Record ID: NARC-A7DE66
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of Slag, Clinker or other similar industrial by-product of uncertain date (800 BC - AD 1800). The object is rough and irregular, with a distorted T shape and may be suggested to be a miscast object. The object is a grey green colour. Length: 21.76mm, Width: 12.91mm, Thickness: 4.88mm, Weight: 3.6g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A7D4DB
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of Slag, Clinker or other similar industrial by-product of uncertain date (800 BC - AD 1800). The object is rough and irregular, with bubbles and cavities, and it has low density. The object is a grey green colour with obvious metallic particles. 1 Length: 17.38mm, Width: 19.53mm, Thickness: 9.94mm, Weight: 9.0g 2 Length: 43.56mm, Width: 32.00mm, Thickness: 14.99mm, Weight: 43.6g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-712B33
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cylindrical possible ingot of unknown date (AD 1-1950). The object is circular in cross-section with a flattened terminal at one end and a rounded, slightly narrower, opposing end. From the rounded end two recurved small tapering spurs project and the majority of the exposed surface of the object is heavily pitted. There are no obvious test marks.   Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: HAMP-44C9F0 (2011T603), BH-F81226 (2019T827) and YORYM-89E4AD (2019T827) Discussion: The metal content of the object has not been analy…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-5FF54F
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Mount (furniture) of Post-Medieval date (AD 1700-1900). The object is composed of a four lobed flat plate with a central perforation, through which a tapering shaft component passes. The shaft expands to either side of the plate with the back portion being formed of an expanded lobed with a small circular central spur. The opposing end expands to a circular lobe beyond which is an integral loop through which is a ring. The plate retains traces of rivets on each of the four lobes. The metal had a pitted brown patina. Plate: Length: 44.14mm, Width: 20.79mm,…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5FDAFF
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of Slag, Clinker or other similar industrial by-product of uncertain date (800 BC - AD 1800). The object is rough and irregular, with bubbles and cavities, and it has low density. The object is a grey green colour with obvious metallic particles. Length: 24.73mm, Width: 17.58mm, Thickness: 6.79mm, Weight: 9.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: NARC-A547BB
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An amorphic piece of copper alloy Slag of Unknown date (1150 BC-AD 1750). The surface is characterised by lumps and hollows. The slag has a deep green and brown colour with a pitted patina. The back of the object is flatted while the front is convex. Scientific analysis of the elemental composition of the copper alloy would allow a more accurate date to be suggested. Length: 39.86mm, Width: 34.54mm, Thickness: 5.69mm, Weight: 13.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-570A3C
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Casting waste uncertain date, possibly Middle to Late Bronze Age through to Post-Medieval (AD 1500 BC- AD 1750). The object is ovate in from with on flat and one convex surface. Both surfaces are heavily pitted and there are glass like inclusions in the convex surface. The metal is green and brown in colour with a corroded patina. Length: 116.52mm, Width: 111.67mm, Thickness: 37.05mm, Weight: 885g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: NARC-EB9EB6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain function and Date (1150 - BC - AD 1700). The object is composed of a rectangular sectioned strip with one bifurcated end which re-curves to from a scroll. Below the scroll is an ovate cup / concave boss with an incised radiating linear design around the outer edges. The metal is a dark brown in colour with areas of lighter green corrosion. Length: 20.90mm, Width: 10.08mm, Thickness: 11.96mm, Weight: 4.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: NARC-1A84D5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregularly-shaped and probably complete lead vessel mend or 'pot-mend' of uncertain date (AD 43 - 1800). The object consists of two unequal halves (one of which is smaller than the other) joined at the centre. The upper half is sub-ovate and flat, below which the object tapers in and elongated into an irregular form. The metal is s dark cream in colour with a pitted patina. Length: 42.57mm, Width: 28.47mm, Thickness: 16.66mm, Weight: 68.1g.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
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Record ID: NARC-D8C806
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Fragment of an Unidentified object of Uncertain date (AD 43-1500). The object is a possible Plate Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-150). The object is possibly the left side of a flat, pelta or crescent shaped brooch and is decorated with a repeating curvilinear outer section an slightly concave inner section. The metal is a dark greenish brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: mm, Width: mm, Thickness: mm, Weight: g. Hattatt, P 343, No 551 or 1561a
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
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Record ID: NARC-C98DD3
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four pieces of Slag or Clinker like material of unknown date (AD 43-1700). The material is probably an industrial by-product. It is dark grey to black, some pieces are reflective, and often appearing laminated. The material is light in weight for its size. Length: 45.28mm, Width: 35.28mm, Thickness: 8.21mm, Weight: 19.3g. Length: 40.92mm, Width: 30.35mm, Thickness: 21.81mm, Weight: 41.0g. Length: 41.07mm, Width: 30.53mm, Thickness: 18.12mm, Weight: 23.2g. Length: 29.04mm, Width: 29.56mm, Thickness: 3.97mm, Weight: 4.6g.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
