Record ID: LON-FCF0B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) military button of the 3rd Foot Guards "Scots Guards" dating from AD1775-1800. This is an enlisted man's cast 1-piece button. The front of the button has the Order of the Thistle. 3 and G with a thistle between, within a cross with points in angles made up of different length radiating lines. The button is cast in pewter with a separate iron shank, now missing. The reverse has the maker name I McGOWAN / Gerrard St / London Dimensions: diameter: 21.75mm; weight: 3.71g. Other 3rd …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E63C54
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy discoidal button of medieval date, 14.8mm in diameter. The face has a long cross with a pellet in each quarter, moulded in high relief. The reverse has stumps from an integrally cast loop shank which has broken off.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-FB15A0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy tombac button, probably of 17th century date. It is domed with a flat back and a long shanked fastener.  Dimensions: It is 22mm in diameter
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D5E6FE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and/or tin alloy button. Solid cast globular or biconvex button with a scar on the back from the loss of a separate [probably] copper alloy loop. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650 Diameter: 10.8mm, Thickness: 7.6mm, Weight: 3.83gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-2A619A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible button fragment. Cast discoid flat front with the stub of a thick integrally cast round-section loop on the back; if not a button, perhaps a rivet. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter: 28.2mm, Height (overall): 11.8mm, Weight: 16.06gms
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AB1455
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy button fragment. A large cast discoid button with a strongly defined plain cross studded with small bosses and with triangular features in each angle near the rim, also with bosses, and with the stub of an integrally cast loop on the back. Fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650 Diameter: 29.1mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 4.7mm, Weight: 11.44gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-45AFC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It is circular and domed with a flat back. The front is decorated with a central pellet, from which radiate four paired of raised curving lines, each flanked by three pellets on the inside of the curve.  On the reverse is a casting seam, however the attachment loop is missing. The button measures: Diameter 15.96mm, height 7.01mm without shank, weight 4.11g. Compare SWYOR-8C31B6 which is similar in design.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B2A01E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy button fragment. Central part of a button front of plano-convex section with moulded floral decoration; fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter (in excess of): 12.6mm, Thickness: 3.7mm, Weight: 1.84gms
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-98D093
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy button. It is concave in section, the front is decorated with a four petalled flower with a circle in the centre. There are also elliptical shapes between the petals around the circumference. The shank is incomplete.  Dimensions: it is 32mm diameter
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-98CEB2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy button. It is circular with a design made up of circles. Around a central raised circle are six evenly spaced dots of equal size with each other and the central dot. In between these is a ring of six smaller cirlces, and around the circumferece is a series of small dots with small parallel lines between them. On the reverse is the fixing loop, moulded in and the mould line is across a diametrer. Dimensions: It is approximatly 20mm diameter
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-881AB6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval-Post Medieval lead alloy button, c.AD 1450-1650. This button is made from a reused lead token, with two parallel holes pierced through the face. The original token had a fleur de lis on the obverse and the initials IS on the reverse, which would have classified it as a Powell type 4 and Powell type 2. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-851096
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1625. Read 2005, p.70. no.250. The button has a circular head with a gently convexed front with a pellet in the centre. The front is decorated with irregularly spaced grooves radiating from the pellet to the edge. The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval loop projects centrally from it, set on a casting line. The loop is flat with a small circular perforation through it and is no longer projects straight outwards. The metal has a dull pale grey patina and is worn. The button is 11.…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71FDC8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The head of the button is discoidal with a convex front and flat back. The front face is decorated with a raised central pellet from which a four-armed cross extends. Each arm of the cross terminates in three flared branches. The spaces between each arm has raised ovate designs with solid ovate central knops. The remains of a shank are present at the centre of the reverse, set on a casting line. The metal has a mid-white/grey patina and is worn. The button is 26.3mm in diameter, 9.2mm thick and weighs 21.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-09936A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Either a cast lead button or token dating to the Post Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and trapazoidal in cross section having one surface which is wider than the other. The slated edges meanwhile are slightly curved. On the narrower surface there is a raised rounded border surrounding a shallow large cell within which is the raised design of a six petalled flower. Each leaf is a pointed oval meeting decorated with diagonal raised line and meeting at a small pellet at the objects centre. The opposite surface has a larged raised circular knop at its centre (5.1mm high an…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boarstall CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-88691E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.291. The button features a flat discoidal face with moulded decoration comprised of a central pellet within pointed oval grooves and two concentric circles topped with small pellets. The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval loop projects from it. The loop projection has been compressed towards the head and the loop filled with organic material.  The surface of the heads reverse features a deep groove through its centre and irregular areas of excess le…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-882B27
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.289. The button has a circular head with a gently domed top with a pellet in the centre. The front is decorated with irregularly spaced grooves running from the pellet to the edge. These grooves contain very small transverse incised grooves. A large sub-circular area of the head is missing, it cannot be determined if this is the result of damage or an intentional feature. The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval, loop projects centrally from it. The loop is flat wit…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-61C597
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy moulded button. It is circular, with a countersunk circle in the centre, in which are two holes for fixing. The back is plain. Similar examples on the database, such as OXON-B41DA1 and  IOW-BAF095 are dated to the medieval period Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 3mm thick, it weighs 17.38g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cliviger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4A6FF3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or tin alloy button. Cast globular biconvex polished button front with a rust-stained dimple on the back where an inserted ferrous metal loop has been lost. Read (2005) admits the broad date range for the button front form, though his examples with iron loops are all 17th-century. Suggested date: Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1300-1700 Diameter: 9.3mm, Thickness: 6.2mm, Weight: 2.21gms
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B907D7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Button of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object is circular, and slightly domed, with a flat back. The front has a central cross design in relief, created by four chevron shaped recesses. The arms of the cross terminate in a raised circular border. The back of the object retains a partial integral attachment loop on the reverse, cast as one with the button. There is a retained raised casting seam to either side of the attachment loop. Similar lead alloy buttons have been recorded on the PAS Database: SWYOR-4BC21C, NARC-2B05E0 and WMID-CAE4DF…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7BF9B2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The button has a solid, domed head that is undecorated. The base of the head is flat and in the centre is an integral, circular attachment loop. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 8.7mm; diameter 10.2mm; weight 2.04g Similar buttons are illustrated in Read (2010, 72-4) though these typically have decorated heads, they date from the 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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