Record ID: DUR-652232
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy pendant in the shape of an axehead of unknown date. The object is broadly rectangular although it widens at one end to form a broad, curved blade. There is a small circular perforation at the other end of the object which presumably would have been used for suspension.
Created on: Monday 29th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2013
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Record ID: DUR-1054C0
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn die possibly dating to the Roman period. The object is a cube in shape although the corners have become rounded, possibly due to wear. There are small drilled holes on each side to give a number from one to six. From the middle ages onwards there is a tendency to place numbers on opposites side so that the total of the two sides is seven and has been called a regular layout (See Egan). This example does not show this layout and so could be earlier.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2013
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Record ID: DUR-BAD4C0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to the Post Medieval period. The weight is circular in plan and has a D-shaped section. There is a central perforation which shows signs of wear suggesting suspension perhaps due to use as a loom weight or spindle whorl. Weights of this type are commonly used from the Roman period through to the Post medieval period.
Created on: Friday 1st February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: DUR-BA3423
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead-alloy stud or button. It is sub-circular with a domed front and a flat back. The front features incised decoration which focus around a circle which acts as the centre of a flower with six long, linear petals. Between each of the petals there is an annulet with pellet in the centre. Around the edge of the circle are a series of pellets which act as a border. On the back there is evidence for some sort of attachment which looks to be a circular projection although this has been sheared off. Probably 17th century.
Created on: Friday 1st February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D05CC3
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bulla of Pope Gregory IX, 1227-1241. The obverse contains the legend GREGORIVS PP VIIII across three lines with a border of pellets although most of this has worn away. The PP stands for Pastor Pastorum or 'Shepherd of Shepherds. The reverse depicts two busts facing forward with a crucifix between them. They are individually bordered by a line of pellets. Above the two busts are the letters SPA SPE which stands for Sanctus Paulus and Sanctus Petrus or St. Paul and St. Peter. St. Paul is on the left with a long beard and St. Peter is on the right and has hair …
Created on: Monday 21st January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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