Record ID: LIN-2EEEE7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. Read Class E Type 5. The object is trefoil in form, cast in one-piece with moulded relief and openwork. The trefoil dress hook is rendered with an undecorated Hungerford knot, each running end of the cord terminates with a pellet. Above is a transverse linear plano-convex rod for attachment to an additional dress hook. There is a plain ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and hook. The hook terminates in an old break. Dark green patina. Length: 25.65 mm; Width: 17.…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FC8140
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700 of Read's Class E Type 3 The dress hook is circular with a rectangular attachment loop. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle. Each quarter has three circular apertures. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is missing due to old breaks. It has a green patina. Length: 23.06 mm; Width: 17.78; Thickness: 1.52 mm; Weight: 1.90g See Read p.99&…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BB4A40
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress fastener dating from the 16th-17th century (c. AD 1500-1650). Read Class E, Type 1 (Read 2008, p. 89, nos. 302-3). Cast in one-piece with moulded relief and openwork. The dress fastener is a sub-circular plate with a trapezoidal loop and a backward curved hook that terminates with a sharp point. The plate is decorated with moulded ridge arcs around a central circular hole and on the lengths are engrailed decoration consiting of three slightly angular lobes pointed downwards towards the hook end. There is a projecting ridged collar at t…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B7AA14
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy, medieval dress fastener dating from the 16th-17th centuries (c.AD 1500-1700). Read Class E Type 3. The dress fastener is cast in one-piece with moulded relief. It has a circular plate decorated with a six-petalled flower with six pellets and a central pellet in the interstices, within a linear border. The loop is trapezoidal and the hook is backward curved terminating in an old break.                                            …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B29794
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy triangular dress hook or hooked fastener dating to the 16th century (c. AD 1500-1600). Class L, Type 2 (Read 2008: 128, ref: 528). Cast in one piece with moulded relief. The dress fastener is triangular in form decorated with a cinquefoil on each apex of the attachment-end and another forms a projecting ridged collar at the junction of the plate and broken hook. Mid-green patina. Length: 27.34 mm; Width: 14.17 mm; Thickness: 2.44 mm; Weight: 1.67g
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-24A9B2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress hook dating from the 16th-17th century (AD 1550 - 1650). Read Class E type 3.  The dress hook has a central circular body of which is decorated with the classical bust in relief facing outwards surrounded by a circular border and outer border of circular pellets divided by raised lines. The trapezoidal loop projects from one end and at the opposite end, the D-shaped cross-sectioned hook extends from the body and terminates with a truncated end, missing its tip. The reverse is undecorated and flat, a…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E25072
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (c.AD 1500-1650). Read Class E, Type 2. The dress fastener was cast as one piece and has moulded relief decoration. It is shield-shaped and the hook is missing due to an old break. Below the rectangular attachment loop is a transverse broad groove with a swag and ridged collar at the junction of the plate and broken hook area.  Read 2008 p. 90, no. 312
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR MARSH CHAPEL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-516977
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, post-medieval dress fastening c. 16th – 17th century.  Read Class E, Type 3. A pierced rectangular frame with raised outer edges and central pellets within a raised ‘V’ ridge, and a collar at the junction of the hook and plate.  The attachment loop and most of the hook are missing. The object has a pale brown/green patina, and measures: - 21mm long. Class E, Type 3. See Read 2008, p. 104, Nos. 402 and 403.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-92A511
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast, copper alloy dress fastener. Read Class A Type 1 'three attachment knops' dated to c.AD 1500-1700. The dress fastener has a central oval plate with a trefoil of attachment-knobs with circular perforations, in the ogee style. At one end is a rectangular loop, now partially broken. Undecorated. Mid-grey patina. Silvery sheen. Length: 39.30 mm; Width: 29.26 mm; Thickness: 1.99 mm; Weight: 6.36g Read Class p. 170, no. 635
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-8C19ED
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medival dress fastener dating to c. AD 1500-1700. Read Class Type 3. It comprises a circular plate with a undecorated concave back face and a domed front face with a central moulded Tudor rose decoration.  The rose decoration has a central pellet surrounded by a circle of tight petals and two further rows of gradually looser M-shaped petals.  The trapezoidal loop is missing.  The dress fastener has an integral hook which tapers to a broken blunt point and is slightly twisted.  Read, Class E Type 3, post  medieval hooke…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4C815B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700 of Read's Class E Type 3. The dress hook is circular. Only short stubs for the rectangular attachment loop have survived. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle.  Three quarters have four circular apertures and the other has three. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is centrally placed and is broken and incomplete, missing its curved point…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1207D8
