Record ID: LIN-3A88F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamel bow brooch of the hinged Trumpet derivative type dating to the Roman period, c. AD 75-175. The winged head and pin are missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and broadly lozenge in form with a central circular rosette with very worn side knops, its upper surface inlaid with four recessed sub-triangular motifs with light blue enamelling surviving in two and traces of which survive in the other recesses. Below this, the brooch foot flares outwards, forming the sub-triangular 'fantail' foot decorated with a central…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3A51AA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount or stud of uncertain date, possibly Roman or medieval. The mount is square in plan and pyramidal in form with four sloping edges delineated by four lines radiating from the rounded knop at the apex. It has a concave reverse with a central rivet that is T-shaped with concave sides and a straight outside edge. Reddish brown patina with areas of bright green. Weight is 22.49g, Height: 21 mm; Width: 22 mm. Roman mounts of different designs but with similar T-shaped attachment points and central holes include GLO-61A87A, OXON-A6C0ED, KEN…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-393EFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c. AD 119-120 (Reece Period 6). [VIRTVTI AVGVSTI] S C reverse type depicting Virtus standing right on helmet holding spear and parazonium. Mint of Rome. RIC II.3, p. 96, no 280.   Obverse description: Radiate head right, drapery on left shoulder Obverse inscription: [IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III] Reverse description: Virtus standing right on helmet holding spear and parazonium Reverse inscription: [VIRTVTI AVGVSTI] S C Die…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37C2CB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy post-medieval mount dating to c.AD 1600-1700 The mount is lozenge shaped with four circular holes in the middle forming a cross. Two of the corners has been expanded to form possible animal facemasks with a long rounded snout. There are two worn integral lugs on the reverse for attachment. The decorated side has traces of gilding. Reddish brown patina with areas of mid-green. Length: 28 mm; Width: 19 mm; Weight: 2.56g See for parallel GLO-54AB83. This mount broadly parallels examples with two integral lugs recorded in Read (2001, p. 28,&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-8D2DE0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval buckle, dating from the mid-13th century to the 15th century (c.AD 1250-1500). Meols type 12, Cassels 1.3L. Oval buckle frame with an offset bar, missing its wide sheet metal roller and pin. Mid-green patina. This form of oval buckle frame could also be used as a clasp frame with the sheet roller replaced with the folding end of the clasp. Length: 15.28 mm, Width: 18.29 mm; Thickness: 3.47 mm, Weight: 2.19g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-373704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval dumb-bell shot consisting of two distinct spheres joined by a bar dating to the seventeenth century (c.AD 1600-1700) Length: 29.47 mm; Diameter: 12.70 mm; Weight: 23.76g Dumb-bell shot is the most commonly found type of elongated shot. The length of the connecting stem varies and in some types is made of iron. Such a design was designed to provide increased power.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5FC8B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval cast lead biconical spindle whorl c. 1100-1600AD. Each face has radiating ridge lines at random angles, with interposed pellets.
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-5F337B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped, and pierced silver penny of Charles I c. AD 1625-1644.  Obverse: Portrait bust left with ‘I’ behind.  CA[ROLVS D G M B F ET] H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield. The coin is clipped and the reverse legend is illegible. . [IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT] The initial mark is illegible, coin possibly from Group C with no inner circle.  These coins are often pierced, with a heavily degraded portrait.  
