Record ID: DENO-886BCC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible incomplete early medieval lead alloy brooch, dating to c. AD 1000 - 1100. Possible Weetch type 13. The obverse of the broch is flattened and the outer rim  is decorated with two circumferential bands of pellets, the outer is reversed and the inner raised. There is a single solid band below the boss made of transverse lines. The central boss is flat topped and decorated with remains of a single pellet. The reverse shows the remains of the two attachments, each parallel to the edge of the object.  Diameter 45.33 mm, thickness 4.19 mm and weight 41.83 g.
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Derbyshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-11CBE2
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy possible plaque, of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400 -1600. In plan, the object appears as an inverted triangle with curved corners, and it is sub-oval in section. The obverse face is decorated with indistinct mouldings in low relief, including what appears as a horizontal propellor-shaped moulding in centre and two smilar vertical mouldings at the upper edge, which are truncated at their waists by the edge of the mount. At this edge, in the centre, there is a half-circle shaped piercing, and at the lower centre there is a ful…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-559EAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token or possibly trade weight, of post medieval date c. AD 1550 - 1650. The decorated surface seems to be emulating a Tudor or Jacobean coin reverse, with a garbled outer legend then within a solid circle a falt topped shield over a long cross, with crosslets in quarters and a raised central pellet. Reverse is flat and undecorated.  Diameter 18 mm, thickness 2 mm and weight 3.1 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-5502D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead lead alloy object, possibly a token but also possibly a weight of late medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1600. The object is discoid, with both surfaces decorated. One face has an outer border of pellets, then within a solid circle, two initials possibly W A. The other surface has a similar border of pellets, then a circle enclosing design obscured by abrasion, possibly florate with interlaced letters. Diameter 24 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 11.3 g. Biggs and Withers (2000) illustrate a number of round, decorated weights. It is possible this object is a Tudor h…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-543CD9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval crudely cast lead alloy object, probably intended for use as a loom weight or spindle whorl, dating to c. AD 1450 - 1600. The object broadly resembles Walton Rodgers form A1 or A2, being sub-circular in plan with one flat face and tapering curved sides. This creates an uneven cone, in plan it is assymetrical due to sprue on one side. The central perforation is countersunk on both faces, with a resulting constriction in diameter; 9 mm narrowing to 6 mm. There are traces of moulded decoration in the form of lines and chevrons on the…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-53EFC6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period, c. AD 1450 - 1550. It is a flattened cone in form, with one flat surface and one convex with a noticable median band. Walton Rogers form C2. Both faces are abraded but show evidence of raised lines running from the central perforation and possible raised pellets. Diameter 26.8 mm, thickness 6.1 mm and weight 21 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-53A9D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval lead alloy cast spindle whorl, dating to c. AD 500 - 1000. The whorl is discoidal in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 6.5 mm, which narrows to 5 mm. Both faces bear evidence of decoration with lines and pellets but are highly abraded, with some chipping along one edge. The whorl is light-grey in colour with brow mottling. There are slight dents and bends, probably post-depositional. Diameter 31 mm, thickness 4 mm and weight 27.9 g. This form fits into Walton Ro…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-535FA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval lead alloy cast spindle whorl of cylindrical Walton Rogers form B, dating to c. AD 43 - 900. With a central moulded aperture of 8.2 mm in diameter. Bottom surface is slightly concave, upper surface rounded. Some asymmetry in thickness. The spindle hole size is compatible with a Roman or Anglo-Saxon date. Surfaces are undecorated and have a dusty white patina. Diameter 28 mm, thickness 13 mm and weight 2.09 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-C2D32D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval cast lead alloy spindle whorl, dating to c. AD 1200 - 1500. It is flat on one side and raises in a low cone on the other, the central aperture is 10.1 mm in diameter. The decoration is worn but consisted of a series of short transverse lines.  Diameter 32.5 mm, thickness 8.6 mm and weight 31.14 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-C2772B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of medieval date, c. AD 1400-1500, corresponding to Powell type 14.  depicting a linear cross. The short, sub-circular disc is decorated with a linear cross on the obverse. