Record ID: DUR-06F0E8
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy socketed wood gouge dating to the Ewart Park phase of the Bronze Age, C. BC 1000 to 800. The socketed end of the gouge has a circular section and a diameter of 20.8. There is a collar at the socketed end and the gouge then flattens to a C-shaped section by the end and the length of the furrow is 41.90 mm and the width of the furrow at the tip is 13.57 mm. A gouge of this type would have been used for woodworking and similar examples are known from Dorset (PAS database DOR-FD5EF4) and also as part of a hoard from Cumbria (PAS database LANCUM-6F9525).
Created on: Friday 1st March 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2013
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Record ID: DUR-AC4BC2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period, possibly the 15th century. The matrix features a flat, circular die with an inscription of the letter R and a possible leaf design. The matrix projects and tapers from the back of the die face with faceted sides. There are two collars between the stem and the terminal which is lozenge shaped with a central circular perforation. A similar seal matrix has been published on the PAS database: SF-ED4772 which states that a single letter die is not unusual and is probably the initial of the original owner of the seal …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Solway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-BEF632
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hat token dating to the period AD 1860 to 1868. The obverse depicts a top hat with the word ROBERTSONS above and "HALF GUINEA HAT" below. There is a fine border of pellets running parallel to the circumference of the token. The reverse reads "Robertsons Hat and Cap Manufacturers, Cooper of Devonshire Street, Carlisle". There is a listing for Robertson as a hat and cap manufacturer in 1861 on English Street in Carlisle which is adjacent to Devonshire Street and so it seems likely that they are the same.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-BF5D52
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth or bag seal of post medieval date. The bag seal depicts a shield with a lion rampant below a crown while the reverse depicts the letters R and A at the top, above 599 which possibly refers to the date 1599 as there is clear wear before the 5.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C05BF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius dating to the period AD 43 to 260. The obverse and the reverse are illegible and part of the coin is missing, likely damage after deposition.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E7D462
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy, part of a vessel handle possibly dating to the medieval period. The object is comma-shaped in profile with a clear break at the widest end. In plan the object is trapezoidal with diagonal grooves within two parallel lines. These lines run the length of the object which is where the curve visible in the section is. There is a several areas of damage around the bulbous end of the object and also a break at the thinner end suggesting a longer handle.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
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Record ID: DUR-13E5F4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy or pewter vessel probably dating to the post medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and features moulded decoration although not enough of the vessel remains to discern the design. The back of the fragment is undecorated and the object is slightly curved.
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
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Record ID: DUR-0C0AC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Hadrian dating to AD 117 (Reece Period 6). ADOPTIO reverse type depicting Hadrian and Trajan standing with clasped hands. RIC II, p. 339, no. 3c.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-0DB9E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Titus dating to AD 79 (Reece Period 4). TRP VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII PP reverse type depicting a quadriga left with corn ears in the car.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-0E2470
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 193 to 211 (Reece Period 10). FVNDATOR PACIS reverse type depicting the emperor standing left and holding a branch and roll.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-0E7330
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Julia Domna dating to the period AD 193 to 217 (Reece Period 10). PVDICITIA reverse type depicting Pudicitia seated left holding sceptre.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-A02643
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Samian ware vessel dating to the Roman period, c. AD 40 to AD 230. The object is a fragment of the body of a Samian ware bowl. There is evidence for the pressed decoration on the outer surface with a raised, semi-circular design and a rope like design. The slip remains on the decorated areas although there is some damage on this side of the sherd. More of the slip remains in place on the inside face of the vessel fragment and there is a groove running across the fragment. Tim Padley of Tullie House Museum, Carlisle suggests that this fragment is likely to be …
Created on: Monday 20th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
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Record ID: DUR-F4ABF8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag or bale seal dating to the late post-medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan although there is damage to the edges. There is embossed cyrillic lettering on both sides of the object. One side reads 16H НГУОVVB and there are possibly two small flowers also visible. The back of the object has the inscription [ ]N СГ9Н. Beneath this writing the letters 7 and 6 are visible which may refer to the date of the object, suggesting a manufacture date in the 1760s. It is likely that the writing refers to the initials of a quality control officer and the m…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F56017
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bag seal dating to the period c. AD 1750 to 1850. The object is circular in plan and on one side the words YORK AND SHEEPSHANKS as a border surrounding the word LEEDS in the centre of the field. The back of the seal is undecorated although there are some incised lines which may be the letters HIZ. The York and Sheepshanks company was a cloth manufacturer based in Leeds during the 18th and 19th centuries and it seems likely that this seal was used to confirm the production and quality of a bale of cloth.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F5B905
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag or bale seal dating to the post medieval period. The object is circular in plan with a short rectangular projection. On one side of the seal there is a central circular groove and the letter H is also visible. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated although there are some incised lines and possibly the numbers 16170 above the number 20.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
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Record ID: DUR-879173
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring, inset with three stones. The ring has an oval bezel comprising a translucent purple glass gem in a rubbed-over box-setting. The bifurcated shoulders feature a simple stylised openwork floral design consisting of a tiny glass gem of uncertain colour in a sub-circular setting, representing the flower head, below which is a pair of leaves on a stem. This stem and leaf decoration is missing from one shoulder. The sides of the shoulders bear a simple indented (feathered) decoration. The hoop is complete and is D-shaped in section. The workmanship of the ring is ve…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle City', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-BC7805
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast copper alloy cauldron leg probably of Medieval date. The object is sub-trapezoidal in plan and is broken at both ends. The top end is wider than the bottom end and this forms the attachment to the body of the vessel. The bottom end has evidence for an old break before the leg splays out to the foot. When viewed from the front, there are three ribs visible which run the length of the leg.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-BD5514
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast copper alloy cauldron leg probably dating to the medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and has one central rib running the length of the object. Both ends of the object show evidence for old breaks which is why the object does not splay out at either end for the foot or attachment to the vessel body.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-CF07A5
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a gold, Roman earring dating to the 1st or 2nd centuries AD. The earring consists of a double boss made up of two convex faces from a single sheet of metal. There are two small, granulated pellets which sit on the waist between the two bosses. There is no form of attachment but it is likely that there would have been gold wire soldered on. This earring is an Allason-Jones type 13b which normally has three pellets on the waist. It is fairly unusual in Britain however an earring of this type has been found at Caerleon, Gwent (National Museum of Wales Acc. No. 54.389A:F5). …
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
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Record ID: DUR-BF70E3
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The rowel of a spur which is late medieval or early post medieval in date. The spur is circular in plan with 12 projections radiating outwards from a central circular perforation. The ends of all of the projections are damaged. Rowel spurs became popular in the 14th century, replacing the simpler prick spurs. There are several examples of spur rowels recorded on the PAS database including LIN-9E0033, LIN-72B5A6 and CORN-C901E8.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
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