Record ID: WREX-5876A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on one face with a series of raised lines, radiating out from the central perforation on one side. On the other the lines terminate with a pellet. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.5mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 21.8mm; Thickness: 11.5mm; Internal diameter: 9.5mm; Weight: 18.08g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5862C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines. On one face the lines form triangular shapes. On the other face, the lines radiate out directly from the central perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.6mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.9mm; Thickness 12.5; Internal diameter: 10.6mm; Weight 19.64g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-1AEA42
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, with partial silver gilding. probably dating to 100-200 AD. The brooch consists of an intact axis bar with lost spring pin integrally cast within a trumpet-shaped head. The headloop, footknop (and lowest section of the bow of the brooch) have broken away and are missing. The head is decorated with a curving loop pattern and central ridge motif. The central knop consists of a central transverse ridge with petals above and below and additional transverse ridges above and below. The central transverse ridge runs all the…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-CA2C0B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 7.50mm. Both sides bear abraded, moulded decoration. One face is decorated with a raised moulded pattern composed of repeating triangles; the opposing side has raised linear motifs.   Diameter: 26.29mm, Diameter (perforation): 7.50mm, Thickness: 14.87mm, Weight: 35.5g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-CA1D11
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Spur of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The spur arm ends in a figure-of-eight double-loop separated from the rest of the arm by a transverse collar. The surviving section of the arm is plano-convex in cross section. the upper surface is decorated with curvilinear motifs terminating with a double chevron toward the break. The underside of the object is undecorated. Length: 46.92mm, Width (max): 20.85mm, Width (min): 9.91mm, Thickness: 3.03mm, Weight: 7.1g The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Ellis (2002) notes that r…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: WREX-9C6C0C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-Medieval spherical bell dating to AD 1750-1850, often known as a "crotal" or "rumbler" bell. The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is about approximately 9.9 mm in length, 14.5 mm in width, 4.1 mm thick and has a semi-circular (arched) aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. There are two sound holes in the lower …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-98CEE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top and a central perforation. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 9.1mm. The domed face is decorated with a series of raised zig-zag lines, creating triangles, and dots. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The whorl has a pale grey patina with some damage on the edge. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; thickness: 7.0mm; weight; 12.82g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-8E9B05
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete copper alloy mount of probable medieval date (c. 1200-1500). Broadly lozenge shaped with wavy edges, it has two rivet holes at each lateral end, only one of which is in tact. On the obverse, this mount has an incised elongated cross patteé decoration, the reverse is flat and undecorated. It has a dark green patina and is in very good condition. The cross design is reminiscent of St Cuthbert's Cross, a medieval cross associated with the cult of St Cuthbert and remains a popular Christian symbol in Northumberland the County Durham today. Measurements: Le…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-879AA2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead token dating to c. AD 1500-1850. Powell Type 9. The object is a circular, unifaced disk.There is a small amount of turning of and scarring at the edge, one surface decorated crudely with four groups of chevrons facing the centre of the disk, perhaps intended to form a cross at the centre. Dimensions: 18.4 in diameter; 1.7mm thick 3.93g in weight. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as small change, tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to dat…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-489C49
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy medieval decorated spindle whorl, c. AD 1100 to AD 1500.  The spindle whorl is circular and biconical in form, with a central hole 9.8mm diameter. Both sides are decorated with a series of four raised capital ‘A’s equally spaced around the whorl with the apex of the ‘A’ at the rim. There is then a series of three pellets between them. Both faces have the same design.   One side has more wear than the other and the surface has large areas of white lead oxide with grey lead sections. Diameter 27.5mm, height 14.7mm, weight 45.5g.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-47DF8F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy thimble c. AD1700 – 1900.  The top of the thimble has been impacted down and flattened. The sides have the typical circumferential rows indentations but starting approximately halfway up the side to the top. Beneath is plain with two further circumferential rows of less well-defined indentations at the base.  The top has four/five concentric circles of indentations, set around a central one. The lower edge is slightly fragmented. The surface is oxidised with a mid-green patina, and ferrous staining to the top surface. Measurements:  18..…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-333C5B
