Record ID: LANCUM-54360D
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical metal alloy bar with a pattern at either end. The pattern consists of a 'marigold' shape of eight equally spaced pointed petals. These are seen on bracelet terminals (Youngs, S. The Work of Angels, 25 and 26 page 44) of the early medieval period as well as on carved stone crosses and in manuscripts (but these are usually six pointed, not eight as is this example. The alloy, probably of copper,  is particularly dense and this may have been a stamp used to pattern leather or similar, although it could equally be a gaming piece or weight, alt…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-874832
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron possible punch. A rectangular-section tapered bar with a thin wedge-shaped end and a probably flat top at the other thicker end. The mass suggests good survival of the metal core, and hence a probably relatively recent date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1850 Length: 75mm, Width: 21.6mm, Thickness: 12.6mm, Weight: 46.26gms
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F4BEC0
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval to modern copper-alloy tool, perhaps an awl or punch. It is an elongated sub-cylindrical shape (cotton-reel), narrowing towards the centre. A smaller cylindrical section projects from the centre of one end followed by a narrow spike. The surface of the metal is covered with heavy iron corrosion, perhaps from an iron component that was originally attached. Damage to one side shows reveals that the object itself is copper-alloy, however. The object seems likely to be an awl, punch or similar tool for wood or leather working. See PAS records: SUR-225BC8 and WILT…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9F5DB0
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy punch of an uncertain date. The punch is roughly of square section, tapering off to a small flat end. The edges are slightly bevelled. The top flat striking end is burred over, no doubt occurring though use. The sides appear to have been hammered up leaving some dents and voids after the manufacturing process. A broad date of Roman to Post Medieval is suggested. Length 42.6mm; Width: 6.4mm; Weight: 9.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-16224D
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy punch of Post Medieval date. The upper half of the shaft is circular in cross-section with an angled flattened head, presumably from striking. The shaft widens slightly along its length before widening into the lower half which is tear-shaped and at its widest point is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The shaft then narrows into a rounded terminal. The surfaces of the object have mottle light green, light brown and black patination. It is overall very worn and abraded with some shallow areas of pitting across the shaft and on the head. The objec…
Created on: Friday 15th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5E3AF4
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy punch or awl, likely dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The item is 'T' shaped in form with a tapering cylindrical shaft and a transverse horizontal top bar terminal, which is also cylindrical in section. The top bar is also slightly tapered, being thickest at the centre and the point of attachment to the shaft than at either end. The central shaft is decrease in width to a terminal point which is now blunted. The patina generally worn with some areas of smooth, dark green coloured copper-alloy still remaining. However, the majority of the sur…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-3EABEA
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy cast punch probably for leather dating from the 14th-15th century. The die is lozenge shaped and has a 35.96mm integral tapering tang that would have fitted into a wooden handle, now missing. The die is decorated with a zoomorphic motif of two addorsed birds with pellets around. Dimensions: height: 40.24mm; length of die:15.43mm; width of die: 11.59mm; weight: 1.03g. A similar punch decoration with a zoomorphic motif of two addorsed birds was used on a scabbard depicted in Cowgill, Neergaard and Griffiths 1987:166 Plate 24, no 490. Reference: Cow…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-2B261D
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible punch. A small rectangular section shank with a flat wedge-shaped end, slightly expanded and rounded at the other end, where the first 15mm exhibits a rougher surface and a rounded section. The differential preservation may arise from a small tool being deposited with its wooden handle attached, or sheathed. Possibly a leatherworker’s tool, of which another possible example was reported from nearby. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700 Length: 49.5mm, Diameter (proximal or handle end): 5.7mm, Width: 4mm, Thickness: 3.5mm, Weight: 4.65gms
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-16F372
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible punch. A slightly tapered rectangular bar with a broad [1.7mm] shallow groove down the centre of one side, expanded and flattened at its broader spatulate end, and narrowed and wedge-shaped, though not pointed, at the other. This might have been made from a spoon stem. A copper alloy tool might be used for leatherworking; an alternative identification as a stylus was initially entertained, but dismissed because even the narrower end is still too broad to write with. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650 Length: 69.5mm, Width: 12.0mm, Thickness: 5.1mm, Wei…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-528A92
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probably Medieval to Post Medieval punch, dating to AD 1400-1550. It consists of a bar with a conical end, and a sub-cylindrical one; before the bar starts to taper towards the conical end, there is a raised collar. The cylindrical end has traces of iron corrosion products. Cf LVPL-FF53E9. Length: 42.93 mm Thickness of the beginning of the conical end: 8.45 mm Thickness of the cylindrical end: 7.40 mm Thickness of the collar: 11.81 mm Weight: 10.52 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Elmham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-99A1A4
