Record ID: LANCUM-6A4141
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dress hook The artefact body is broadly circular, with openwork moulding in the form of four circles either side of the central motif. In the base is a V shaped frame and sitting in this is a relief moulded pineapple or pine cone. The attachment at the top of this is rectangular, and under the central piece is a thin hook curved backwards.  Similar or identical examples are seen in, for example, PUBLIC-DA6702 and BUC-E848DC and  BUC-AFB35A, all of which are Reed Class E Type 3, dated to 1500-1650 Dimensions: It …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-47B437
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron possible dividers fragment. The broader end of a square section bar, expanded at its proximal end where it is rounded, drilled, slotted and attached to the inserted stub of a narrower bar and secured by a ferrous metal [probably steel] pin. If not part of a pair of dividers, then perhaps a part from some related item of drawing or surveying equipment. It is unclear when Roxby cum Risby parish was enclosed, though nearly half of Manley Wapentake had been enclosed by 1600; such an episode could provide a context for such a loss. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SF-F7005B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval or post-medieval casket key. The shank is oval in cross-section. The bit is simple in form with a small rectangular notch removed from the centre of each longer side. The bow is circular and flattened with a circular hole through the centre.  Margeson (1993, 160-2, figs.118-120) illustrates a number of small, simple casket keys from Norwich, found in contexts dating from the 12th to 17th century. Such a simple key, which is lacking diagnostic details cannot be dated more closely. Length: 35.3mm, width: 14.6mm, thickness: 2.6mm, weight: 4.28g
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-397483
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Lead cast biconical spindle whorl, starburst and dots, similar on both sides. Suggested date [by MF]: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 27.7mm, Thickness: 13.6mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E7961F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1600. The weight is sub-triangular; shield-shaped with rounded edges and corners, having a flat top and sides tapering to a point. The edge has a grooved border. The upper surface is decorated with a raised moulded design of a crowned fleur de lis. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a cream-grey brown patina and is worn with some deep grooves on the reverse. The object is 83.5mm in length, width (max) 60.8mm; thickness 11.7mm, and weight 440g. It was probably intende…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1B947E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval circular lead token, decorated with a 6 petalled daisy with 6 dots, one inbetween each petal, on the obverse while the reverse has the initials `I.M` underlined with 3 dots below it. (Powell Type 1). Possibly c.AD 1700-1800. Similar records: HAMP-1ACCD4 and LANCUM-12297C.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-16BB6D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead-alloy penny-sized Boy Bishop token dating to circa AD 1470-1539. OBV: Unclear legend - Bishop's mitre REV: Unclear legend - long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-87350A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised decoration that consists of a prominently raised circle around the perforation that is decorated with shallowly riased traverse lines. Sprouting from the central circle are eight trefoils positioned at an equal distance apart. The rim of the object is raised and shallow lines radiate from the rim inwards towards the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-30123B
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval (c. 1450 to c. 1600) purse bar fragment The fragment is from the arm of the purse bar.  The bar is rectangular in plan and circular in cross section with a break at one end one. Attached to the bottom of the bar is a flat rectangular attachment plate which has two circular holes drilled through it. The arm fragment is decorated with pairs of parallel lines which cross over each other at even distances creating a series of diamond shapes. The surface of the bar has a mid green patina. It measures 41.23…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-07B1AC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one piece copper alloy buckle frame, of the 'spectacle' shape, formed of a double loop with a bar between them. The bar is set back from the front of the buckle. Any rests for the pin on the frame are not apparent. The buckle curves slightly in plan view and may be from later in the period, see Whitehead (2023, 52 onwards). Dimensions: 30mm long and 18mm wide, the frame is 2mm thick, it weighs 3g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Seaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9B32DE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape and sub-triangular in cross section. One face presents a worn raised rib down the centre and raise sides. The fragment has a worn break to the top and bottom and presents a powdery light green / brown patina. Dimensions: Length 35mm; width 23.9mm; thickness 9.7mm; weight 25.2g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and as such repairs would be made if they s…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: GLO-CBCF06
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver book clasp of Howsam type A.5.1. The clasp is long, oval in the centre with a transversely set rectangular tabs to either end. A hook projects from the centre of one rectangular panel and a tightly curled central hinge loop mirrors this at the other end. The central panel is decorated a border of three lines formed from with two lines of small stamped squares with a single recessed line in between. Both transverse panels are decorated with a double zigzag line which is infilled with transverse hatching, plus short upright lines filling the outside arch. This is framed in a b…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-5DFFE2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy plate which is probably a knife or dagger guard. It is a flat, rectangular plate with a small, square hole in the centre. There is a design  on it, consisting of circles and lines, some of which form a leaf shape. It is unclear how this design was made.  Dimensions: 28mm long and 25mm wide, it is 1mm thick and weighs 4.7g
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bretherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0D0938
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy spindle whorl dating to circa AD 1100-1550. It is broadly circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The piece is heavily worn but appears to have had pitted decoration on the outer face.  Spindle whorls can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time.  The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick linen or wool fibre being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0CF59C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Meideval copper-alloy signet ring dating c.1400-1600.  It has a flat, oval bezel with projecting rounded side knops. The bezel retains gilding and, though heavily worn, is decorated with the incised initials BC.  The shoulders are narrowed and contain moulded knops, they taper into the hoops before terminating in old breaks.   Signet rings are frequent finds on the database with several similar designs recorded such as YORYM-7BEE03, NLM-B458F6, HESH-A99DFA LVPL-B28540 and SUR-7C70BC. Signet rings with a c…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9B5E30
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy pot foot. It is basically rectangular in shape, the front has a central ridge moulded in which defines a triangular foot. The foot is flat to the horizontal, the back of the foot is undecorated. This were in use over a wide period thirteenth to eighteenth centuries AD Dimensions: 52mm log and 43 mm wide, it weighs 181.08g 
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-85002B
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, possibly from a door or window latch dating to circa AD 1600-1800.  It has a zoomorphic decoration in shape of a bird with a long curved beak. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 53.5mm long at its longest point 4mm thick 14mm across at widest point. A parallel can be found on the database; DEV-12DEE1 discovered in Somerset. Another similar example has been published by Read (2021, 294-295) no. 1666.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-808434
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead. It is sub rectangular in shape but the bottom of the axe has a curve downwards, and the blade has a shallow curve too. The socket is of a slim triangular shape. Although there are no direct parallels on the database this type of axe had a long history of use from the medieval period onwards. As it was found in an area that has also yielded Roman period finds, the possibility of an older date is not excluded. It is c Dimensions: 130mm long and 72mm wide across the blade. The triangular socket is 40mm long and 14mm wide, the axe is 48mm wide across the bu…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: NMS-880CFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry VII, Sovereign type with R D in field for Bishop Richard Fox of Durham, North 1731, well worn, 1494-1501
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-723008
Object type: DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible lid or dish dating to c.AD 1500-1800. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The obverse is a convex dome, and there is a central circle of pitting with a diameter measuring 14.5mm. The reverse is concave and has the same pitting in the centre. It is possible that this was once a motif that has since been worn. Similar examples can be found in Forsyth & Egan, Toys, Trifles and Trinkets (2005, 267;293). Dimensions: Diameter 30.5mm, Thickness 8.8mm, Weight 26.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.