Record ID: NLM-2B6AA0
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tack. A small square-section tapered shank protruding from a plain hollow pressed metal concavo-convex head. Possibly from leather. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 13.1mm, Diameter (head): 9.7mm, Thickness (shank): 2mm, Weight: 0.79gms
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B2AFBF
Object type: TACK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tack. Cast short square-section tapered shank with a hollow hemispherical concavo-convex head; tip bent. At least two rows of stamped dots pass over the head. Probably from leather. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1400 Diameter: 11.6mm, Height (overall): 9.8mm, Weight: 1.11gms
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3711DB
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tack, probably for use in furniture making. It has a 'bun' shaped head, round, and deeper in plan that side view. From this extends a pin of square section which narrows to a sharp point. The whole has been coloured black and across the head a pattern has been applied in tan colour. This consists of two sets of five lines forming a cross hatch.  A possible parallel for the pattern is YORYM-8FDD31, dated to AD 1500-1800. One parallel for the bun shaped head BM-7FAB7E, which is ascribed a Roman date, as are other examples. The excellent preservation of th…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Priest Hutton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-BF53BB
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy tack, probably from furniture, with a flat circular head and a square-sectioned shank tapering to a point. The head is decorated in relief with a six-pointed star formed from two superimposed triangles around a central pellet. Weight 0.71g. Head diameter 9.5mm. Length 14.5mm. 16th - 17th century
Created on: Saturday 22nd July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 22nd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-8729EC
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Post Medieval copper alloy tack, c.AD 1500-1800. This tack has a flat head with uneven edges that end in old breaks. It is an undecorated lozenge form in plan with a square-sectioned spike projecting from the approximate centre on the rear face.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8728EB
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy stud or tack, c.AD 1500-1800. The object has a circular, domed head that is concave on the reverse. There is an off-centre, square sectioned integral shank that emerges from the underside of the head and tapers to a now blunted point. The object has no decoration visible and has a green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-20C521
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval copper alloy tack with almost all of the square-sectioned tack missing. The flat circular head is bordered by a rib of conjoined pellets. Weight 0.27g. Diameter 7.2mm. 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 27th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-DF683B
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tack. A small concavo-convex round head with a possibly floral moulded pattern, retaining a square section shank of length 5.6mm; head crumpled and shank bent. Probably from leather. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Diameter: 12.9mm, Height (overall): 5.6mm, Weight: 0.74gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-9B1598
Object type: TACK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy tack of unknown date, broadly from the Roman to Modern period (c. AD 43-1650). The tack possesses an approximately circular head with a small raised central boss, which is slightly convex in section. From the underside of the head, there extends a sub-circular stem which tapers to a sharp rounded point. The object is light brown and green in patina.  The tack measures 20.56mm in length with the diameter of the head being 17.38mm (and the central boss 8.24mm) and weighs 3.76 grams. The function of the tack is unknown but is …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-9B0767
Object type: TACK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy tack of unknown date, broadly from the Roman to Post Medieval period (c. AD 43-1650). The tack possesses an approximately sub-oval head, which is slightly convex in section. From the underside of the head, there extends a rectangular-section stem set off-centre which tapers to a blunt rounded point. The object is light green in patina.  The tack measures 12.32mm in length with the diameter of the head being 15.68mm and weighs 2.54 grams. The function of the tack is unknown but is most likely decorative, probably from a box or piece o…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-B7D421
Object type: TACK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tack, probably used for furniture or upholstery and of post medieval to modern date. The head is convex and 10.4mm in diameter. The shank is set off-centre and has a tapering square section.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: NMS-16B131
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy tack, probably from furniture, circular head with a ring of pellets around the edgeenclosing a round central boss and a square-section shank. Weight 0.28g. Head diameter 6.5mm. Length 19.3mm. 16th - 17th century
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-CDA2AA
Object type: TACK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy tack of Medieval to Post Medieval date, possibly a furniture fitting. The head is plano-convex and has a square-sectioned pin that tapers to a point. The surface patina is light green in colour with patches of light brown. The tack measures 20.3mm in length, The head is 11.2mm diameter and 2.9mm in thickness. The pin is a maximum of 3.2mm wide and 2.2mm thick. The entire tack weighs 1.76 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-FC423E
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy tack fragment. Small discoid concavo-convex head of a tack or drawing pin, with the rusted stub of a separate ferrous metal pin appearing on the back. If a tack, probably from upholstery. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Diameter: 11.9mm, Height: 3.3mm, Weight: 1.12gms
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-93CCF9
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy tack of Post-Medieval date. The tack has a circular sectioned shaft. The head is convex and has a floral design in the form of a eight petalled flower.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-5FB183
Object type: TACK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Roman tacks/hobnails. Each object has a slightly domed head and square sectioned shaft. 1.Length: 15.7 mm, Width: 7.1 mm, Thickness: 5.7 mm, Weight: 0.58 g 2.Length: 14.6 mm, Width: 100 mm, Thickness: 7.7 mm, Weight: 1.28 g 3.Length: 12.8 mm, Width:10.4 mm, Thickness: 9.2 mm, Weight: 1.21 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: NLM-B04342
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tack. Cast tapered square-section shank with a concavo-convex hollow head with a bevelled internal rim. Probably for attachment to leather. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Length: 15.2mm, Thickness (shank): 2.5mm, Diameter (head): 13.6mm, Weight: 2.22gms
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-92E0BC
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tack. Stamped flat discoid head from a small pin, resembling a modern drawing pin in its probable form. The head bears a floral motif with three prominent radial petals and with other curls and pellets, bordered. A scar on the back marks the site of a lost shank. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900 Diameter: 12.8mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 1.04gms
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-6B16EA
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and copper alloy possible tack. A tiny cylindrical lead casting with the point of a pin of harder metal protruding from one side; the lead is here taken to form a possibly improvised head. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Diameter: 9.3mm, Thickness: 4.5mm, Weight: 2.45gms
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9CF721
Object type: TACK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead tack probably of Post Medieval date. The head is hemispherical with a domed apex, ridged edges and a flat underside. From the centre of the underside extends a square-sectioned shank that tapers gradually to a point. The metal has a white patina with light brown patches. Some iron corrosion product features on the pointed tip of the shank. The tack measures 35.5mm long. The head is 22.5mm diameter and 14mm thick. The shaft is 5mm wide and 5mm thick. The tack weighs 23.97 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.