Record ID: BM-D28487
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large, almost complete, iron cauldron or bucket handle, possibly dating to the Roman period. The handle comprises an arched, D-sectioned strip of iron. At each end, the strip tapers to form terminals which are broken and bent slightly outwards. Two flat plates are visible which presumably originally attached to the body of the cauldron. The hanger is 225mm wide, 140mm in height and a maximum of 20mm thick. The handle weighs 235 grams. This is the largest of the Piercebridge handles, and may have been large enough to be used to carry or suspend a small cauldron or bucket (see Han…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-D25079
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron drop-handle, dating to the Roman period. The handle comprises an arched strip of iron which is square in section. At each end, the strip thins and terminates in two oval loops. The loops are formed by bending the strip back on itself. Through one of the loops, there is threaded a circular-section wire which is bent and tapers to a point. The wire is kept in place by corrosion products. The handle is 157mm wide and 7mm thick. The loops have a diameter of 15mm. The handle weighs 45 grams. It is possible that BH-5F0880 comes from the same object as BM-D25079. Similar e…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: BM-CEEA3D
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a heavily corroded iron knife or cleaver dating to the Roman period. The fragment comprises a section the blade which is badly damaged and corroded, but which clearly extends to a rectangular-section intregral tang. The blade measures 52mm in length and a maximum of 15mm in width. The tang measures 22mm in length, 10mm in width and 6mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: BM-CEBD5E
Object type: SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object with a corroded iron blade, possibly a surgical instrument dating to the Roman period. The object comprises a square-sectioned shaft which narrows to a point at one end. At the other, there extends an iron blade. The object has a length of 62mm, a width of 5mm and weighs 6 grams.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BM-A4672A
Object type: BATH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A riveted iron handle from a modern tin bath. Dished U-sectioned strip of metal, bent into a sub-semi-circular shape. At each end are slightly outward-pointing terminals, both broken but potentially leaf-shaped, with holes for rivets. The attachment terminals are broken but comprises loops bent slightly outwards. Whilst a somewhat similar vessel mount comes from Dragonby (Manning & McDonald, 1996, fig. 11.38, 73), this example strongly resemble the handles of tin baths, even down to their bent crescent-shaped sections, and is therefore likely to be modern. The hanger is 92mm wide, 65m…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-9415B5
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron drop handle, of uncertain date. The mount comprises an oval plate which is slightly convex in section. From one end of this plate, there extends a a circular-section lug, which expands and terminates in a fungiform terminal. It measures 37mm in length, 28mm in width and 5mm in thickness. The lug has a maximum diameter of 18mm. It weighs 44.35g
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-940FF2
Object type: TACK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron tack of unknown date. The tack has a sub-rectangular head and a stem that is square in section and tapers to a point. The tack has a length of 12mm. The head has a maximum width of 13mm and the stem a maximum width of 5mm. The tack weighs 3.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-93F695
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete split spike loop, probably Roman in date. The object has a length of 95mm and a thickness of 9mm. The diameter of the loop measures 24mm while the width between the two spikes is 35mm. The object weighs 38 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-937138
Object type: STAPLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron object, possibly a staple, of unknown date. The object consists of a rectangular section band with pointed terminals bent at a 90 degree angle. The object has a length of 29mm and a width of 28mm. The band has a thickness of 4mm. The object weighs 3.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BM-9358DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object, possibly a fitting, of unknown date. The object comprises a flat elongated rectangular piece of metal with a pointed lug at each end. The object is bent slightly into a shallow u-shape. The object has a length of 57mm, a width of 13mm and a thickness of 3mm. The object weighs 8.3 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BM-932CA3
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ?incomplete iron nail of unknown date, with a small copper-alloy tack attached. The nail has a length of 46mm and a thickness of 17mm. The tack has a length of 12mm and a width of 5mm. The entire object has a weight of 6.7 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-930207
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of iron object of unknown date. The object comprises a flat, elongrated rectangular piece of metal that is bent slightly at one end. The object has a length of 45mm, a width of 9mm, a thickness of 5mm and weighs 6.2 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BM-92F0DB
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail of unknown date. The head of the nail is roughly flat and circular in shape but damaged. This is attached to a long square-sectioned stem that tapers towards a point. The nail has a length of 153mm. The head has a diameter of 25mm and a thickness of 5mm. The shaft has a maximum width of 15mm. The nail weighs 77 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-9284D9
