Record ID: DUR-F8CF47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of the medieval period (AD1100-1300). The weight is circular with a wide slanted, slightly rounded side and a flat almost convex base.The upper face is decorated with a ten petalled flower with a raised central bud. Diameter: 34.38 mm; Thickness: 13.77 mm; Weight: 111.88 g The weight is similar to a number of other so-called ' 'floriated cross' weights on the PAS database (see SUSS-2FD427 and KENT-79A82E) which Biggs (1992, 41) suggests were used to measure large bullion payments and were in use between the 1…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F83C16
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tankard handle of the later Iron Age or early Roman period (BC150-AD100). The object is roughly T shaped with a small section of a loop at its base. The arms of the cross section slant slightly to the centre where there is an incised groove. Near the end of the arms there is a small hole where a pin or nail would have attached the handle to the vessel. The arms are flat on the reverse, curving down to a shaft with a large knop just above the crown of the loop where only part of one side remains. Due to corrosion there is no decoration visible on the surface…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F7FE96
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead steelyard weight with iron attachment fitting dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object is broadly bi-conical with a slightly flattened top and almost pointed base. There is an iron loop still in place at the top the end of which can be seen at the base. The surface of the metal is pitted and marked and is generally of a cream and pale brown colouring with rust staining where the iron shows. Diameter: 30.18 mm; Height: 38.49 mm; Weight: 111.88 g. See KENT-3A0E1B , BH-432A08, YORYM-3157B4 and YORYM-1D9563 on the Portable A…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E63D2D
Object type: TAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barrel tap from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400-1650). The object consists of a socketed circular barrel. The (now missing) key would have fitted into a sub rectangular slot within which the workings of the tap on-off system can be seen. Below this is an octagonal stem where the half open valve can be seen. The spigot which brought liquid into the tap is now missing. The curved spout (taking liquid out of the tap) is rectangular in cross-section with a rectangular aperture and a projection at the top of the curve. Read shows a sim…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D26EE6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the Roman period from the reign of Constantine II (c. AD 337-340). mint mark probably SISC / Siscia, reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them.  As RIC Vol VII (p. 460) no.262 Obverse description: laureate, cuirassed, bust right. CONS[TANTINVS IVN] NOB C.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-05F799
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring with a single set red cabochon gemstone of Roman date (c. AD 43-200). Description: The band of the finger ring has a plano-convex profile which has been slightly squashed and forms a sub-rectangular hoop. The interior of the band is plain, and the exterior is plain and widens from the shoulders to the bezel which is set with the plain red stone. This ring conforms to the Guiraud Type 2c ring. Dimensions: Length: 28.44mm; Width: 22.88mm; Thickness: 2.15mm; Weight: 3.78g. Discussion: Finger rings conforming to the Guiraud Type 2c category are well-attes…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-65352E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cruciform brooch dating to the early medieval period (AD525-570). The brooch is broken in two parts and is almost complete except for a small portion of the headplate and most of the pin on the reverse. The sub-square headplate (39.2mm x 39.4mm) has a distinct rectangular plate (24.2mm x 30mm) set in relief at its centre, the bottom edge of this rectangle meeting the top of the bow. The upper face of this rectangle appears to have traces of indistinct decoration, an element of which may be several incised lines. Contained within is a further, slightly less upstanding re…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-51C404
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early-medieval small-long brooch (c.AD450-550). Only the head-plate of the brooch survives, comprising central rectangular panel with two crescentic knops projecting from each side. There appears to be an old break along the top edge, and there is also a break at the base of the head plate where a small amount of the bow projects. None of the original surface of the brooch survives and no trace of any decoration can be seen. The reverse of the head plate retains parts of the broken attachment loop for the pin. The brooch has a mid br…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-50DD81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early-medieval small-long brooch (c.AD450-550). The brooch fragment consists of the foot of the brooch only, with a catchplate projecting from its reverse. The foot flares from a break at the base of the bow (where it is 7.7mm wide), to a maximum of 24.73mm wide at the pointed crescentic terminal. The foot is decorated with an incised transverse line at the apex of the terminal, with a further two shallower lines a little way (c.3mm) above. There are indications of further (indiscernible) decoration…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7B5D48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Edward I farthing issued in London (AD 1280-1). The obverse depicts a crowned bust facing and the inscription: + E [R] AN GLIE. The reverse depicts a long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter (one quarter obscured); reverse inscription: LON[DONIEN]SIS.  Withers Class 13, North class 3g (1053/3). Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.3 g Diameter: 11.5 mm References North, J.J. (1960) English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662, London, Spink and Son, 33, 1053/3 Withers, P. and Withers, B.R. (2001) Farthings and H…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E7FA77
