Record ID: NLM-785C03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. A small narrow cast rectangular-section bar of width 3.7mm, with a possibly zoomorphic rounded terminal resembling the eyes of a fly at one end; it is plain at the other end. Two drilled holes of diameter 1.3mm are set near the rounded terminal, between low flanges and a ridge linking them which bears four neatly incised transverse cuts. Here, two pairs of opposed half-round knops project from either side of the bar, slightly offset both from each other and from the holes, perhaps to represent legs. The terminal itself is divided by a tiny central rid…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-51ABA2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and undatable copper alloy unidentified object, consisting of a rectangular plate (14.27x17.22mm) from one edge of which extends an arched arm, expanding into something flatter at its other end, although only a tiny fragment of this survives. At this point to the reverse however is a curving hook, in the same plane as the arm, but curving first backwards then forwards again. The tip is worn and it is uncertain if it is a break or not. Behind the plate, just before the arm extends, is a rectangular projection extending at right angles and broken at its end, possibly acros…
Created on: Friday 8th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-469E37
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object. The piece is roughly rectangular in plan and has three complete sides, the shortest (broken)side revealing a pointed-oval section. From the broken edge it widens slightly towards the complete end (blade) but tapers gradually in thickness with a more pronounced bevel, on both sides, nearer the blade. It is also bevelled front and back towards the sides; these sides are chipped and worn and may originally have been slightly wider, but their regularity suggests they are nearly complete. The bevels to the sides and blade meet in slight c…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FE8819
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object of uncertain date. The object is roughly oval in plan and flat in profile. The object may have been sharpened at one end so could be the remains of a blade. The possibly sharpened end is slightly flattened, whilst the opposite end tapers and is rounded off. The object could also represent spillage from metalworking. It has mid-green copper alloy staining and shows signs of corrosion on both faces. The overall dimensions are as follows: 79.19mm in length, 31.47mm in width, 6.94mm in thickness and 67.72g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM70
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead object, apparently with a thin section, its surface covered with fine ribs or grooves (as this object can now only be described from the drawing some features are open to doubt). It was described as the 'Lower half of a lead figurine, most probably a toy. Skirt very pleated'. An examination of works on lead toys (Forsyth and Egan 2005) and pilgrim badges (Spencer 1998) failed to find any parallels and it is possible that it represents the remains of one of the so called 'bird feeders' (these are too narrow and deep to have allowed a bird to feed or drink). A post Medieval da…
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 1998
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST LINDSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM65
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet copper alloy object, folded/rolled to form a cylinder at one end of which is a pear shaped plate perforated by a drilled hole. The surface bears filed marks. This object may be the shank of a key or a replacement pin from a ring buckle.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 1998
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST LINDSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9A16F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, possibly dating to the Medieval period. The object comprises a broadly rectangular body, with a rectangular cross section, with three internally cast projections extending sideways from one edge. The centrally placed projection is triangular in plan, while those situated at each terminal are semi-circular in plan with a circular perforation possibly for attachment. One of these projections and perforations is now incomplete. Above these larger circular perforations situated in the body of the object are two smaller circular perforations. On the o…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-078302
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, possibly cut, cast copper alloy object of uncertain use and date, but potentially either later Early-medieval or a post-medieval revival piece. The object is flat but is curved like a horn with a squared terminal 16.7mm wide, while the thinner end is 7.4mm wide. This end is broken. There is a sprue of metal bent up and curved from one edge, which does not appear to have any decorative features and seems to be another element of the object. Both faces of the 'horn' are intricately decorated with scolled leaves and vines with a beast at the wider terminal; each beast is …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5EE14C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. Cast object, flat on one flat side and with a prominent convex drum-shaped feature on the other, which is elsewhere flat with a median thickness of c.2.8mm. Kevin Leahy kindly suggests this may be a post-medieval hinge, as the lack of pin gear and drum shaped feature disqualify it from being an Early Anglo-Saxon brooch. The form resembles that of a small and mutilated long brooch, though there is no trace of pin gear and the drum in position of 'bow' is at right angles to what would be expected, and is solid. Traces of gilding remain on one side of…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walkeringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4B6303
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of Early Medieval to Medieval date. The object is conical and faceted with an oval base. The object tapers towards the top which is rounded and complete. Four rounded knops decorate each side of the object just below the rounded top. The object is decorated with a series of punched dots forming a border around the bottom edge of the object. Seven punched dots run from this border up two faces of the object to the central knop. The base is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. The object seems too large to b…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2632A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain identification and function, possibly a sword pommel of Early Medieval to Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 1500). The artefact is sub cuboid in shape. A circular perforation (hole) is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 8.3 mm. A sub circular flat border is present around this perforation. Possible arms extend to either side. These arms curve upwards, with a recurved tip. The top of this possible sword pommel extends with these curvilinear shapes and it has been folded over with the tip touching the base. It measures 63…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-BFE397
