Record ID: DUR-5F614C
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible early medieval gaming piece, c. AD 850 to 1050. The object is circular in plan and domed with a flat base which has been hollowed. The object is made of lead. The object is possibly an Anglo-Scandinavian gaming piece and similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, see for example NCL-6F7823, NCL-7C3F94 and LEIC-07629A.
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
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Record ID: DUR-5E35F8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot probably from a pistol and dating to the period AD 1640 to 1750. The object is sub-spherical with some flattening in areas which suggests that the object has been fired. While the weight of 7.8 g is small for a pistol shot, it is within the boundaries suggested by Harding (2012).
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-1CD027
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably from the Roman to the Post medieval period, c. AD 43 to 1650. The object is circular in plan with a circular hole through the middle. The object has a maximum diameter of 28.70 mm and the diameter of the hole is 9.00 mm. The object is 8.83 mm thick. The obejct is broadly D-shaped in section however one side is slightly flatter. The object is undecorated. There are similar objects recorded on the PAS database, see for example WMID-B1EBB6.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-1C41BD
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A incomplete Roman lead steelyard weight.The object is bi-conical with an unclear collar at the maximum diameter of the object. There is some damage at one point of the object and clear ferrous corrosion at both terminals. The object is undecorated.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: DUR-360004
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead button dating to the post-medieval period. The object is circular in plan with incised decoration in the form of a star, there is a pellet in the centre and a pellet in each of the spaces between the arms of the star. The back of the object is flat with a seam running across the diameter.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: DUR-35F51F
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead ampulla dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1300 to 1550. The ampulla is flask shaped with the remains of two suspension loops visible at the sides. The object has been flattened and bent slight so that it is now concave. There is no decoration on the object which makes connecting it to a specific shrine difficult however ampullae were first introduced in the 12th century as a way of collecting holy water and so were popular among pilgrims. There are many recorded on the PAS database, see BERK-A04ADC for a more complete example.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: DUR-B61492
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is spherical with light greyish white patina. The object weighs 27.8g with a diameter of 16.99 mm.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B607F2
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is spherical with circular casting sprue still attached. The presence of the sprue suggests that the shot was never fired. The object has a greyish-white patina and weights 6.1g.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B5F3FD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead loom weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a circular hole through the middle. There is a slight thinning on one part of the object which could suggest where the weight was suspended. The object has a greyish-white patina and weighs 6.7g with a diameter of 19.15 mm.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B5E669
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is sub-spherical in shape and slightly irregular suggesting the object could have been fired. The object weighs 10.1 g with a diameter of 11.10 mm.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B5DDBC
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is sub-spherical in shape and slightly irregular suggesting the object could have been fired. The object weighs 9.2 g with a diameter of 11.54 mm.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B54999
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead loom weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a circular hole in the centre. There are no decorative marks although there is some damage to the surface of the object, probably from being moved in the ground.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B52F2C
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is sub-spherical with a flattened area where the casting sprue would have been attached. There is a seam running around the object which suggests the object was not fired. There is a mid-geryish white patina present and the object weighs 22.0g with a diameter of 30.86 mm.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-B4FF3A
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period. The object is spherical with the casting sprue still present which suggests that the object was never fired. There is a mid-geryish white patina present and the object weighs 10.9 g with a diameter of 12.49 mm without the casting sprue.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: DUR-60B5B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
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 with a diameter of 27.62 mm. There is a circular hole through the middle of the object for suspension and the spindle whorl is biconvex in section. On one side there is unclear decoration in the form of lines radiating outwards. The other side has lost some of its patina and so the decoration along with it.
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: DUR-245B64
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to 1400. The object has a circular face with a crudely inscribed cross with small lines in between the four arms. There is no attempt at a legend. The handle is also very crude and initially tapers away from the matrix before widening towards the end. There is a small circular hole through the handle, presumably for suspension. There are objects with similar matrices recorded on the PAS database, for example see LON-B86F23 and KENT-D5F071 although both of these have some attempt at a legend.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: DUR-4E2F22
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uniface token dating to the period AD 1250 to 1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and decorated on one side with a long cross motif which is fairly common on tokens at this time. This could be intended to be similar to medieval coins. The other side is irregular. Lead tokens are difficult to date precisely and could be Medieval to Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). The majority of lead tokens are thought to date to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, c. 1600-1800 as increasing numbers of dated tokens are found.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: DUR-4E1446
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uniface token dating to the period AD 1250 to 1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and decorated on one side with a leaf or feather motif. The other side of the token has an irregular pitted surface. A similar motif has been noted on another find reported to the PAS, see record LON-1F1644. Lead tokens are difficult to date precisely and could be Medieval to Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). The majority of lead tokens are thought to date to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, c. 1600-1800 as increasing numbers of dated tokens are found.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: DUR-F51851
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object of uncertain date and function. The object is the same shape as a strap end although with a slightly more pointed tip. The object is flat and undecorated with a consistent patina across the entire surface.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F4A653
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead weight of uncertain date but possibly post medieval. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and flat. There are some grooves on the surface of the object but these appear to be random damage. The object has a consistent creamy patina.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2013
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