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Record ID: DUR-3CF8D7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bell of uncertain date.
The object is incomplete. It is somewhat crudely made however the outer surface has been silvered. There is some ferrous corrosion on the inside of the object which is probably where the clapper was attached.
Created on: Sunday 19th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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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
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Record ID: DUR-6EA782
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy cruciform brooch dating to the early early-medieval period, c. AD 450-550.
The head and most of the bow of the brooch are missing with the base of the bow present, curving to meet the foot plate. There are a series of horizontal bands and raised collars across the upper part of the foot of the brooch before it terminates in an animal head terminal. This animal head has two raised pellets which represent the eyes. Below the eyes are comma-shaped nostrils, flat undecorated circles with small oblique extensions running upward and outward. Below is a flat sub…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: DUR-6DF918
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of post medieval date, c. AD 1625 to 1685.
The object is circular in plan with a 4.09 mm wide lip around the edge. There are three marks on the surface of the object, inside the lip. They are a dagger, a ewer and the letter C with a crown above. The crowned C refers to either Charles I or II and the a sword, which represents the sword of St. Paul and is the mark of the City of London and the ewer, the Founders Company of London mark, which shows they have verified this weight.
Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database, see for example…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: DUR-6C476E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine dating to the period AD 307 to 318 (Reece Period15). SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing holding a whip and globe. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 16th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: DUR-6BF14A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sestertius of uncertain ruler, dating to the period c. AD 50 to 260. Uncertain Mint.
Created on: Monday 16th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: DUR-6ECDBE
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener dating to the period AD 75 to 200.
The object has a tear-drop shaped head with a circular boss in the centre. The head has been hollow cast. From the head projects a shank which bends at 90 degrees to be parallel with the head. The shank then widens to a triangular shape with a sub-triangular loop.
This is a Wild (1970) Type III: Tear drop or petal-headed button and loop fastener with examples known from excavated contexts including at Traprain Law where they were found in association with first and early second century coinage. B…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-59F2F3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1300 to 1400.
The object is an irregular quatrefoil in plan with an integral suspension loop in the form of an off-set, damaged pear-shaped plate through which there would have been a hole drilled. he face of the pendant is decorated with the head of a king, cast in deep relief and gilded. The head follows the pattern seen on Medieval coins with long hair either side of the face, deep set, pelleted eyes and a slit mouth. Below the head is a shaped bar representing the king's head and neck. In the field around the…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: DUR-35683A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rotary key dating to the medieval period, c. 1200 to 1500.
The key has a straight stem with a circular cross section which is hollow. There is a narrow channel between the stem and the bit which has three wards with two clefts in between. There is a projecting tip. There is some simple moulding between the stem and the bow and six incised lines running around the stem in two groups of three. The bow is an openwork quatrefoil with small knops in between each lobe. The quatrefoil is D-shaped in section.
Similar examples are recorded on the PAS database, see for exam…
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-0FB0A1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350 to 1450.
The integral plate survives, square and cast with the sides and front in one piece but a hollow back. Along one side there is a double raised ridge with two broken stubs beyond; this is the remains of the frame. The front of the object is flat, with incised lines in an unclear motif. The back of the object is irregular. There are four rivet holes through the plate, one (at the open end) still containing an iron rivet and another (at the closed end) retaining a copper-alloy rivet.
A similar examp…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Record ID: DUR-E4B0F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two piece Colchester type brooch dating to the period AD 43 to 75.
The object has a sub-rectangular head and is semi-circular in profile with closed ends to hold the spring mechanism which is no longer present. There are some faint incised lines on the wings of the head. On a crest on the top of the bow is the remains of hook which would have helped to keep the spring in place. The bow extends from the head and tapers to a point with no evidence for a footknob. There are some vertical grooves on the bow. The catchplate is missing.
Bayley and Butcher (2004: 82-89…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E4A3E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreth 2011, 4.k. Plate 57, dating to the period AD 2nd-3rd century.