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded iron nail of uncertain date. The head of the nail is obscured by corrosion products and riverbed accretions but extends to a rectangular-section tapering stem. The nail measures 78mm in length and the stem has a maximum width of 7mm.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-927BAA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron object, possibly a fitting, of unknown date. One end is circular in shape with a small circular perforation in the centre. This extends to a flat shaft with a rounded terminal, on the underside of which is an irregular shaped lug. The object has a length of 44mm. The diameter of the head is 26mm and the maximum width of the shaft 19mm. The object has a thickness of 10mm and weighs 13.8 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: BM-925C76
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron hook of unknown date. The hook has a length of 36mm, a width of 25mm and a thickness of 6mm. The hook weighs 7.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: BM-924B83
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object, probably structural or a fitting, of unknown date. One terminal is flat and tongue-shaped. This extends into an oval-sectioned shaft that tapers towards the other terminal, which is damaged. On the reverse is a long, twisted pin at the wider end. The object has a length of 130mm, a maximum width of 27mm and a thickness of 8mm. The object weighs 91.8 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: BM-9225A4
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead waste of unknown date. The object comprises an irregular-shaped plate with a sub-rectangular off-centred perforation. On the reverse there is a raised triangular-sectioned lug with three small lugs along the tip, and another to one side at a 90 degree angle. The object has a length of 35mm, a width of 35mm and a maximum thickness of 14mm. The perforation has a width of 5mm. The object weighs 17.9 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-92093B
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead waste of unknown date. The object comprises a square-shaped plate with two of the oppsing edges bent back against the reverse of the plate. In the centre of the plate is a sub-sqaure shaped perforation. The object has a length of 31mm, a width of 34mm and a maximum thickness of 7mm. The perforation has a width of 7mm. The object weighs 11.9 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-91E80A
Object type: SPIKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete object, possibly structural ironwork, of unknown date. The object comprises a square-section stem that extends to a loop at one end. The object has a length of 65mm. The loop has a diameter of 30mm while the stem has a maximum width of 12mm. The object weighs 23 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BM-91C1CA
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded iron ring of unknown date. The ring has an external diameter of 40mm and an internal diameter of 28mm. The band has a maximum thickness of 6.6mm. The ring weighs 8.3 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-8FE981
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two iron chain links of unknown date. One is rectangular and complete, while the other is figure-of-eight shaped and broken on one side. The rectangular link measures 38mm in length, 15mm in width, the figure-of-eight link measures 31mm in length and 15mm in width. The object weighs 10.4 grams. These links were probably initially part of the same chain as BM-8ECF7B.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-8FDA05
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron chain link dating to the Roman period. The chain link is circular in section and in the form of a figure of eight. The object measures 72mm in length, 27mm in width, 7mm in thickness and weighs 18.2 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BM-8F99B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of structural ironwork of unknown date. The object consists of a square section shaft that is bent into a loop at one end. The object has a length of 49mm. The loop has a diameter of 21mm, and the shaft a maximum width of 7mm. The object weighs 5 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BM-8F6F50
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron ring of unknown date. The ring has an external diameter of 24mm and an internal diameter of 18mm. The band is 3mm in thickness. The ring weighs 2 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BM-8F5F1D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object of unknown date. The object consists of a flat sub-rectangular plate with a circular perforation in the centre. One end is damaged and the other end bent. The object has a length of 27mm, a width of 26mm, a thickness of 2mm and weighs 3.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
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Record ID: BM-8F4D33
Object type: SPIKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete piece of structural ironwork of unknown date. The object consists of a square section shaft that is bent into a loop at one end. The object has a length of 100mm. The loop has a diameter of 19mm, and the shaft a maximum width of 6mm. The object weighs 16 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BM-8F3217
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail of unknown date.The fragment comprises the stem of the nail and has a length of 48mm, a width of 5mm and weighs 5 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-8F2598
