Record ID: LIN-D39683
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy headstud brooch. The brooch has rectangular wings with a cylindrical case across the reverse containing an axis bar for a hinged pin. An incomplete copper alloy pin survives though is misshapen. Both wing-faces are decorated with a vertical row of three recessed triangular cells containing red enamel, and a vertical row of two triangular cells containing blue enamel. The bow is comma shaped in profile and sub-triangular in section. At the top is a large moulded crest leading to a large oval opening with pierced base. This opening would have contained a set…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C0D884
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Cast openwork brooch in the form of a three-petalled floret within a heart-shaped frame with nine small spurs projecting from its outer edge and a slightly larger knop on its cleft. A coiled strand within the loop represents the stalk of the flower. A short bar on the back, broken at both its ends and perhaps serving as part of the pin gear, bears the partial legend: J W SOAM(--). Thickly gilded overall. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950 Height: 15.1mm, Width: 13.4mm, Thickness (overall): 3.3mm, Weight: 0.46gms
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tetney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-28C37D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. Cast zoomorphic bird brooch, cf. Weetch Type 30.A. A cast openwork plate depicts a thin standing bird with triple comb, head to left with a long slightly curved bill and a large eye defined by a deep annular gutter with centrally reserved pellet. A sinuous neck with a central double groove curves rightwards below the head and bill to arrive at a narrow body with three transverse comma-shaped ribs perhaps representing a folded wing. A curled string-like feature also passes diagonally across the lower part of the neck. A tail continues this in recurved form below, wi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glentham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-186B4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch dating from the Late Iron age to Roman period, about 50 BC - AD 100. It is a Nauheim or Nauheim derivative type. Only the spring and the upper part of the bow survive. The spring has four coils and an internal chord. The pin is missing.  The coils have an internal diameter of 5.29mm allowing for a substantial axis bar which is missing. The bow extends down from the coil tapering gradually to a broken point. It is flat and rectangular in cross-section. The bow is decorated on the front face with a central single groove of small punched ma…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glentham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-F03992
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a very incomplete copper-alloy artefact, probably a Roman brooch, probably a trumpet headed bow brooch of 2nd century AD, (or possibly a plate brooch of mid to late 1st to 2nd century AD). It is likely that all edges represent a broken edge although some small areas might be extreme wear to a true edge. The upper and reverse surfaces both damaged through post depositional decay and or damage. This fragment weighs 5.55g, has an incomplete length of 29.8mm, incomplete maximum width of 17.5mm and maximum thickness of 7.3mm. The fragment has an irregular sh…
Created on: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-03F2F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch, dating to c.AD 43 - 65. The pin is missing. At the centre of the hollow cylindrcal wings, where the bow is attached is a rear facing hook, which would have secured the spring pin.The hollow cylindical wings are decorated with a single verticle incised line towards the end of the wing. The main bow is D-shaped in section it narrows towards the foot of the brooch. The bow is decorated with a central moulded ridge flanked by four smaller ridges, the second and fourth set are decorated with horizontal lines. The bow …
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-6FB3BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Roman copper alloy Dolphin brooch dating circa AD75-150. The brooch has cylindrical wings which contain an axis bar for a hinged pin. The pin is missing. Both wings are decorated on the front with three bead-and-reels which perhaps imitate a spring. The bow is D-shaped in section, comma shaped in profile, and tapers to the foot. A shallow rib is located on the crest of the bow. A large catchplate survives. The brooch as a dark brown-red patina.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6F7362
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled Roman skeuomorphic plate brooch, dating to 2nd century. The brooch is crescentic or lunate shaped (crescent moon). The front is decorated with a raised, concave, central dish of reserve metal, with a circular band of reserve metal surrounding it. The field between the central dish and the band is filled with degraded red enamel. A recessed band surrounds the whole motif and is decorated with repeated crescents of reserve metal. On the reverse a pin lug and a catchplate remain. The pin is missing. The brooch has a dark green pat…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Aunsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5FBC31
