Record ID: DYFED-25F3D6
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pencil or writing lead. The object is oval in section with a flattened side, and tapers to a point at one end.  The artefact tapers slightly between the point and the broken blunt end.  The object has a pale grey patina and shows some minor notches and scarring. Likely Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. AD1200-1600). 29.4mm long, 9.7mm wide at shaft end, norrowing to 5.9mm and then tapering to a point.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-25A5F8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a flat, circular, lead seal matrix of probable Medieval date (c. 13th-mid 14th century AD).  The obverse is decorated with a simple crude cross in the centre , the central motif is surrounded by letters and symbols around the circumference of the seal alot if which are mostly illegible.  The seal has been slightly bent. it has a light grey patina. The reverse is plain an undecorated and has a broken attachment loop at approximately 12 o clock.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-BF9C15
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727). The cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip. The Obverse features the relief-stamped bust of the king, who faces right within a ribbed border, the legend is not visible. The Reverse features a crown surmounted by a lion, again within a ribbed border. There is an 'I' in the left field and '1/2' in the right field, referring to the duty in pence. The seal is in poor condition and has a light grey, brown patina.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-C3A009
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is complete, circular, lead, cloth seal, likely post-medieval in date.  The object consists of two discs connected by a central stud, both discs are still intact. The obverse feature a central 'Y' which is crowned. The reverse has some pictoral engraving  visible, along with the initials ‘I S’ at approximately 9 o'clock.  The reverse is more severely folded than the obverse. Overall the seal has a like grey and brown patina.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-1ED06E
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval lead Papal bulla of Pope Clement V, whose papacy lasted from AD 1305-1314.  Approximately half the bulla is present, with a break or cut down the cord line (unknown if this is deliberate). The obverse legend reads [CLE/MEN] [SPP]:V within a beaded border. The reverse features the face of Saint Paul moulded in relief and  surrounded by a beaded border.  Above the face is the inscription SP[ASPE], an abbreviation for St. Paul and St. Peter. The object has a white/grey patina and is slightly powdery. …
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. David's and the Cathedral Close', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A3FC73
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a section of a circular lead, mount of probable Post Medieval date, possibly a boss from a horse harness. It is incomplete as it is only a fragment of a larger circular shaped object. The obverse of the object has a raised rim with dot decoration around the circumference of the rim. Any other pattern cannot be clearly seen due to wear and damage. There are signs of a dark burgundy red colouring. The reverse appears to be plain with no colouring or decorative pattern. Overall the object has a white, black and green patina. The object weighs 11.6g and i…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meidrim', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-0B4A33
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, lead Pilgrim's ampulla thought to date to the Medieval period (c.AD 1350-1550). The ampulla is flask-shaped with a rounded lower chamber/bowl and a long, slightly flared neck to which the loops may have been attached, part of the top of the neck is broken, so it is unclear whether or not there would have been attachment loops. The obverse of the ampulla is decorated with a 5 petalled flower design, with a single pellet in between each of the petals. The reverse of the ampulla  is decorated with a scallop design (a sign of pilgrimage). The mouth of the …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. David's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-7022FA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, lead ampulla thought to date to the Medieval period (c.AD 1350-1550). The ampulla is flask-shaped with a rounded lower chamber and a short, slightly flared neck to which the loops are attached, it has one intact loop (right), but the other is broken (left).The obverse of the ampulla is decorated with the scallop shell design (a sign of pilgrimage), the reverse of the ampulla is flat, and is plain and undecorated. The mouth of the object is closed and sealed. The ampulla has a light grey/white patina. The object weighs 26.5g, and measures 42.01mm in le…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ystrad Meurig', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-6F530C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a lead, disc shaped object of unknown date or function, but is possible that this may be a seal or weight. The obverse of the object is flat but with a raised rim around the circumference with possible human figure visible holding a long stick, there is a pierced hole at approx 1 o'clock (from obverse to reverse) which may have been used to attach the seal with string. The reverse is undecorated but features several linear scratches, it has a grey/beige patina. Object weighs 89.0g, and measures 51.67mm in diameter and is approximately 5.23mm thick. 
