Record ID: NCL-24B2D3
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy probable pipe tamper. Flat end has a central hole, with 14 inscribed lines radiating from it. This joins a stem with a circular cross-section of variable diameter, expanding into a disc-shaped collar, followed immediately by a spherical collar and another disc-shaped one framing it. There are three more disc-shaped collars further along the stem, arranged as a pair then a single collar. The stem tapers to a slightly rounded end with a suspension hole near its tip. While similar objects are recorded as spoon handles (such as NMS-398FD3) this example ha…
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-A7D0C8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Token of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the form of linear and curvilinear designs, the initial A is also visible. The obverse has initials: Y/V. The reverse of the object is a raised sexfoil motif with a central raised pellet. Powell Type 5. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. The metal is cre…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2016
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Record ID: DUR-5D545F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy twopence (Turner or Bodle) of Charles I dating to AD 1642-1650. Thistle reverse. Uncertain mint. Spink p.86, no.5602.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: IARCH-B03C54
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 22 no. 112 : ""In 1884 the present street plan was laid out on the site of the [Roman] fort. In 1895 the land within the south-east angle was cleared of older buildings and a well lined with masonry was found. It was examined by Mr. W.S. Corder but produced little except pottery, bones and leather fragments. A hoard of fourteen denarii was found nearby during the clearance. The legible coins are in the collection of Roman objects at the Town Hall, Wallsend. There are 3 Republican, 3 Domitian and 2 Trajan." Hist. of Northumberland, III (1930), 488 "Early 2nd cent. A…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wallsend', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-91B4FE
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 32-33 no. 169: ""The silver plate and other curiosities which were sold in Newcastle in 1812, were discovered somewhere in the county, to the north-east of Backworth. The person who disposed of them said he found them with many other curiosities - one especially he described as of strong leather, with some legend or mythological story engraved upon it, of a person escaping from a window - and these he promised to bring into Newcastle, in a few day's time; but an account of the discovery having in the meantime appeared in the newspapers, and strict inquiries issued …
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backworth Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-075F05
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-faced token of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1850). One side has raised lettering/initials +E, the other side has an anchor. Powell type 5. The metal is a dark cream in colour with a pitted patina. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, …
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
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Record ID: DUR-223445
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to 1500. The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 24.66mm. There is a hole in the centre which in turn has a diameter of 9.70 mm. The spindle whorl is biconvex in section. Both faces of the spindle whorl are decorated with raised pellets but due to wear the arrangement is unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Record ID: DUR-10C3B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine dating to AD 324 (Reece Period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting VOT X X in a wreath. Mint of Thessalonica. Cf. RIC VII, p. 513, no. 123.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-1078E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I dating to the period AD 1603 to 1604. The obverse depicts a crowned bust right. The legend reads IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR...REX. The initial mark is a Bell. The reverse depicts a crowned harp suggesting the coin is Irish. The legend readsTVEATVR VNITA DEVS which means May God guard these United (Kingdoms). A similar example is recorded in 'Coincraft's standard catalogue of the coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man' on page 203.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: NCL-3ED446
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver six stuiver or Rijderschelling of Nijmegen, dating 1685-1691.
Created on: Monday 15th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2013
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