Record ID: LON-891A42
Object type: STRIKING EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fire steel, striker light, dating to the post medieval period. The lighter is U shaped, and has flat surfaces on both sides. On side of the u shape is thicker, the thinner side curves into itself at the terminous
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Customs House', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8B1424
Object type: STRIKING EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete and corroded miniature copper alloy claw and peen hammer of possible Post –medieval date (AD 1500 onwards). The handle is missing. Length 29mm, maximum width across the claw, 14mm and maximum thickness across the peen, 11mm. Weight 14.69g. As viewed from the front the hammer comprises three elements, the claw, the central block and the elongated head. The two pronged claw which is 29mm in length curves slightly rearward and has parallel sides at its upper part. The lower part tapers inwards, where at its juncture with the central block, the minimum width is 5mm. Between e…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gatcombe Parish', grid reference and parish protected.