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Post-Medieval cast copper alloy hooked clasp dress fastener, dating to c. AD 1600-1700.  Read Class A, Type 1 (with three attachment knops). The find is circular in plan with a sub-rectangular eye at the top and three pierced lobes for attachment situated at 2 o'clock (this lobe is bent backwards slightly), 6 o'clock (this lobe has a knop at the base) and 10 o'clock. The fastener is almost flat, but is propped up by the bent lobe. To the front it is decorated with a six-petalled flower around a central boss in moulded relief op…
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-B37C0A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy dress hook dating from the 16th-17th century (AD 1550 - 1650). Read Class E type 3.  The dress hook has a central circular body of which is decorated with the classical bust in relief facing right surrounded by a circular border and outer border of circular pellets. The rectangular loop has been broken and only a small L-shaped projection has survived. At the opposite end, the rectangular hook extends from the body and terminates with a truncated end, missing its tip. The reverse is undecorated and flat, although behind…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tydd St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-47DFF3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early post-medieval dress fastener Read Class E, Type 3 dating to AD 1500 - 1600. The dress fastener is cast in one-piece and has a broadly circular plate with a raised cross with a central pellet and a pellet either side at the juncture of the plate and loop. The quadrants have a pit which probably represents unfettling. There is a ridged collar at the junction of the plate and collar. The loop is missing due to an old break. The hook terminates in an old break.  Length: 31.86 mm; Width: 20.41 mm; Thickness: 2.85 mm; Weight: 3…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B70798
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. Read Class E Type 5. The object is trefoil in form, cast in one-piece with moulded relief and openwork. The trefoil dress hook is rendered with an undecorated Hungerford knot, each running end of the cord terminates with a pellet. Above is a transverse linear plano-convex rod for attachment to an additional dress hook. There is a plain ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and hook. The hook terminates in an old break. Length: 33.32 mm; Width: 18.51 mm; Thickness (c…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5CD98
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700 of Read's Class E Type 3 The dress hook is circular with a rectangular attachment loop. The body of the dress hook has a central equal-armed cross with a raised central pellet within a linear circle. Each quarter has a four circular apertures. The edge of the linear circle has a beaded and engrailed edge. The hook at the base is centrally placed and curves back and upwards towards the body of the hook. The rectangular integral hook with rectangular aperture has b…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5982A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener of Read's Class C, Type 3 dating to the sixteenth century AD. The dress fastener is rectangular and semi-circular in cross-section, with a concave decorated side and a convex rectangular reverse.The front-plate has a rectangular panel of cross-hatching with two transverse bands near the attachment-end and one at the hook-end. The sheeting back-plate is wider than the obverse-plate, forming laterally projecting long edges. A copper-alloy wire hook stems from the base c.8.95 mm in length, it is flat on …
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-91780D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval dress fastener (dress hook) dating to c.AD 1500-1600. The object is plano-convex, with the decorated face being convex. It is cast in one piece with moulded relief and quatrefoil openwork with a trefoil of pellets. Above the openwork, the hook expands into an integral rectangular loop with a sub-oval aperture. The hook is flat on the reverse, with bevelled edges, gently curved, the tip has broken off and missing. At the junction of the plate and hook is a ridged and ribbed collar. Length: 29.81 mm; Width: 12.…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-BE3E9A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post-medieval copper-alloy dress fastener dating to the period c 1550-1700. The hollow plate is shield shaped.  It has one suspension eye at the top and 2 smaller suspension eyes towards the base. The lower terminus, which curves forwards and upwards, forms a hook.  Dimensions: 36.04 mm long x 19.28 mm wide x 5.5s mm thick Weight: 9.26 g
Created on: Friday 28th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EA2737
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy cast hooked dress fastener. The main body is sub circular with a central circular flat section bordered by a raised edge and then openwork. There is a sub rectangular loop for attachment on one side and the openwork extends and narrows on the opposite side to form the hook. which has broken off as the curve starts. The cross section of the loop and hook is D shaped and reverse of the fastener is flat. Length: 42mm, Diameter body 17mm, Weight 2.47g. 
Created on: Saturday 5th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.