Record ID: LIN-5AF61D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of Roman or medieval date. The object is an incomplete shank of octagonal section. There section is essentially a square with a narrow facet at each corner. File marks are visible along all sides, and the object has a dark brown patina. One end is broken while the other terminates with two prongs. The prongs are curved and appear to be a modification of an object that once served a different purpose. The object seems too thick to be a needle or bodkin. The prongs are suggestive of a nail cleaner, but again the spacing between the prongs seems to wide f…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A3748A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of hollow cast copper alloy, possibly a miscast item of possible Bronze Age date. The object is rectangular in plan and appears to have been a hollow rectangle in section. Only one complete side and two incomplete sides survive. The object flares gently along its length, and also thickens to a triangular section at the widest end. The interior is covered with black soot and charcoal deposits much like is often seen on late medieval and post-medieval cooking pot legs. However, the exterior is smooth and has patches of mid brown patina as is commonly encountered on copper alloy …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-850795
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy object, possibly a nail or rivet. Uncertain date. The object is broadly R-shaped in form comprising of a curved and a straight element. A design reminiscent of a trumpet with a flaring sub-rectangular terminal, with one end tapering into a blunted point. The body is sub-circular in cross-section. Dark greenish-brown patina. Length: 53.32 mm; Width: 34.50 mm; Thickness: 4.73 mm; Weight: 14.98g
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-33F5BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function, possibly late medieval to post-medieval in date. The object is rectangular in form and cross-section with two rectangular flanges at the shortest widths. The central rectangular block has a central oval aperture, with one opening having a concave or low v-shaped mouth, and the opposite having a damaged opening, which is now a wide v-shape. Both faces are flat. Mid-green patina. Length: 35.28 mm; Width: 20.96 mm; Thickness: 7.42 mm; Weight: 20.64g. 
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashby De La Launde and Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-33E142
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function The object is rectangular in form and cross-section and was originally hollow. It is partially broken and missing 50% of one side. The broken face is decorated with a central panel of lozenges with rectilinear recess at each side; only one and half of the lozenges have survived. The other face is undecorated. Mid-green patina. Possibly a miscast piece. Length: 41.51 mm; Width: 14.21 mm; Thickness: 7.85 mm; Weight: 14.46g. 
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashby De La Launde and Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-33CA16
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function, possibly post-medeival in date. The object is oval and plano-convex in cross-section with a central square aperture. The convex side is undecorated and the flat reverse has signs of filing. Length: 32.53 mm; Width: 31.14 mm; Thickness: 3.89 mm; Weight: 12.62g. The aperture is 17.52 x 17.78 mm in size. This object may have been a ferrule for a tool that has a square-sectioned shank or similar. 
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Digby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F0D8A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an unidentified object, possibly of late Saxon or medieval date. The object is a fragment of a flat rectangular plate. The two long sides are complete, but the two short sides are breaks. The front of the object is decorated with a worn motif, possibly foliage or zoomorphic. The motif is in relief, with the background being recessed. The reverse has irregular concretions. 
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-48775C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T495 A cast silver coiled or spiral, possibly finger ring, hair ornament or other object of uncertain date The object consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a blunt point, the other a point. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. There is a ridge running along the length of the spiral, along one edge. It has four turns and a dark patina. Measurements Length: 37.85 mm, Width: 13.62 mm, Thickness: 2.68 mm, Weight 8.59g Discussion A similar example is reco…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DBB1EB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object of uncertain date and function, probably modern in date. The object is octagonal (eight-sided) and rectangular in cross-section. One side is decorated with a central design of a backward L-shape, crossed at the lower end with a transverse bar, above this, two upward curved arm spring from the L and terminates with a circle that houses the remaining end of the backward L-shape. This design is surrounded by a raised circular border. The reverse has a circular aperture (12.26 mm in diameter). Width: 17.98 mm; Thickness: 8.84 mm; Weight: 2.59g The function and ag…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-AD8D6E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular flat fragment of lead stamped with a square shield. The shield has a cross dividing the face with a pellet in each angle. The edges of the object appear to have been cut with a knife in places; some areas have a sharp facet as well as some thin tears. 
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-6F4771
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lead object. The object is flat and has two original, cut edges. One one surface is a stamped rectangle contaiing an eight pointed cross.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-1E5AE6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a pan weight of medieval or post-medieval date. The object is plano-convex and has a slightly irregular rim. Both sides are smooth.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0A3C1E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function, probably post medieval in date (c. AD 1500-1800). The object is circular and sub-rectangular in cross-section with curved sides. The two faces are similar with a circular recess. Undecorated. Reddish-brown patina. Green inside the recesses. Diameter: 18.52 mm; Thickness: 8.03 mm; Weight: 7.98g
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-35EC5D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain function and date.  The object is hollow; it is rectangular with an oval waist decorated with pressed bosses followed by a flower-like motif comprised of three segments. At the top and bottom are two circumferiential ridges. One opening is slightly batered and bent inwards. The circular apertures are equal in diameter, measuring 9 mm. Height: 13 mm; Diameter (centre): 14 mm; Weight: 2.75g The manufacturing techniques (pressed motif) and regularity of the circular apertures indicate a more recent date, possibly post-medieval to modern c. A…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-AB3E28
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, possibly a strap fitting of uncertain date  The object consists of a flat plate, sub rectangular in shape but with a triangle at the terminus.  The triangle has a flattened end and is pierced by a 2 mm rivet hole.  The other end has two triangles cut out to leave a central triangle. It may have been one of a pair but this cannot be verified. The object has a brownish patina. Measurements: 21.94 mm long x 17.14 mm wide x 0.34 mm thick Weight: 0.72 gm
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-573DDB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stud or furniture fitting. The head is dome shaped 17mm in diameter and approximately 10.22mm in depth. The stem is circular, approx.12.51mm in length, narrowing at the end possibly into a now broken off screw. The dome is heavily decorated with a pattern of gilded grooves leading from the centre to the edge forming triangles which are alternately red and those with circular indentations. Total length 23.79mm. Weight 13.58g. Possibly dated Mediaeval to Post Mediaeval.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near welbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-CF941F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a mount or fitting of uncertain date, possibly Roman to medieval. The object is in the form of a curved quadruped (possibly a horse/goat) with a hind leg and rump that narrows at the waist and widens and thickens towards the chest area. A short sub-rectangular stump projects from the chest area, most likely all that remains of  a head. At the hind leg and lower chest area, project thinner trapezoid-shape plate that step down from the body (4.39 mm thick and 3.62 mm respectively. One of the trapezoid…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bigby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2AA08D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. One end survives with a fine sharp edge which is 23.20mm in width. The object widens slightly and breaks off ending in a V shaped groove. It has a browny green patina. Possibly a chisel or other tool. Length: 20.41mm  Width: 26.90mm and 8.18mm at its thickest. Weight: 16.84g.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'centered on field', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D8EEAE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sheet, possibly a buckle plate or mount dating to the medieval period c.AD 1150-1450. The object is a flat, rectangular, copper-alloy sheet with one of the longest edge rolled over and the opposite side carrying three punched circular perforation (one now torn due to an old break). It is decorated on one side with  incised triangles, a transverse groove above their apexs and four sets of three grooves (a linear line framed by two oblique lines). Dark green patina. The object is incomplete and is raggered at the shortest edges and one of the longest edges. Len…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barkston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-038C67
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object of uncertain date. The object is drop-shaped and is plano-convex, with a slightly raised surface decorated with a central rectilinear ridge. Unclear function and date, probably a token. Length: 23.82 mm; Width: 14.56 mm; Thickness: 5.30 mm; Weight: 7.69g
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.