Record ID: DUR-C02899
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy key of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is a tumbler-lock slide key with an integral circular loop at the apex, the shoulder is double stepped between the loop and the rectangular-sectioned grip which narrows to form the base of the bit. The bit is incomplete due to an old break and projects at a right angle from the shaft and the retained form is rectangular. The metal is a dark green in colour with brown areas and light green corrosion. The PAS recording guide for Roman keys includes this type of key under the designation of 'Solid rectang…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C18A04
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object probably dating to the post-medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and has relief moulded decoration on the front. The decoration is unclear but may be some sort of lis design. There is a border around the edge of the object. The back of the object is undecorated and there is a circular recess which may have held some form of attachment.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C05056
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged copper alloy harness pendant dating to the period AD 1200 to 1350. The object is damaged however there are two clear lobes opposite each other and corners also visible suggesting that the object may have originally been in the shape of a quatrefoil with corners between each of the lobes, similar to SUR-7E8FF2. There is a damaged suspension loop attached to one of the lobes. The surface of the object retains some of the green patina in patches however much of it has worn away to show a rough, purple-grey surface. On the front of the object there is some unclear decoration …
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C0228B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin dating to the early medieval period. The object has a circularly-sectioned shaft which is attached to a polyhedral head. The object is very worn with the patina nearly completely lost creating a brown, rough surface. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database, see for example YORYM-A4F4CD.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-BFBB06
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book fitting dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1600 to 1750. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and consists of two thin copper alloy plates. One of plates flares outwards and this edge has two notches cut into it creating three bulbs. At this end of the object there are two rivets through both plates. Just along from the rivets there are three circular holes through the large plate which appear to be purely decorative as they are arranged in a triangular pattern. At the other end of the larger plate there is a hooked projection. There is another rivet thr…
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Durham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-5854A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sestertius dating to the Roman period.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-580A2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS depicting Victory standing left on prow reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-57F78B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate dating to the Roman period, c. AD 260 to 275. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-8DCECA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy heraldic mount probably dating to the post medieval period. The object is circular in plan with irregular, damaged edges. One side of the object is flat and undecorated whereas the other side features an ornate, heraldic motif of one shield, divided in two vertically. The right side of the shield has a possible dragon design while the left features a simple saltire. There is no evidence for any enamel or other surface treatment.
Created on: Monday 11th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-8D14A5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy anthropomorphic mount possibly dating to the Roman period. The object is oval in plan and domed with the patina on the front worn away in places. This differential wear of patina is suggestive of a human face although it is not very clear. There are some short parallel lines on the top of the head which could be suggestive of hair. There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database including SWYOR-858077 which has been listed as Roman however there are examples known from the medieval period.
Created on: Monday 11th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-021FD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 335 to 341 (Reece Period17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C68D8B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny token dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1600 to 1700.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C66152
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece Period 13).
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C54485
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy twopence of Charles I dating to the period AD 1632 to 1639. Spink 5598.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E77A51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus dating to the period AD 330 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E5A6A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Record ID: DUR-E588C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E56080
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E50F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-E4F5E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 330 to 402.
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.