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron nail of unknown date. The nail is 26mm in length, 4mm in thickness, and the head has a diameter of 13mm. The nail weighs 2.1 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-8ECF7B
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of iron chain of unknown date. The chain consists of four conjoined links; two figure of eight links with a rectangular link in between, and another broken rectangular link at one end. The chain has a length of 92mm and a maximum width of 37mm. The chain weighs 24.1 grams. Probably initially part of the same chain as BM-8FE981.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-543FF6
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of iron, probably a nail dating to the Roman period. The shaft is ovular in section anjd tapers slightly along its length, with patches of heavy corrosion down most of one side. The nail has a length of 123mm and a maximum width of 19mm. It weighs 154 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-542503
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete iron chisel with integral handle dating to the Roman period. It possesses a rectangular-sectioned iron shaft, with a battered diamond/T-shaped head at one end, and a flared chisel blade at the other formed by a bevel on one side only. One side of the blade is damaged. Similar in form to a Type 2 nail, but paralleled at the Ingleby Barwick villa (Hunter 2014).It has a length of 146mm. The head has a width of 25mm and a thickness of 12mm. The shaft has a maximum width of 15mm and a maximum thickness of 8mm. It weighs 70 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-540E7E
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete large iron nail probably dating to the Roman period. The head of the nail is semi-circular in shape and is flat on top where is has been struck. The upper part of the shaft is rectangular in section, transitioning into a square section shaft that tapers to a point at the end; the point is damaged. The nail has a length of 267mm. The nail head has a width of 45mm and a thickness of 21mm. The shaft has a maximum width of 25mm and a maximum thickness of 16mm.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-538B72
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron mortice chisel, possibly dating to the Roman period. The chisel possesses a round socket, heavily battered and flared at the opening, with fragments of wood preserved inside. It tapers towards a robust rectangular-sectioned blade, which tapers towards a cutting edge formed by a bevel on one side only. Humphreys (2018) Type Dii-6. L 228 mm ; L (socket) 63 mm ; DM (socket, external) 51 mm ; DM (socket, internal) 23 mm ; L (blade) 165 mm ; W (blade) 22 mm ; T (blade) 14 mm ; W (tip) 14 mm ; Wt 303 g
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-53538A
Object type: COLLAR
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete iron collar of uncertain date. The collar is made of a single strip of metal bent into a circular shape with two overlapping terminals. A circular rivet holds the two terminals together. One edge of the circular strip is damaged. The external diameter of the collar is 97.3mm, with an internal diameter of 91.3mm. The metal strip has a width of 34.9mm and a thickness of 3.1mm. The rivet head has a dimaeter of 15mm. The collar weighs 110.1 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-504C5A
Object type: PLOUGH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron ploughshare of Hanemann (2014) Type 2F dating to the Roman period. The ploughshare has a short rectangular-sectioned tang, broken at one end. At the other end, the tang steps out to a pair or sharp shoulders to a parallel-sided blade with a heavily rounded tip. It is not clear if this is from wear or corrosion. The blade is oval in section, with sharp edges. The object measures 360mm in length, a maximum of 74mm in width and a maximum of 11mm in thickness. The ploughshare was ill-advisedly treated with a sealant by the divers in order to prevent it from corroding further.…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: BM-5036CB
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron cleaver of Manning (1985) Type 5 dating to the Roman period. Flat rectangular-sectioned tang, broken at one end, the other joining a triangular knife blade, angled downwards from the tang and stepping out at the lower edge. The tip is broken. Heavily obscured by dirt and corrosion, as such it is not even clear which side is the cutting edge.The object measures 226mm in length, a maximum of 60mm in width, a maximum of 27mm in thickness and weighs 295 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-5018C8
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object of uncertain date and function, possibly part of a horseshoe. It comprises a flat iron strip which is broken at both ends. The object measures 90mm in length, 25mm in width, 10mm in thickness and weighs 38 grams. Curving flat iron strip, broken at both ends.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-500DB5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron object of uncertain date and function. It comprises a flat strip, with rounded ends and a waisted centre. Amorphous and corroded.The object measures 86mm in length, 22mm in width, 9mm in thickness and weighs 34 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BM-4FF246
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object of uncertain date and function, possibly a handle. The object comprises a square-sectioned bar, broken at one end, expanding to a robust ?leaf-shaped terminal at the other. It is slightly curved. The object measures 81mm in length, 18mm in thickness and weighs 54 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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