Record ID: IOW-0AAB63
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead double-sided token (1500-1850). Powell Type 2/1. Both sides have a raised design. One side has initial letters: T·C (T could be I) and the other side has a four-petalled 'compass-drawn' flower head. This token is worn and light buff. Diameter: 22.4mm; thickness: 2.0mm. Weight: 6.90g. Compare with: IOW-712133. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are genera…
Created on: Saturday 6th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5EAA97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead alloy cut token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. 1574 (North 1991:140, ref: 2063). Obverse: No legend; Double-headed eagle within a beaded border. Reverse: B[EATI REGIN]A; Crowned rose all within a beaded border. Diameter: 20.3mm; width: 9.8mm. Weight: 1.30g. DA=12:11. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters. Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as type 2063 by North (1991 Vol II, p. 140). For a mor…
Created on: Friday 28th June 2019
Last updated: Saturday 29th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-36BE9C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. There is an irregular hole at the centre. The object is grey with patches of a buff patina. Length: 28.6mm: width: 28.0mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 30.16g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 26th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-22F96E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy (pewter) object (c. 1650-c. 1800). The object is roughly parallel sided and expands at each end. On the front at each end a similar design is in the form a stylised flower with 'buds'. The design has a central annulet surrounded by evenly spaced pellets. At the rear a central rib extends just over half way along its length. The object is silvery grey where it is not corroded. Length: 46.0mm; approximate length if straightened: 82.0mm; width at more complete end: 9.6mm; thickness: 3.3mm; thickness including rib: 6.0mm. Weight: 8.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9525E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and slightly worn Medieval lead flat circular personal seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1350). This matrix is flat and circular in plan with an engraved die at the front and a suspension lug at the back. The die has a six-pointed star and each arm emanates from a small central pit. It is surrounded by a plain inner circle. There is no outer border. Viewing an impression, the legend starts at 12 o' clock from a cross pattée initial mark and reads: S' SImON : DVELChER ('seal of Simon Duelcher'). There is a possibility that it could read: S' SImON : QVELChER. The back has …
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-24A189
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly damaged post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and I R on the other side. This token has a dark brown patina. Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 5.29g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which se…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B90AE4
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead casting jet/well/sprue of unknown date (AD 43-1800), but possibly post-Medieval. The object has a depression at the top and has been nipped at the bottom where there is an oblique cut or chop. Height: 15.4mm; width: 18.6mm; thickness: 12.3mm. Weight: 18.03g.
Created on: Saturday 8th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7D005C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2. The token has a raised design on each side: initial letters: A H on one side and the design on the other side is unclear. Both sides have an irregular upturned rim. This token is light grey. Diameter: 28.3mm. Weight: 17.26g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally d…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-5327FA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy alnage cloth seal (c. 1660-c. 1688). Disc 1 of a four-part seal with a joining strip. Charles II type head, OF ENGLAND around within a beaded circle. The reverse is plain. The seal has a shiny buff patina Length: 18.6mm; width: 13.7mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 1.27g. Compare with Egan 1994: 178, fig. 27, ref: 137. Egan, G., 1994 Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum London: Department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British Museum.
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-ED754E
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy pilgrim ampulla (c. 1300-c. 1500). Some of the mouth and the suspension loops are missing due to breaks. The bag-shaped body has a shell design at the front and there is a Lombardic T within a circle on the reverse. There is a buff patina in places. Length: 52.0mm; width at top: 23.7mm; width of body: 26.3mm; thickness: 10.0mm. Weight: 47.52g. Brian Spencer, formerly Senior Keeper at the Museum of London, who made a life-time study of ampullae, has written: 'Ampullae or miniature phials were an important kind of souvenir. Generally flas…
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Saturday 18th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-BFEE47
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman lead alloy steelyard weight (AD 43-410). This weight is bi-conical and has imbedded iron at the top and bottom. The iron is probably the remains of a loop and hook. The buff surface is coarse and uneven. Height: 28.3mm; diameter: 33.0mm. Weight: 142.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-5A8A85
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible weight of Unknown date (c. AD 43-1800). This object is sub-spherical and has imbedded iron which may be part of a loop. The surface is coarse and uneven with old scuff marks. The girth is flattened in a similar fashion as on some shot (set-up band). Height: 48.6mm; diameter: 48.0mm. Weight: 514.00g. (post room scales)
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-5A7CE1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman lead alloy steelyard weight (AD 43-410). This weight is bi-conical and has an imbedded iron wire suspension loop. The surface is coarse and uneven with old scuff marks. Height: 43.0mm; diameter: 32.2mm; diameter of wire: c. 4.0mm. Weight: 131.75g.
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Saturday 11th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-45BA43
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy (pewter) buckle (c. 1660-c. 1720). The spindle is missing. The frame is oval in plan, moulded at the front and convex at the rear. The sides are swollen at the centre where there are pyramidal knops. The knops are drilled to accommodate an iron spindle. The remains of the spindle can be seen within the drilled holes. This buckle is silvery grey. Length: 27.6mm; width: 23.2mm; thickness: 4.8mm. Weight: 5.97g. A similar buckle with multiple mouldings has been published and dated c. 1660-1720 (Whitehead 2003, 98, ref: 608). Whitehe…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-4491E8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C with '17' above and '6' below on one side and A C on the other side. This token is light buff. Diameter: 19.4mm. Weight: 2.91g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), t…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B4B661
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy abstinence pendant/medallion relating to the Isle of Wight. The object has a raised rim on each side. It has been pierced with a circular hole, 1.3mm in diameter, at 12 o' clock. Side 1: CHRISTIANITY TOTAL ABSTINENCE AND CHARITY/THY WORD[ ]. Clasped hands over open bible, all within a wreath. Side 2: ISLE OF WIGHT/TOTAL/ABSTINENCE/JUBILEE/1886. Diameter: 38.9mm; thickness: 4.0mm. Weight: 15.04g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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Record ID: IOW-07E7AF
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy circular disc, possibly a gaming piece or weight (c. 1500-c. 1800). At the front, the object has a central 'nipple' and raised rim at the outer edge. Between the rim and nipple there are two concentric raised rings. The reverse is flat and plain. Diameter: 15.4mm; thickness: 4.7mm. Weight: 3.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-06D351
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy circular seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1400). The lower half is missing due to a recent break and the lug at the top is unpierced. The front has a central star motif which is surrounded by an inner and outer line border that contains an unclear inscription. The reverse is flat and plain. This seal matrix is buff. Length: 37.0mm; width: 36.3mm; thickness: 5.6mm. Weight: 17.48g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-8638D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is sub-oval in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and flat on the underside. A vertical hole has parallel sides and has a maximum diameter of 5.7mm. The object is corroded and is greyish buff. Length: 25.0mm: width: 22.3mm; thickness: 6.8mm. Weight: 15.87g. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval or post-Medieval.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7056A4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy circular gaming piece or weight of possible Medieval date (c. 1200-c. 1500). This object is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the back. At the front the sides are stepped with a circular depression at the centre. The centre has a 'beaded' outer circle. Within the circle, at 12 o' clock, there is a raised mark which is similar to an omega. A contemporary coin has been hammered into the front to produce an incuse impression. Corrosion at the front obscures the design. The object is grey and the back has a patchy brown patina. There are old and modern s…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.