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-462FA9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, lead weight. The object is trapezoidal in shape, with longer sides than it's top and base. There is a perforation at the top of the object, presumably used for hanging the weight. The object has a light grey/white patina and shows signs of use and wear. Its exact date is unknown. The object weighs 11.6g, and is 21.92mm in length, 11.03mm in width (at it's top), expanding to 14.54mm, it is 5.73mm thick. Similar to PAS Record NMGW-EDE2EB
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-4619D9
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, lead candle snuffer. The object is conical in shape and is hollow in its interior. It is decorated with triangular and linear decoration around its circumference, with two opposing seams visible suggesting it was cast. The tip of the object appears to have suffered a break as the colouration is much lighter than the rest of the object. Overall the object has a dark yellowy white patina, and has suffered some damage. It's exact date is unknown but may date from the Medieval to the Post Medieval periods. The object weighs 4.3g and is 27.65mm in length, 13.32mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-45D914
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an unknown decorated lead object. The object may have once been part if a larger object and has now broken off. The object is roughly trapizoidal in shape, with two ends appearing to have a break, which may suggest that it once belonged to a larger object. On both flat faces of the object there is a 5 rounded 'petal' type design which begins from it's underside. The exact date and function of this object is unknown. The object weighs 20.g, is 34.21mm in length, 14.89mm in width (at it's widest part) and 9.19mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boulston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-23DC7D
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete lead stylus of uncertain date, possibly Roman to Medieval, c. AD 43-1500. The object is sub-circular in cross-section. One end is tapered with a rounded point to form the writing end. The opposite end terminates in a flattened sub circular end. The object has a break about three quarters of the way up showing a whiteish interior; overall the object has a creamish-grey patina and is undecorated. The object weighs 33.8g and is approximately 107.05mm in length, 8.87mm in width and 5.27mm thick.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyffryn Arth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-BE1FC4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete lead object of unknown function, but is thought to date to the modern period. The object is rectangular in shape and oval in plan. There appears to be remnants of a type of lug on each end of the object, which may be the remnants of an attachment. There appears to be wording on either side of the object, possibly reading 'GRIG?' on one side, but it is difficult to make out the letters and words. The object weighs 7.8g, is 23.93mm in length, 14.69mm in width and is 3.83mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Neyland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A713B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete lead seal matrix, thought to date to the 13th century. The seal matrix is roughly oval in shape, but has suffered some damage around the edges. The obverse of the seal matrix features a ‘stylised lily’ motif which lies in the centre of a thin lined oval. Around which is a legend , which is mostly illegible, but it is possible that there may be a '+' at 12 o'clock, possibly followed by an 'S'. The reverse of the seal is plain and undecorated but features the remains of a small broken lug. The seal matrix has a light white patina. The seal matrix weighs 5.4g, i…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mathry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-647286
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is incomplete lead seal matrix. Thought to date to the Medieval - Post Medieval period. The obverse of the seal has a central flower design, a flower with 4 large petals and four smaller petals inbetween the larger ones (8 petals in total) within a circle. There is a legend around the circumference which possibly reads ' hEOOL FI: '. The reverse of the seal in undecorated, but has a 'pinch' on the reverse which may show where it was fixed into a fitting for use. Overall the seal has a light grey patina and shows signs of use and wear. The seal weighs 7.4g and is 24.01mm in diam…
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-63D1EF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is imcomplete lead gunpowder flask, with copperalloy band around it's neck. Probably dating to the Modern period. The flask has a light grey white patina, and has been squashed and bent over time. The band of copper alloy is intact but bent and has a green and red patina. The Flask weighs 1405.5g, is 248mm in length, 97mm in width and is 15mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manorbier', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-60571D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Lead, decorated Spindle Whorl. Spherical in shape, with a white and grey patina, it has some damage but is otherwise intact. Unknown Date. The object weighs 11.1g and is 12.22mm in diameter and is 12.48mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-603280
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Lead, decorated Spindle Whorl. Spherical in shape, with a white and grey patina, it has some damage but is otherwise intact. Unknown Date. The object weighs 9.3g and is 17.13mm in diameter and is 9.43mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-50975C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is incomplete Lead bottle neck of uncertain date, but probably dates to the Post Medieval period. The neck is spherical in plan and has three nodules around it's rim, possibly to secure some type of lid, or is part of the manufacturing process. The fragment has a light grey and red patina. The use of the bottle is unknown. It weighs 62.2g and is 25.76mm in length and 28.46mm in width.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle', grid reference and parish protected.