Record ID: LIN-5349D2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy heraldic harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is hexagonal with six projections, five of which terminate with trefoils. The top arm expands and is bificated from which projects a loop that is rectangular in cross-section and has a raised collar. The loop is circular. The hexagonal plate is decorated with two enamelled halves: one red and one blue. The decoration is very worn and undecipherable. There are traces of gilding on the plate. The reverse is flat. Dark green patina. Length: 38.98 mm; Width: 27.10 mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-532D1C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant hanger dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The hanger is D-shaped in cross-section and has a central sexfoil plate decorated with three raised flower, stems or branches terminating with a lobed head, possibly a quatrefoil but the pattern is very worn. Surrounding the stems are traces of red enamel. The plate has two plates projecting from two sides: one is broadly rectilinear with a rounded end with elongated rectangular knop at the terminal. A rivet hole, missing its rivet, sits centrally in the roun…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E6F8CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Greek cross initial mark, dated 1578. North 1998. The coin is damaged around the flan possibly due to plough damage. Obverse description: Crowned bust left. Rose behind head. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET [HI REGINA] Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date above 1578. Reverse inscription:  [POSVI DE]V ADIVTO[REM MEV] Max Diameter: 19.09 mm; Weight: 1.32g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5EBA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester Derivative Hinged brooch dating to c. AD 43-120. The spring, the majority of the wings and the whole pin are all missing due to old breaks. Only a short portion of the wings on the back of the bow has survived, which is tubular. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers to a rounded foot. At both sides of the upper portion of the bow are moulded oblique ridges. A central raised ridge extends from the top to the bottom of the bow which has a single row of fine oblique grooves. At both edges of the bow is a single longitud…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5B28D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative Polden Hill bow brooch dating to c. AD 75-175. The catchplate, spring and pin are all missing due to old breaks. It has semi-cylindrical wings that are extended flat circular ends with pierced holes to encase the now missing spring. At the centre of the wings is a worn and incomplete rear-facing hook that would have held in place the axis bar. The front faces of the wings are decorated with incised longitudinal grooves. The bow itself is oval shaped in cross-section. At both sides of the wings is a moulded raised semi-ci…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E565E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c.AD 43-120. The tubular wings enclose an axis bar, with a rectangular slot in the centre for the pin; the pin has not survived. The wings are damaged at one end, the other has a circumferential groove at the cap. The bow springs out from the wings, it is curved and D-shaped in cross-section. No visible decoration on the bow and it terminates with an old break. Missing its pin and catchplate. Dark green patina. Length: 22.84 mm; Width: 24.18 mm; Thickness: 6.79 mm; Weight: 5.25g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E54474
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Julia Domna dating to the period AD 196 to 211 (Reece Period 10), PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding box. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 170, no. 572. Obverse description: Draped bust right Obverse inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA Reverse description: Pietas standing left dropping incense on altar and holding box Reverse inscription: PIETAS AVGG Diameter: 19.60 mm; Weight: 3.07g; Die Axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-563B6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An eye section from an early Post Medieval toggle clasp, possibly from a sword belt or hanger dating to c.AD 1500-1700. The clasp is one piece with moulded relief, an engraved and openwork plate with two rivet holes complete with corroded remnants of iron rivets, a collar, eye, rounded end bar and circular suspension loop. Both sides of the plate have two deep cusps between a trefoil knop in the centre and two bifurcate knops at either end. The surface has traces of tinning. As Read (2008), p 209, Type 1 number 755. Length: 44.10 mm; Width: 20.59 mm; Thickness: 3.39 mm; We…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-55873E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547) struck at Canterbury for Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, 1533-1544. Second coinage, Catherine wheel initial mark. As North 1804. Obverse description: Crowned bust right Obverse inscription: hENRIC' VIII D' G' R' AGL Z FR' Reverse description: T C beside royal shield. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[S]:/:CAN/TOR Initial mark: Catherine wheel Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 0.5 mm; Weight: 1.35g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-554D4A
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon girdle hanger dating to c.AD 470-560 Only the shank/neck has survived. It is plano-convex with a thickened side terminating with a broken loop. The thickened end (4.6 mm thick) is decorated with cast transverse ribs: two raised bands, followed by a space, then a further two bands. A medial ridge runs the entire length of the extant piece. Below the thickened section the shaft widens gently and is flatter and is D-shaped in cross-section (2.2 mm thick near the break).The shaft terminates with an old break. The reverse is undecorated…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-549F3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age uninscribed silver unit of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Proto Boar type. Obverse: Boar right with curly tail, large solar rosette above. Reverse: Horse left, large pelletal sun above, pellet in ring below. ABC p. 94, no. 1782; cf. Hobbs nos. 3208-3209. Dimensions: diameter: 15.11 mm, thickness: 1.75 mm, weight: 1.34g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-545346
