Record ID: HAMP-B0A948
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy post-medieval tobacco jar lid handle, dating to the period 1650-1750. It is a cast handle, possibly in lozenge shape measuring at maximum 11.24mm in length and 13.23mm at maximum width. The protruding collared central boss extends to a short stalk, 3.69mm in width, which expands again as a skirt, broadly 6.2mm wide, to secure attachment to a lid of different material. The patina is rough and is light brown in colour. In total it weighs 3.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-881DF7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy post-medieval shot, dating to the period 1600-1800. The shot is broadly spherical, with a casting seam midway around the object. There is the remains of a casting sprue and the imprint of a tool, probably pliers, where the sprue was cut. The shot has a smooth patina, and is blueish-grey in colour. Overall, the shot measures 16.36mm in diameter and weighs 19.04g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-94BB12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal, possibly for a cloth known as bombazine, and dating to the period 1500-1700. It is incomplete as it is unclear whether it is part of a two or four part seal, though four part seals are more unusual. The cloth seal measures 20.12mm in diameter and weighs 2.74g. One side has the letter "B" next to a crowned possible pair of scissors, all is raised relief; the other side is apparently undecorated. The patina is an off white, with a thin line of dark brown in between the lead.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7D7816
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead-alloy discoidal domed (measuring 10.64mm in thickness) button, dating to the period 1400-1600. It is circular in plan, 22.35mm in diameter, and has traces of a circular knop in the centre with curving blades around. The edge is a little damaged. From knop to the end of the loop, it measures 17.47mm. The loop measures 8.55mm in diameter. In total, this button weighs 2.73g. Read (2010, reprint of 2005) illustrates a similar button on page 38, no.130. A late 15th/ 16th century date is suggested for this example.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5B4398
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy musket ball, dating to the period 1600-1700. It is 20.32mm in estimated diameter, and weighs 29.83g. The ball has a smooth, yellow-grey patina, and has been flattened on one side. There is a small lip protruding from this flattened side, and is probably the result of casting. Dr Natasha Ferguson writes: "The weights are consistent with musket balls from the 17th - 18th century being around 1oz each. Musket balls bores are measured on the number of balls you can make from a lb of lead, so with 16 oz in a lb that would make it a 16 bore. Both have been impac…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colden Common', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5B2418
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy musket ball, dating to the period 1600-1700. It is 16.23mm in estimated diameter, and weighs 30g. The ball has a smooth, yellow-grey patina, and has been flattened on one side. Dr Natasha Ferguson writes: "The weights are consistent with musket balls from the 17th - 18th century being around 1oz each. Musket balls bores are measured on the number of balls you can make from a lb of lead, so with 16 oz in a lb that would make it a 16 bore. Both have been impacted with the second ball showing the typical radial grooves on the flat side as it comes into contac…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colden Common', grid reference and parish protected.