Record ID: WMID-12D2C7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains.  The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one end. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One side has moulded decoration present, consisting of radiating ribs, forming a scallop shell motif. The other side is undecorated.  The object measures 47.4mm in length and is 24.2mm wide at the …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33995D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly damaged lead alloy Medieval ampulla. The ampulla is a bag or flask shape that is waisted towards the middle. There are triangular lug handles to either side, set where the more bulbous body joins the narrower tapering neck. The handles are not quite laterally aligned with one positioned lower than the other.  The top is damaged and is split and lipped over to one face, probably as a result of post-depositional impact damage rather than any contemporary attempt to force it open or shut. The iconographic decoration is raised and bifacial, with one face consis…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-73A1E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck, flanking the neck are two angled handles. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of four large pointed petals and four small petals in each angle with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-F69004
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken and distorted Medieval lead ampulla. It is estimated that approximately one quarter of the ampulla, half of the top section, is missing as a result of damage. The other upper quarter has been bent out to the side, causing distortion to the original shape. The lower half (just less than half) of the object is preserved in better condition. One side is decorated with moulded relief. Two semi-circles are visible and fill the lower part of this side. These semi-circles are filled with small lozenges (2.5mm x 2.1mm apex to apex). The lozenges are …
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A331B7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated). The circular chamber is decorated a cross hatched field with an elongated D-shaped object that is view with the curve at the base. The straight edge, forming the top appears to have extended sixes.  The D-shape is divided in two by a central bar that has a long lozenge in the centre (this gives the object the looks of a double looped D-shaped buckle complete with pin). On the right side of the object are three central radiating lines, and on the le…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-23C650
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. The arms are missing. The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one side. The neck has been bent, giving the object a crescent profile. At the sides, where the body meets the neck are two stubs either side for the missing arms.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consisting of a scallop shell. The other side is decorated in light relief, and consists of a circular border at the centre …
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-E78BD3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular and bent out of shape to give it a crescentic profile. The neck extends from the upper edge. This is bent over onto one side of the body and has an incomplete flared rim that is unevenly broken. A small attachment loop survives on one side of the body at the juncture between the body and the neck. This is compressed. The loop on the other side is missing. The body is decorated in relief on one side with a four petalled flower within a circular border. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-51778A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1530. It has a scallop shell motif on one face (Spencer's type I), and the other face has a possiblecircular design containing upward pointingin chevrons. The ampulla has sharp corners at the top of the cast in relief shell shaped body, and thin handles joining the top of the shell to the neck. The base is flattened. Measurements are; length 32.2mm, width 38.7mm, thickness 20.5mm and weight 51.34g. Compare NLM-FCBFE5 which cites Redmayne that ampullae of this form may be associated…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BD4DE6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead Medieval ampulla dating from AD 1350 - 1530. It has a plain neck, broken on one side, that tapers from the top to a sub-circular body. The handle loops are missing but these would have joined onto the neck and the top of the body. One face is decorated with a crown surrounded by a hatched area. The other is decorated with a hatched oval shape surmounted by a possible fleur de lis. The ampulla has a a mid grey patina and measurements are length 49.4mm, width 30.04mm, thickness 8.7mm and weight 29.60g. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae were used…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-98ECA9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. AD 1200-1400). Description: The body of the ampulla is circular, measuring 31.3mm in diameter and is decorated on one side with incised radiating lines representing a scallop shell. The reverse has a raised cross.. The neck of the ampulla is funnel shaped and measures 23.2mm long, with a neck opening 19.18mm wide. The surface patina of the ampulla is light grey with areas of pitting. Discussion: Ampullae containing holy water would have been brought home as pilgrim souvenirs from holy …
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-70E390
