Record ID: LEIC-C85908
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy and iron object, 26mm in length, 14mm wide and 6mm thick with a weight of 4.56g. The object has an openwork spherical form consisting of four rope like shafts, two are positioned very close together, which converge at its apex. a short shaft projects into the centre of the sphere and has a collar and pointed terminal. Each shaft is decorated with transverse linear depressions and the whole thing sits on a rounded collar. Below that is a circular cross sectioned iron shaft with a diagonal point. This suggests that the object may have been designed to be pushe…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-557F25
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to early Medieval? copper alloy object, 18mm in length, 12mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 2.01grams. The object has a trapezoidal form and rectangular cross section. It appears to be complete and has slightly tapering long edges, a rounded shorter edge (top as shown) with a slight lip running across it. Below this, centrally placed, is a circular hole c. 3mm in diameter which appears to be filled with iron? At its other short edge it has four short incised lines running to and over the edge. These suggest it is intact and that they have some function? It resembles a…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-54F15A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric copper alloy object fragment? 15mm in length, 13mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 3.07grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and rectangular (rhomboid) in cross section, with each face having a rounded central ridge. The object has a tri-lobed form with three incomplete shafts, one of which is slightly longer, all are broken off. The patina suggests a great age, but function is uncertain. It was found in the same location as two prehistoric metal fragments, (see LEIC-544574 and LEIC-542023) suggesting it may be this old and could have been gathered for re-w…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-9086F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead object 40mm long, 35mm wide and 8mm thick with a weight of 25.80g. The object is sub circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a hollow underside. Its surface is decorated with an oval shaped raised line with a worn design inside. Outside long elongated triangles project with short raised lines interspersed, giving a sun-like effect. The object is squashed and its sides are damaged and incomplete, but its overall form suggest a cap or lid ?
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-F42C9E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? copper alloy object, Length: 32 mm, width: 24 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 5.68 g. The object is sub-rectangular in form and cross section and consists of two layers of plate, possible a cornerof a larger object? held together with a central flat 'rivet' which is a small square plate, folded to form a shaft which is pushed through a slit in the object and has then had its triangular terminals folded over to hold in place.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-DFA3A9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object, possibly a weight or a gaming piece. Thickness: 5 mm, diameter: 19 mm, weight: 12.06 g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-42EA5E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy fragmentary object? The object has a C-shaped fporm and a circular cross section, which tapers and then becomes oval cross section along the straighter portion. The fragment may be part of a chunky D-shaped buckle frame or similar loop fitting? Length: 19 mm, width: 17 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 8.22 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-37B3AC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object, Length: 48 mm, width: 44 mm, thicknesss: 2 mm, weight: 18.27 grams. The object is fragmentary and is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a rectangular cross sectioned, curved bar which has a rectangular bar crossing it at one end (with broken edges) and towards the centre of the curve, has a curved projection terminating in a stylised horses head. The curve forms the horses neck and terminates with a downwards pointing face with outwards curling mouth/lips and a stamped circle for an eye. It has a triangular 'ear…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-2C7619
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object, Length: 48 mm, width: 14 mm, weight: 16.65 grams. Theis is one of several as yet unidentified artefacts. This one has a form very similar to HESH-A5C584, tentatively identified as early Medieval. Other possibly related objects have been summarised in this record - BERK-5B5B94. The object is in poor condition and has a flat triangular shaped base which sits below a central section which has a D shaped cross section. This has a central raised curved band running across it. Above this the object narrows into a curving shaft with a D shaped cross secti…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-9ABB54
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post medieval? copper alloy openwork fragment, possibly a strap end or belt fitting component? 24mm long, 10mm wide, 1mm thick and weighing 1.19grams The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and consists of two forked bars formed of two sheets folded over? which have slightly rounded outer edges and converge into one at their base, terminating in a rectangular projection which is folded over itself, possibly once forming a hook or catch?
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-9A9EDD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy unidentified object, 43mm in length, 17mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 9.60grams. The object is rectangular in form and cross section and consists of a central flat bar decorated with two incisions running its length. To one side of this it has sub rectangular projections at each end and three small triangular projections in between. On its opposite end it has a central rectangular projection which has a circular cross sectioned shaft on its outer edge which projects out to one side. The object looks like part of locking mount or buckle? The projection i…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-044334
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy object. Length: 68 mm, width: 31 mm, thickness: 8 mm, weight: 98.72 grams. The object is sub oval in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a central recess around its edge, which may suggest its use as a pot mend or similar? It is decorated on one surface with two rows of sub spherical projections, partially divided by a solid raised line in its centre.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-041C5A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval? copper alloy object, 1500-1700, Length: 40 mm, width: 36 mm, weight: 21.03 grams. The object is a fragment of a curved object, possibly originally spherical. It has one possibly intact straight edge, its others being damaged. It is decorated with a row? of Tudor rose like motifs, which perhaps suggest a date for it?
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-FDE135
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sheet, 1mm thick and 31mm in diameter with a weight of 2.97grams. The sheet is sub oval in form and very similar to Roman coin material and may be related? Found amongst a scatter of Roman coins and artefacts.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-FCAE62
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy unidentified object, 82mm in length and 11mm wide and weighing 29.36grams. The object consists of a copper alloy sheet folded to create a tube. This has been bent over itself at one end and then bent over again or cast? into a thinner rectangular cross sectioned projection. part of which projects above the folded edge. The object also has patches of gilding over its surface.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-FC93C1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? copper alloy unidentified object, 63mm in length and 11mm wide, with a weight of 47.10grams. The object has a tapering circular cross section and is curved. On its widest section near one edge is an incomplete attachment, which has the remains of two openwork loops within a rectangular? plate. The object may be part of handle or a spout?
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-ACA2D0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval (?) object, possible a mount of lid? Thickness: 5.0 mm, diameter: 31 mm, weight: 10.92 grams. The object is circular with a hollow underside and partial straight sides. It is decorated with a raised design divided into three sections br radiating lines. Between these is an oval foliate/scroll like motif.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-1BDF5C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated gold band, 25mm in length and 14mm wide, 1mm thick with a weight of 2.47grams. The object consists of a flat rectangular cross sectioned band of gold forming a loop. It is crumpled and has with no trace of decoration. It has been submitted as Treasure but cannot be dated.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-CD6F06
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy vessel, possibly an inkwell? 34mm in length, 6mm wall thickness with a weight of 349grams. The object is circular in cross section and sub rectangular in form with thick walls that merge towards each other at the upper edge. It has a hollow centre with a slightly hollowed out base, creating a ring foot effect. It has part of a word stamped into it one side, possibly reading DOB[...]
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-A2F0E4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Early medieval? copper alloy fragment. Length: 19 mm, width: 17 mm, thickness: 1.0 mm, weight: 0.65 grams. The object is a fragment of a larger sheet whose function is unknown. It has no intact edges. but does have decoration consisting of a border formed of double line of stamped rectangles? Next to this are two incomplete domes with a further one positioned below and in between.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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