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Record ID: NARC-49E186
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Stone sphere of Uncertain date. Across the circumference are faint striations, probably from being turned. The surface also has irregular pitting possibly cased post-depositionally. The purpose of the sphere is unclear. Made from limestone. Diameter: 34.96mm, Weight: 47.3g.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: NARC-97F8C7
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy object of Medieval to post-Medieval date. It is possibly a stylus. There is a blunt point, which is split due to a fault in the metal. The stylus is hammered flat towards the terminal to create the flat spatula terminal.. The stylus is circular in section towards the tip with a diameter of 4mm. This end is 6mm wide and 2.5mm thick. 76mm long (bent). The stylus is circular in section towards the tip with a diameter of 4mm. An exact parallel for this object has not yet been found. The lack of exact parallel may be due to the fact that this seems to be a …
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: NARC-564A98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly cast, solid, sub-circular object of copper alloy. The reverse is uneven, with signs that it has been cuttlefish cast and no attempt at shaping or filing away the roughness, suggesting that this side was never meant to be seen. The upper face is curved, making the piece D-shaped in section. Several U shaped have been stamped into the upper surface creating a border and leaving the central area plain. This object appears to be an unfinsihed piece, possibly an apprentise piece or waste. With few disgnostic features, dating this object is difficult. The even dark green patina …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2011
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Record ID: NARC-40E412
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring. The ring is 'D' shaped in section and circular in plan. The inner face is flattened. The ring is completely plain making dating it to a particular period problematic. A finger ring of this type could date from the Iron Age to Post-Medieval date. However, the patina of the copper alloy, an even dark green, is typical of Roman finds from this area.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2010
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Record ID: NARC-95DA04
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring. The ring is completely plain making dating very difficult. It measures 19.44 mm in diameter, 1.52 mm thick and the band is 4.5 mm high. It weighs 1.7 grams. It has a dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
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Record ID: NARC-F0E7E6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy cast strap end. The strap end has a split opening for the strap. The remains of an iron rivet passes through the strap end at this point. The strap end terminates in two globular balls (each approximately 6.2 mm thick), each on a stem which projects from the flat body of the strap end. The strap end measures 21.25 mm long, 23.27 mm wide (at its terminal) and 2 mm thick. No parallel has yet been found for this strap end, and its date is therefore still uncertain. The globular balls may have facilitated the object's use as an attachment toggle of some sort.
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-DB1815
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead mount in the form of a stylised dolphin, or possibly a fish. The dolphin has an arched back and a tail which loops back on itself to meet with the arched back. The object has a flat base with slight traces of solder, and this may have been a handle for some sort of vessel. Slight traces of black remain over parts of the mount.  It measures 52.24 mm long, 14.12 thick and 27.3 mm high. It weighs 88.2 grams. Two similar examples are recorded on the PAS database. One (NMS-23D975) is of copper-alloy, and has been identified as a drop handle from a Roman vessel. The other (LVP…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2010
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Record ID: NARC-9D7BA4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead of weight of uncertain date and function. The weight is well made with a bulbous body and an integrally cast suspension loop. It may have served as a plumb bob, a fishing or net weight or a trade weight. Identifying the precise function of weights is extremely difficult when they are found out of context. It measures 54.41 mm in length, 21.57 mm wide and 19.16 mm thick. It weighs 78.5 grams. 
Created on: Monday 5th April 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
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Record ID: NARC-881F67
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy spatulate object of uncertain date. No exact parallels for this object have yet been found. The object appears to be complete. It is rectangular in section in its centre, thinning at both ends to spatulate terminals. It is 3.1 mm thick in its centre and 0.8 mm thick at the ends. It measures 51.9 mm in length and is 4.05 mm wide. It weighs 4.2 grams. It seems likely that one of the ends would have been set within a handle of some sort. The object may have served as a tool or perhaps as a cosmetic or medical implement. The object has a deep green patina, although it is he…
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
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