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating from the Medieval period; about AD 1270 - 1450. It is a châsse-like ampulla, inspired by the shape of a reliquary chest. The broken ampulla consists of the damaged rectangular neck of the ampulla, and a sub-rectangular phial which has a pointed top and base, rectangular main faces which are longer than they are high, and sub-rectangular end panels which have a point at the top and bottom. The neck has a double incised line across one face at the point where the two small handles projected (one on each side)…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6FA00A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead Medieval ampulla dating from AD 1350 - 1530. It has a plain neck that tapers from the top to a sub-circular body. The handle loops are missing but these would have joined onto the neck and the top of the body. One face is decorated with a faint half moon (crescent shape) with a raised outline, and the other has araised horseshoe shape (narrow solid crescent). The ampulla has a a pale grey patina and measurements are length 47.52mm, width 29.2mm, thickness 8.1mm and weight 39.97g. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae were used to contain holy wate…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-79DD9B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval ampulla (c. AD 1350 - 15000. The lead ampulla has, in plan, a bulbous body with a integral inverted trapezoidal upper portion. The upper edge of the ampulla reveals the void and the rim forms a pointed oval and not crimped together as is seen on other ampulla. The upper portion of the ampulla is undecorated and at the lower edge where it joins the body there is an inegral handle on each side, although one handle is incomplete. On the body, one face is decorated with a bifoliate crown on a hatched field with the traces of a smaller crown below. On the reverse there is…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: ESS-486A66
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pilgrims ampulla of medieval date (c.1350 - 1550).  Description: The ampulla's body is ovate in shape, which tapers to the broken remnant of a rectangular neck. This would have featured two handles, which are no longer present. The ampulla's hollow body appears to be squashed closed. The body itself is decorated with a flower with eight petals. The reverse is also decorated with a pattern which could be a flower but it is more damaged so it is difficult to distinguish the complete shape. The object has a light grey, mottled off-…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-E239B5
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c. 1300 - 1500). Description: The ampulla is near-complete, missing the loops and with damage to the mouth. The body of the ampulla is sub-oval with a curved bottom and tapering upwards to meet the neck. The mouth has been squashed on the left side pushing it into the shape of a V. The sides of the neck are concave and the positions of the damaged loops are clear but flush with the sides.  The reverse face of the ampula is flat aside from a simple moulded design of a diamond, with a triangle above and below…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-E39444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval ampulla, which has been squashed. It has the common 'amphora' shape, with two lugs either side of the neck forming very small handles but one lug is incomplete. One face is decorated with a scallop shell design on the body. The other face is decorated with two raised circles, approximately 4 cm apart, themselves divided by raised lines.The metal is greyish-white in colour and is slightly pitted. The scallop shell was an emblem associated with St James the Greater and one that was so popular from the 11th century onwards that it eventually became a g…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-D3F2A7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead medieval ampulla, dating from c.1350-1550 AD. The ampulla is worn and damaged, the top part of the ampulla, and the lugs are missing. There are cracks running down the centre of the ampulla, and a hole pieced through the centre of the body of the ampulla. It is unclear what the decoration is, only a small part of it is visible. It is a white cream colour, and measures 43.1mm in length, 31.9mm in width, and weighs 29.15g.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: LIN-B58CCA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla of 13th-15th century date. The ampulla has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck. Flanking the neck were two angled handles but both are now missing. The circular chamber is decorated on one side with horizontal, slightly radiating lines that form a scallop shell motif. A transverse moulded band of diagonal lines borders this above and continues on the other side. The other side is decorated with a crowned reversed S within a cross-hatched circular panel. The crowned 'S' possibly relates to Our Lady o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-A627F8
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla of 13th-15th century date. The neck of the ampulla is missing, possibly having been cut or torn off to empty the contents in antiquity. The chamber is rounded and decorated on both sides. One side has a moulded capitalletter 'H' set on a circular hatched background. The other side is decorated with a moulded scallop shell signifying St James.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-A616D4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and apparently unopened medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla of 13th-15th century date. The ampulla has a rectangular neck with a tall, complete opening. A small intergal handle sits to either side of the neck half way down the length of the object. The chamber is rounded and decorated on one side with a shell motif signifying St James. The other side is worn and no decoration is visible.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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