Record ID: BM-84163E
Object type: MARKING TOOL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A bone marker dating to the Roman period. The body is rectangular in plan and slightly convex in section, while the head is round and flat. At one end of the body, there are two notches situated opposite each other on the outer edges. These notches appear worn perhaps suggesting a cord had been tied around them. Horizontal scratches (use-wear?) are visible on the convex surface of the body, whereas the flat surface is not scratched. Two prominent gouges may represent post-depositional damage. The whole object is very smooth and polished, and on the curved side there are multiple roug…
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-D0C5C2
Object type: MARKING TOOL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rough tool made from cast lead - probably an awl or chisel. Lead or leaded bronze would be an unusual choice for a tool but it is possible that the tool was meant for leather work or decorating pottery. The blade is very narrow and used to be quite fine; it is slightly damaged now.
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Settle', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NCL-DE5522
Object type: MARKING TOOL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cu alloy possible tool. In plan the it is a strip which flares at one end. In section it is c-shaped as the strip curved. At the flared, curved end, the strip is decorated with grooves which when looked at from the end are zig-zag shaped. In plan the grooves are tear-shaped. About a third of the way down there is a nick on each side in a trinagular shape. It has been suggested that it could be a tool for making patterns in leather or perhaps pastry cutting.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.