Record ID: SUSS-560B0B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified fragment, probably of a silver object; (possibly of copper alloy with a high tin content), of suggested Roman date c. AD 43-410. The fragment is flat with one face decorated in cast relief comprising a curved band of cabling and feathering, possibly depicting hair.  The reverse is undecorated and slightly convex with a silvery surface with irregular pitting. The edges are irregular, one is clean and straight suggesting it has been cut, the rest are irregular and two appear to be cabled indicating they are original edges. The thickness tapers from 2.35mm …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-150FF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with a green patina and surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Dimensions: Diameter 16.3mm, Weight 19.33g. Examples of similar objects on the database (see below) are limited.  There are two parallels for a copper-alloy musket ball on the database but this object does not bear any visable spure or rifling marks.  Other examples suggest a Rom…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-C4E04E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. Triangle of thin sheet metal with two rounded corners and two tiny [diameter 1.1mm] holes, one blind. Possibly for a small value from a set of chemist’s weights. The discovery of a scale of Roman lorica squamata (NLM-C42002) which also has cut corners, reported along with this object, might alternatively suggest this to be another piece of scale armour, albeit of different form. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Post-Medieval, 43-1850 Length: 12.9mm, Width: 13.3mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 0.45gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-ABD185
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. A cast D-section object now forming an oval penannular loop which is tapered towards either end, with a slightly thickened roughened zone on the flat back near its midpoint. The massy character of casting may commend a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 40.8mm, Width: 19.1mm, Thickness (clear of midpoint): 3.6mm, Weight: 6.22gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-9B4C1D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable Iron Age to Roman date (c.100BC-AD250).  Description: The object consists of an axe-shaped plate, slightly rounded on one side and flat on the other. The shaft is set about half-way along the head. The more rounded side raised ridge running down the centre from the centre of the axe head along most of the length of the shaft. The surface has a grey-green patina. Measurements: length 18.12mm; width 12.8mm; thickness 2.96mm; weight 1.29g. Discussion: Due to the object's wear,…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1C5689
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, possible pilgrim badge, but purpose unknown.  The object is ovate in shape with a worn break at one end, and a fold at roughly 90 degrees at the other. Above this fold flanking either side are two 'arms' or roughly 1cm in width folded flat into the centre of the object. The reverse of the object is convex with a smooth surface. There is no decoration visible on the object.  
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-47B0BE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of probable Roman date. The object is a single cast piece. There is a thin, broken, sub-oval plate, with ring and dot decoration. The plate tapers at one end and widens to a square sectioned stem. This stem is bent over to lie flush with the decorated side of the plate. The front of the stem is decorated with a series of Xs.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C8AF60
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A length of copper alloy bar of rectangular cross-section, of unknown date, probably Roman - Post Medieval. It has a well developed turquoise green patina. The thickness and width of the bar varies and it is slightly curved. The finder reports decorationin the form of small Xs, but these are difficult to positively identify as intentional and distinct from the other pitting on the surface. The edges are abraded making it difficult to determine whether the end are complete or breaks. Measurements are; length 59.9mm, width 4.5mm, thickness 3.6mm and weight 5.04g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-DE4B68
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date, c.AD 43 – 1700. The object is an elongated triangular-shaped thin sheet plate with the narrower end rounded. A circular perforation can be found on the narrower end. It appears to be undecorated. No obvious breaks are visible on the object. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 19.05mm long, 10.79mm wide, 0.36mm thick and weighs 0.35g. This object is from a site yielding material ranging from the Roman to Post-Medieval periods with a high concentration of Early-Mediev…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-4C4718
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function. Possibly Roman to medieval in date (c.AD 43-1400). The object is a fragment of an object and survives as a short cylindrical rod with an angled stub at one end. Both ends terminate with worn breaks. The object has a smooth bright green patina that is usually indicative of an earlier date, possibly the Roman period. Dimensions: Length 23.8mm; width 5mm; weight 4.09g
