Record ID: PUBLIC-4056B7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy fragment of a probable post-medieval child's toy or shy. Description: The fragment is flat with a design, in relief, integrally-cast into one face. The design depicts a window in a house wall with a thatched, pagoda-like roof above. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. Measurements: Width 17.71mm: Height 14.58mm: Thickness 1.81mm: Weight 2.22g Discussion: This may be a fragment from a child's toy or shy. The suggested date for these type of objects is late 17th to early 18th century. Three similar fragments from the same area of the same field are…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A83D9E
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy casting jet of probable early-medieval to medieval date. Description: The casting jet is a truncated cone in shape. The upper surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concave surface. The surface shows concentric rings where the lead alloy has cooled during the casting process. Below this, the jet narrows to a blunt point where it has been cut away from the main casting. There is evidence of several runners also projecting from this point. Measurements: Length 20.94mm: Width 16.38mm: Height 11.87mm: Weight 17.35g. Discussion: Casting …
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-16FF37
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy ball of probable mid 17th century date. Description: The lead shot is roughly spherical but has multiple ridges and uneven indentations covering most of its surface. Measurements: Diameter at widest point 13.1mm: Weight 7.48g. Discussion: The damage appears to be teeth marks and Harding, 2012 suggests that they are caused by marks left after chewing the ball, possibly by animals post-deposition (Harding 2012).
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-029E8B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy fragment of a probable post-medieval child's toy or shy. Description: The fragment is flat with a design, in relief, integrally-cast into one face. The design depicts a thatched roof of a building with radiating lines and timber frame The reverse face is flat and undecorated. Measurements: Width 22mm: Height 15mm: Thickness 1.72mm: Weight 2.36g Discussion: This may be a fragment from a child's toy or shy. The suggested date for these type of objects is late 17th to early 18th century. Two similar fragments from the same area of the same field are recorded as…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EF3D81
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. Description: The whorl is unevenly cast and cylindrical with flat sides and a central moulded aperture of diameter 10.65mm. One face is slightly domed and the opposite face is concave with a moulded pattern of five, straight, raised lines, overlapping at their ends to create a pentagon. The lead-alloy has started to decay and delaminate and there are areas of lost material. Measurements: Diameter 30.65mm: Thickness 8.09mm: Weight: 30.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-857A0E
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead-alloy object, probably a post-medieval spoon handle. Description: The object is a thin rod, broken at both ends and facetted with six faces to give a flattened hexagon in cross-section. The upper facet is decorated with a moulded zigzag pattern along its length with a pellet in each angle. Measurements: Length 38.67mm: Width 6.0mm: Depth 4.0mm: Weight 4.44g.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B6CD4B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead-alloy strap end of early-medieval date. Description: The strap end is tongue-shaped with a rounded terminal and a straight edge at the attachment end. The attachment end is split to allow a strap to fit inside but the two sides are now squashed together. There are two rivet holes at the attachment end, each with a lead rivet still in-situ. The ends of the rivets have been flattened on the front of the strap end to secure them. On the back, the ends of the rivets are missing and just the two, circular rivet holes can be seen. Below the rivets, across the widt…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-426612
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy fragment of a probable post-medieval child's toy or shy. Description: The fragment is flat with a design, in relief, integrally-cast into one face. The design depicts a brick or stone wall with a raised ledge across the top and a rectangular, cross-hatched section across the full height of the wall which may represent a gate or door. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. Measurements: Width 31.93mm: Height 22.60mm: Thickness 1.72mm: Weight 4.44g Discussion: This may be a fragment from a child's toy or shy. The suggested date for these type of objects is…
Created on: Sunday 3rd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1A076C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy mount or strap fitting, probably of post-medieval date. Description: The object is an unequal hexagon in plan with two sides longer than the other four. It is cast in one piece with a distinct casting seam running vertically up the centre of the reverse. Also in the centre of the reverse and close to one end is an integrally-cast rivet or stud, circular in section and now bent to one side, presumably for use in attachment. There are traces of a red dye or paint on the reverse only. The front face is undecorated and smooth. Measurements: Length 20.81mm: Width 13…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1B6D3E
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of shank from a post-medieval, cast lead-alloy spoon. Description: The fragment is from the centre of the shank between the bowl and terminal. It is hexagonal in section with faceted sides. There are rough breaks at each end with one end splaying out where it would have expanded to form the bowl of the spoon. Measurements: Length 41.51mm: width 7.01mm: Weight 8.38g