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin from the Early Medieval period (AD700-900). The pin comprises a sub-spherical or globular head with flattened apex, decorated with 11 irregularly spaced stamped 'dot in circle' or 'ring-dot' motifs. The head tapers to a short section of collared shank, of which the majority is missing. The general patina of the object is dark green. Length: 35.8mm Diameter of pin head: 9.1mm Thickness of pin shaft: 2.3mm Weight: 4.1g The globular head and collar indicate this pin dates to the middle early-medieval period, the 8th or 9th century. A …
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C01ACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken silver dirham of the Samanid ruler Ahmad II b. Isma'il  295-301 / AD907-914. Obverse description:Three horizontal lines of Arabic text  with two borders of text around the edge Reverse description:Four horizontal lines of Arabic text with a single outer border of text on the edge. The coin has been broken in half leaving a rough edge, and also removing the mint and date parts of the legend. Dimensions: Length: 27.3 mm; Width: 16.33 mm; Thickness: 1.4 mm; Weight: 1.64 g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2BED99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Greek provincial coin of the Greek city state of massalia (Marseilles) dating to c. 350-300 BC. Obverse: head of Apollo facing left Reverse: Bull butting right, MA inscribed above. The coin is heavily worn on both faces and around the edge. See Rudd Ancient British Coins 2010 p.32 no.ABC115
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-22994E
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead pendant probably of the late Early Medieval to Medieval period, probably dated to approximately 900 - 1500 AD. The pendant is generally circular with an integral D-shaped loop at the top aligned so that the hole extends laterally.  The circular part is 14mm in diameter and 3.3mm thick.  The loop is 7mm long and 3.7mm deep (front to back).   The surface of the object is a light brown colour.  The loop appears to have been formed with a join at the top, where the curve of the D meets the upright.  The join is well-made but not sealed.  Th…
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-FFE6E6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy pendant, probably Roman harness pendant, probably dating from 43 - 410 AD. This is a cast copper alloy pendant which is one-sided, having a convex moulded decorated face and a concave plain reverse.  It is generally drop-shaped with an integral loop at the top and baluster-type mouldings consisting of a tapered swelling bween two horizontal ridges tapering to a rounded terminal below the lower ridge.  The metal is a mid brown to dark green but traces of a coloured surface are present: the upper part of the swelling adjacent the upper ridge is red w…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-D5D076
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), possibly a contemporary copy or forgery. The mint mark appears to be "A" so this is probably a coin of the third issue, minted in 1583-5.  North reference 2014. 32.05mm diameter, 0.85mm thick, 5.2g Obv: portrait competely worn away (possibly intentionally defaced), indistinct.  Legend: E[LIZAB]D.G. ANG F[...] ET[...} REGI[...] Rev:cross fourchee over square shield.  No date. Legend: POSVi/ DEVAD/ INTORE/M{....]VA Mint mark: A This coin is very worn and difficult to decipher, and appears to ha…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-9B082C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete gem-set gold finger ring of probable late medieval date (c.1200-1500). The ring is composed of three composite sections. It has a wide band with a rectangular cross-section which tapers to wider and thicker shoulders close the inset gemstone. The band is plain with no internal or external inscription or decoration. Although unbroken, the band has an oval shape suggesting it has become distorted through wear or post-depositional damage. At the apex of the band is a sub-oval bezel with irregularly shaped amethyst stone. The collet has concave edges and a widely spl…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mareham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-44A99A
Object type: LUNULA
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The terminal (or ‘horn’) from a lunula, dating to the Early Bronze Age (c.2400-2000BC). Description: The spatulate terminal is broadly ‘spade’ shaped; the upper left side of the spade has been folded almost back upon itself, the upper right is also folded at a 90° angle, and the lower right edge is also slightly bent. At the base of the spade is a stem that tapers (to a diameter of 2.2mm) and rotates (relative to the remainder of the collar) before broadening to a maximum width of 10.5mm at the break. Both the upper and lower tips of the break are bent, giv…
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-FACE5B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dress fitting, possibly a brooch or necklace clasp. It is probably post-medieval in date based on the decoration and patina. The face is decorated with an outer ring of triangular shapes on a circle forming a sunburst shape,within this circle the central area is divided into lozenges with small pelleted borders. There are heavy traces of dark coloured enamel on the spaces between the external triangles and over the surface of the central area. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There is a lug on the edge of the reverse with a recess prob…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'east Washingborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F98007
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible coin or token not identified further. It has raised markings on both sides that are not clear, but could be ships. John Naylor commented that the object is not early medieval, and is probably not a coin. It may be that it is some form of token, possibly a eastern European or central Asian issue Thickness 2.21mm, diameter 13.47mm, weight 1.7g.
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'east Washingborough area', grid reference and parish protected.