Record ID: SUR-39768E
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat cast lead block, broadly trapezoidal in shape and crudely shaped with edges which taper to one side, suggesting the object was cast in an open mould. Possibly an ingot.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-13A776
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A plano-convex disc of lead, 76.4mm in diameter and 615g in weight (approximately 2 Roman libra), most likely used as a trade weight. The disc has angled sides with circumferential ridges which suggest it was cast in the base of a ceramic jar or other vessel. The thickness is uneven, varying from 15 to 20mm.
Created on: Friday 16th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-3BBFCA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead token of the 15th century London "cross and pellet" series. Obverse: a crown within a border of oblique rays. Reverse: cross potent with pellet-in-annulet in the quarters, within a border of oblique rays.
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-4CFC8E
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy pencil or stylus, 78mm in length and of medieval to post-medieval date (circa 1200 - 1650). It is circular in cross-section, 8mm in diameter and tapers to a point.
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A3C461
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular early Medieval lead alloy composite weight (178g / 6.25oz) with two or more integrally cast copper alloy fragments. The weight is flat and discoidal in shape. The visible portions of the fragments are of irregular shape and undecorated. There are no evident markings on the weight. Circa AD 800-1100.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C08B58
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flattened lead alloy fragment comprising half of a small Medieval ampulla, with a single remaining vertical side loop. One side of the flaks has traces of a decoration of uncertain design - possibly a facing head, crown or shield. The other side has faint lines suggesting a scallop-shell ornament.
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-61A232
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ovoid or egg-shaped lead alloy steelyard weight of 1160g (2.6 lb or approx 3.5 Roman libra), measuring 72.1mm in length. The weight is unmarked and radially symetrical, with pierced holes at either end. The hole at the narrower end appears to contain the stump of a now lost iron suspension loop, which likely ran through the centre of the object, to a looped attachment on the wider end.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-823ED5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flat discoidal lead alloy seal matrix of Medieval (12th-13th century) date. The matrix has an integrally cast and drilled perpendicular suspension loop of around 12mm in length. The die face depicts a three-branched tree of life flanked by pellets. This device is surrounded by a legend within linear borders, which reads SIGILE : GILEB’TI . D : GR(A)[...](Y), likely reading Sigillum (seal of) Gilbert De Grecy / De Gracy; however the last part of the name is heavily damaged which prevents clearer identification.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-3702AF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) One side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The other side has a scratched letter W.
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-4364BB
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular lead alloy post Medieval bridle mount (bridle rosette) of Plain Centre type. The mount is discoidal with a large, flat, undecorated central boss, 38.2mm in diameter with a double cable style border around the outside. The reverse is flat and fragmentary and no fittings are evident. Circa 17th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1A4293
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of lead alloy tokens from the same location, both of 17th - 18th century date. One of 23.7mm diameter (10.91g) with a six-petalled star or rosette on one side and the letters IW on the other. One of 22.5mm diameter (8.71g) with a three-petalled star or rosette on one side and the letter T on the other.
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-3EF2EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded lead alloy token, 21.3mm in diameter. One side has the letters W S • with four pellets above and a small cross below. The other has a transverse line with perpendicular lines running off of it on both sides, possibly representing a ploughed field with furrows. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd August 2019
Last updated: Sunday 4th August 2019
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Record ID: SUR-87724B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy medieval seal matrix. The reverse has a round suspension loop at the top with a moulded six-pointed star beneath it. The die face has an angel facing right within a circular dividing line outside of which is the legend + S' IohIS • MALE(F?), suggesting a personal seal for one John Malef. Circa late 12th century.
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
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Record ID: SUR-6DCBD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast convex mount or button moulded in the form of a cupid's head. The face, nose, mouth, eyes and hair are all well defined. The reverse is flat with a clear mould line and a single fixing loop or hook, integrally moulded, which attaches to the centre and which has been flattened onto the back of the object. The other end of this loop or hook is separated from the object which may indicate an old break or be the original form of the attachment. Post medieval in date, circa late 16th-18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-358B03
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pencil, of medieval to post-medieval date (circa 1200 - 1650). It is neatly made, circular in cross-section, 4.6mm in diameter, concave at one end and tapers to a conical point at the other.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: SUR-EBDA5E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth alnage seal. One side is stamped with a Scottish thistle between small letters I and R, within a beaded double border containing a legend COM':W[..]ES[...]. The reverse has the number 31 within a linear border. The thistle and letters IR suggest that this object dates to the reign of James I (1603-1625). This seal relates to the County of Westmorland. For a much better preserved example, see Elton 2017, 136; also BSG.CS.00872 on the Bagseals website (http://www.bagseals.org).
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: SUR-AD5735
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crushed lead cloth searcher's seal consisting of a long folded metal strip with a protruding tag on one side, which is stamped with the name JAMES / KERSHAW. The other side of the strip is stamped 173 / [...]30B within two recessed oblongs. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: SUR-BAD261
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead vesica-shaped flat seal matrix, 39.6mm in length. The matrix is crudely made with a stump of a suspension loop at the top and a flat reverse. The die face has a fleur-de-lis surrounded by the legend + S' WILL' FABRI (seal of William Smith). The B is damaged and hard to read. The absence of a line between central motif and inscription suggests that this matrix may be late 12th century.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-2ACBA1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval vesica-shaped or pointed-oval flat lead seal matrix 28.2mm in length. The reverse has a central ridge with a flattened circular suspension loop at the top which has broken on one side due to crushing damage. The die face has an ovate eight petalled floral star with pellets between petals at the top and bottom, surrounded by a linear border. The surrounding legend, in lombardic script, reads: S' hUGOnIS ChVRT, or SIGILLVM (personal seal) of Hugonis, (gen. of Hugo) of Churt, likely the village of Churt in Waverley in Surrey. Circa 13th century.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C4744D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval biface lead token. Side I: I I (R) (The first I is barred) above a set of scales Side 2: .E. W.R
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Spatial data recorded.