Record ID: LVPL494
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead/tin stylus. Pointed at one end and bent at an angle of about 10 degrees. Other end is tapered to a more blunt point. Rectangular in section with rounded edges. One of the narrow edge is marked with very fine short raised lines which may have acted as an aid to grip.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 1998
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SHROPSHIRE WHITCHURCH URBAN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1035
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy denture. There are three teeth at uneven intervals. These teeth appear to be quite worn and rounded. The teeth sit on a ridge with a concave length below. This concave area is presumably where the gum fits to support the teeth.
Created on: Monday 11th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: RAH1211
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Pot mend
Created on: Sunday 26th March 2000
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HARGRAVE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2383
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The item has an irregular dome-shaped component. Protruding from the base of this dome is a sub-circular sectioned protrusion, which has an irregular shaped base. The item appears to be too crude for a type of decorative mount, therefore a pot repair seems most likely.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE DUNCHURCH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID2573
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with its maximum diameter being the centre of the item. Either side of the maximum diameter the spindle whorl tapers inwards slightly. Both the upper and lower surfaces are decorated with symbols which may/may not represent letter. Above is a representation of the symbols. The item has a central circular vertical hole which is 9mm diam.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE DUNCHURCH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2136
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Post Medieval weight. Medium sized, lead alloy crude cylindrical/conical shape, used in the production of textiles.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field F.24', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2640
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Lead probable pot mend. Irregular oval shape, white surface corrosion, no ceramic material attached.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREATER LONDON ORPINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2675
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl. Plain. Medium in size. Flat and conical shaped.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT SOUTHFLEET', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID2961
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead alloy figurine representing an eagle. The eagle is looking to its' right with slightly splayed wings and a long tail. The feet are missing, and these appear to be recent breaks as the metal is shiny and has no patina, whereas the rest of the surface has developed a cream/brown patina. The reverse of the bird retains a lot of the feather detail, whereas the head, chest and legs are worn and has lost this detail. The reverse has traces of a black paint.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE FILLONGLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3285
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is biconvex with high-relief radiate ribs on both faces.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE WELFORD ON AVON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID3840
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The weight has a wide circular base and tapers towards a slightly smaller platform, remaining circular in cross-section. The upper face has 'IIII' stamped or engraved. The item has a dark grey patina. The edges appear to be slightly worn.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE LICHFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYMB1339
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Recessed circular fitting. There is concentric grooved and raised decoration within the recess and a flat-tipped cone projecting from the centre. Traces of the iron shank for attatchment to the parent object can be seen at the back.
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF9033
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Terminal from a snake-ring, made from a very greyish soft metal, apparently a lead alloy. The hoop of the ring is circular in cross-section at the break, 3 mm in diameter; it quickly flares out to form a snake's head bezel which is 10 mm wide and 3 mm thick. The head is oval or lozengiform, and is quite stylised, with grooves along the edge on the rear half of the head but no other visible decoration. The head tapers into the hoop with no border between them, and the fragment is strongly curved to fit around the finger.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ELMSTEAD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID5344
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-convex, with a protruding central ridge. There is a circular hole through the centre. One surface is decorated with high-relief radiate lines, a concentric ring and a pellet in each division. The lower surface is also decorated with high-relief radiate lines, but these are more irregular in their angles from the centre. The object has a well developed patina, but the edges are flaking slightly.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: NLM6737
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Beaded border on neck with a wave pattern down the middle. Oval bowl little of with remains.
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2002
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LACEBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5654
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is a bi-conical shape with a prounced ridge around the circumference of the whorl. The faces of the whorl also have high-relief ridges and pellets as decoration. The whorl has a central vertical hole which is circular in plan. The hole is 10mm in diameter. Some of the edges are slightly abraded which reveals a dark grey material which appears to corrode in layers. Otherwise the surface is a grey/cream colour.
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WMID5802
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is circular in plan and in profile it is a sub-conical shape with the tip missing due to the central perforation. This perforation is 9.1mm in diameter. The 'base' of the object has a high-relief linear pattern forming a geometric star shape around the perforation. The upper surface is obliquely angled and is uneven. The object has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5805
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The spindle whorl is bi-conical in profile and sub-circular in plan. It has a central perforation which is 9.6mm in diameter. The circumference edges have been decorated with a series of square cells. Some of these cells are slightly damaged. The spindle whorl has a cream coloured surface.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-3F9A36
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy conical, domed, weight. The weight is of uncertain deight, but was probably of a type used in textile production.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-AB51C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy cast Roman plate brooch. The brooch is oval, with a central oval setting, now empty. The zone between the rim and the central setting consists of a band of turquoise enamel. A hinge and catchplate are extant on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.