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Record ID: NMS-628A2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383) dating to AD 378-383 (Reece Period 20). REPARATIO REIPVB reverse type depicting emperor standing left holding victory on globe and reaching hand out to a crowned kneeling woman on the left. Mint of Lyons. As RIC IX pg 48, 28a4. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-627D01
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cutting edge and part of the body of a Late Bronze Age socketed axehead, of mid-green patination, most of the upper part is broken in antiquity. the break is abraded and a lighter colour to the original surfaces, as is the the remains of the the cutting edge, now truncated by surface loss. Depth of remaining socket: 16 mm. 1000 to 700 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-624B6E
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible incomplete copper alloy Bronze Age hammer, c. 1500-1000 BC. The artefact has a square-based pyramid shape with four broken, tapering, undecorated sides. The square base has a roughly circular hole revealing a hollow centre. On the corner of two sides are worn edges suggesting that there was a pre-existing hole on this face, possibly indicating that a wooden handle was inserted through this hole. The artefact has a mid-greenish brown patina. It has been suggested that this is a small Bronze Age socketed hammer, similar to SF-E8DB40, or the beak of a Bronze Age anv…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-624A46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to AD 353-354 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing fallen horseman. Mint of Lyons. As RIC VIII, pg 191, no 189
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-62442A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of unknown date.  The artefact comprises a sub-rectangular solid copper-alloy strip with tapering sides and curved ends. Both faces are undecorated. The artefact has a sub-rectangular cross section. It has a brown patina with patches of green copper corrosion and significant surface pitting. The overall shape and form resembles an Early Medieval strap end, but the artefact lacks a bifurcated end or another method of attachment, like rivets or suspension loops. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-623E39
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy object of unknown date.  The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan, with one curved terminal and the other tapers to a point. It has a rectangular cross section, and the artefact curves slightly. Both faces have irregular deep grooves, which may relate to its use or may result from post-depositional damage. The artefact has a greenish/brown patina with significant surface pitting.  This artefact bears close similarity to other Late Bronze Age awls recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (see for example IOW-E66DFE, …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-623724
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval copper alloy possible sword or dagger pommel, c. 1400-1600 AD. The pommel is broadly circular in plan with a central oval perforation (diameter: 7.17mm) on the upper face matched by a rectangular perforation (diameter: 6.73mm) within a central projection on the opposing side. An incised circle surrounds this projection. The artefact has a greenish brown patina and is heavily dented, possibly due to post-depositional factors or possibly due to a faceted design. No exact parallels have been found, but shares common features with other pom…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-620F64
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arm from a pair Roman or Early Medieval tweezers, c. 43-700 AD.  Made from a single sheet of copper alloy, the artefact comprises a splayed triangular plate tapering upwards into an integral arm which has been broken. Very faint transverse line decoration is visible at the junction between the plate and the arm. The metal has a mid-green and brown patina and is very worn with large patches of visible corrosion. Tweezers of similar form and of Roman date are illustrated in Crummy (1983, p 58-59; fig. 63). However similar Early Medieval example…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-620C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to AD 353-354 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing fallen horseman. Mint of Lyons. As RIC VIII, pg 191, no 186. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6206E2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified lead artefact of unknown date.  Cast in one piece, the artefact comprises a solid sub-circular flattened sphere with integral casting sprue with a flared end. The artefact has a central linear casting seam, and appears to have been miscast resulting in the misalignment of both hemispheres.  Possibly this artefact is an unfinished attempt at casting a weight, shot or other ingot.  Quantity: 1 Length: 44.52 mm Width: 36.03 mm Thickness: 23.39 mm Weight: 154 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-62040E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy blade, probably from a sword dating to the late Bronze Age period, c. AD 1000-800 BC. The fragment is from the blade section of the sword and is sub-rectangular in profile and lenticular in section. The fragment narrows slightly in width and thickness from one transverse break to the other. Both breaks are worn preventing a judgment on whether the breaks are deliberate or not. The surface of the fragment is very worn with little of the remaining surface and edges remaining. The fragment has a worn brown and gre…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-61EF17
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy terret ring. It is worn and in two pieces but the ring is apparent. Below this is a rectangular fitting which would have been slotted into its mount. It has a dark brown patina. A similar object is WMID-77F1D4, which is dated to 100 BC to AD 200 Dimensions: The ring is 33mm diameter and it is 35mm high overall, it weighs 6.14g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Barrowford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-61E48B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting phoenix on globe. Mint of Trier. As RIC VIII, pg 153, no 234. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-61D13D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
roman? 3.00 16 dia and 2 thick
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-61CE2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
roman? 7.12 20 dia and 3 thick
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-61C597
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy moulded button. It is circular, with a countersunk circle in the centre, in which are two holes for fixing. The back is plain. Similar examples on the database, such as OXON-B41DA1 and  IOW-BAF095 are dated to the medieval period Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 3mm thick, it weighs 17.38g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cliviger', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61BDDC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 2 Crucifix? 53 x 34 x7 dia1.04g 19.95g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-61BC14
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown reduced fabric with a tan-coloured external glaze, German Rhineware salt-glazed Bellarmine bottle. A globular vessel, constricted at the neck, retaining  the stubs of a handle extending from the body to below the rim at the neck, and with the stamped mask of a bearded face with protruding D-shaped eyes and luxuriant hair, eyebrows, beard and moustache. The form is also referred to as a Bartmann jug, the term Bellermine referring to a Spanish Cardinal who was reputedly represented by the mask. The earliest Bellarmines are dated to the later 16th century, and they continued to…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keddington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61A96C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 3 16mm dia1.04g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
No spatial data available.