Record ID: NLM-2322FB
Object type: CROSSBOW BOLT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead. Iron bolt from a crossbow. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Length: 42.5mm, Width: 10.6mm, Thickness: 10.1mm, Weight: 7.96gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-22F7C5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead. Wrought iron socketed broad-blkaded or general purpose arrow head. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1450 Length: 65.6mm, Width: 26.5mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 13.04gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3600D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded, incomplete, iron Roman brooch dating to c. AD 1st-2nd centuries. Probably Polden Hill type, although any detail of the bow or head is now obscured by the corrosion layer. The brooch is missing its pin, spring and catchplace, and only a small section of the bow survives.  The brooch is 18.21mm long, 16..27mm wide, 5.02mm thick and weighs 3.95 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7CBCCA
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical with an irregular corroded exterior surface. Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a minion cannon. Diameter: 74.5mm (2.93 inches). Weight: 1729g (3.8lbs). The minion was a type of smoothbore cannon used during the Tudor period and into the late 17th century. Cast iron roundshot is rarely found on battlefields, even though records suggest that it was the normal long-range ammunition; cannon may…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-3C02E4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large Post-Medieval to Modern iron key, dating from c. AD 1600-1900. The bow is kidney-shaped, with the stem projecting into the bow. The stem is corroded, but is essentially sub-circular in cross-section and becomes smaller in diameter at the point where the bit is attached. The bit consists of two wands that are roughly symmetrical in shape: each has one cleft on one (the outer) side and two clefts on the other (inner) side. The stem then extends for 12mm beyond the bit. The surface of the key is rough and mostly a reddish orange colour, with multiple white patches.…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-277965
Object type: HECKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron heckle comb. A ferrous metal bar with a central part of width 26mm, thickness 4.7mm and of V-section with narrowed and thickened [to 5mm] projections of length 55mm at either end with a step on their upper edges; and a serrated ‘blade’ with three points per cm extending for 109mm along the lower edge, clasped within a thin [1.8mm] ferrous metal case with a curved upper edge, of which some is probably lost. There is an E-shaped attachment secured at the end of each bar of its E on top of the case, both probably having been attached to a handle [lost]. Either for fibre p…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-126978
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The shoes is complete with a broad web and two rectangular nail holes one branch and and four on the other. The nail-holes flare inwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the shoe has a smooth outside edge. The inner arch extends to a rounded point at the apex. A right angled calkin protrudes from one heel.  Measurements: length 120.83mm, width 122.44mm, width of web 41.75mm, thickness at toe 9.48mm, thickness at calkin 18.85mm,  weight 2…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-1137A4
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The horseshoe is Clark's type 4, with a broad web. There are  three rectangular nail holes on each branch and no countersinkings; the nail-holes flare iinwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the object has a smooth external edge. The inner arch extends to a point at the apex. There is a worn right angled culkin on one branch terminal. Measurements: length 101.14mm, width 104.19mm, width of web 34.62mm, thickness at toe 10.26mm, thickness at calki…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-10262D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete Post Medieval iron shoe buckle with a loop chape and pitchfork tongue dating c. 1720-1790. The rectangular frame is undecorated with rounded corners and is drilled to accommodate the separate spindle. Attached to the spindle is a pitchfork tongue and the stubs of the base of a loop chape. The side profile of the frame is curved to fit the foot. The object is covered in orange and brown corrosion. Measurements: length 48.11mm, width 59.29mm, thickness 3.65mm, weight 24.78g. Similar examples are illustated in Whitehead (2003) p. 104 and 10…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0F8133
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval iron assymetrical buckle with double strap/pin bar dating c. 1350-1700. The frame is asymmetrical with a D-shaped loop and a flat transverse bar separating the D-shaped loop from the trapezoidal half. A second flat bar dividing the trapezoidal half functions as the pin bar, with a waisted centre to accommodate the wrap around pin. Both bars are decorated with grooves running inside each long edge. The triangular pin is flat with moulded decoration comprising two rectangular panels separated by a broad transverse g…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E61E64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval-Modern cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1800-1900. This is a cast sub-rectangular frame of round section with a nick on its outer edge serving as a pin rest and with a slightly wavy profile with the strap bar set back from the frame. Rust stains on the strap bar and pin rest may suggest this was deposited with an iron pin attached, now lost. The robust construction may suggest use with horse or bridle harness.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A5CB62
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete socketed Iron spearhead of uncertain date, dating to c.AD 43 - 1600. The working end and some of the socket are missing. The socket is open and would be circular in section if complete. It extends, narrowing, to an incomplete leaf shaped blade which is lentoid in cross-section, no decoration is apparent. The object is heavily corroded. Length: 131.3 mm Width: 36.1 mm Weight: 113.15 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: CAM-6A60F1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single iron spearhead of Early-Medieval date (c.6th to 7th century AD). Swanton type E3. The spearhead is almost complete but in bent condition. The remains of the head weigh c.362.0g. Use of a flexible dress-maker's tape-measure shows the artefact to have had a length of c.347mm and in its current bent condition it occupies a straight length of c.339mm between tip and socket end. The maximum width, across the head's shoulders, is 46.2mm. The thickness at that location is c.12.7mm. The spearhead has a very shallow lozenge shaped cross-section along its length. …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-142AF3
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron token or weight which has possibly been converted to a gaming piece. If formerly a weight it would approximate to 1/2 ounce, but account must be taken of metal lost through corrosion. It is badly corroded but on both sides a symbol has been scratched into the surface post manufacture, which consists of two triangles joined in line with each other at the point. Rust is evident on both faces Dimensions: It is diameter 28.4mm and 2.48mm thick, it weighs 12.5g
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clayton le Woods', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-110B21
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and extremely corroded iron horsehoe of post medieval date. The central aperture has a maximum width of 48mm and is keyhole shaped. The shoe has a web of 43mm maximum width and lacks calkins or a toe clip. There is no evidence of fullering. The degree of corrosion makes the nailhole count difficult to determine.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C038B9
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel, splitter or other tool of unknown date, Roman - Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1950. The chisel is wedge shaped at the widest point, although very rusted. It tapers sharply to the narrow end which is a rounded lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although it is thin at the wide working end, it is thicker towards the narrow end, possibly with slightly concave faces where it narrows. Length: 165mm; Width: 64.37mm; Thickness: 25.53mm and Weight: 566g. Manning (1976) illustrates similar chisels dated from the Roman period including page 48 item 59, d…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-7E5C76
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. It has a pyramidal head, under this is a neck before the shank, which is square in section. The shank  bends towards the tip, which is rounded. A similar example is SUR-7D0489 Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 8mm diameter, it weighs 3.34g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E50E6
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An large iron horseshoe. It is keyhole shaped, with a toe clip and calkins on both branches. Six rectangular holes are visible on one branch, there is no fullering. It is most likely to be a draught shoe of the late 19th century.  Dimensions: 190mm long and 195mm wide
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-407535
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1450. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin is also made of iron that is circular in cross section with an expanded circular terminal which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour The frame is is c.50.3mm in diameter, c.3.8mm wide and thick. The pin c.52.5mm long from its loop to its rounded point and is 11.7mm thick.  …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-42ABFF
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. The head is subrectangular in section and subconical in profile. The shank is curved and around 8.5mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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