Record ID: IOW-D725C2
Object type: PRESS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval-Modern fragment of a lead alloy printing press plate, c.AD 1800-1930. This appears to be a portion of a fixed-print plate, most likely for an advert in the local paper, since these would not need to be reworded unless there was a significant change in address or ownership. The words on the plate are reversed, making it clear this was meant to be inked. The plate is missing significant portions and has suffered damage to the words, making the original message difficult to discern. It may be possible to connect what is left with an advert, if enough time is spent. The r…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1730F1
Object type: PRESS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead printing block of Modern date. It is missing one corner due to old breaks but is otherwise complete. The block is rectangular in form and section with bevelled edges and corners. One face is flat and undecorated, the other carries the die. The die comprises a central motif formed from a shield with central circle containing an equal armed cross, the shield has drapery and possibly a crown, coronet or similar, above which is a second circle with equal armed cross. This motif is contained within an outer oval border in the form of a belt with buckle at the base and le…
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt Darcy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-81AFD5
Object type: PRESS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval - modern cast lead alloy number 4 from movable type press. The numeral has a rectangular base with a semi circular cut out at one side for fixing. Movable type has remained very similar since it was introduced to Britain in 1450AD. This piece is 23.6mm long, 11.8mm wide, 5.9mm thick and 12.98 grams in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.