Record ID: PUBLIC-2A3A03
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It has a slightly domed top and flat base with a tapering circular hole running through it, slightly off centre. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taylors Lane', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2A2796
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy tobacco jar lid handle, probably dating from the later post-medieval or early modern period, that is c. AD1600-1800. The lid is worn and its formerly circular head slightly bent out of shape. The head is decorated with circular mouldings and the dome-shaped tip is pointy. There is no further decoration on the surface of the handle.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-272F04
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 8.5mm. The upper face is slightly domed whilst the reverse is flat; both have cast designs present. The upper surface comprises a square positioned around the hole formed with sides that have a slight arc / bend. Within the square are a series of slight irregular ribs, external to the s…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-26C7B1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token dating to the Post-Medieval period 1500 - 1850AD. The token is flat, broadly circular and double faced. Both sides of the token are decorated in raised relief. On the obverse is a rough shield with a cross and five raised pellets to the top left with possibly the remains of a further three raised pellets to the top right. On the obverse is lettering which probably relates to the initials of the token producer possibly JB with what appears to be IG underneath. The length is 22mm and the width 20mm. Similar on the database to BERK-B5C504. Lead tokens had a wide variety of u…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SCROGGS WOOD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-26BD08
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal, probably a cloth seal, probably dating from 1821. It consists of two circular discs of lead connected by a narrow strip that is folded so that the discs are pressed together. One disc has a hole in the centre through which is passed an integral rivet from the other disc. This is then squashed flat when the seal is stamped. On one disc are letters in three lines reading (?)/NE(L)/EL (the first letter being either an I or a T). On the other side is a quartered crowned shield, the quarters blank, flanked by the numbers 2 / 1 and surrounded by lettering which reads AME(…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-26A0C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.0mm. Both faces are similar having a slight rim around the central hole and a thick rim around the external edge. The cast design on each face is similar comprising an irregular eight pointed star with small pellets between the angles. Each point is formed from an irregula…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-269975
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period 1200 - 1500AD. The seal is flat, circular and has a pierced rectangular stem extending from the top. The back of the seal is undecorated. The front is now illegible. The diameter is 32mm. Similar on the database to LIN-2D8870 and LANCUM-CFDF16 .
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CROSSCANONBY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2697E4
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical. Traces of the casting line run around the centre of the object. It has a light grey patina and is in good condition
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-2689C2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a medieval lead alloy ampulla with moulding resembling the form of a scallop shell on one side. The other side has a raised reversed letter S with diagonal lines forming a grid behind it. The ampulla has been squashed flat and has an old break where the upper part is missing, and some cracks. The fragment is 30mm long, 23mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 9.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-265531
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight length 20mm, width 12mm, thickness 2mm, weight 3.28g. Rectangular plate with a linear decoration stamped in the centre. It is possible that this is an apothecary weight, possibly of the 15th-16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Newnton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-264BF5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The solid-cast weight is biconical, with a rounded bottom point. Two iron spikes projecting from the top point represent the remains of the loop. The object measures 42mm high and up to 46.7mm wide. The weight of 366.1g is just under 13 unciae; with the loop intact it would probably have been closer to 14 unciae.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston Capes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-264970
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical. Remains of the casting spru can be seen and traces of the casting line run around the centre of the object. The object has been flattened on three sides where impact has occurred. The object has a light brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarporley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-264963
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy token diameter 18mm, thickness 2mm, weight 2.55g. Tudor rose on the face, pierced hole for suspension to one side. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Newnton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-263FD5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval incomplete lead alloy button, possibly dating late 15th - 16th century. This button is discoidal with a solid, convex front and flat back. The front surface is decorated with moulded relief decoration in the form of basket weaving. The shank is broken and missing, leaving just the scar. Read (2005, 38, no.127) illustrates a similar button, which he notes is from a 16th century context, although the button may be as early as late 15th century. The illustrated button is cast in copper alloy whilst this example is made in lead alloy. Dimensions: len…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LON-2621A0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval lead alloy button, possibly dating late 15th - 16th century. This button is discoidal with a solid, convex front and flat back. The front surface is decorated with moulded relief in the form of a central pellet and radiating spokes. The shank is a simple looped example with a teardrop-shaped section. Read (2005, 37, no. 119) illustrates a similar button,which he notes is from a 16th century context, although the button may be as early as late 15th century. The shank is a different shape on the published example to this button but the shape of the …
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-25CA17
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and biconical. It has a regular central circular perforation. One face is decorated with a series of linear ridges which radiate out from the perforation. The opposite face is decorated with a series of linear ridges between which is a single pellet. The edge of the perforation is damaged on this face. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically date…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-230D76
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead/tin alloy button dating to the early post-medieval period. The button has a sub-circular head, undecorated, beneath which is an integrally cast loop. The loop is roughly circular and has a lozenge-shaped cross section. This type of button dates to the 16th Century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-176691
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably dating from the medieval to post-medieval periods. The weight is circular in plan with a roughly D-shaped cross section. There are no markings, stamps or decorations on either the upper or lower face of the weight. There is a small depression on the underside of the weight, and this may be a result of manufacturing by turning. The weight weighs 41gms or 1.45oz. Although very hard to date without contextual information, the weight is most likely to date from the medieval to post-medieval period, c. AD 1300-1600,
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-16E382
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy 'pot mend', probably dating from the medieval period. The pot mend comprises two sub-oval discs joined by a thick central shank and was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. Although very hard to date on their own, some pot-mends do date to the Roman period, although the majority date to the medieval and post-medieval period, c. AD 1300-1550.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-147C96
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface circular token. The token has a raised design of an intial or intials, probably intended to be a single letter W (designed as two overlapping letter Vs). There is a single raised pellet both above and below the letter. The reverse is blank. Lead tokens are difficult to date precisely and could be Medieval to Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). The majority of lead tokens are thought to date to the seventeenth century or later, c. 1600-1800, especially those which depict lettering or initials, this token is therefore dated in lin…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bramcote Area', grid reference and parish protected.