The object has a sub-rectangular head which is circular in profile and holds the remains of a hinge mechanism. The bow extends and curves smoothly away from the head and has a small groove at the top. The bow terminates in a point with no evidence for a footknob. Part of the catchplate is still present.
Two examples of this type were excavated from Richborough (Bayley and Butcher 2004:89-90, 157) and they are contemporary with the similar two piece Colchester t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th July 2022
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Record ID: DUR-E488E5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, (1500-800BC).
The spearhead is almost complete. The head is leaf-shaped and the socket has a pronounced midrib. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the socket where it is slightly facetted rather than raised. The edges of the blade have been damaged in some places. One of the string loops are is complete and the other is broken. The mouth of the socket is broken, probably in antiquity.
The spearhead is a string loop type, which suggests later middle Bronze Age to early late Br…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E4676E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd century AD.
Only the head of the object is present however this retains the spring mechanism and a small fragment of the pin. The spring is wrapped around wire which loops around and through a sub-rectangular collar to create a head loop. The front of the brooch has some decoration on the head.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E44276
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy Hod Hill type brooch dating to 43-75 AD.
The object has a narrow tube to hold the pin which is created by rolling the top of the brooch. There is a collar at the base of the head and a narrowing before the brooch widens to the main sub-rectangular plate. There are a series of vertical gooves which run from the head to the foot. At each side of the plate is a collared knop althought on of these is damaged and folded back. From the bottom of the plate, the bow tapers and has three collars before terminating in a rounded foot. the catchplate extends from the back …
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E430E8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two part Colchester brooch dating to the period 43 to 75.
The brooch has a sub-rectangular head which is semi-circular in profile to carry to the spring which is no longer present. The base of the hook on a small crest on the head is still present and this would have helped to stabilise the mechanism. The bow arches away from the head and tapers gradually to a point with a typical vertical groove running the length of the bow. There is no foot and part of the catchplate is present on the reverse.
Similar examples are listed in Bayley and Butcher (2004: 82-89, 155…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E40E2F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two piece Colchester brooch dating to the period AD 43 to 75.
The object has a sub-rectangular head which is semi-circular in profile to hold the spring mechanism which is no longer present. The wings of the head are decorated with vertical grooves and raised vertical moulding. The bow of the brooch curves away from the head and tapers to an irregular point. There is vertical, grooved detail which runs the length of the bow. The catchplate is completely missing.
Bayley and Butcher (2004: 82-89, 155-157) listed similar examples excavated from Richborough and sugg…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E3EBC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trumpet brooch dating to the 2nd century AD.
The object has a sub-circular head which is flat with a pierced project to hold the pin. The bow tapers away from the head and at the waist there is moulded three-band decoration. The bow curves back and down towards the foot and catchplate which are still present. The back of the object is flat and does not carry the moulded decoration.
For similar examples see Hattatt fig. 187, no. 952 and Bayley and Butcher (2004: 93).
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E3D45C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy T-shape (hinged) brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43 to 90.
The object has a sub-rectangular shaped head in plan which is curved backwards to hold the pin and hinge, which are no longer present. From the upper head is a crest with the remains of a loop present. The bow tapers from the head to create a sub-triangular shape. The edges of the bow have a "saw-tooth" effect. The bow has a lattice effect creating cells which would have held enamel, no trace of which survives. The object has a plain footknob which is slightly upturned. The back of the object is und…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2015
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Record ID: DUR-E3B52B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two piece Colchester type brooch dating to the period AD 43 to 75.
The object has a sub-rectangular head which is semi-circular in profile to hold the spring mechanism which is no longer present. The bow arches away from the head and tapers in a smooth point with no evidence for a footknob. The bow and wings of the brooch are undecorated. Most of the catchplate is still present.
Bayley and Butcher (2004: 82-89, 155-157) list similar examples excavated from Richborough and suggest an early 1st century AD date for brooches of this type.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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