Record ID: NLM-BAA288
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sheathing an iron core, unidentified object fragment. Source record suggests Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age date; the accompanying database gives this as Late Iron Agel. Suggested date: Late Iron Age 100BC-AD100. Length: 41.2mm, Width: 30.9mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 21.69gms
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2741C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron object of unidentified form and function. Description: The object is a long iron implement. The top third of the object is a quadrilateral cuboid of around 12.67mm in width, whilst the lower two thirds is cylindrical tapering to a poorly defined point. The object is heavily corroded resulting in bulbous protrusions and concretions (one of which has a piece of flint in). This has warped the orignal form of the object and obsured its function. Measurements: Length: 85.54mm; Width: 5.21 - 12.67mm and Weight: 23.84g. Discussion: It is difficul…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A36ECC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron unidentified object fragment. A cast concavo-convex conical object, with an indication of a square feature, perhaps lost from this site, and with a conical hollow 23mm deepwithin. Chipped at top and bottom. The finder kindly notes this comes from an area of Roman finds. However, Dr Kevin Leahy considers almost all cast iron objects are likely to date to the later medieval or early post-medieval periods at the earliest. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1900 Diameter: 43.2mm, Height: 37mm, Weight: 156.12gms
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-50F594
Object type: LATCHLIFTER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron latchlifter dating from the Iron Age to the Early Medieval period, c. 100 BC - AD 800. Wrought iron stem with a projecting suspension hook at one end, and a plain bit formed by a projecting bar at a right-angle to the stem. The ferrous material is very corroded and damaged. The iron has a brown patina. The latchlifter is 126.16mm in length, 29.66mm at its widest with a stem diameter of 6.58mm. It weighs 17.69g. The bit is not of a complex form for use with a barrel padlock, so a use as a latch-lifter is suggested. The term ‘latchli…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-125742
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron axehead. A wrought iron axehead with a [now] oval blade with a curved cutting edge, and a flat sub-rectangular back. The iron has been sharply folded three times to achieve the form for the haft which a sub-rectangular hole. The denuded state of the metal may point to a date earlier in the assigned period, although it is accpeted that the heavy weight suggests otherwise. The forms of many hand tools are frequently non-diagnostic, the technology of their manufacture and use remaining unchanged throughout history. Dimensions: 170mm long and 110mm wide across the blade, we…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castlerigg', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D64525
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron key, large handle, large beard or bit and short shank. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Length: 52.6mm, Width: 30.7mm, Thickness: 5.1mm, Weight: 9.98gms
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-BEE704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron shot dating from around AD 1700-1850. It is sub-spherical, solid and is pitted from corrosion. This size shot could have been fired as a single shot from a rabinet or Serpentine cannon, or from a larger weapon as part of grape or canister shot (see Civil War Artillery for gun and shot sizes). It has a diameter of 27.2mm (about 1 inch) and weighs 71.04g. Iron balls were also used  as ball bearings and in industrial processes, so cannot be certainly identified as shot.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6C4958
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knife blade and tang, of possible Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The blade is triangular in shape and extends to a rectangular-sectioned tang. The upper edge of the blade is almost flush with the upper edge of the tang. The lower edge of the blade, which tapers to a blunt and corroded edge is slightly curved. The tang tapers in width and depth to a blunt point. It measures 113.2 mm in length, 27.1 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.3 g. The knife blade is a mid to dark orangey brown colour and is covered with iron corrosion products. The knife b…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-5576D6
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought iron possible socketed arrowhead of Bodkin type dating to the medieval period c.AD.1200-1550. The object is formed of a cylindrical socket that makes up the majority of the object's length. This is 8.6mm in diameter at its mouth and narrow to 7.5mm in diameter over 18mm. At this point it hen expands into a bulbous form (8.4mm diameter) before narrowing to a sharp point. The object is a dark red brown colour and too worn to identify facets at the point from hammering.  The arrow head is 33.5mm long, 8.6mm wide and weighs 5.27 grams. This is similar in…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-536D56
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete iron horseshoe of modern date (c. AD 1850-1920). With a broadly oval plan and break at its rear end, this horseshoe has a protruding toe-clip at the front and two symmetrical caulkins (downward facing projections) at the rear. Because of universal corrosion no nails or nail holes are visible. The horseshoe has a broadly irregular plan, suggesting that it was handmade. The large size suggests it was worn by a large draught horse. Toe-clips were routinely added to horseshoes after 1850 to add stability to the hoof in the shoe, while caulkins have been a feature of hor…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-413B18