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5E6B1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hammered silver shilling of Charles I, c. 1625 – 49 AD.  Obverse: left facing bust of Charles I with XII behind bust. The initial mark of a portcullis dates the coin to 1633-34. CAROLVS D.G. MA BR.FR.ETHI REX Reverse: depicts a round garnished shield quartered with the arms of Britain and France. C R to sides of shield.  North 2223. CHRISTO.AVSPICE. REGNO
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-55C019
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy or pewter flanged dish of probable late Roman date. Description The dish is fragmented but is nearly a complete vessel. The plate has a circular base with a short wall which runs vertical from the base at an angle of approximately 80 degrees. The rim is horizontal, flat, and is turned downwards and folded onto the underside thus forming a shallow facet around the perimeter. The form of rim suggests this belongs to Peal type 4b (Peal 1967). The central part of the base is made from a circular sheet of lead alloy. This was either soldered to the rest of…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-EDC2E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical lead alloy shot, weight 5.76g. This weight is less than those given in the finds recording guide therefore it assumed to be 19th century. There is a feint casting line around the circumference. The bullet is light cream/brown in colour. Dianeter 10.18mm. Weight 5.76g.
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR ROLLESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-ED9648
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy slightly curved fragment of a cooking vessel. Body sherd. Weight 8.83g, Length 43.39mm, Width 24.84mm. Colour black.
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rolleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EA55AF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ewer spout dating to the later medieval period (c.AD 1400-1500). The spout takes the form of a plain baluster shape with the attachment flange then waisted in before becoming a larger circumference ball, which in turn, is waisted in, terminating with a small knop at the spout opening. There is evidence of two very worn circumferential lines around the larger portion of the spout. Although now heavily corroded, the spout mouth has a sub-triangular form. The spout has a broken dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 72.96 mm; width 47.52 mm; thickness: 17.04 mm; w…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C2A383
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy early medieval strap end, Thomas Class A, Type 1 Trewhiddle style dating to c.AD 800-900. The strap end is broadly rectangular in form with a split end, which tapers towards the closed end with a very worn zoomorphic terminal. The split end has two rivet holes, side by side, one is torn and broken, the other contains a copper-alloy rivet. The zoomorphic terminal comprises an abstract face that is very worn and only a rounded snout can be deciphered. The body of the strap end is also very corroded and worn, with only traces of the Trewhiddle style visible,…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C281EB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object of uncertain date and function Coin-shaped lead disc, plano-convex, with the convex sided decorated with a struck design of a Roman emperor bust facing right, diademed. The bust is crudely depicted with the mouth appearing to have a duck-like beak. Possibly a modern touch piece or attempt at using a coin to stamp a motif into heated lead. The reverse is undecorated. Pale cream patina. Diameter: 16.56 mm; Thickness: 1.55 mm; Weight: 2.48g
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-C26F62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy token or cloth or alnage seal probably post medieval date c.1700 – 1800. The object consists of two remaining sections, most likely from a four-part seal. The front design is of a Trident, that occupies the whole of the diameter of the seal. The prongs come out of a triangular base, with the outer prongs each curving outward to the rim of the seal The reverse is undecorated, and there is the remnant of the linking appendage. The surface has a mid-grey patina, with pale cream corrosion. Diameter: 23.17 mm; Thickness: 3.33 mm; Weight: 9.20g For token wi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: LIN-C1EC77
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy medieval ring dating to c.AD 1150-1450. The object comprises a circular loop with facetted sides, giving it a low bi-convex appearance. These are very common find and may have had a number of uses including as part of horse-harness, or used for suspension of vessels, or as curtain-rings etc Thickness: 3.49 mm Weight: 5.39g Diameter: 27.17 mm
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-971844
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval to modern lead shot. Weight: 11.30g and diameter of 12.28mm. Probably used for a pistol. No casting line visible indicating a 19th century date.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rolleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9695D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified cast lead object. reducing to a point at one end, possible a pencil of unknown date. Weight 10.35g, Length 35.34mm, Width 8.87mm, Thickness approx 4.9mm.  Possible initials carved on to surface. Colour cream.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rolleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4551E5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot. Weight: 18.42g, Diameter: 14.7mm. There is a line showing midway around the shot where its' two halves were joined. A small projection on the surface may be the sprue. Colour mid brown.  The weight may indicate the date of manufacture and use. The table based on both Courtney (1988) and Foard (2008) indicates use in a pistol in the 17th or 18th centuries.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rolleston', grid reference and parish protected.