Record ID: PUBLIC-10633A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I class 9b1, London mint.
Created on: Saturday 8th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43E051
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I class 10cf2, Canterbury mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43B55A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I class 4c, Canterbury mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E671CD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper-alloy medieval strap-end.  Description: The strap-end is 'shield-shaped' and constructed from sheet copper-alloy. There are two, circular rivet holes at the straight attachment end and a single, circular rivet hole at the apex of the shield. A bar mount would have been riveted onto the strap-end at the attachment end and the imprint of this missing bar is still visible. Measurements: Length 17.16mm: Width 17.03mm: Thickness 0.84mm: Weight 1.55g Discussion: Similar shield-shaped strap-end with bar mounts can be seen in Egan and Pri…
Created on: Sunday 31st October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA5DF4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy, post-medieval Nuremberg 'rose/orb' jetton. Description: The jetton has been neatly clipped around the inner circles, removing all the legends so an attribution is not possible. The obverse has alternating crowns and lis, arranged around a central, eight-petalled rose within a beaded circle remaining. The reverse has an imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double tressure of three arches within a beaded circle remaining Measurements: Diameter 14.52mm: Weight 0.57g. Discussion: There is no exact parallel to this jetton on the data…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-26FE0F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, post-medieval Nuremberg 'rose/orb' jetton. Description: The jetton was issued by Hanns Krauwinckel II, dating to the period AD 1586-1635. The obverse has alternating crowns and lis, arranged around a central, eight-petalled rose and surrounded by the legend HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN N. The reverse has an imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double tressure of three arches and surrounded by the legend HEIT ROTT MORGEN DOTT. (Red today, dead tomorrow) Measurements: Diameter 21.94mm: Weight 1.24g. Discussion: This jetton is shown in Mitchiner (1988…
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5893C2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, cast copper-alloy, zoomorphic mount. Description: The mount is teardrop in shape with a convex front and a concave back. The mount depicts the forward-facing head of an animal, probably a horse, with the ears, eyes, snout and mouth defined by incised lines. The centre of the head is drilled for an attachment rivet. The circular copper-alloy rivet remains in-situ. Measurements: Length 12.34mm: Width 9.62mm: Thickness 4.16mm: Weight 1.72g. Discussion: Similar items are recorded in Meols (2008:121, no. 1130, 1135 and 1139) where they are interpreted as crude an…
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-05F833
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from a Roman Samian-ware vessel. Description: The sherd is from the main body of the vessel, broken on all sides and undecorated, so of undetermined form. The fabric is orange with very sparse <0.3mm specks of an angular black and white inclusions. There are thin, parallel lines around the inner surface indicating that the vessel was wheel thrown. Both surfaces are covered with a fine red/orange slip which is abraded in areas. Suggested date c. AD 50-250. Measurements: Length 44.1mm: Width 31.74mm: Thickness 5.63mm: Weight 8.02g
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulstow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5E0B89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, silver, long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III. Description: Bust facing with sceptre and pellets in the hair curls. Obverse legend [hENRI]CVS R[EX] II[I]. Reverse legend [NIC] OLE ONC [ANT]. The coin is severely clipped and also has a striking error below the neck of the bust creating a flattened area. There is a small cut on the edge of the flan at this point. The moneyer is NICOLE at Canterbury mint and the coin is a class Va-Vg Measurements: Diameter: 14.70mm: Thickness 0.68mm: Weight 0.52g.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-49B701
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, copper-alloy farthing token of William Fox, mercer of Louth. Description: The token has been struck off-centre and is also corroded so much of the detail is lost. There is, however, enough detail to identify it as a farthing token of William Fox of Louth, mercer. Obverse: The Mercer's Arms Obverse legend: WILLI[AM.FOX.M]ERCER. Reverse: THREE CLOVES Reverse legend: * IN.LO[VTH].1656. Measurements: Diameter 16.56mm: Weight 1.13g. Discussion: The token is recorded in Townsend (1983) and identified as being of William Fox who was churchwarden of …
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B6C2F8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-piece, sheet copper-alloy medieval strap end. Description: The strap end is octagonal in shape and consists of two sheet copper-alloy plates. The front plate has bent sides and fits snugly against the flat back plate creating a hollow interior. Where the two lower edges of the plates meet in a point, there is a gap in the bent sides of the front plate, 14.5mm wide. This provides an opening to the hollow interior where the strap would have fit between the plates. There are two, circular copper-alloy rivets, one at the attachment end and one in the centre of the plates, to se…