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Langton Down (LD) brooch dating to AD 25-60. Mackreth 2011 LD 2.a. The wings are in the form of a thin sheet cylinder with a seam along the reverse and a slot in the centre for the pin, it is partly broken at the ends, exposing four surviving coils of the spring within. The bow is rectangular, tapering gently, and is curved and flat-backed, and the front is decorated with reeding, consisting of several ribs with central grooves, and a prominent central ridge filling the splayed head. The bow tapers gently and is c. 17…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaplode', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-DCA575
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of headplate from an Early Medieval radiate headed brooch. The headplate appears to have been semi-circular and flat. The perimeter is castellated. The headplate is recessed and decorated with a perimeter line of reserve metal. Two sub-triangular panels of reserve metal also survive. A lug for a spring survives on the reverse, apparently being one of a pair that held an iron spring. Iron corrosion is visible on the reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A43CF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Anglo-Saxon copper alloy cruciform or small long brooch dating circa 450-550. The fragment consists of part of the flat rectangular headplate and one side knop. The side knop is cast integrally to the headplate and is half-rounded and collared.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A31497
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy headstud brooch. The brooch has flat rectangular wings decorated with vertical grooves. A cylindrical case for an axis bar runs across the back of the wings. The pin is missing. The bow is misshapen though is rectangular in section. At the top it is decorated with a moulded circular stud. Below the stud is a recessed rectangular panel containing red enamel and a vertical row of pellets of reserve metal. The catchplate is incomplete.
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-A3045D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Roman copper alloy T-shaped brooch. The wings are cylindrical and contain an axis bar for a hinged pin. The bow is D-shaped in section and has a moulded rib running down the centre. Most of the bow is missing. The pin is also missing.
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-A2E631
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Roman copper alloy Headstud brooch. The upper half of the brooch survives. The head has rectangular grooved wings with a single integral lug on the reverse in the middle. Attached to this is a copper alloy spring with four coils to either side. The spring is held by an external chord and hook. The bow is rectangular in section, arched, and is decorated with a moulded ring with pellet in the centre, Below this is a vertical row of recessed rectangular cells. The brooch dates circa AD75-150.
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-A2C9EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early Roman copper alloy Hod Hill brooch. Only the lower half survives. The brooch had a flat rectangular panel with a narrow lip at the base. A narrower panel with lip extends below, which leads to a flat triangular foot. A large catchplate is on the reverse which as a circular hole. The brooch dates circa AD50-80.
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-6147E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman  brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow type dating to the first century AD. The wings, spring and pin are missing. The bow is rectangular in cross-section and terminates with a rounded point; it is decorated with two incised longitudinal lines that extend from the top to the bottom of the bow. The catchplate is openwork with two cutaways, one is triangular and the other is semi-circular in form. The brooch is worn. Mid-green patina. Dimensions: 46.56 mm in length;  Width: 15.27 mm; Thickness: 3.28 mm;…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B7DAA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver annular brooch. Small annular brooch, silver gilt, animal heads. Suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1400 Diameter: 12.6mm, Thickness: 1.3mm, Weight: 0.61gms
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-A21210
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. Very contorted Dolphin brooch, moulded wings and central groove, Mackreth type CD H 1.c.. Suggested date: Early Roman, 100-200 Length: 29.6mm, Width: 28.4mm, Thickness (?): 18.1mm, Weight: 9.08gms
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-A137EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. Cast Colchester derivative brooch with rearhook fastening, Mackreth type CD RH 4.k. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-100 Length: 27.1mm, Width: 26.7mm, Thickness (?): 13.9mm, Weight: 6.52gms
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-A114A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dark brown patinated copper alloy brooch. Cast Colchester derivative brooch with rear-hook fastening, Mackreth type CD RH 5.b. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-100 Length: 24.0mm, Width: 31.9mm, Thickness (?): 11.4mm, Weight: 7.12gms
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.