Record ID: WREX-D31D1E
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or lead-alloy inkwell of probable post medieval date, c1600-1800AD. The inkwell is broadly octagonal in plan.  In profile the inkwell is broadly rectangular in shape with a domed top. At the centre of the dome is a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 8.4mm, for the ink.  The edges of the inkwell are rounded and the base is roughly cast and slightly concave. The inkwell is a mid-grey colour with a good well-developed patina which covers all surfaces. Measurements: Height: 43.8mm; width: 43.3mm; depth: 44.3mm; weight: 325g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C95D51
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy artefact that is probably an inkwell. It is a hollow cube in shape, the four sides are plain, as is the square base. In the open top, a three sided flat piece of lead has been inserted, forming a top with a smaller square opening in it. This has been fixed in place possibly with molten lead. One side has a deep scratch across it, another has a semi-circular piece missing for the base. It is crude but the shape is reminsiscent of other lead alloy inkwells recorded on the database, for example LANCUM-939301, which is dated to AD 1600-1900. Dimensions: 28mm high and app…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FC4ABE
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or lead-alloy inkwell of probable post medieval date, c1600-1800AD. The inkwell is broadly sub-rectangular in plan.  In profile the inkwell is broadly trapezoid in shape with a dome, slightly inset from the edges, on the top. At the centre of the dome is a large circular hole, for the ink.  Around the base of the dome are four further smaller holes, presumably for holding quills. Each of the four sides is decorated with two vertical grooves which border a vertical concave recess. The edges of the inkwell are rounded and the base is relatively flat. The inkwell is a mid-g…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-044118
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead inkwell of post medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The box-shaped inkwell is rectangular in both plan and section. The sides and base are all closed, and the upper surface has a sub oval hole that is lightly recessed before riding to a lip. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Length 51.1mm, Width 41.0mm, Thickness 23.2, Weight 295.53g Similar examples on the database include: GAT-1FE5D1, NLM-E9A3F0, NCL-3D99F5.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E681E7
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dark brown copper alloy inkwell lid. Lid of a Victorian inkwell, etched decoration. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900 Length: 40mm, Width: 32.8mm, Thickness: 10.5mm, Weight: 26.57gms
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-939301
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy box shape that is probably an inkwell. It was, before damage, a cube formed of seperate plates of lead alloy. The top is formed by folding the four side plates, which have been cut into triangles, into the centre. Withit the area made by doing this is a hollow circular tube of lead set so that the one of the open ends stands above the other plates, and the other probably reaches to near the base of the object, although this is not visible. The cenral section of the tube is square. This would have been to guide the pen into the ink. It has been damaged s…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Appleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7F8B1E
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-medieval lead inkwell dating c. AD 1550-1800. The hollow inkwell is circular in plan, broadly domed with a flat top  that flares out slightly to the base. The top of the inkwell has one large sub-circular hole in the center (measuring 13.65mm in diameter); surrounded by five sub-circular holes in a pentagonal arrangement, (measuring broadly 6.45mm in diameter). The object has a raised rim running around the base and a flat, uneven underside. The object has a grey patina.  Dimensions: height: 40.53mm,  diameter: 58.92mm,  weight:…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-233A0D
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead inkwell, dating from the Post-medieval period, AD 1500 - 1800. It is sub-circular in form with straight sides which are rounded at the top and lead into a deep circular depression in the upper side. At the centre of the depression is a circular aperture leading into a chamber. The aperture is surrounded by a slightly raised ring In the depression surrounding the ring are two further circular holes, diametrically opposed. The base of the inkwell is concave with a seam visible between it and the sides, suggesting it was cast in two pieces. The base has one flattened side, w…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lindley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-1FE5D1
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead inkwell of medieval date. The inkwell comprises a square base and four sides which taper inwards. The top of the well tapers to a central circular perforation. The well is hollow. No decoration is present on the ink well. Given the style of the object, it is likely that this find is post medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bethel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FDD977
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead inkwell probably dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is broadly in the shape of a trapezoial prism with four rounded corners. The base is broad and flat. The gradually taper towards the top and have inwards curving centres which give an overall appearance of a rounded quatrefoil. Where each side curves in the centre, either side is a raised vertical lip. The top view of the inkwell presents a small oval hole in each of the four corners and a large circular well in the centre. There is no decoration or maker's marks on the object. It has…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-4D10E9