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-446BB8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic body sherd from a Roman Samian ware bowl. Description: The sherd has a hard fabric with frequent, very small micaceus inclusions. The fabric is a bright orange-red colour with glossy orange slip on both the outer and inner surfaces. The sherd is irregular in shape with one external surface decorated with an egg-and-tongue (ovolo) band below a pelleted border. Above this is an inset moulded line with further vertical striations above it. Below the ovolo band is a rectangular panel with a beaded border. In the centre of this is a motif, now abraded and indistinct. Me…
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F093B5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four objects of unknown date but possible gaming pieces. Description: The four objects are all discoid, being sub-circular in shape and flattened in cross-section. 1. A natural limestone pebble, flat on one face and convex on the other, with some inclusions and crevices. 2. A fragment of oyster shell that has been deliberately shaped into a disc, convex one one face and concave on the other. 3. A natural pebble of limestone, flat on both faces, water-worn and smooth. 4. A natural pebble of limestone, flat on both faces, water-worn and smooth. Measurements…
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D23005
Object type: TAP KEY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy barrel tap key. Description: The key has a sub-oval bow with a double-oval-shaped cut-out inside. This sits above a moulded collar leading to a straight, circular cross-sectioned shaft terminating in an expanded, hollow section. This section is an equilateral triangle in shape with an integral, straight vertical projection up the centre of one face. Measurements: Length 55.21mm: Width of bow 34.55mm: Length of hollow terminal 12.50mm: Diameter of shaft 6.78mm: Weight 26.07g. Discussion: Keys such as this were used as a security measure…
Created on: Monday 19th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A9C712
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, silver halfpenny of Edward III. Description: The coin has been severely clipped and also sustained some post-depositional damage so is very reduced in size and weight. It is also very worn but the detail of the bust that is visible shows a small face with sunken eyes. There is also a star visible at the end of the obverse legend confirming this as a halfpenny of Edward III's star-marked coinage of 1335-1343. It is most probably a Withers Type 5. Measurements: Diameter: 12.50mm: Thickness 0.64mm: Weight 0.43g.
Created on: Saturday 17th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-994025
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, silver, cut long cross halfpenny of Henry III. Description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre and pellets in the hair curls. Obverse legend hENRICV[S REX III]. Reverse legend [hEN] RIO NLV [ND]. The orientation of the obverse legend, the moneyer HENRI and the wedge-shaped foot on the letter R indicate that this is a class 5b coin minted in London by HENRI. Measurements: Diameter: 17.79mm: Thickness 0.71mm: Weight 0.61g.
Created on: Friday 16th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

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-400A55
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, sheet copper-alloy mount. Description: The mount is rectangular in shape and flat. Both of the two longer sides have three notches cut out of them. There is no further decoration. There is a single, circular rivet in the centre of the mount, with the head filed flush with the upper surface and the remainder of the rivet projecting from the reverse by 3.5mm. Measurements: Length 11.15mm: Width 7.45mm: Thickness 0.75mm: Weight 0.46g. Discussion: Rectangular mounts with single, separate rivets are discussed in Egan and Pritchard, 2002, p. 195 and p. 209. It is …
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-3E62B1
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a medieval, cast copper-alloy, socketed tripod candlestick. Description: The fragment is of irregular shape with all edges having been broken and no original finished edge visible. There are two curving, parallel incised lines across one surface. Measurements: Length 28.85mm: Width 23.12mm: Thickness 2.48mm: Weight 5.82g. Discussion: The fragment is part of a medieval, cast copper-alloy, socketed tripod candlestick that was found at the same location in several pieces in 2010. PUBLIC-C37065 The attached image shows how this fragment fits with the origin…
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-29F72E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, sheet copper-alloy, domed thimble. Description: The thimble is thin-walled and without a basal rim. There is a circumferential plain band with two circumferential incised grooves covering the basal half of the thimble. Above the band are machine-made, circular indentations arranged in concentric rings around the body of the thimble. The top of the thimble was originally made of steel and this has been lost leaving iron staining. There are two long cracks in the thimble wall. Measurements: Length 20.82mm: Diameter 16.66mm: Thickness 0.41mm: Weight 2.21g. …
Created on: Sunday 11th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.