Record ID: LIN-587FBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy headstud brooch dating to c.AD 75-200. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section and rectilinear in form. The wing cap on one side is decorated with incised linear lines, the parallel decoration on the other end is worn and not visible. The reverse of the wings has a central notch for the missing pin. The bow springs out the wings; it is D-shaped in cross-section and has an accentuated curved bow that is flat on the side, narrowing to a flattened foot. At the uppermost part of the bow is a globular waisted 'stud'. The catchpla…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh Le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-54106C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch. A small cast Colchester derivative brooch with a sprung rear-hook fastening [spring lost], Mackreth type CD RH 5.k. Semi-circular or concave wings open behind are clasped by a plain bow of rounded section with the broken stub of a rearward-facing hook on the top of the bow. The bow tapers towards a plain foot though only an area of roughened texture may indicate the former position of a catch plate. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-100 Length: 20.5mm, Width: 18.1mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 5.7mm, Weight: 3.18gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-52BFC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. The lower part of the bow of a great square-headed brooch, in two joining fragments extending from below a putative mid-bow moulding [lost]. The uppermost part bears opposed sub-triangular lappets occupied by Salin style I decoration with a rectangular panel between them. The top of the rectangular panel is marked by a horizontal rib in relief with close-spaced cuts across it. The sides of the panel bear traces of a border of small crescentic stamps forming a zig-zag line to either side. A horizontally grooved but otherwise plain basal rib completes the re…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raithby cum Maltby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-00045E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derrivative brooch, dating to c.AD 75 - 175.  The brooch is in two parts The upper bow and wings form one half, the lower bow and catchplate form the other, the pin is missing. The hollow cylindrical wings are undecorated, the upper bow has a central protruding rib along the bow, at the top of this ridge is a circular loop, the rib terminates at the foot of the brooch. The rear of the brooch is undecorated and retains a rectangular catchplate to the rear.  Length: 38.5 mm Width: 16.3 mm Weight: 5.16 g  
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FFE7B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch, dating to c.AD 75 - 175. The upper bow and head remain, the lower bow, catch plate and pin are missing. The oval head is worn and is decorated with tows of pellets, the rear of the head has retained two supporting lugs for the now missing pin. The upper bow extends from the head it is circular in section, it is decorated with pellets, it tapers then widens at the middle of the bow to a globular knop. the bow tapers again but terminates in an old worn break.  Length: 27.7 mm Width: 12.7 mm Weight: 5.83 g  
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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: NLM-D33FE0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron brooch. Small cast hinged Colchester derivative brooch, Mackreth type CD H 5.b. Plain cylindrical wings clenched behind retain an iron axis bar for a hinged pin [lost] and are clasped by a small bow of rounded oval section with a step at the top and a central billeted longitudinal strip. The  bow tapers to a plain foot; catch plate lost. The surface is possibly darkened by treatment with oil by the finder. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-150 Length: 24.6mm, Width: 21.2mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 2.9mm, Weight: 3.72gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', 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.