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible punch, stamp or die of an unknown date, dating from the Roman through to Post-Medieval period, AD 43 - 1700. The object is mostly rectangular in plan and cross section but either end of the object is flared outwards. The flared ends are of an almost square but slightly rectangular shape. The main body of the object has four moulded bands and scratches to its surface. One of the flared ends is decorated with a large moulded possible a 'H' or 'I' which would have been used to stamp or punch an unknown object. The opposing end appears to be undecorated but has an uneven text…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 20th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Twyford and Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-053F4A
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tanged punch or graver of Middle to Late Bronze Age date c. 1500 - 750 BC. At one end is a long, tapered tang with a sub-angular cross section. The tang extends to approximately one third of the overall length of the implement. From here the it expands into a faceted hexagonal profile. This then tapers to a rounded point forming a conical awl. Length: 105.39 mm Diameter: 7.47 mm Weight: 20.1 g Small tools of this type were used for an extensive period of time, not simply in the Bronze age, but also in later periods for jewellery making and fine work. Peter Reavill…
Created on: Friday 11th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C63698
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical copper alloy stamp measuring 16.5mm high with a body of 12.8mm diameter, with a collared terminal from which projects a fragment of a lathe-turned wooden handle around 23.2mm in length. The face of the stamp is a circular disc, 22.9mm in diameter, with a deeply incised ten pointed or petalled star / flower motif. Most likely either a tool for embossing leather or paper and circa 19th century.
Created on: Monday 15th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BH-EF8884
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hot round punch dating to the Roman period. It comprises a robust circular-section bar, with a heavily burred head, tapering over the final 45 mm to a slightly bent point. Measurements: L 121 mm ; DM (head) 23 mm ; max DM (shaft) 15 mm ; Wt 94 g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-EF803B
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded iron object, possibly a fine metalworking punch of Humphreys Type 1 dating to the It comprises an octagonal-sectioned bar, possibly burred at one end, broken at the other. Possibly expanding slightly towards the break. Measurements: L (53) mm ; max DM (9) mm ; Wt 13 g ;
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: BH-EF79C5
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hot punch dating to the Roman period. It comprises a square-sectioned iron bar, tapering continuously to a blunt tip. It may be a square punch of Humphreys Type 2. Square punches are not certainly metalworking tools, as none have obvious burring at the butt. Measurements: L 115 mm ; W (butt) 22 mm ; Wt 165 g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-1C841B
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy punch. Cast rectangular section bar, bevelled at one end and lightly constricted, probably to fit as a square section tang into a handle, at the other. Extensive traces of black shiny material might suggest a maintenance regime entailing linseed oil, a technique for the preservation of non-ferrous metal especially favoured in the early post-medieval period. Bladed tools of copper alloy might be used with fabrics, to avoid the risk of rust-staining, or for leatherworking. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1750. Length: 65.0mm, Width: 9.4mm, Thickness: 6.8mm, Weight: 2…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keelby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-80021C
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron possible punch. A rectangular section narrow tool, tapering towards an angled point, probably original given light burring at its edges. The broader end, presumably hafted when in use is perhaps broken or disrupted in some way. This might, as it currently remains, have served to drive holes through thick leather, or it might alternatively been a blacksmith's punch for holing iron objects such as horseshoes. The surface condition is good for a ferrous metal object, and the mass indicates substantial survival of the metal core. A Post-Medieval date is therefore inferred. Suggested …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FC76BD
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval stamp, punch or other form of decorating tool, perhaps for use on leather, probably dating from AD 1700 - 1900. It would have been used to stamp a design which may be purely decorative or may represent a letter Q or a top heavy numeral 2. It has a straight line, and then at an acute angle, a curved line which forms a near complete loop. The die is at the end of a rod of square cross-section. A circular disc forms a stop, before a square sectioned but tapering tang. The tang is incomplete. The tool is 40mm long, 11.7mm wide and 11.4mm thick. It weighs 6.04…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: NLM-F73E9B
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron punch. A wrought iron rectangular section billet, tapered slightly towards a [now] rounded end and burred by recurrent impact on its flat head. Lightly bent. The fair survival of the metal core, as shown by its mass, may indicate a relatively recent date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800. Length: 61mm, Width: 19.1mm, Thickness (head): 16.7mm, Weight: 34.45gms
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.