Record ID: BERK-7ABF12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth or bag seal dating to the 16th - 17th century. The seal has a heart shaped stamp on the front and there are two lead folds on the reverse to aid attachment to the cloth or bag.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
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Record ID: NCL-518F10
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval heart shaped token made from a lead alloy. Has a loop near the lobes of the heart shape to be used for hanging the token as a necklace or charm. The obverse of the token has raised capital letters "I" and "C" along with a line of raised dots around the perimeter of the token as well as two lines of the dots running down the center. The obverse is also slightly domed in the lobes of the heart shape, being thickest near the looped end of the token and becoming nearly flat towards the opposite end. The reverse of the token has what appears to be the raised letters of "iHS" …
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd June 2010
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Record ID: BERK-D3E031
Object type: BIRD FEEDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bird feeder dating from the late 15th to 18th centuries. The feeder is D-shaped in cross section and has a flared rim. The reverse is flat to enable the feeded to lay flush against another vertical surface, for example the sides of a bird cage. The bird feeder is undecorated apart from two parallel horizontal lines beneath the flared rim. There is some damage to the reverse. These objects would have been filled with water or seed and placed in the bird cage, with the flat back against the wall of the cage. Quite of number of these objects are found are all are very simila…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-D30440
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy token, dating from the 17th to 18th century. The token is disc-shaped and is decorated on one face with a central wheel pattern with V-shaped spokes, surrounded by an outer panel of triangles. No direct comparison to this design could be found, but lead tokens of this period came in many shapes and sizes and were decorated with a large variety of designs.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-272DC3
Object type: SHIELD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead-alloy square topped shield, divided into four unequal quarters. The shield has a cross-hatch design etched into the top left and bottom right quarters - there may be a design in the two remaining quarters but they are unclear. The function of this object is unclear, and suggestions range from a template for horse harness pendants, a cheaper version of such a pendant, a small servants badge, or possibly part of a child's toy. There does not appear to be any attachment fitting on the back, which is plain. The design and style of this little shield suggests that it dates fro…
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-270A15
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy sub-circular bag or cloth seal. The seal retains both the front and back parts of the seal but the joining hinge is missing. The back disc is smaller than the front disc. The front disc is depicted with St George and the dragon (only part of the dragon is visible). This stamp shows it was approved by an alnager, a person who ensured that the right length of cloth was supplied in the bale before giving the bale the seal as a mark of approval so it could be sold on. The seal dates from the 17th century, until the alnager's post was abolished in 1699.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-4AD5C3
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead powder measure and gun powder horn cap dating from the 17th century. The powder cap has two small loops (one of which is broken) to secure the cap to the powder holder. The powder cap is cast in two pieces and then soldered together. The powder cap measures 21.93mm in diameter and is 13.66mm long. It weighs 14.2gms.
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-EE1097
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval lead token, incomplete. The token has a sexfoil petal design on the reverse with a possible 'K' on the obverse, although the rest of the reverse design is illegible. The token measures 21.92mm in diameter and is 3.33mm thick. It weighs 6.5gms and dates from the 16th-17th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-4F5FF2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy spoon in two pieces. The spoon is very small and fragile. Decoration consists of beaded lines running the length of the stem on either edge. The stem widens at the tip and is arched slightly backwards. The stem is joined to the spoon bowl with a 'rat's tail' join. The spoon dates from the Post-medieval to early modern period and measures 54.7mm in length, with the bowl being 11.7mm wide, 16.9mm long and 4.5mm thick. It weighs 2.7gms.
Created on: Monday 7th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP-D00870
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead-alloy vessel repair, with fragments of the pottery surviving. The mend is a rough lozenge shape, very thick with the a linear notch around the size, with pieces of coarseware pottery still attached. One side of the mend is much thicker than the other. These types of mend were used within both the Roman and medieval periods; the extant pottery is not diagnostic.
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-12FCC4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval small square token (AD1300-1600). Obverse: A barrel Obverse inscription: none Reverse: blank Reverse inscription: none Dimensions: length: 9.56mm; width: 9.33mm; thickness: 1.42mm; weight: 0.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-12EE10
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval lead alloy token (AD1300-1600). Obverse: Potted tree above a transverse line against a stippled background Obverse inscription: none Reverse: Blank Reverse inscription: none Dimensions: diameter: 23.14mm; weight: 3.94g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southwark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EDE427
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy button. The object has an integral shank, only the base of which has survived. The face of the button shows a moulded saltire cross with segmented triangles between the lines of the cross.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-EDAEC2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible cast or moulded lead alloy or tombac button. The object is undecorated. The head is in the form of a slightly flattened sphere. The shank is looped; this appears to be integral with the body of the button.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-C9CF61
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token from the Post-Medieval period. It is sub-circular with uneven edges. There is decoration/writing on both faces which is not central, possibly due to the irregular shape of the token. One face has 12R above GH (or II) in the centre with a border of pellets. The bottom part of this design is off the token. The other face has a shield with a cross inside, again surrounded by pellets. The design on this face is particularly off-centre, the right hand side part is missing.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-BE3D13
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Moulded lead token, dating to the Post-Medieval period. The obverse has a primary motif of a monogram (CB) surrounded by a circle of raised pellets. The token has been cut away to leave the CB as the main component, with the surrounding upper part having been cut away. This area is smooth with wear. The reverse is irregular and undecorated.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-59DE57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy (with some copper/bronze) weight or perhaps a gaming piece. It is circular in plan and has a rounded top. The decoration has been moulded and is on the upper (rounded) face only. The decoration is in the form of a stylised sun with rays emanating from a central circle. The bottom of the weight is smooth. Weights like this can date from the Iron Age period onwards and are very hard to date precisely. This weight probably dates to the Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-8C0467
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman lead alloy oval object, probably a tessera (AD43-410). The reverse is plain and the front shows a helmeted bust right of Mars in negative relief. There appears to be a flaw, or possibly some damage, to the front of the face. The object is possibly a sealing but there are no transverse perforations for the cord to attach. Alternatively Martin Henig suggests it could be a tessera used possibly as a pass to allow entry into a military building or the Baths, for example. Dimensions: diameter: mm; length: 15.47mm; width: 11.91mm; thickness: 3.10mm; weight: 3.64g. Identifie…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bankside area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EB7913
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead alloy medieval ampulla. The remaining portion of this ampulla or flask is subcircular in plan, in that it has lost its rectangular neck section. The object is hollow but the walls have been pinched together. The broken edges are ragged, but smoothed over, which suggests damage occurred in antiquity. One side has a crescent shaped design running along the bottom and up the sides of the ampulla, within which is a series of small diagonal lines. The decoration of the other side consists of an arrow pointing downwards. The surfaces of the ampulla are abraded and the p…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-0E8A71
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible medieval to post-medieval oval shaped lead-alloy token. The artefact is very worn and in poor condition. a crude cross divides one side into four unequal angles. The token is too worn to determine any further inscription.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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