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly a lid from a vessel such as an inkwell, dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1500 - 1800. It is circular with a slightly domed top, and flange projecting from the reverse, a few milimetres in from the edge. The outer face is decorated with a raised line border, and a second similar line about halfway to the centre. A small circular hole (2.2mm diameter) is pierced from the front, between the two raised circles. It is 35.8mm diameter, 6.5mm thick. 18.8g. Inner diameter of the flange is 23.5mm. A very similar object, also suggested to be an inkwell…
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 30th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-832DD5
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery inkwell. Off-white fine hard-fired fabric with transparent external glaze, though not extending to the base. A wheel-thrown conical vessel with narrow [12.3mm] hole at its top, with a ridged rim presumably intended to receive a cap, and with a gently constricted profile. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Diameter (basal): 49.5mm, Height: 68.3mm, Weight: 142.89gms
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C37CF1
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery. Brown Stoneware inkwell. A small complete cylindrical stoneware vessel with a rounded rim. The demand for ink would have exploded after the introduction of compulsory education for children by the Education Act of 1870. This had a particular effect in rural areas, where children had been accustomed to assist with agricultural work at busy times of the year. Most of these common finds are likely to date to after that time. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1870-1900 Diameter: 38.7mm, Height: 61.2mm, Weight: 86.50gms
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-98F38A
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead inkwell or ampulla. The body is rectangular in plan and also in section, and has an integral triangular loop on both sides near the top. The top of the object is incomplete. Both faces of the object are decorated at the top with a large moulded 'W' in relief, set between a moulded horizontal line above and below. Below this, on both sides, is a large privy mark comprising a vertical line with bar across the top; all three terminals at the top terminate with a moulded pellet. A pair of diagonal lines extend upwards from the centre of the line to the left, and downwards …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-585B53
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possibly Post Medieval inkwell, dating to AD 1500-1700. It is a hollow truncated cone with surfaces very abraded. See similar examples on PAS: NARC-2A96BD, SWYOR-565A19. Diameter: 22.98 mm Height: 13.02 mm Weight: 23.27 g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-AE2BB1
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base of a glass vessel, possibly an Anglo-Saxon inkwell. The fragment has a circular base with mould blown ribbing around the interior. The glass is deep blue and contains frequent small air bubbles.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-0A1669
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead container, probably an inkwell or candlestick holder, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The object is circular in plan, with slightly sloping sides and a central depression, U-shaped in cross section, at the apex. The walls of the container are decorated by a triple-stranded, circumferencial band, in low relief, with the central line being wider and more pronounced. The base, walls and central depression appear to be made of separate pieces of lead. Dimensions: length 75.4mm; width 72.4mm; thickness 39.7mm; weight 286g. A number of lead containers identif…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E9A3F0
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead inkwell, as kindly identified by the finder. A cast hollow vessel with a sub-rectangular base and converging indented sides with a half-round cylindrical moulding at each corner. The top is perhaps knife trimmed and features an irregular oval aperture with a three probably intentional nicks in its edge to rest a quill. Patinated. The base is now lightly indented and bears scratches which might include graffiti, of which a small chalice-shaped feature is perhaps the most convincing. Patinated. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1400-1600. Length: 56mm, Width: 52.2m…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wharton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-2A96BD
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Inkwell of Post Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is conical with a flat base, the object has eight side facets. The top tapers inward but its form is and the central hole are distorted by post depositional damage. The damage to the top half of the object has caused a portion to become recurved towards the base. The base of the object has inscribed initials TP. There are various linear incisions across the body of the object, likely caused by post depositional processes. The metal is cream in colour with some grey aspects. Height: 27.99mm, Width: 49…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-5559F8
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy inkwell with an integral pen holder, dated 1680 on object. The inkwell and holder are integral and have a flat base. The inkwell is square in plan and measures 45.0mm x 45.6mm at the base. About halfway up, the sides slope inwards at an angle of about 25° and at the flat top it measures c. 22.0mm x 22.0mm. At the top a circular hole has a diameter of 12.0mm. Two of the sloping sides have a stamped date of 1680. Between the inkwell and holder it is triangular in section. The holder is sub-circular in plan with a maximum diameter of 29.0mm and …
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.