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Medieval or early Post-Medieval copper alloy scabbard chape dating c. AD 1450-1600. The chape is hollow and cast in one piece with a semi-circular base with a small protruding terminal knop.  Above on the front face is a raised moulded collar decorated with incised oblique lines above which the chape body extends into a sub-rectangular open end with a deeply concave upper edge forming two narrow pointed sides. The front upper edge is slightly lower than the reverse. The front face is decorated with incised horizontal chevron…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: IOW-09170C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy decorative mount, c.AD 1800-1900. This may be part of a heart-shaped decorative mount, although it is too small to be certain what the original shape was. This fragment has two arched lobes leading to a straight, old break. This fragment is made of a flat plate of copper alloy with a line of fittings holding either gems or glass following the edge of the mount, on either side of this line of fittings is a single line of pellets, all of which makes up the border of the decorative plate. The central area of this mount has a stamped …
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-053DE4
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A frgament of a silver spoon of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700-1750. This fragment comprises a broken hexagonal stem and short baluster-style seal terminal knop, which would have ended the handle of the spoon. The break is old.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F3E00E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, c. 1st century AD. (c.75 - 175 AD). See Mackreth (2011) TR1.2a.  The fragment consists of the flared 'trumpet' head of the brooch and part of the bow. The hinge mechanism, pin and catchplate are missing. The head is decorated with scrollwork either side of a central line running the length of the brooch.  The design appears to be in a different metal or alloy – contrasting with the background of the rest of the brooch. The head is separated from the bow by a worn moulded band that only projects on …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'llansantffraid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F3AAF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is disc shaped with slightly convex surfaces. It has a large central perforation measuring 10.6mm in diameter.  Both faces are decorated with a raised design of curved and angled lines and pellets forming a random pattern. The reverse face shows signs of wear.  Measurements: Diameter: 28.4mm; thickness: 6.8mm; Internal diameter: 10.6mm; weight: 22.6g
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haslington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-F1D162
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled disc  brooch of Roman date (AD 100-200). Mackreth 2011, British Plate Type 2.g1, Plate 106, no. 10719. The brooch is flat and circular with a raised outer border. The front of the object is decorated with an outer band of triangular cells some if which retain blue enamel. There is a recessed circular field within, which retains some traces of red enamel around a raised circular field within which is a recessed circular boss. The back of the object is undecorated and retains a loop, around which is coiled a circular sectioned wire spring, t…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-F19B68
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Strap Fitting, Strap-Union or Belt-Link dating of late Iron Age to early Roman date (200 BC - AD 200). The object is composed of a central plate, composed of two conjoined discs, forming an 8 shaped design. The object is D shaped in section with the back of the central plate being flat and the front convex. Each of the plate has an identical moulded design consisting of three concentric, stepped rings with the innermost being concave. Flanking the central plate are bars, attached to the plates via small circular lugs, set at 90 degrees to the…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F03D15
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy catch-piece from an Early-Medieval / Anglo-Saxon wrist clasp of Hines' form B20 dating from AD 450 - 600. It comprises a rectangular bar with integrally cast plate. The bar is rectangular in section with two groups of moulded transverse grooves that produce three evenly spaced plain square/rectangular plates along the length of the bar. On the inner edge at the centre of the bar is an incomplete but integrally cast rectangular loop. The outer edge is flattened and has a scalloped edge of five lobes. There re also four circular attachment holes in the…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-8A0022
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1400). The object is made from a peice of sheet metal bent round to form a chape which is U-shaped in plan and cross-section. The joining seams on the reverse and base are clearly visible. The chape has two rivet holes at the upper end on either side of the seam. The outer face is decorated with a double incised line with punched or incised dots running along the centre. The upper edge is chipped.  For similar examples see Read (2001: 89) nos 671-2. Read (ibid: 83) states that due to sizes an…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.