Record ID: SUSS-DB15F2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy shot probably from a flintlock military wall gun dating between 1700-1800 AD. The shot is sub-spherical, with a small flattened section possibly resulting from the inclusion of the shot in a multiple load. The shot has numerous linear divots and striations across its surface, possibly caused by gas erosion, an effect occurring at the instant of firing an unwadded projectile. No evidence of a casting sprue is readily apparent.  Dimensions: diameter: 24.55mm,  weight: 83.04g The shot is too large for a musket and the finder …
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D2CFE3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, [Powell Type 2] dating from c. AD 1500-1800. One side of the token has the initial G cast in raised relief, the other side is blank. The token is worn and has a light grey colour. Diameter 20.24mm. Thickness 3.59mm Weight 7.9 gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period.The Powell …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-076711
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead semi-conical cast object, possibly a Medieval to Post Medieval standing weight c. 1200-1700. The weight is triangular in plan, semi-conical with a D-shaped cross-section and is slightly bent near the apex. The base is smooth and flat and it stands firmly on it. An angular object has been impressed on the reverse face leaving two lines extending from the bottom and from one side and meeting at a tilted right angle. There are two horizontal parallel notches halfway up the curved face. The object has a grey/white patina.  Measurements: height 43.…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E9B29D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval to Modern domed flat lead weight, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1850. The convex face is undecorated and has a deep scratch near its central point. The opposing flat face is stamped with a single letter R incuse. The style of the lettering suggests a relatively late date.  Measurements: diameter 47.66mm, thickness 15.48mm, weight 216g. The weight doesn't exactly relate to any system but is just under 8 Averdepois ounces (227g). Biggs  (1992:46) suggests in the provinces most weights were made of lead until the end of the 17th century but there are few e…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-DB9AEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast late Early Medieval to Medieval lead spindle whorl, (Walton Rogers type A1) dating c. 850 - 1100. The object is circular in plan and domed, with a centrally cast sub-circular aperture measuring 11.20mm across at the domed surface, widening to 14.26mm across at the flat surface. The weight is plain and undecorated,with a grey patina. The surface is covered in dents and pits. Dimensions: diameter: 35.47mm,  thickness: 14.11mm,  weight: 85.91g The form of the object suggests this is a spindle whorl. Walton Rogers (1997), has class…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B4E1F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, [Powell Type 2] dating from c. AD 1400-1800. One side of the token has the initials BR, the other side is blank. The token is worn and has a light grey colour. Diameter 17.82mm. Thickness 2.82mm Weight 6.0gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period.The Powell classification system…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B4BD6B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn uniface late Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, [Powell Type 3] dating from c. AD 1400-1800. One side of the token has a single central pellet at its centre with the token divided into 8 equal segments, the other side is blank. The token  is of a light grey colour with around a quarter of the flan missing.  Diameter 20.0mm. Thickness 2.4mm Weight 6.2gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore diffi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B49CAD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface late Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, [Powell Type 3], dating from c. AD 1400-1800. One side of the token has a single central pellet its centre with the token divided into 8 segments with a single pellet in each. The other side is blank. The token which is worn is of a light grey in colour. Diameter 22.6mm. Thickness 2.5mm Weight 7.2gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precis…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1A79C9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early-Medieval lead spindle whorl (Walton-Rogers type A1) dating c. AD 800-1100. The spindle whorl is domed, with a hemispherical lower body and a broadly flat upper surface. A circular perforation extends through the centre from top to base. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.08mm on the upper face, narrowing to 8.47mm on the lower domed face. The upper annular face is uneven and slightly concave.  No decoration is present although there is a small linear impression on the base transversing the spindle hole. The spindle who…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-B4A54A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface lead alloy token of post medieval date c. AD 1500-1800. The token is circular in plan, with a decorated upper face featuring six raised cast pellets, five arrayed in a pentagonal fashion, with one placed in the centre. The opposite face is undecorated. The object has a creamy white patina. Dimensions: diameter: 24.47mm,  thickness: 2.74mm,  weight: 13.68g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore usually difficult to …
