Record ID: PUBLIC-AFC4E2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade, probably dating to the early Neolithic period (4000-3501BC) or possibly to the early Mesolithic (10,000-7001BC). Flint - translucent mid grey to orange in colour. The blade is rectangular in plan, with some cortex remaining on the distal end and covering about a third of its dorsal face. The bulb of percussion and striking platform are clearly visible on the proximal end of the flake. The bulb of percussion shows the signs of a bulbar scar. The artefact has been made out of a secondary flake. The blade bears retouch on one edge to create serration. The po…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F34099
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy-stud of uncertain date, cast, with a slightly convex circular head which is 21.48mm in diameter and 3.04mm thick. The plate has suffered some abrasions to its circumference. Located centrally on the reverse of the head is an integral shank of circular cross-section, which tapers slightly to a flat end; it has a maximum diameter of 7.35mm and is 17.83mm long. There is little diagnostic information with which to date this stud. Overall, the stud is 17.83mm long, and weighs 9.6g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-103497
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy probable punch or die of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The punch is rectangular in cross section at the punch end, then, after 12mm, develops, tapering to the circular cross-sectioned shaft at the end where a small pin or hanging hole is located. The design on the punch end is a plain cross. The metal has a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The punch is 68.91mm long, 6.04mm thick (rectangular end), 4.9mm diameter (rounded shaft) and weighs 12.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D1BA68
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Object, probably Medieval made from copper alloy and iron consisting of a copper alloy socket into which is fitted a highly corroded iron fitting. While it is possible that this had a complex, expanding form it is likely that its present shape was produced by corrosion products. Where revealed the iron has the fibrous appearance characteristic of wrought iron. The copper alloy socket 41.3mm long and tapers from 15.0mm diameter at its open mouth to 11.2mm near to the point where it joins the iron element. It has 1.8mm thick walls and iron can be seen at the base of the 29mm deep socket…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E36E44
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy watch winding key circa 1700-1850 AD. The key has three main components. The "paddle", the finger and thumb grip allowing rotation of the key . The horizontal stem ,which has a 1mm x 1mm square hole in its end for adjusting the watch mechanism, and the downward stem, which has a 2mm x 2mm square hole in its end for winding the spring mechanism.. The "paddle" and stem have a moulded floral pattern on their surfaces and are in good condition. The key measures, length 38.0mm, height 33.5mm, and weighs 4.6g. See Gordon Bailey, Detector Finds 2…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th December 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-708268
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Saxon pin head and part of the shank. It is 27mm in length 11mm of which is comprised of the pin-head. The head is of 4mm square cross section and at its upper end is rounded at the corners either by design or through wear. The lower end of the head tapers gradually to the shank which is circular in section and initially is 1mm in diameter, tapering to a point at the other end, probably through wear as the point is probably an old break. The pin shank remnant is 16mm in length but bends back on itself towards the head after 5mm. Each face of the pinhead is a decorated with …
Created on: Sunday 9th May 2010
Last updated: Sunday 5th August 2012
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