Record ID: WMID-0C42F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy shield shaped weight of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The shield weight is sub triangular in shape, with a raised shield shape on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of multiple tranverse lines. A design may have been present on the central section, but due to post depositional damage, this design is now unclear. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 44.3 mm in length, 33.3 mm wide and 13.9 mm thick. It weighs 116.3 g (4.1 oz). The weight is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0CB2F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable weight, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight consists of two sub circular ends, with a recessed centre. It broadly resembles a dumb-bell or yo yo shape. The recess between the two ends measures 6.5 mm wide and 5.9 mm deep. It has a diameter of 38.5 mm and is 26.0 mm thick. It weighs 208 g (7.3 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. No parallels to this weight have been found at the time of recording. It is considered to be possibly Roman, due to association with other finds …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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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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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-AEAB17
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of local (unsourced) greyware, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. The rim type is that of a rounded everted type, probably consistent with a storage bowl or jar. Not enough of the rim is present to allow an accurate determination of original rim diameter. The sherd is 7.1 mm thick and weighs 25.2 g. It has a length of 31.8 mm and is 67.5 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) greyware She…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-AEFC11
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD1400). The rimsherd consists of a local (unsourced) unglazed earthenware, with frequent fine quartz inclusions, probably dating from the 11th to 15th Centuries AD, most likely from a jug. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter. The sherd is 10.3 mm thick and weighs 51.0 g. It has a length of 38.4 mm and is 76.0 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: frequent quartz tempered, unglazed earthernware Sherd type: rimsherd Rim type: Squared, everted Firing conditio…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-E9EEA3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub triangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 29.9 mm and is 48.0 mm wide. It is 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 16.7 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA093C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two joining incomplete copper alloy rim fragments from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragments are sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. Fragment 1 measures: 24.2 mm in length, 29.4 mm wide and 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 15.2 g. Fragment 2 measures: 30.0 mm in length, 30.0 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA276A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 44.7 mm in length, 39.2 mm wide and …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA3943
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 35.3 mm in length, 45.0 mm wide and …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA4366
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 59.7 mm in length, 48.5 mm wide and …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA4FC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 47.1 mm and is 47.3 mm wide. It is 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 60.6 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movemen…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA6551
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Medieval. Handle. Uncertain vessel type, probably jug. Local type. Frequent quartz. oxidised. Fabric: Oxidised. banded. Dark grey core. Beige interior. Light brown exterior. Hard. Inclusions: Frequent quartz (<1 mm). Well sorted. Forming: hand made. Decoration: Ridges. Surface treatment: green glaze. Condition: Abraded. Form: uncertain. Probably a jug. Fragment: handle. Ridged. Notes: Thickness: 21.9 mm. Mass: 105.6 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA792D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Medieval. Bodysherd. Uncertain vessel type, probably jug. Local type. Frequent quartz. oxidised. Fabric: Oxidised. banded. Dark grey core. Grey interior. grey exterior. Hard. Inclusions: Frequent quartz (<1 mm). Well sorted. Forming: Wheel made. Decoration: pellets. Surface treatment: dark green glaze. Condition: Abraded. Form: uncertain. Probably a jug. Fragment: Body. Notes: Diameter of vessel: not enough present to accurate determine diameter. Thickness: 6.4 mm. Mass: 15.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-9A8FE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Medieval dating (11th to 13th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of a local (unsourced) flint tempered cooking pot ware, consistent with 11th to 13th Century AD dating. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter. The rim type is that of a flat rounded one. The sherd is 6.1 mm thick and weighs 30.6 g. It has a length of 35.1 mm and is 59.1 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) flint tempered cooking pot fabric Sherd type: rimsherd Rim type:…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-133F7E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1450 -AD 1700). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile, with an oval base. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is domed and decorated with a central oval. In plan it is oval. The rim of the container is plain. Traces of diagonal decoration are visible on the front face. Both faces are incomplete. It measures 25.8 mm ta…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1640D6
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver annular hawk ring or vervel, of Post Medieval dating (17th Centuries AD). The vervel consists of a flat annular ring, with inscribed lettering on one side. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The inscription on the front reads: of minting lincln. The vervel has a diameter of 11.42 mm, and is 1.64 mm thick. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 5.23 mm. It weighs 1.0 g. The vervel is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Vervels of the annular ring type are among the most commonly recorded type of vervels on the PAS database, incl…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: WMID-16CD27
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver annular hawk ring or vervel, of Post Medieval dating (17th Centuries AD). The vervel consists of a flat annular ring, with inscribed lettering on one side. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The inscription on the front reads: * George Ashton of. The vervel has a diameter of 11.44 mm, and is 1.04 mm thick. The internal diameter of the central hole measures 6.57 mm. It weighs 0.6 g. The vervel is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Vervels of the annular ring type are among the most commonly recorded type of vervels on the PAS database, inc…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-668006
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, of unknown dating (0 to AD 1900). The object is irregular in shape. It consists of a rectangular sectioned bar with a curved hook at the end. The otherr end exhibits an elaborate moulding, possibly similar to that of a Phrygian hat. An sub oval collar sits beneath the elaborate moulding and the rectangular sectioned bar. The bar has a rectangular notch removed from one side. It measures 34.5 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The object is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. No direct …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-EFD02C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, of uncertain function, but probably Post medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object consists of circular sectioned rod, with one old pre-depositional break at one end. The other end has an oval shaped flattened end. No notches are present down the length of the rod. A 160 degree bend is present around a third of the length from the flattened end. It measures 78.8 mm in length, 3.5 mm in diameter and weighs 6.1 g. The object is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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