Record ID: NLM-87856E
Object type: BELLOWS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron probable tuyere with copper alloy melt adhering. A cast round-section oval iron object with a central round longitudinal aperture of diameter 15.5mm. The object is shaped like a large lentoid bead at its open end and is possibly narrowed from its midpoint with a circumferential groove. Associated with a group of copper alloy metalworking waste. The blocked end bears parallel grooves in a limited zone. The object was kindly viewed by Dr James Dilley, Experimental Archaeologist at the University of Southampton, who considers that a late date is implied by this detail. This conc…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swallow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-87495C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast iron rotary key, c.AD 1600-1800. This item comprises of a solid shank, broken off before reaching the bow of the key. It is rounded in cross-section and leads to a moulded collar; above the collar, the bit has been divided into two wards, although the exact shape of the split is unclear. The shank extends beyond the bit by 5mm. The general condition is very poor, with all surfaces heavily corroded and rusted.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-854C45
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast iron foot from a post medieval cauldron. The foot has a flat cross section with a prominant midrib which terminates at a third central toe. The reverse is flat. Circa 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-2FE1AC
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded cast iron sphere, weighing 84.43g (c 3oz) and 32.7mm diameter. The surface is uneven and likely heavily reduced by corrosion. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a small piece of 17th century artillery such as a Rabinet or perhaps an iron ball used in an industrial function for milling and crushing.
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-F2CBC8
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron horseshoe. This is heavily corroded but the inner arch shape can be discerned, and there is the suggestion of two rectangular holes in the front of the shoe. The pointed branch is also apparent. It is likely to be a Guildhall transitional type, dated to AD 1500-50 (Sparkes 1976, 13).
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-EF383A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Medieval or Post-Medieval iron whittle-tang knife blade with an incomplete tang. The back is flat, and the former cutting edge tends to taper gently and generally in a straight line, disregarding several irregular serrations, from the hilt to about 4 millimetres before the extant tip. From there it tapers more steeply and convexly to meet the back edge. The serrations seem to be a consequence of corrosion and fragmentation rather than an intentional feature. The tang is broadly rectangular in cross-section and projects from the blade close to the back edge. It tapers in wi…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-EEBF01
Object type: MAIL ARMOUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of iron wedge riveted mail armour, dating from the 15th- early 16th century. Most of rings retain their mobility and have not corroded together, The fragment consists of 21 rings. While wedge riveting is predominant from the later 15th century, the ring size and quality would suggest a 16th century date for this fragment. Dimensions: length: 98.50mm; width: 15.12mm; thickness: 3.36mm; weight: 11.23g Other examples of mail armour on the database are LON-72FE79, LON-664EA2, PUBLIC-5F69C7 and SUR-F11D27.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BUC-7933D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, iron, Post-Medieval, double looped buckle, AD.1640-1800. The object comprises the frame, mid bar and part of the pin of the buckle. The frame has a rounded square shape that has an arched profile. The upper surface of the buckle is decoared, possibly with silver wire inlay, though iron corrosion has obscured much of the design. The buckle is a substantial size and likely from either decorative horse harness or another heavy duty strap.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-607104
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron socketed axehead dating to the early Iron Age (c. 800-600 BC). The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a socketed mouth, crescentic cutting blade and incomplete single side loop. The mouth is oval in shape and has a prominent collar around the edge. The mouth measures legnth: 46.5mm; width 38.1mm; thickness 4.8mm. The main body has a consistent width the mouth and presents a single complete side loop at one side. The body of the underside of the loop is open to the socket. From the base of the body the blade begins to expand in width and narrow in thickne…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: NARC-CCC76A
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Arrowhead of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a central spine which extends from the broken tip to a base of the socket. Sub-triangular blades expand from the spine. In cross section the arrowhead is broadly lozenge shape with a prominent but abraded mid-rib. The socket is incomplete and circular in section and expands toward breaks around its perimeter. Similar examples (sub-classified in Jessop's paper MP 8) have been found on castle sites in contexts of varying mid-13th century dates including Mo…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: SUR-CB24A9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A badly corroded iron whittle tang knife, potentially of medieval to early modern date, with a well preserved antler handle. The handle tapers to the blade and has a sub oval cross section of 21.2mm by 12.8mm with one side being flatter than the other. There are small steps cut into the upper and lower surfaces near the terminal; in front of these the surfaces are facetted along the medial line to the blade. The blade is badly corroded and of uncertain shape. There are no maker's marks.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: SUR-CAC45E
