Record ID: LIN-5E07EC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead fish, probably a pendant or fishing lure of post-medieval to modern date c. AD 1800-1900. A naturalistically cast modelled fish, with a long dorsal fin and smaller pelvic fin represented together with a forked tail. Moulded detail overall includes scales, pectoral fins and large worn eyes. A drawn wire [diameter 4.55 mm] loop is inserted at the tail end for suspension, with corrosion around the mouth suggesting it passed through the body. Shiny silver patina. Perhaps from a charm bracelet or fishing lure. For parallel see NLM-5B3F74. Length: 37.9…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Irby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4CCB42
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy button dating c. AD 1600-1750. The button is circular in plan with a sub-triangular cross section. The upper face of the button is discoidal with a flat reverse. The decoration on the face is distorted by corrosion. The attachment loop is incomplete and broken, all that remains is a semi-circular projection which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object has a reddish-brown patina with patche sof creamy white.  Dimensions: diameter: 14.16 mm, thickness (button top): 5.50 mm, weight: 2.27g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A80682
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post-medieval to modern button (AD 1600-1800) The button is discoidal with a flat decorated side and a slightly convex reverse. The decorated side has an unclear bust facing right surrounded by a lightly raised twisted-rope border. The reverse has the remains of the shank.  The object measures 16.13 mm in diameter, 3.57 mm thick and weighs 2.90g.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Old Bolinbroke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4F775C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead weight. It is sub conical with a sub oval base which tapers at one end. Length 38.99mm,width 31.73mm,height 8.70mm,weight 50.62g.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR FRISKNEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-66EF7C
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragments of a cast pewter candle night stick, typical of the 19th century style, dating to c.AD 1800 – 1900. Six fragments were recovered from the same area and are thought to have originally made up one object, consisting of: Two thickened rim pieces. The largest piece has a gently curved at the rim, before flattening to form a fragment from a shallow base, probably circular tray or decorative element. A projected diameter with the two rims reconstructed is 150 mm. Largest piece measures: Max length: 62.05 mm; Max width: 45.57 mm; Thickness (rim): 3.40 mm (base): …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kyme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-55C019
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy or pewter flanged dish of probable late Roman date. Description The dish is fragmented but is nearly a complete vessel. The plate has a circular base with a short wall which runs vertical from the base at an angle of approximately 80 degrees. The rim is horizontal, flat, and is turned downwards and folded onto the underside thus forming a shallow facet around the perimeter. The form of rim suggests this belongs to Peal type 4b (Peal 1967). The central part of the base is made from a circular sheet of lead alloy. This was either soldered to the rest of…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-78DB23
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy biconical spindle whorl with a central circular aperture (diameter 8.10 mm) of medieval date AD1300-1500.  It has a circumferential raised rib which is worn.  Both the upper and lower surfaces are decorated with a radial starburst design composed of triangles containing pellets and dots.  It has a light grey/light brown patina.   Thickness: 13.44 mm, Diameter: 28.48 mm, Weight: 42.65g.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Digby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-77A8C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Medieval period onwards AD 1100-1450.  It is plano-convex in shape with a flat apex and a flat base.  It is circular in plan and has a central circular perforation diameter 8.3 mm.  The object is undecorated, light grey/light brown in colour and has a worn patina.   Thickness: 10.33 mm, Diameter: 28 mm, Weight: 45.9g.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9E1B5B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the lower tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper reads [ ]?8.B.B.10. The lower reads [ ]0[ ]. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldiers …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9E0593
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the upper tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper reads 603?6[ ]. The lower reads Kp. G.E[ ]. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldi…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9DEA75
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a German second world war dog tag.  The tag is flat and was originally oval, being formed of two crescents which could be detached by snapping along the centre. The surviving piece is from the upper tag on the right side. One side has stamped letters over two lines. The upper are illegible while the lower line reads [ ]437. Other identity tags have been recovered from the same field and are recorded with PAS as LIN-CE1D45, LIN-75CDB6 and LIN-5479D4. These items relate to the POW camp at Wellingore, Lincolnshire, which served as a base for German soldi…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F28068
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval button with pierced hole. Decorated with radiating lines. Diameter: 11 mm; Weight: 0.60g
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-8DD8A2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy pendant of unknown date with an integrally cast suspension loop. It is rounded lozenge-shaped with sides angling down to a point at the bottom, and sides steeply angling upwards to the loop. The loop has a central drilled hole 3.2mm wide at the front narrowing to 2.2mm at the rear. It is slightly bent, and both faces are undecorated except for a Y-shaped indentation and a couple of very faint crossing scratched lines on the front. Length 31.4mm, width 24mm, thickness 3.8mm, weight 15g. Vaguely similar to ESS-030944.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haconby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-558860
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot, probably for a small arms pistol (24-28 bore) dating to the 17th century. Casting flashes (ridges or seams between the two halves of the mould) is present on this shot. Diameter: 12.60 mm; Weight: 10.66g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-5543CA
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of Post-medieval lead shot with two distinct spheres dating to c.AD 1600-1800. Two spherical conjoined shots with sprue removed and a short waisted lead-alloy middle section. Flattened bands on both shots indicating impact damage.The two shots might have fused during impact when the weapon was fired with two separate bullets. In most cases, these were manufactured as double bullets and are known as dumb-bell shots. Height: 19.80 mm, Width: 11.85 mm; Weight: 14.43g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-540502
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete modern lead toy probably dating to the 20th century c.AD 1900-1920. The toy is in the form of a hollow soldier and only the bottom half with part of one leg has survived. The figure wears ammunition pouches, a kilt with sporran, and stockings. See for parallel NLM-188123 Height: 30.19 mm, Width: 28.27 mm, Thickness (kilt): 14.11 mm, Weight: 11.49g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C5D262
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval to post-medieval period c.AD 1150-1600 It is a sub-oval, cylindrical in cross-section with two flat sides. An off-centre hole has been drilled through the weight. Height: 32.21 mm, Width: 51.34mm, Weight: +200g
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Retford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-52F007
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spoon handle fragment of probable Post Medieval date. The item has a curved terminal, which thins from the remains of the handle. The item has a gray patina and is badly delaminating. Measurements: Length 61.30 mm x Width 15.08 mm x Thickness 5.30 mm  Weight: 13.88 gm.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Retford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D3A84C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorative lead alloy lid handle dating from post-medieval to modern. This may be the lid from a post-medieval to early modern tobacco jar, metal tea-pot or other vessel. The handle is sub-oval with a central bordered circular knop surrounded by eight radiating lentoid petals. From the bottom there protrudes a shank, circular in section, for attaching the handle to the lid which is collared and flared at the end for attachment. Similar examples are illustrated in G Bailey's 'Finds identified', 2000, page 62, which he dates to the middle of the 17th century. Bailey states that …
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BE4F74
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy mount in the shape of a lions head dating from the Roman to medieval period probably c.AD 43-1450. The object is tear-drop shaped with the widest part being at the top of the head, narrowing below the chin. The front of the object has the face of a lion with mane, below which is a hook shaped like a paw. Rear concave and plain. This object is very similar to DENO-533DA2. it is also similar to NCL-306375 which is said to be copper alloy and has been dated as medieval. Width of head 17.92mm height from bend to top of head 25.12mm. W…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.