Record ID: BM-F731B6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object, likely to be some element of personal adornment dating to the second or third centuries AD. The fragment comprises a flat circular plate, the upper surface of which possesses a circular cell filled with remnants of blue enamel. From one end of the circular plate, there extends a rectangular-section lug, which appears to be broken. At the other end, there extend to further lugs. One is circular in section and tapers slightly to a point; the other is oval in shape and possesses a small circular piercing filled with corrosion products. T…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: BM-F74602
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy openwork decorative fitting dating to the second or third centuries AD. The mount comprises a flat oval plate decorated with three spirals of openwork decoration. A flat, rectangular plate extends from one end of the plate. Part of this plate is bent back on itself. This appears to be post-depositional damage. Corrosion products (possibly mineralised leather?) adhere to the upper surface of this rectangular plate, giving it a darker, discoloured appearance. The mount measures 60mm in length and a maximum of 62mm in width. It has a thickness of 0.25mm. It wei…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: BM-00E270
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy object, possibly a harness pendant dating to the second or third centuries AD. The fragment comprises a flat, approximately oval plate, with a flat, semi-circular extension which terminates in a smaller, semi-circular knop. The surface of the object is black in colour and it is possible that it was originally tinned. The object measures 16mm in length, 23mm in width and 1mm in thickness. It weighs 3.3 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: BM-1E33C1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elaborate copper-alloy mount of unknown date. The mount comprises a lozengiform plate which is hemispherical in section. The terminals of the plate are in the form of collared pelta motifs. On the underside of the mount are three circular-section lugs with applied rectangular end-plates. The mount measures a maximum of 19mm in length, 60mm in width and 3mm in thickness. The lugs measure 3mm in length. The mount weighs 14.3 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: BM-A9D178
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A deliberately cut fragment of a decorated copper-alloy sheet, probably dating to the Roman period. The mount comprises a sheet of copper-alloy which is approximately rectangular in plan. The sheet has been stamped and incised with bands of decoration. The sheet possesses a stamped raised border. This encloses a rectangular depression and then an inner stamped raised rib, which has been separated into individual squares with pairs of incised grooves.The inner edge of the sheet appears to have been deliberately cut, apparently following a semi-circular pattern of incised dots, which is…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: BM-25AE29
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of uncertain function probably Roman in date. The object comprises a trilobate plate, resembling a fleur-de-lis. The plate is slightly convex in section. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with two diagonal grooves which emphasise the trilobate nature of the plate. The base of the plate may be broken. On the underside of the plate, near the base, there extends a semi-circular lug. The lug is perforated but filled with iron corrosion products. The object measures 30mm in length, 36mm in width. The lug measures 6mm in diameter and 4mm in length. It weighs 6.01g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BM-26C37D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, possibly a furniture fitting dating to the Roman period. The object possesses a flat circular end plate. This extends to two opposing cones, forming an hourglass-shaped body, which then extends to a waisted cylindrical base. This base is hollow, but filled with lead. The object measures 25mm in length. The end plate has a diameter of 20mm. The body has a maximum diameter of 9mm. The waisted cylindrical base has a diameter of 11mm. It weighs 13.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: BM-29E5B6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object, of uncertain date but probably not Roman. The object is shaped like a thimble, being hollow and cylindrical in shape and expanding towards it base. At the narrower end, there extends a short, circular-section lug. The cylindrical body bears evidence of diagonal file marks. The interior of the cylinder appears to be coated in lead solder or similar. The object measures 18mm in length. The top of the cylinder has a diameter of 10mm while the bottom has a diameter of 16mm. The lug has a diameter of 2mm.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: BM-3B45D2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy openwork mount, probably a harness fitting dating to the Roman period. The mount is approximately circular in plan and rectangular in section. At the centre is a circular panel from which eight spokes emerge and join the outer band. The object has a maximum diameter of 27.3mm and a thickness of 1.7mm. The object weighs 3 grams. A similar but larger mount is described as an openwork phalera from a baldric on this website. (http://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=military%20belts)
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: BM-4F78ED
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object of uncertain function or date, possibly a tool tine. It comprises a tapering spike with a rounded rectangular-section with a flat butt at one end, tapering to a flat point at the other. The object measures 170mm in length, a maximum of 22mm in width, a maximum of 19mm in thickness and weighs 126.8 grams.
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-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-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-8FA62F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, probably a pot mend or vessel repair of some kind. The object measures 48mm in length, 8mm in width and weighs 7 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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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-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-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-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-93A95F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object of unknown date. The object is disc-shaped and flat on both sides. The object measures 41mm in diameter and 5mm in thickness. The object weighs 41 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BM-11B3ED
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object, with elaborate ribbed and enamelled decoration, probably dating to the Roman period. The object comprises a strip of copper-alloy, which is approximately 'n' shaped in section. At one end, the strip terminates in an end plate. The other end is distorted and broken. The straight 'back' of the object is undecorated, whereas the curved surface possesses numerous horizontal cells for enamel, created with grooves and reserve metal ribs. The cells are filled with enamel. Although the enamel is degraded and in places missing, it is clear tha…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2019
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