Record ID: LIN-370413
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is biconvex with a flat top and reverse. Faint traces of radiating line motif. Light-brown-cream patina. Diameter: 28.14 mm; Thickness: 13.8 mm; Weight: 49.06g Other ref: 69
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-36CE4E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is broadly triangular with sloping sides and a flat reverse and top.It is undecorated. Brownish-cream patina. Diameter: 25.08 mm; Thickness: 9.84 mm; Weight: 22.9g Other ref: 67
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2B9C85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-75), dating to AD 367-75 (Reece Period 19), GLORIA RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with right hand dragging captive right and holding a labarum in left hand.  Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [..] S P F AVG Reverse: Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive / GLORIA RO-MANORVM Diameter: 17.79 mm; Weight: 1.97g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2B692E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 Biconical with a thickened outer circumferiential band. There are traces of radiating ribs and pellets. Motif on both sides. Pale cream patina with patches of black. Very worn. Diameter: 29.67 mm; Thickness: 8.30 mm; Weight: 35.53g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2B54D8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early medieval cast copper-alloy tongue-shaped strap end dating from the mid 10th- mid 11th century (c. AD 950-1050). Thomas 2014, Class E, Type 1. The strap end is rectangular, tapering to a point. It is rectangular in cross-section. Much of the split end and all of the attachment edge are missing, there are two rivet holes at the flattened open end. Below a transverse rib across the base of the split end there are nineteen asymmetrically arranged round apertures in the main part, made up of two paralell rows of nine aperatures, terminating with a single ap…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2B1306
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy circular openwork bridle boss, dating to the post-medieval period, ca. AD 1600 - 1700.  The domed component of the design comprises a fleur-de-lys with open-work surround, within a narrow and worn border of concentric curved diagonal lines at the base of the dome. Around the rim of the object is a radial fringe of decoration comprising sub-triangular knops, only five have survived. Looking from the outside edge of the rim towards the dome of the boss, each knop is decorated with a heart shape. The reverse of the object is p…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2ADB7C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. The object is cross-shaped with four equal arms, with three terminals broken off, emanating from a domed central boss. Each arm has a D-shaped cross-section, with the surviving terminal finishing in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loops have a knob, now worn, at each of their three external points. The boss is concave on the underside. The object has a mid-reddish brow…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2ABFEE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy, post-medieval seal matrix dating to the 17th-18th century AD. The handle terminates with a collared circular suspension loop, which terminates itself with a small knop. The handle is sub-oval in cross-section and tapers down and outwards towards the die. The shaft is sub-hexagonal, the angles are worn and smoothed. The die is sub-square with rounded edges; the design is simple with cross-hatching across the whole field. The matrix is 14.34 mm long and 11.18 mm wide mm. The seal matrix is a brownish-red  colour; the sur…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-24531A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval to post medieval copper alloy double oval buckle frame, dating to c. 1250 - 1600. Cassels category 1.4A. The frames have a D shaped cross section. It is missing the pin. The surface is brown with a little verdigris.  Length 25.5 mm, width 25 mm and weight 3.31 g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FDCF0E
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver or tin spoon, possibly a tea spoon, of probable late post-medieval to modern date. The spoon is made of thin sheet silver or tin. The bowl is elongated oval and the handle has a flared rectangular terminal. The spoon has been squashed. Width: 22.05 mm; Thickness: 1.48 mm; Weight: 7.27g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FDAE32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c. AD 43-120.  The brooch has tubular wings enclosing an axis bar, with a slot in the centre for the pin. Only remenants of the pin has survived inside the slot. The wings are decorated with diagonal raised bands with short transverse grooves framed with parallel linear grooves. The bow springs out from the wings, it is D-shaped in cross-section, tapering to a point. The bow is decorated with a similar motif that is rendered on the wings, with a central longitudinal ridge with short transvers…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD85F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c. AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a campgate with two turrets, a star above.  Obverse description: Bust right, laureate, draped Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]-TINVS AVG Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets, and a star above, with six stone layers. Reverse inscription: [PROVIDENTIAE AVG] Diameter: 19.06 mm; Weight: 2.18g; Die Axis: 1
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD6231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy pierced nummus. The hole has torn. Probably reused in the 5th-6th century AD. Obverse: Illegible / [...]INVS Reverse: Standing female figure / illegible inscription. Length: 17.5 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Weight: 1.42g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD1428
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval cast copper alloy mount dating to c.AD 1250-1600 A mount with a sexfoil head with a slightly domed centre, resembling a rosette or flower with delineated grooved petals. The reverse has a square cross-section rivet. The head has a dark brown patina, the remaining is green. Height: 10.65 mm; Width: 18 mm; Weight: 2.21g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-FCDF52
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy strap end of 'crescentic' type and Medieval in date (c. AD 1400-1500). The terminal, shaped like a scallop, rounded with nine lobes radiating from the centre of the shell, and only a small portion of the crescentic attachment end has survived. Above the scallop motif are two circular rivet holes still containing part of the rivets. The crescent plate is missing. Max Length: 26.75 mm; Thickness: 2.92 mm; Weight: 3.59g There are similar strap ends on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database which include NMS-BDECB8, PUB…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FCB65B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval buckle plate with zoomorphic decoration dating from the late 12th-13th century AD (c.AD 1150-1300). The plate is rectangular and flat with one broken end. At the opposite end are two circular rivet holes, the rivets are missing. One side is decorated with a curvilinear design that may represent a serpent or more likely part of a wyvern with an S-shaped body tapering to a point. confronted with bulbous oval bodies, beaked heads and curled tails that terminate with a fleur de lis.There are traces of red enamelli…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FC99FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 Circular lead whorl. Plano-convex in cross-section. Slightly off-centre circular perforation. Reddish-brown patina with patches of cream/pale. Diameter: 24.23 mm;Thickness: 6.77 mm; Weight: 20.16g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FC8140
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700 of Read's Class E Type 3 The dress hook is circular with a rectangular attachment loop. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle. Each quarter has three circular apertures. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is missing due to old breaks. It has a green patina. Length: 23.06 mm; Width: 17.78; Thickness: 1.52 mm; Weight: 1.90g See Read p.99&…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FC5FA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1560-1. Initial mark: martlet. Mint: London. Cf. North Vol II, p.137 no.1988. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over shield. Legend: CIVI[TAS] LONDON Diameter: 14 mm; Weight: 0.44g: DA:4
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FBDAD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1554). N 1960. MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI / crowned bust of Mary facing left. Reverse: VERITAS [pomegranateTEMP]ORIS [FILIA].  Diameter: 23.22 mm; Weight: 1.69g. Die Axis10
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.