Record ID: NCL-A9F1F1
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper-alloy sleeve clasp of the Early Medieval period, 6th century. It is a complete catch-piece, with a flatter rectangular loop or catch emerging from the centre of the front edge. The front edge is a raised bar with moulded decoration; at either end and in the centre are undecorated raised squares, with panels of transverse moulded banding (a broad groove flanked by pairs of narrow ridges) in between. The square panels have smaller, flatter rectangular panels emerging to form rear lobes, which are connected along the rear edge by an offset circular-se…
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AF9406
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable palm guard of post medieval date (c.AD1600-1900). The object is oval in plan and D shaped in section. One face is flat with small dimples, possibly caused by impacts from a pin. The reverse is convex and with knop like projections and a rough texture throughout. It is likely it has this upturned shape to fir in the palm of a hand. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 8.1mm, Weight 35.18g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-854237
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of John, class 5b-c, dating to 1205-1210. Uncertain moneyer, Norwich or Northampton mint. The coin is heavily damaged, missing the upper right quarter of the flan when viewed from the obverse, and much of the bottom right quarter as well. The legend of the obverse is no longer present, and little detail can be made of the bust apart from the central beard pellet and hair curls. The reverse legend reads: ‘NO’ suggesting Norwich or Northampton and thus likely class 5b-c Dimensions: Diameter 18.1mm, Weight 0.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-CF0674
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spherical animal bell (crotal) of Post-medieval date (AD 1500-1650). It is missing one half of its lower hemisphere. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes (c.5.3mm diameter) with a cast integral rectangular loop projecting from the top between them. The upper edges of this loop are bevelled  while the hole is rectangular (c.7.2mm by 6.8mm). The lower hemisphere has a long, wide sound slit with circular holes at the ends. This is set almost at right …
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wotton Underwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-161361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny (1279-1489). Roughly 1/3 of the flan remains: Obverse: crowned bust facing. Legend is lost. Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend lost. Diameter 13.8mm, Weight 0.36g.  
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-4273E6
Object type: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval clay tobacco pipe, dating to AD 1620 - 1660. The stem is missing. The pipe is an off-white colour. The bowl is undecorated. The heel of the bowl is undecorated, it may have once been stamped but is now worn. A fragment of the stem survives and is sub-circular in section. Height: 19.7 mm Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 10.45 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-517922
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sleeve clasp of Hines form B12, dating to the early Anglo-Saxon period, c. AD 500-600. The clasp consists of a rectangular bar with two raised square panels, bridged by two slightly thinner rectangular panels of the bar, with a third raised panel missing. The raised box panels and bridge panel retain a tinned or silvered surface. The remains of attachment lugs or 'spiggots' can be seen on the rear edge, and the remains of a hook or catch can be seen on the front.  The reverse is undecorated. See NCL-516145 for a more complete example.
Created on: Sunday 28th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-516145
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sleeve clasp of Hines form B12, dating to the early Anglo-Saxon period, c. AD 500-600. The clasp consists of a rectangular bar with three raised square panels, bridged by two slightly thinner rectangular panels of the bar. The raised box panels retain a tinned or silvered surface, which may also have once been present on the lowered panels. The remains of a rectangular spur (or 'spiggot') for fixing the clasp to a garment can be seen emerging from the rear edge of both of the outer panels. The base of the arms of a rectangular loop or catch can be seen emerging …
Created on: Sunday 28th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-155494
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible palm guard of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is sub, triangular in plan, with rounded corners and rectangular in section. One face is flat with a central curvilinear groove and light areas of pitting, possibly caused by a needle. The reverse is slightly convex with the same central curvilinear line. Dimensions: Length 26.3mm, Width 25.1mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Weight 14.51g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting their palms from need…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-45E7B9
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sleeve clasp dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD 450-570). It consists of a cast bar only, with a raised square or rectangular boss on either end. Between the bosses there is a semi-cylindrical shaft decorated with traverse grooved lines on the curved face. The other side is flat and undecorated. One of the bosses is broken, and the missing part would have consisted of a second D-section shaft with grooved decoration ending in a third raised rectangular boss. Separate bars such as these could have been soldered onto the plates of wrist-…
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-156C66
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead bar mount of post-medieval date (c.AD 1500-1900). The object is flat and rectangular in both plan and section. The face of the object is slightly concave and has rectilinear grooves, likely from casting rather than decoration. There is a circular rivet hole on each ned of the mount. The reverse is slightly convex and undecorated. Dimensions: Length 57.7mm, Width 19.6mm, Thickness 4.1mm, Weight 34.32g. A similar post-medieval bar mount on the database can be found at: LANCUM-C169A2
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-150FF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with a green patina and surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Dimensions: Diameter 16.3mm, Weight 19.33g. Examples of similar objects on the database (see below) are limited.  There are two parallels for a copper-alloy musket ball on the database but this object does not bear any visable spure or rifling marks.  Other examples suggest a Rom…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval vervel of Lewis Richardson Type A dating from c. AD 1550-1700. Description:  Consisting of a flat ring with rectangular cross-section and central perforation, the ring is undecorated except for an inscription on both sides. One side reads  ‘+ AMBROS *’ with a looped first descender on the ‘A’, the other side reading ‘+ PVDSE *’. This name would be read as Ambrose Pudsey/Pudsay today. The vervel is complete, with no breaks in the ring and some slight scratches on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.89mm; Diameter o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirkleby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85DC61
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date (1100-1500). The object is trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section and is formed made up of two sheets connected by two rivets that are in line towards the bottom of the plate. The object has a green and brown patina. Length: 18.2mm, Width: 13.8mm, Thickness 3.2mm, Weight: 0.66g.  Similar strap ends can be found in Egan and Pritchard 1991, p 159, fig 104 no. 769.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-088231
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy short flanged palstave axe dating to the late Early to early Middle Bronze Age.  The axe has a wide curved blade that is bevel on both sides of the forward edge. The sides of the blade concave and narrow to the main rectangular body.  This is flanked by large flanges on both sides that project perpendicular to the frame of the axe, each flange is convex in profile running from the butt of the implement for two thirds of its length. Similar examples are illustrated by Schmidt and Burgess (1981: pl 54, nos 730-734) which are termed as short flanged axeheads. T…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5756B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 18.4 mm, weight 1.77 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85BD27
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical and has a projection on one hemisphere from casting. It has a grey patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 13.1mm, Weight 10.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-B3F0EC
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval sleeve clasp dating to circa AD 450-570. It consists of a bar only, with a sub-rectangular lobe at either end. Situated in between is a slightly sunken area decorated with incised grooves. The edges are rounded and the reverse flat and undecorated. Although this was originally identified as an example of the rare B4 clasp, from the photo it appears that it is more likely to be of the common type B12. It has a stub of a second narrower grooved area, which would have ended in a third raised lobe. The central lobe also has a brok…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85A848
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1400). The object consists of two oval loops separated by a central bar. The bar has mouldings on each end. The mouldings are triangular pin plan and rectangular in section and are the only decoration present. The pin is wrapped around the bar and tapers to a point. The face is convex and reverse slightly concave. Dimensions: Length 36.5mm, Width 28.4mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 6.96g. According to Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 58) double loop oval buckles with bar mouldings are typically only found in cont…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-84B7B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD 100-200. The brooch is almost complete, missing just the hinge mechanism and pin. It presents a stepped head the top of which connects to the headloop. On the reverse of the head is the remains of the hinge mechanism which has a small section of the pin remaining emerging from each side out of two rivet holes.  From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers towards a narrowed foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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