and has a suspension hole 9mm in diameter. It is quite worn but appears to be completly plain.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-D46081
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 30mm in diameter and 8mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 40.12 grams. The whorl is semi-circular in section and has a suspension hole 10mm in diameter. It is quite worn but appears to be completly plain.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-D44D73
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 27mm in diameter and 10mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 31.11 grams. The whorl is lentoid in section and has a suspension hole 9mm in diameter. It is quite worn but may have been decorated on both surfaces.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-D43003
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 30mm in diameter and 10mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a grey patina and weighs 38.98 grams. The whorl is lentoid in section and has a suspension hole 10mm in diameter. It is decorated on both sides, one has a row of raised circular dots on its outer edge and a faint rope like border inside. The other side has faint and apparently random raised lines and dots.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR-D3E3B2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered cast lead alloy baluster seal spoon of early post medieval date. The spoon measures 175mm in length and weighs 26.47g. The oval bowl measures 48.3mm by 64mm; the edge is slightly damaged and uneven. There are patches of the original silvering over much of the inside of the bowl and along part of the stem, which has a flat rectangular cross-section, 2.4mm in thickness. The stem terminates with a worn baluster seal which has a convex end. This spoon probably dates from c. 1500-1650.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-959957
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy seal matrix. The matrix is a pointed oval shape with slightly damaged edges and is 27.3mm long and 17.9mm wide. There is an elongated quatrefoil in the centre of the die with the legend round the edge. On the reverse is a central raised rib with a curved raised line on either side of it, like a fleur-de-lis. At the bottom of the rib is a raised lug with a transverse hole forming a suspension loop. At the lug the matrix is 6.2mm thick. Irene Szymanski says: This is a typical "poor quality" 14th century matrix. The execution is fairly crude and the lettering is poo…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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