Record ID: WMID-12D2C7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains.  The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one end. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One side has moulded decoration present, consisting of radiating ribs, forming a scallop shell motif. The other side is undecorated.  The object measures 47.4mm in length and is 24.2mm wide at the …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33995D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly damaged lead alloy Medieval ampulla. The ampulla is a bag or flask shape that is waisted towards the middle. There are triangular lug handles to either side, set where the more bulbous body joins the narrower tapering neck. The handles are not quite laterally aligned with one positioned lower than the other.  The top is damaged and is split and lipped over to one face, probably as a result of post-depositional impact damage rather than any contemporary attempt to force it open or shut. The iconographic decoration is raised and bifacial, with one face consis…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CA0583
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. One arm is present and the other is missing.  The ampulla is flasked shaped and has a semi-circular body with cresecent corners and a rectangular shaped neck that extends outwards from the centre of one side. The mouth of the neck is partially open and missing some of its edge. At the sides of the neck is one complete handle and two stubs for the missing handle.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consist…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74A131
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Where the neck meets the body is positioned one attachment loop on each side; one is complete, the other partially complete. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. Both faces are worn and slightly abraded and present no decoration. The object has a dark creme patina. Dimensions: Length 49.3mm; width 30mm; thickness 10mm; weight 53.54g Ampullae were an important pilgrim …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-73A1E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck, flanking the neck are two angled handles. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of four large pointed petals and four small petals in each angle with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-F69004
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken and distorted Medieval lead ampulla. It is estimated that approximately one quarter of the ampulla, half of the top section, is missing as a result of damage. The other upper quarter has been bent out to the side, causing distortion to the original shape. The lower half (just less than half) of the object is preserved in better condition. One side is decorated with moulded relief. Two semi-circles are visible and fill the lower part of this side. These semi-circles are filled with small lozenges (2.5mm x 2.1mm apex to apex). The lozenges are …
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E3D8C9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an squat rectangular neck extending from one edge. Stubs for incomplete attachment loops are positioned at opposite sides of the neck. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. The surface is well worn, one face presents no visible decoration, the other depicts a raised circle with a six pointed star / sun in the centre. The arms of the star are wavy, in a radiant fashion. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 42.5mm; widt…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B5F716
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an squat rectangular neck extending from one edge. Two pointed attachment loops are positioned at opposite sides of the neck. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut .Both faces are decorated with a raised design; one face presents a round bodied flask in the centre that extends into the neck of the ampulla. The opposite face is decorated with a downwards facing arrow. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 36…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A331B7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated). The circular chamber is decorated a cross hatched field with an elongated D-shaped object that is view with the curve at the base. The straight edge, forming the top appears to have extended sixes.  The D-shape is divided in two by a central bar that has a long lozenge in the centre (this gives the object the looks of a double looped D-shaped buckle complete with pin). On the right side of the object are three central radiating lines, and on the le…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-23C650
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. The arms are missing. The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one side. The neck has been bent, giving the object a crescent profile. At the sides, where the body meets the neck are two stubs either side for the missing arms.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consisting of a scallop shell. The other side is decorated in light relief, and consists of a circular border at the centre …
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-218CBD
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Two pointed attachment loops are positioned at the mid-point of the next, one on opposite sides. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. Both faces are decorated with a raised design; one face presents a rounded bodied flask in the centre that extends into the neck of the ampulla. A retrograde R is positioned above the vessel. The base is decorated with triangles along the rim with diagona…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-211804
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Where the neck meets the body is positioned one attachment loop; the opposite side loop is missing. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. On the surface of one face of the body is a scallop shell design of repeated flared grooves extending from the narrowed waist to the lower edge. Atop of this are two horizontal lines, creating band positioned at the top…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-BB76F6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ampulla. Lead cast pilgrim ampulla, lower end rectangular, radial ridges on one side, I/H/S on other side. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500 Height: 40.7mm, Width: 33.5mm, Thickness: 11.3mm, Weight: 38.69gms
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A33F94
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ampulla. Lead cast ampulla, one side scallop shaped, other side with concentric rings and what must have been a chevron. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Height: 42mm, Width: 38.9mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 56.09gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-A1B248
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead alloy ampulla. It has a circular body with a rectangular neck extending from it. The other side is missing, as are any lugs it may have had. The neck has been torn unevenly to release the contents. It has a hole in the body which may be post depositional damage. There is no design apparent, it has an even white patina. Dimensions: 31mm diameter and 36mm high, it weighs 27.15g
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E78BD3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular and bent out of shape to give it a crescentic profile. The neck extends from the upper edge. This is bent over onto one side of the body and has an incomplete flared rim that is unevenly broken. A small attachment loop survives on one side of the body at the juncture between the body and the neck. This is compressed. The loop on the other side is missing. The body is decorated in relief on one side with a four petalled flower within a circular border. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-51778A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1530. It has a scallop shell motif on one face (Spencer's type I), and the other face has a possiblecircular design containing upward pointingin chevrons. The ampulla has sharp corners at the top of the cast in relief shell shaped body, and thin handles joining the top of the shell to the neck. The base is flattened. Measurements are; length 32.2mm, width 38.7mm, thickness 20.5mm and weight 51.34g. Compare NLM-FCBFE5 which cites Redmayne that ampullae of this form may be associated…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BD4DE6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead Medieval ampulla dating from AD 1350 - 1530. It has a plain neck, broken on one side, that tapers from the top to a sub-circular body. The handle loops are missing but these would have joined onto the neck and the top of the body. One face is decorated with a crown surrounded by a hatched area. The other is decorated with a hatched oval shape surmounted by a possible fleur de lis. The ampulla has a a mid grey patina and measurements are length 49.4mm, width 30.04mm, thickness 8.7mm and weight 29.60g. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae were used…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-98ECA9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. AD 1200-1400). Description: The body of the ampulla is circular, measuring 31.3mm in diameter and is decorated on one side with incised radiating lines representing a scallop shell. The reverse has a raised cross.. The neck of the ampulla is funnel shaped and measures 23.2mm long, with a neck opening 19.18mm wide. The surface patina of the ampulla is light grey with areas of pitting. Discussion: Ampullae containing holy water would have been brought home as pilgrim souvenirs from holy …
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-98FB99
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Largely complete lead alloy ampulla. This is a hollow cast vessel in the form of a flattened bulbous flask with a long, rectangular neck, and thin side handle loops projecting from this neck, to suspend it around the neck when travelling. One of the handles is largely coplete, the other is slightly pressed into the side of the flask. The mouth is slightly expanded and partially open, from where the contents would have been sprinkled. There is a design apparent on one side of a cross hatch pattern at the base, similar to that seen on KENT-7CDD9C, the o…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tunstall', grid reference and parish protected.