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-3794B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Roman (mid 1st to 3rd century) cast copper alloy fragment or incomplete unidentified object. In plan the fragment is sub rectangular with only one long edge being the original edge. In profile the object is a curved forming a quarter circle with the original edge forming a flat platform on which to stand. The outer face is undulating and uneven so not sure whether done intentionally or is due to the casting process. The object has an braded surface, but with a light grey-green colour with traces of a patina. It measures 49.67mm long, 18.77mm wide, 8.46mm thick a…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0EC9BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified, copper alloy artefact of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1700. It is a strip of sheet copper alloy, which is broken at both ends. The long edges are gently curved so the strip is wider in the middle. There is a near right angle bend near each end. These are probably original, because the decoration on the centre of the strip stops short of the bends. The decoration is a pair of simple wide longitudinal grooves. The strip is 13.5mm long, 6mm wide and 6.6mm thick. It weighs 0.4g. It has a bright bluish green patina and is smooth and glossy.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-BC1112
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub oval, egg shaped copper alloy loop of unknown date and function. The loop is circular in section with casting lines visible. The patination on the object is greenish brown, and the entire loop is slighlty bent.  Measurements Diameter: 35.9mm Thickness: 2.95mm Weight: 3.58g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wookey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A4B635
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. Little scoop-like object with hole on one side and incised lines on outside. No idea whatsoever [source record]. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Medieval, 43-1500 Length: 21.5mm, Width: 8.1mm, Thickness: 8.1mm, Weight: 3.75gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-2888DC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified cast copper alloy object, depicting a three dimensional claw or talon shape, the wide end has two filed flat panes set at just under 90 degrees to each other, no obvious means of attachment, though it is possible solder may have been used; the larger of the two flat areas has a small rough patch to one side, this could be the remains lead-based adhesive, though it lacks the obviously white appearance this usually has. No parallel has been noted, though a broadly similar object is recorded here: BUC-E1B208, also the form is reminiscent of Post Medieval toothpicks such …
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A5375B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object, most likely of Roman date. The object consists of an elongated cone, circular in cross-section, which tapers to a rounded tip, and which has a decorative collar along the base consisting of a narrower upper band which has fine vertical hatching, and a wider lower band which has no decoration other than an incised line following its lower edge. Protruding from the base of the cone is the remains of an iron shank, which is sub-square in cross-section. The cone itself is mostly covered in a dark green compact patina, although this is marked by paler green pit…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-50FFE6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead unidentified object, possibly a weight of probable Roman to post-medieval date (c.43-1900). Description: The object is sub-square in plan and sub-rectangular in profile. The upper side has all four corners depressed into broadly triangular shapes creating a raised octagonal feature across the main body of the object. In the centre of this, starting from the flat sides of the square, there is decoration in the form of a cross made using a rocking motion on the surface which has created hatched lines which gradually …
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-C01B99
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentiified object, possibly a pin of Roman to early medieval date (c.43-900). Description: The object is sub-oval in plan and cross-section, all sides being very worn. There is smnall stub which could be the remains of a shank. The object has a light brown patina.  Measurements: width: 6.3mm; height: 7.8mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7EA6C0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A likely incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a stylus, of probable date c.AD 43-1000. Description: The object is broadly rectangular in shape and has a sub-square cross-section. The shaft is 7.67 mm wide and narrows at either end to worn and flattened points that are undecorated. The centre of the object has three decorative ridged lines with a wide groove between each. The object is buff brown in colour and is comprised of copper-alloy. Measurements: Length: 64.52 mm; Width: 7.67 mm; Thickness: 4.92 mm and Weight: 12.24 g. Discussion: This object may be a fra…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-029851
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead unidentified object, of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900. It is more spherical than hemispherical; domed with a flat reverse. One side is also flattened, perhaps as post depositional damage. An integral lead shaft projects from the centre of the circular flat face. The shaft has four longitudinal ridges and appears to be complete despite the short length. The lead has a smooth cream patina suggesting some age.  Length: 14.65mm Weight: 16.47g Diameter: 15.1mm The object may be a stud or a peg for a game. It could also be an incomplete button. It is not possib…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.