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-B419E7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uniface token of probable post medieval date (AD 1500-1800) The object is circular, with a decorated upper face bearing the raised cast initials HS. A pellet may have separated the two letters but it is no longer clear. The opposite face is undecorated. The object is light grey with patches of brown. Dimensions: diameter: 17.79mm,  thickness: 2.28mm,  weight: 4.67g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore usually diffi…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-BBA602
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post Medieval cast lead musket balls found close together, dating c. AD 1600-1800.  Shot 1. Diameter: 17.6mm and weight: 29.7g The shot is spherical, retains a casting seam and appears unfired with a creamy white patina and iron oxide staining.  Shot 2.  Diameter: 18.3mm and weight: 28.06g The shot is spherical, retains a casting seam and sprue. It appears unfired with a buff patina.  Discussion: From Foard (2009: 13): "At close quarters, against men and horses, artillery typically employed case shot. The term is used here to…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-EAC73A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Medieval to early Post Medieval cast lead perforated oval weight of uncertain function, probably dating c. AD 1300-1600. The object is oval in plan with an oval central aperture. The cross-section is sub-oval with a rounded outside edge and a raised rib running around the internal circumference. Each face decorated with six raised sub-circular pellets, spaced broadly evenly. One is extremely rudimentary and low relief. The object has a light brown and light grey patina.  Measurements: length 31.46mm, width 26.17mm, thickness 9.6…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2AE9C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete uniface late Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, (Powell Type 3), dating from c. AD 1400-1800. One side of the token has 8 equal sized triangular shaped segments leading to a single pellet at the centre of the token, the other side is blank. The token which is worn is of a light grey and brown in colour. Diameter 17.04mm. Thickness 2.8mm Weight 3.8gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date pr…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6F4174
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced lead token, dating from AD 1500-1850. One side of the circular token has the initals WR, the reverse is blank.The token is of a light grey colour.  Diameter 22.71mm. Thickness 2.51mm Weight 7.5gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period. The Powell classification system, in which there are over 30 categor…
Created on: Sunday 19th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-134F02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete double faced Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, dating from c. 1400-1800. Powell Type 2. One side of the token has the letter H surrounded by 6 pellets, the other side having the letter P. The token is of a light grey in colour. Diameter 18.4mm. Thickness 2.7mm Weight 5.7gms. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely.  Class: Powell type:2
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-581EB5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast lead flat non-heraldic personal seal matrix dating c.AD 1200-1350.  Description: The matrix is flat and sub-circular in plan with a damaged pierced D-shaped projecting lug with extending rib on the reverse. The die depicts an engraved central six-pointed star with a single pellet in each angle ringed by a plain groove. This is surrounded by the legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. The inscription reads "+S ROBE[..] [FI]L [..]". This translates as 'Seal o…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-D3B751
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete uniface lead token of post medieval date c. (1550-1800). The object is a uniface lead token. The decorated face features a swan swimming right with a long curved neck and feathery plumage, as well as an indistinct shape to its left, possibly a plant such as a reed. The reverse is blank. Two small sections of the outer flan have broken off.The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: diameter: 20.38mm,  thickness: 1.88mm,  weight: 4.00g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are belie…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-BE2880
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl (Walton-Rogers form A1) probably of early-Medieval date c. AD 600-1000. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is circular in shape and the internal measures 7.98mm. The upper face is flat and slightly concave with slightly raised rims and the underside domed. No decoration is present. The spindle whorl is a cream/ light grey colour with an even patina. Dimensions: diameter: 22.86mm,  thickness: 6.33mm,  weight: 18.82g The shape and diameter of the central hole would sugg…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-6F1950
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval lead trade weight dating 1350-1600. The stamp mark consists of a flat topped heraldic shield with a bird advancing right with wings outstretched. The reverse is plain. The object has a creamy white patina.  Measurements: diameter 21.01mm, thickness 4.6mm, weight 15.75g. Similar examples are illustrated on Biggs and Withers (2000), page 57, who note the practice of stamping weights for use in trade began in the latter half of the 14th century. .The weight equates to 0.5 troy ounce of Bruges at 31.1g (ibid:13) and may be of continten…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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