Record ID: WMID-BF8C28
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, dating to the Late Medieval period, circa AD 1400-1450. The strap end is triangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The strap-end comprises of two plates, one which extends into a basal terminal; and a plain shorter back plate. The upper edges of the two plates are flat. Located on the body, visible on both sides are the circular rivets which hold the two plates together. The body of the object gradually narrows to a stylised animal head at the base. The head includes a rounded snout and impressions for the eyes and ears at th…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BE4D3B
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terminal from a rowel spur arm, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th CenturiesAD). The fragment consists of a heart shaped terminal, with two circular perforations (holes). The spur arm has a D shaped cross section, with a flat reverse. Beneath the heart shaped terminal is a moulded rectangular collar, with a straight horizontal groove across it as decoration. The arm is narrower at the moulded collar before flaring to a broken terminal. No decoration is present on the reverse. It measures 27.6 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. The holes ha…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BD7BB4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy terminal, 'end-cap' or pommel from a knife of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). This terminal is likely to have come from an iron scale tang knife. The terminal is in the form of a human head wearing a pointed hat or helmet with multiple vertically engraved lines perhaps suggesting hair with a double-banded ruff around the neck. The face comprises of two circular indents for eyes, a protruding, pointed nose, now partially worn, and a straight groove for the mouth. There is a slot for a tang at the base, extending up the length of the neck,…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-99B871
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy (bronze) cast horse harness fitting or strap distributor, dating from the late Iron age to the early Roman period ( c.50BC-AD50). The object comprises three connected openwork trefoil rings (of which two survives intact) and a probable central motif of a horses head projecting 90 degrees from the centre of the object. The complete rings have an internal diameter of 9.7 mm and 8.8 mm. There are faint signs that the horse's head is decorated with ears and a mane comprised of incised herringbone grooves, and probably a split mouth. Much of the …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9976BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Stephen (1135-54), Lozenge fleury and annulets type (BMC type 4; North 897), moneyer: uncertain, mint: Lincoln. Ref: North 1994: 208. The coin is bent and has a large open crack across part of the flan. The flan is of irregular shape. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2130EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), [PAX AVG], Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London, L - // ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 472, cf. no. 101. Diameter: 24.1 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 3.6 g
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-091C74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub conical, with a single vertical hole positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The sides are uneven It has a height of 21.4 mm and a diameter (at the base) of 28.4 mm. The thickness of the walls at the top of the weight are 6.7 mm. It weighs 76.0 g (2.68 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulte…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F43A71
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy belt mount, of Medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). Around 75% of the mount is present, the projecting lugs are not present. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, missing the two projecting lugs which held the rivets. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 10.7 mm in length, 9.1 mm wide and is 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface pa…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4A43B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded silver signet finger ring. The bezel is circular. The device consists of a crown above two initials in black letter script. The initials are ‘dh’. The device is within a beaded border, with chevrons pointing inwards. The hoop has been decorated with a twisted rope effect. This has been created by cleared spaced indented lines. The raised parts have a line of rouletting on them. Dimensions: Bezel length: 15.1 mm Bezel Width: 14.6 mm Hoop thickness: 2.4 mm External diameter: 28.7 mm Internal diameter: 24.2 mm Weight: 20.5 g   Discussion: Black …
Created on: Monday 29th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9100A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount or furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount has a square flat head, with a circular sectioned attachment spike to the reverse. This attachment spike is incomplete, it has a diameter of 4.2 mm. The front of the mount bears the remains of a saltire design within a square border. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick (not including attachment spike). It is 9.2 mm thick including the attachment spike. It weighs 3.6 g. The mount is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-149BFE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
n incomplete copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 95% of the hooked clasp is present, with just the hook incomplete. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plate, with a heart at the centre, and seven oval holes arranged evenly around it, and a single sharp hook (now incomplete). The back is undecorated. It measures 35.6 mm in length, 17.9 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-699718
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver penny of William I 'The Lion' of Scotland (AD 1165 to AD 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B, bust III (Spink S5029) dating to c. 1205 and c. 1230. A star of five points in each quarter of the reverse giving a total of 20 points. Moneyers: Hve Walter. Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-687855
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceat, of the Series B type (Bird on cross), dating to c. AD 695 to c. AD 700. The obverse depicts a diademed bust right within a beaded circle. The reverse depicts a central cross, with bird facing right above, annulet to either side of cross and an additional cross pattee upper right. C.f. BMC 27b, North vol 1, p 66, no 128. S 777A. Diameter:12.7 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 0.6 g Similar sceats have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: BERK-D13CC2; SUSS-795889; DUR-995F97 and LIN-580DA5.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-67A4C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470; AD 1471 to  AD 14830, probably dating to the period AD 1473 to AD 1478. Probably minted in Ireland as part of the Light 'Cross and Pellets' coinage between 1473 and 1478. Rose by either side of neck. Probable L or crescent on Neck. Rose in quarters  1 and 3 (probably). Diameter: 15.3 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-16A80E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny, probably belonging to the reign of Edward IV (1461 to 1470; 1471 - 1483). Minted at either York or an Irish mint. Diameter: 14.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-16003E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of uncertain ruler, but possibly a short cross type, between Henry II and Henry III. Coin is heavily worn on both sides. Part of the coin has been folded over. Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-15C79D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut farthing of uncertain ruler or moneyer, minted in London, dating to the period AD 1247 to AD 1279. Width: 10.0 mm Length: 10.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-149088
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penning/sterling of Eric of Pomerania (1396-1439); mint: Lund (Sweden). The coin is incomplete and very worn. Approximately a quarter of the coin is missing in the form of a portion of theg outer circle. Obverse: crown within inner circle; inscription: illegible (ERICVS REX D S). Reverse: short cross within inner circle; inscription: [MONE]TA LVNDE[NSI].  Diameter: 15.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-13BBDA
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, heraldic, harness pendant dating from the medieval Period (AD 1200-1400). The pendant is shield shaped with a flat top and the front face decorated with a moulded, heraldic design. None of the enamel has survived. The heraldic design consists of a large border or band at the top, with either two circular shapes or possibly two martlets. Beneath this are three horizontal bands or fess. This can be described as Chief tierced per fess. It has an integral suspension loop in the centre of the top edge of the shield. The plate is slightly bent and there is …
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Saturday 13th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-138EFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable weight or possible pot leg, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable weight is sub square in shape, with one rounded side or terminal. Patinated breaks are present on the reverse and on the square end. Iron staining is visible, indicating it may have been secured to a larger object. The sides are triangular, curving downwards. It measures 22.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 61.6 g (2.17 oz). The probable weight is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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