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-276F61
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object of unknown date and function. The object consists of two circular discs joined by a narrow, central column, 3.95mm in diameter. The discs are biconvex and the central column is hexagonal in section. Both discs are undecorated but there are the remains of a circular-sectioned iron projection, 2mm in diameter, exiting the centre of the lower disc, possibly the remains of a pin shank. This may be an elaborate pin head or a decorative stud but it's function remains unconfirmed.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F436F6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy button of post-medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The button is circular in plan and D-shaped in section with a raised, integrally-cast design consisting of a four-petalled flower with a central boss. Between each petal of the flower is a raised pellet. The back of the object is undecorated with a large casting seam running across the centre and a central, integrally-cast, circular loop, now flattened. Diameter 15.18mm, Thickness: 4.41mm, Weight : 5.47g
Created on: Saturday 30th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F65A99
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy crucifix. A cast plate, originally cruciform in plan, (now damaged), with the body of Christ appearing in identically-moulded relief on both sides. The face has elongated, oval eyes, a large nose and a slit mouth. A triangular arrangement above the head, on the cross, has four sunken dots along each of its angled sides and is open to interpretation as to what it represents. Three dots, in relief, on the torso may represent nipples and navel, with the ribcage also emphasised. Alternatively, they may be a reference to the Holy trinity. One arm of the crucifix has been …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 24th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-65779D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy object which is probably an incomplete button from the late medieval to post-medieval periods. It is circular in plan and flat with a circular perforation at its centre, which would have contained a rivet or the shank of the button. Surrounding the central hole are incised concentric circles, evenly spaced apart going to the edge of the object. There are four on one face and five on the other. The object is damaged and a piece of the edge is missing. Diameter: 23mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 6.19g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43B91C
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object, probably the butt of a small post-medieval toy petronel/gun/pistol (1600-1700). The object is solid, trapezoidal in plan and decorated on one face with a raised heart design within a beaded border. The opposing face is decorated with a raised letter W. It is broken across the narrow end where it would have been attached to the rest of the pistol A more complete example, but hollow rather than solid, has been recorded as IOW-8C96AC, The shape of the butt resembles that of toy petronels or cavalry pistols reported from London, where a 17th-century date is…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BB3D88
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object, probably a pilgrim badge. The object is cast to possibly resemble a shell in plan with moulded ribs radiating outwards and upwards from the base to the outer edge.The design is quite coarse and may represent something other than a shell. There is an old break across the base of the object indicating that it may have had additional elements. The reverse of the object is flat, undecorated and has the broken stub of an integrally-cast projection at the top, possibly the remains of a pin or clasp.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-665639
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy fragment of a probable post-medieval child's toy or shy. The fragment is flat with a design, in relief, integrally-cast into one face. The design depicts a building with timber-framed walls, doors, windows and roof. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. The suggested date for the object is late 17th to early 18th century.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0D55AA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable mount of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date. the object consists of a cast lead-alloy head with a domed top and flat base. The centre of the domed top has a circular pellet cast into it with seven, equally-spaced incised, lines radiating from it to the outer edge. Projecting from the centre of the base is an iron shank. This shank is extremely corroded and its true profile cannot be established. This object may be a mount from a box or a furniture mount.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-92DF0D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead-alloy spoon handle. It is rectangular in section, flat with no decoration but has been tinned or silvered on all surfaces. It has a three-lobed 'trefid' terminal. This 'trefid' feature gives it a likely date of late-17th century.
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-22E486
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval, cast lead-alloy button, The button is circular in plan, slightly domed on the front and slightly concave on the back. There is a distinct casting seam running across the back of the button and along the loop. The upper surface has a cast relief decoration. A pellet marks the centre of the head and this is surrounded by two, concentric circles of inwardly-facing crescents creating a scale-like or petal-like effect. An integral loop extends from the centre of the back of the button.
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
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