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oblong piece of encrusted iron, possible salvage from wreck, of unknown date. The item comprises of a sub-rectangular shank which extends roughly 36 mm before gradually widening to a narrow iron ring which measures 5.7 mm 28.9 mm wide, 5.3 mm long and 20.3 mm high. This ring is only visible on one side of the item, as the other is now completely encrusted by stone concretion. from this narrow ring, the object then extends in an irregular, encrusted sub-oval body which has a maximum length of 38.5 mm. On one length of the outer edge of this oval, the iron shank continues, n…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-2C85F8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron socketed spear head  of Early Medieval date, from the 7th - 9th century AD (Swanton Group E2). It is angular and has a welded socket with a single circular perforation measuring 2.91mm in diameter, located near the base of the socket. The majority of the spear head is made up of the blade, which is separated from the socket by a short solid neck which curves into the shoulders of the blade. The blade is kite shaped in plan and lozenge shaped in section,  with slightly concave upper sides. The blade tapers from the shoulders to the tip  The socket is cir…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-EDC2E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical lead alloy shot, weight 5.76g. This weight is less than those given in the finds recording guide therefore it assumed to be 19th century. There is a feint casting line around the circumference. The bullet is light cream/brown in colour. Dianeter 10.18mm. Weight 5.76g.
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR ROLLESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-41CB7E
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 19 iron hob nails of likely Roman date, from the same location. All have domed to conical heads (13.1mm to 8mm in diameter) with curved pointed shanks up to 14.3mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-40B0ED
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron grape/canister shot, c.AD 1700-1850. This is a piece of grape shot, cast as a single piece and slightly pitted from corrosion. This was found near Cowes and East Cowes, both of which had military forts and camps during the Napoleonic era, while the parish itself had an army camp during WWII. This size shot could have been fired as a single shot from a 12 pounder rifle or from a 4 pounder cannon as part of a grape/canister shot (see Civil War Artillery for gun and shot sizes).
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1C1668
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heavily corroded early medieval to early post-medieval (c.1000-1550) wrought iron 'bearded' axehead. The axehead has a triangular or 'wedge- shaped blade with a waisted section near the socket flaring into the curved cutting edge. The upper edge is broadly straight, whereas the lower edge incurves sharply from the socket, at an angle around 130º's then extending in a slightly concave edge to cutting edge. The socket is broadly triangular in shape, each lower side edge extending into a triangular wing. There is no evidence o…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-088977
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought iron horseshoe of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1270-1600). The horseshoe has a broad web of 30.3mm tapering towards the 8.9-7.8mm pointed heels, which both have double folded calkins. The 56.5mm wide internal aperture has a pointed oval shape. The horseshoe has three rectangular countersunk nail holes either side of the toe. The toe itself has a thickened transverse ridge on the ground surface. The shoe has corrosion product on its surface but is in remarkably good condition for a medieval iron object, with much of the original surface retained…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0527E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron ring of uncertain date. but probably modern, AD 1800 onwards. The ring is a flat, oval disc with a large circular hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The iron appears to be a strip which is shaped to overlap one part of the loop, and finishes with a rounded end, through which there appears to have been a rivet. The ring has a rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 33.8mm in diameter and has a central hole of 16.9mm diameter.  It is 3.5mm thick and weighs 8.0g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-02595C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron buckle. Rectangular wrought iron frame, possibly of rounded section, with a pin wrapped around its inner edge. The mass suggests good survival of the metal core.  Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1750 Length: 40.6mm, Height: 49.4mm, Thickness (frame): 7.2mm, Weight: 29.18gms
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-971E98
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron and copper alloy metalworking debris. A compact oval cake made up of three discrete layers or components. The earliest appears to comprise fragments of copper alloy which has congealed on a flat smooth surface leaving a glossy surface to the object. A maximum thickness of 7mm might be inferred for this part. The massiest largest central part is a metallic ferrous cake [giving a strong magnetic response] with an intermittently vesicular appearance, of thickness 45mm. An upper layer is a splash of off-white ashy vesicular skim [compare NLM-87C967 and NLM-882816 which …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swallow', grid reference and parish protected.