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy British Iron Age, Kent ‘Thurrock’ / Kentish primary type potin / cast bronze unit. (later 2nd c. BC). Cf ABC 144 type, dating to the period c. 175BC - 100BC. Obverse: Head of Apollo, left. Reverse: bull butting right, exergual line below. Diameter: 17.84 mm; Thickness: 3.53 mm; Weight: 3.21g This coin has been noted as a Find of Note as it is an uncommon type, especially for Lincolnshire.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-53F9A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval brooch dating from the 14th century (c.AD 1300-1400).  The brooch is hexagonal with concave sides that flare out to six angular points, and is plano-convex in cross-section. It is decorated with three short grooves on each side, giving the appearance of  rectangular blocks. At the centre of one of the sides is a complete cut sheet copper alloy pin that is wrapped around one of the grooves, the pin gently tapers to a rounded point. Traces of gilding on the decorated side. Undecorated flat reverse. Dark green patina. Maximum Len…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-52CD3F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval buckle dating to 13th-14th century AD. Cassels buckle type 1.3J. Meols Type 10. The buckle is oval and convex with two rounded outward-angled projections on the outside edge. Between the two knops the outside edge has moulded decoration of four raised circumferential bands spaced equally. The frame has an offset bar and at both ends of the bar is a globular projection. The pin is wrapped around the bar; it is undecorated and terminates with a point. Length: 29.55 mm; Width: 24.58 mm; Thickness: 5.36 mm; Weight: 10.60g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2EEEE7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. Read Class E Type 5. The object is trefoil in form, cast in one-piece with moulded relief and openwork. The trefoil dress hook is rendered with an undecorated Hungerford knot, each running end of the cord terminates with a pellet. Above is a transverse linear plano-convex rod for attachment to an additional dress hook. There is a plain ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and hook. The hook terminates in an old break. Dark green patina. Length: 25.65 mm; Width: 17.…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2EDC13
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy early medieval stirrup mount dating to c. AD 1000-1100. Williams Class B Type 1 Group 3 (see Williams 1997, Fig. 55, no. 409). The mount is broadly rectangular with openwork decoration and an in-turned basal edge or angled flange with two copper-alloy rivets passing through drilled lower fixing holes, with a third at the opposite end centrally positioned, now torn and missing its rivet. It is decorated with three projecting zoomorhic heads with eleven circular apertures arranged symmetrically in the order from the top: two, two, two, three, and two. The a…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2E93DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman brooch dating to c.AD Possibly a Trumpet brooch with fantail foot dating to c.AD 75-175. Only the foot lobe and part of the bow have survived. The flat expanded triangular foot or 'fantail' is decorated with a triangular recess with three raised crescentic forms forming three semi-circular recesses, with an uppermost and two sides, with a triangular recess below. In the lower recess is a triangular dot, surrounding it is a trace of red enamelling. The semi-circle at the uppermost contains traces of white enamel. The mot…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2E50DE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c.AD 43-120. The tubular wings enclose an axis bar, with a rectangular slot in the centre for the pin; only traces of the pin has survived. The wings are slightly thickened at the caps (5.52 mm); they are very worn with no visible decoration. The bow springs out from the wings, it is curved and D-shaped in cross-section. There are faint traces of a longitudinal central ridge running from the top to the bottom of the bow. The bow terminates with an old break. Missing its pin and…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2E3F2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c.AD 43-120. The tubular wings enclose an axis bar, with a rectangular slot in the centre for the pin; only a stub of the pin survived. The wings are decorated with circumferential grooves at both caps and a pair of oblique grooves extending from the cap to the pin slot. The bow springs out from the wings, it is curved and D-shaped in cross-section. There are faint traces of a longitudinal ridges running from the top to the bottom of the bow at the centre and a faint longitudinal ridge a…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2DC392
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Middle to Late Bronze Age palstave axe dating to c. 1600-1200 BC, possible shield-pattern palstave axe head, Arreton/Acton Park Metalwork Assemblage. The axe is narrow and unlooped, with a rounded stop-ridge on both sides at right angles to the septum. Prominent side flanges, the butt narrows to a damaged end. The blade is narrow and trapezoidal, widening gently to the cutting edge, with little added flare to the tips. The blade is slightly nibbled along the cutting edge. There is no nick. There is a slightl shield-like depression below t…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.