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horsehoe of post medieval date. The central aperture has a maximum width of 50mm and is keyhole shaped. The shoe is slightly convex, with an asymmetrical web of 40mm maximum width and appears heavily worn at the front, largely on the right side. The shoe lacks calkins or a toe clip and there is no evidence of fullering. The degree of corrosion makes the nailhole count difficult to determine.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: CORN-B6C615
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel leg, probably from a cauldron, posnet or skillet, of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The pot leg is sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded lower terminal and rectilinear upper. The leg is broadly triangular in cross section.There is a fairly worn break on the upper terminal, severing the fragment from the rest of the leg. The break is just above the lower edge of what would have been a raised transverse collar. The rear has a raised web for strength. It is patinated black-brown with patches of b…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-B67BD4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable corroded piece of cast iron shot from the Post Medieval period, dating from around AD 1500 -1800. It is a corroded spherical solid shot. The small size of about 1.25 inch diameter, and low mass of 0.19 lb suggests use in a small cannon or hand gun such as a Serpentine. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/shot/ which notes that iron balls may also have an industrial function in milling and crushing, so this object may not be a cannon ball. The ball is 31.8mm in diameter and weighs 90.15g.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-739E74
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavy iron horseshoe of probably medieval origin. It has an arched shaped centre with roughly vertical sides, and the arch is not pointed, which indicates a sixteenth century date. The outside is a more rounded shape. It is not possible to tell if calkins are present, but possibly not. In spite of the heavy corrosion two or three square holes are visible around the perimeter.  Similar to the Dove show shown on page 15 of  Sparkes' Shire Guide to Horseshoes. The dimensions are in accordance with a draught horse shoe of the period Dimensions: 14cm wide, height…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goodshaw', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-6175BA
Object type: HECKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron possible heckle comb tooth. Tapered cast square-section shank, lightly curved. The material was identified by testing with a magnet. A wooden comb handle mounted with rows of teeth would be used to separate the fibres of flax or hemp, or to card wool. The good condition and regular curvature of this object prompts an identification other than as a nail fragment. It may arise from the use of a high quality steel to make comb teeth. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800 Length: 30.7mm, Width: 3.9mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Weight: 1.39gms
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-21FE41
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannon ball, which, judging from the size and weight, was probably for use in a Falconet or similar small artillery weapon, dating from about AD 1500-1900. A Falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels. A number were used during the English Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon). The findspot could suggest a connection to the Battle of Wakefield in 1643. The iron ball is spherical and corroded. It is 64mm diameter and 1020g (2lb, 4oz). Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such as …
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-218337
Object type: BILL HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron bladed knife, a billhook or other form of curved knife, of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It has a scale tang with two incomplete wooden scales forming the handle surviving. Three iron rivets secure the scales to the tang. The blade is the same width as the tang. In most modern examples, the blade is wider and steps narrower to the handle. The blade has a curved tip and is sharpened on the inner side of the curve only. The tip of the blade has a hard white substance adhering to the blade - possibly part of a sheath. Length 178.6mm, width 4…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: LON-1F66EF
Object type: STRIKE A LIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval iron strike-a-light ‘fire steel’ probably dating from AD 1500-1700. The 'fire steel' has a stepped rectangular body and curving square-sectioned arms which return touching the rectangular body before curving up and terminating in coils. One arm is broken and missing. Dimensions: length: 80.20mm; width: 39.14mm; thickness: 5.49mm; weight: 47.07g Other strike-a-lights on the database are OXON-EB193E, PUBLIC-1CC6C6, LON-71B542 and LON-6357F6.  Museum of London write "This strike-a-light or ‘fire steel’ was used to light a fire o…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-1DBC7E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval (15th to 18th century) possible sword pommel: The possible pommel is made of iron, is a horizontal sub-oval in plan and rectangular in section. The base has an integral protrusion which has a sub-square void. This is possibly where the end of the sword tang was fitted. In the body of the pommel there are two circular perforations in the lower portion of the pommel body. The surface of the pommel is corroded and not stable. The pommel measures 35.84mm long, 42.95mm wide, 19.75mm thick and weighs 78.91g. The pommel is difficult to date, but it probably dates t…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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