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-FBAD32
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle dating to the period c. AD 1525 to 1600. The buckle is double looped with one loop D-shaped off the central bar and the other loop trapezoidal. The frame is D-shaped in section with faceted edges. There is cast decoration on the trapezoidal loop in the form of grooves. There is one small knop projecting from the D-shaped loop and some damage suggests there would have been a second knop. There is some iron corrosion on the central bar and this could suggest that the pin was originally made of iron. This buckle is a Marshall (1986: 13 - 14) Tudor type IIB.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FB6835
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag or cloth seal dating to the post medieval period. The object is sub-circular with spaces where the wire or textile ligature would have passed through the diameter of the seal. One side of the seal depicts an unclear cross with two pellets in one quarter and one pellet in the adjacent quarter. The other side depicts the letters MW/12K over two lines. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, see NCL-56B2F3.
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-FA14A1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy shoe buckle dating to the period AD 1660 to 1720. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with slightly concave long sides. There is some decoration on the sides of the buckle however the surface is quite worn so it is difficult to see. The single tongue, pin and stud chape are all still present although no longer attached to the buckle. This buckle is a Marshall (1986: 17-18) type V buckle and due to the large size and curve was probably used as a shoe buckle.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F8A896
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver teaspoon in two parts dating to the post medieval period. The object has an oval bowl which is folded and badly damaged, The stem of the spoon is narrow and D-shaped in section before widening and flatterning to the rounded terminal. On the back of the stem there is a hallmark of a lion rampant and the letters S E which probably refer to the silversmith. On the flattened terminal are the letters A B which probably refer to the owner of the spoon. A similar object has been recorded on the PAS database: SUR-7D3101.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F816F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (1272 to 1307) dating to AD 1280. North Number 1020. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust surrounded by the legend which reads EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. The reverse depicts a long cross with a quatrefoil in the centre and three pellets in each angle. The legend reads CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI.
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-E2EB10
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness mount dating to the medieval period, c. 1250 to 1400. The object is shield shaped in plan with a very worn and corroded surface. The back of the object is flat and undecorated and while the stud is missing there is a small scar where it has broken off which shows a circular cross section. The front of the object has a diagonal cross shape in relief. It is likely that there would have been some enamelling on the front of the object however it is now to damaged to see any traces.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2013
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Record ID: DUR-E2D6A3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness mount dating to the medieval period, c. 1250 to 1400. The object is shield shaped in plan and flat with a circular stud projecting from the back. There is some decoration on the front in the form of horizontal lines. Within these lines are a linear pattern of rounded peaks and troughs. It seems likely that these would have contained enamel however none now remains.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E264C7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trefoil shaped harness pendant dating to the medieval period, c. 1250 to 1350. The object is trefoil shaped in plan with one lobe below two lobes. Between the top two lobes the suspension loop is attached with the hole at 90 degrees to the rest of the pendant. A lot of enamelling is still present on the front of the object with the spaces indicating a shield motif with a lis design extending from the two corners ath the top. The shield design is split into four by a simple cross and there are spaces in the top left and bottom right quadrants although it is not clear …
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8EFE44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Robert III of Scotland (1390 to 1406) dating to the period AD 1390 to 1403. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust within a tressure of seven arches with three pellets at the cusps. The legend reads ROBERTVS DEI GRA REX S.... with three pellets in a vertical line as stops. The reverse depicts a long cross with three pellets in each angle. The inner legend reads VILL/A ED/INBV/RGH with two small crosses as stops. The outer legend reads DNS PTECTOR MS F LIB ATORMS with means God is my defender and redeemer. The F in the outer legend is retrograde.
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8ED216
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the handle of a medieval vessel, probably dating to the 15th century. The object is rectangular in plan with a slight tapering towards the bottom. The section is D-shaped and the object is slightly curved. There are four grooves running the length of the object on the front.There is green glaze on the front of the object and this is slightly mottled. There is no glaze on the back. It is likely that this vessel fragment was part of a large ceramic jug.
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-673446
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal dating to the 19th century. Both sides of the seal display the same logo, of G & T Earle of Hull. In the centre of the logo is depicts a pelican with spread wings, standing on a nest with five chicks, all within two inscribed circular bands. Between the two bands is G & T EARLE LIMITED HULL. Outside of the two bands are the words LEAD SEALED and PELICAN BRAND. G & T Earle Ltd was a cement manufacturers based out of Hull. An identical bag seal has been recorded on the PAS database: SWYOR-E19C51.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-6701A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete buckle frame dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500 to 1650. The buckle is pentagonal in plan witha narrow pin bar. The part of the buckle which would act as a pin rest has a simple projection which gives the buckle its pentagonal shape. The buckle has splayed feet by the pin bar. The back is undecorated. This buckle is similar to no. 145 in R. Whitehead (1996) Buckles: 1250 to 1800.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: DUR-770861
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy shoe buckle of post medieval date, c. 1720 to 1760. The buckle is rectangular in plan with rounded corners and a thickening along the long sides. This thickening is where the spindle and tongue of the buckle would have been attached however they are no longer present. The buckle is undecorated and would have been the lower end of the market. The buckle is curved to fit the shoe more closely.
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FDBC72
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval shoe buckle dating to the period AD 1720 to 1790. The object is rectangular in plan with rounded corners. There are incised lateral lines running the entire way around the frame. The frame is significantly curved which is a trend which developed as buckles became larger so that they could till fit on the foot. The spindle and pin are both missing.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-FA74F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to 1603) dating to the period AD 1565 to AD 1567. North Number 1998. The obverse depicts a crowned bust left with a rose behind the head. The legend reads ELIZABETH : D G ANG : FR ET : HI REGINA. The reverse depicts a square shield quartered by a long cross fourchée which also divides the legend. The reverse legend reads POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. The initial mark is a portcullis.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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