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain, possibly Early-medieval or Post-medieval to Modern date. The artefact is openwork and irregular in plan, it consists of an incomplete semicircular band with an openwork T shaped projection that connects to the band near the old breaks. The central projection is 5.75mm wide, the left projection is 2.8mm wide and the right projection is 2.6mm wide. The front face of the band is decorated with equidistant punched circular decoration interspersed with worn indiscernible decoration. The T shaped projection is decorated with curve…
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calne Without', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-3FE856
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy fragment with enamelled decoration of probable late Iron Age or Roman date. The anchor-shaped fragment measures 21.8mm by 17.5mm by 3.2mm and weighs 3.97g. It is possibly part of a harness fitting or vessel mount. The enamel lies in three cells. Two are small and circular and sit at the end of the curving terminals. The other cell is larger and follows the overall shape of the object. In the centre of the curving section there is a circular blob of pale yellow enamel and in off-centre on the 'cross-bar' there is a blue spiral. The rest of the enamel appears to be ve…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2007
Last updated: Sunday 27th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8EE9D7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly complete gilded copper alloy object of probable Post Medieval date. The object is triangular in plan and circular in section. The larger, upper end is open and the object narrows to a closed point at the lower end. A hard, compacted material fills the open cavity, which appears to be mineralised organic, probably cord. A decorative wirework piece is applied to towards to top of the object, situated approximately one third from the opening. This panel is formed of a large central circle flanked by two smaller circluar knops forming upwardly pointing spirals. A third base spira…
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-4E59B5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Early Medival/early Medieval copper alloy unidentified artefact. The artefact is composed of three integral elements which are in a row. Firstly there is a triangular element which has a central circular perforation which has bevelled edges on both faces. The terminal is vertical, flat, and is shaped in the form of two vertical drops joined at the tips. The tips correspond to the perforation on this element. This triangular element has an integral sub-lozenge protruding from the tip which has an oval central perforation, again with bevelled edges on both faces. This element is …
Created on: Sunday 9th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmley Lovett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3A1EF7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An apparently complete copper alloy unidentified object, probably Early-Medieval to Medieval in date (c.400-1500) and with no obvious breaks. Measures 30.08x14.03x2.91mm and weighs 3.93g. The object is flat and curving in profile, with one crimped end, tapering and thickening to become D-shaped in cross-section (5.23x2.91mm) though apparently not crimped to hold anything - there is a very slight opening only. The object is otherwise rectangular in cross-section with the opposite end measuring 14.03x1.42mm. The sides narrow to c.13mm, whereby they thicken (2.76mm) and taper sharply i…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Somborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ACFE56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object dating from the 12th-13th century. The object is sub-oval in plan with a sub-rectangular tab projecting from one side. The tabbed projection is pierced with a regular circular perforation. One side of the object is engraved with a face. The oval face has an open down-turned mouth, a long narrow nose and oval eyes. Below and to the right of the perforation is a small trefoil. The remains of gilding can be seen on the face and trefoil. On the rear of the object are two engraved curved lines which appear to be deliberate decoration. The use …
Created on: Monday 7th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Egmanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-AFB672
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable late early-medieval date. The artefact is broken at both ends. The top end is incomplete, a recess is visible at the break, presumably the cylindrical recess would have accommodated a circular cross-sectioned axis bar. The cylindrical recess is at a one hundred and thirty five degree angle suggesting that the artefact was offset to the bar. The artefact gradually tapers towards a zoomorphic head. The head is depicted through raised mouldings and incisions. Located at the top of the head is a V-shaped incision which is sit…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B8D7C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object of probable later medieval or post medieval date 1400-1800. The artefact is irregular in plan and profile - it resembles the designs seen on lead tokens of this period, although it's size and shape make it relatively undiagnostic. The fragment has raised ribs on the back forming a cross whilst the front has an irregular pattern - possibly showing a head / profile facing left. It is a mid grey colour with a sound patina. It measures 23.5mm length, 24.0mm width and is 2.9mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Perton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-963C51
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron trident-shaped artefact of possible Roman date. The object has lost one of its side prongs. The central prong is enlarged (W.: 15.85mm) before tapering to a point. It has been bent in profile. The tang is solid and tapers in both length and thickness over c. 37mm. It has a rectangular cross-section. The artefact could have acted as a weapon as it seems somewhat over elaborate as an agricultural or fishing tool.
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Micheldever CP', grid reference and parish protected.