Record ID: DUR-FBC0B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to 1500. The object is circular in plan and biconvex. There is a central, circular perforation which has a diameter of 10.31 mm and would have been used for suspending the spindle whorl. Both faces of the object are decorated, one with raised lines very close to each and occasional pellets in between. The other face has also got raised lines however they are further apart with at least one pellet in between but sometimes two.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FB3594
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag or cloth seal dating to the 19th century. The seal impression is circular with irregular edges which contain spaces where wire or textile ligatures would have run across the diameter of the object to seal it. One side reads ДД/АССЯТН/... and probably would have listed the quality control officer. The other side of the object reads КРОНЬ/2СОТЪ... and lists the point of export as well as the date of production although this has now worn away.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FAB762
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal dating to 1836. The impressed seal is roughly circular with uneven edge. There are spaces where a wire or textile ligature would have passed through the object across its diameter. One side of the seal reads КРОН/2СОРТ/επ/1836 which probably refers to the place of export and the date of production. The other side of the object is more worn and while there probably was lettering on both sides it is no longer visible.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FA6F94
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal dating to 1836. The object is sub-circular in plan and is made up of two layers which have been flattened together. There are rectangular spaces on the side of the object which are where the rope or wire would have gone. One side of the seal reads АРХ/КРОНЬ/2СОРТЋ in three rows with the date 1836 below. This would have indicated the place of export, the producer of goods and the date of production. The other side reads ДЕСЯТОК/ВАСЍДЕИ/ТРИЪАН in three rows. This is likely to refer to the surname of the quality control o…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-E404D2
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Post Medieval medallion, probably 19th century in date. It is circular in plan with decoration on both faces. The front face has a crowned bust facing left. He has long straight hair. The bust is inside a circle of dots. The reverse has a central circle, surrounded by concentric circles decorated alternately with a series of dots or split into segments by lines. There are two breaks on the outside edge which are at the 8 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions when the object is oriented with the bust upright. These could have formed a small suspension loop. This object is nearl…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-246B33
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. There is a central circular perforation which has a diameter of 9.70 mm. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated. One side features raised pellets and the other has two rows of gridded squares running parallel to the edge of the object.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2460A2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl which is circular in plan and biconical. One face is decorated with raised, radial lines and pellets. The other face is decorated with radial lines which in turn have lines coming out at acute angles interspersed with raised pellets.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-FA41A7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy pierced token dating to the post medieval period. It is possible to discern the letters I//GLU on the obverse and on the reverse there is a dot in a circle. The pireced hole is sub-circular and has very irregular edges. Crude tokens such as this one are known from excavations in London and date from the 16th century.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2013
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Record ID: DUR-583803
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead weight dating to the post-medieval period. The object is made of a lead sheet which is U-shaped around a central, round perforation. It is likely that the object is incomplete and so would have been circular with a central perforation. There is stamped lettering visible and it reads DURHAM beneath a possible crown and on the opposite side, No. 9.
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2013
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