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal's surface has a powdery pale cream coloured patina. Diameter: 16.3 mm, thickness: 3.7 mm and weight: 5.79 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-C23A3D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of medieval date, c. AD 1400-1500, corresponding to Powell type 14. The obverse is decorated with shallow raised mouldings in the form of a linear cross image with pellets in each angle. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The metal's surface is slightly pitted and has a powdery grey patina. Diameter: 17 mm, thickness: 3.2 mm and weight: 4.18 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-C18B4F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead disc, possibly a blank for a tally, token or gaming piece, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1850. Both faces of the token are undecorated. Diameter 18.5 mm, thickness 2.0 mm and weight 4.52 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-C12672
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date (c. AD 1100 - 1450). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.4 mm. Both faces are flat and undecorated. The whorl has an even white surface patination. Diameter 22.8 mm, thickness 8.0 mm and weight 22.48 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-422D21
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface lead alloy token, probably of post medieval date (c. AD 1500 - 1750). The token is decorated with rows of raised pellets, arranged 1, 3 , 5, 3,1. This places it in Powell type 30, which includes groups of pellets. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc, and are believed to have been locally produced Diameter 25 mm, thickness 1.3 mm and weight 5.35 g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-5E34BD
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval, lead Papal bulla of Benedict XI (AD 1303 - 1304). The objects is a thick cast lead disc. The obverse depicts the faces of St. Paul and St. Peter within beaded halos, with a cross headed sceptre in between them. Above the faces is the inscription SPA SPE. The whole design is set within a beaded border. The reverse of the bulla has the inscription BEnE/DICTuS/ PP XI. The object has a creamy buff patina, there is an abraded hole at the 12 o'clock position, eroded at the rim to form a U-shaped notch.  Diameter is 36.8 mm, thickness 5.19 mm and weight 37.6 g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-815E06
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy rotary key of probable post medieval date (c. AD 1500 - 1700). The key has a circular, D-sectioned openwork bow, 12 mm diameter, sub-rectangular shank, hollow at the end, and a T-shaped bit. There is an incised groove on the shank creating a collar below the bow. The size suggests this was a for a casket or similar locking container. Length 35 mm, width 6 mm, thickness 4 mm and weight 5.3 g.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-6E3679
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy shot from a pistol or carbine, probably of post-medieval date (c. AD 1700-1850). The globular shot is well-cast but only partially trimmed, retaining some sprue around the casting seam; this shot, therefore, was probably not fired. The size indicates it was probably for use with a pistol or cavalry carbine, but it could also be used as a buck shot or large game shot. The metal's surface has a mid-grey patina with some very minor scratching and surface pitting. Diameter: 14 mm. and weight: 12 g.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-6E18B3
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy discs, probably gaming pieces of post-medieval date (c. AD 1650-1850). Both of the discs are sub-circular in plan and uniface, decorated on one face with raised concentric circles around a central pellet. These discs were possibly tokens or tallies corresponding to Powell Type 31, but they also  bear a resemblance to wooden game tokens used in draughts, Nine Men’s Morris, backgammon and other similar games and so could have been used as gaming pieces. The metal's surface on both has a mid-grey patina. Diameter: 18 mm, thickness: 2 mm and&nb…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-6DC674
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy musket balls of post-medieval date (c. AD 1650-1850). The balls are globular and well-formed. Each has had its sprue trimmed, leaving a slight stub. There are no obvious set up marks on the musket balls' surfaces, however both display deep dents, probably damage from animal grazing. Both musket balls are the same diameter and weight, and so possibly came from the same mould. The size of the shots suggests use with a short musket or carbine. The metal's surface for both shows a mid-grey patina. Diameter: 16 mm and weight: 2…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-6DA25C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object, probably a plug shot of post-medieval date (c. AD 1650-1850). The object comprises two semi-cylindrical slugs, each with one domed end and one flattened end, joined by a short sprue. Although co-joined double shots were used with muzzle loading fire arms, it is more likely this object represents two slugs that have not been trimmed and cleaned after casting. The semi-cylindrical, more bullet-like shape of the joined parts may indicate a later 18th to 19th century date for this object. The metal's surface has an irregular light grey and cream…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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