Record ID: NLM-AEBA9B
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oyster shell. Two large oyster shells: the larger a flat bottom half and the smaller a concavo-convex top half from different edible bivalves of the same species. The oyster shell sizes are larger than those encountered in medieval or post-medieval deposits, and the larger part of the accompanying pottery must suggest a Roman date, and probably the primary deposition of food waste. British oysters were an esteemed foodstuff in Roman times. Iron Age dietary preferences seem not to have included marine-derived foods; this was perhaps because of taboo rather than the difficulty of procur…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EF3598
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Copy Denarius of Caracalla (188-217) Obverse description: Bust laureate draped and cuirassed right, wreath circles top of head. If a copy, may imitate RIC 4 part 1 no. 215a-216, of 210-213, but with extended legend. Obverse inscription: ANTONIN(VS) AVGVSTVS Reverse description: Liberalitas holding square object, possibly abacus, and cornucopia. Reverse inscription: LIBERALITAS AVGVS Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, and comments on its apparent light weight - though a small part is lost. Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 1.99gms, die axis: 6.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stokeham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B28941
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White Metal, perhaps silver, coin. Clipped Siliqua of Honorius (393-423), Arcadius (384-408), or Theodosius (379-395). Reece period 21 or 22. Kevin Leahy identifies this as a Virtus Romanorum issue. Obverse description: Bust diademed and draped right. Reverse description: Possibly blundered version of Roma seated facing holding victory (left) and standard (right). Cliff Reeves kindly identified this tiny coin, with comment kindly added by Kevin Leahy. Diameter: 10.5mm, Weight: 0.43gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brigsley', grid reference and parish protected.