Record ID: OXON-7CEDDA
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern (19th to 20th century) worked stone fragment: the stone is heavily abraded marble and has two flat faces, one of which is engraved with lower case 'ar'. All the edges are broken. It measures 81.31mm long, 64.01mm wide, 25.99mm thick and 207g. This fragment is likely to be from a headstone or plaque dating to the 19th to 20th century.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F829E6
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wedge-shaped stone, possibly a whetstone or hone dating to the Modern period. It has evidence for sharpening across two faces and is likely to have been used for sharpening knives or tools. The stone measures 127mm in length,a maximum of 26.6mm in width and 13.8mm in thickness. The stone weighs 67.34 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C27B0A
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fine-grained composite stone whetstone. A straight and flat-sided fragment of rectangular section, slightly tapered, and broken across both its ends, more recently at the broader end. Smoothed by wear from use as a sharpening stone, mainly on its flat sides but also with long facets from use of the edges. The material, which is probably an artificial composite material, the good surface condition, and the crisp arises, all point to a recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950 Length: 73.8mm, Width: 35.3mm, Thickness: 12.2mm, Weight: 48.87gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-090ED8
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey composite stone whetstone fragment. A fragment of a cylindrical sharpening stone, with one narrow longitudinal flattened face from use, subsequently broken raggedly at both ends and bearing deep surface chips. The composite material appears glittering and sandy in its texture, is almost certainly artificially formed to this shape, and may also have been absorbent if treated with oil. These are all features suggesting a recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1925-1975 Length: 105mm, Diameter: 37.6mm, Weight: 192.27gms
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ravendale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E018AE
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably reconstituted stone whetstone fragment. A conical sharpening stone, broken at both ends. The powdery material includes tiny glittering inclusions, and may also have been intended to absorb oil. The mass is considerably less than that of an object of similar size made of a material such as pottery, which tends to suggest an artificial compound and a recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950 Diameter: 27.9mm, Length: 66.8mm, Weight: 46.14gms
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DB0B6D
Object type: STATUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a stone statue or ornamental sculpture, 144.3mm in length, 80.1mm wide and 1.1kg in weight. The fragment comprises the heal, instep and around 2/3 of a naked right foot of a figure, carved from a dark fine grained igneous rock, possibly basalt. The pose suggests the figure had its leg bent forwards, with the rear of the foot raised off of the ground and the toes bent and connecting to a pedestal base or other object, of which a small portion remains attached to the underside of the foot.
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
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Record ID: LIN-E7E358
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A modern stone votive model depicting the Hindu deity Ganesha. The model comprises a flat, domed panel with a narrow ledge at the base. The elephant-god Ganesha is depicted dancing on the ledge. Ganesha is depicted facing forwards, with his right arm is bent upwards, and his left arm down by his waist. Engraved lines decorate the back panel above the shoulders and also to the sides of the head. Further lines are seen across the waist, perhaps representing a belt or band also running diagonally down from the left shoulder. The model is in a good condition but the features are rather wo…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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Record ID: LIN-A784E5
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A greenstone votive model or abstract representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, known as a lingam (Sanskrit for 'symbol'). This type of object is also known as a Shiva 'linga' or 'Shivling'. The Shiva Lingam is formed of three parts; a pedestal base, a pointed oval ledge, and a dome decorated with three horizontal lines. These are considered as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva respectively. Shiva Lingams or 'shivlings' can occur as natural objects, such as domed stones, or as votive models used for worship in temples or smaller shrines. Shivlings are holy symbols of the Lord Shiva that…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: NLM-689B55
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Reconstituted stone or carborundum possible whetstone fragment. One end of a moulded rectangular object in a dense dark grey material. A panel with bevelled edges is moulded on one side of the object. There are no traces of use or wear. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950. Length: 25mm, Width: 30.6mm, Thickness: 13.3mm, Weight: 19.80gms.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6B3744
Object type: CARVED STONE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A carved Serpentine stone cross souvenir dating to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century AD. The stone is based on the cross at Rosemorran in Gulval parish, Cornwall and was probably carved by Mr J E Drew of Penzance. The head of the cross is oval in shape and extends to a rectangular base. The cross is rectangular in section. The head of the cross possesses carved decoration comprising a human figure with arms outstretched. The underside of the cross is plain. Chisel marks are visible on both the underside and the sides of the cross. There is a small, circular piercing me…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: DENO-16EF3A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Modern zoomorphic bead possibly made of chalk or a similar white substance. The bead is shaped like a sphinx sitting on a rectangular platform. the hole for threading the bead is located through the hips of the animal. No good parallel has been found for this item which has been provisionally dated as c.1800 onwards. Length: 9.5 mm Height: 6.1 mm Width: 4.1 mm Weight: 0.25 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Palterton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-B9B6A2
Object type: URN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 1920s/30s Art-Deco urn (garden decoration) made from a conglomerate man-made material best termed as concrete. The object stands 230mm high, with an outer diameter of 185mm. The walls of the top of the piece are 32mm thick.The 'cup' is 80mm deep. The base has a diameter of 132mm. The object has been cast in concrete, probably mass produced in a mould. There are no tool or working marks that would be visible had it been carved or ground from stone, even a soft stone such as sandstone. On the inside edge of the urn is visible a small strip of iron embedded into the surface. T…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-C43845
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern stone dice dating mid 19th century - early 20th century. This dice has a faceted cuboid shape, it is carved so the edges appear chamfered. The faces are aligned so the 1 and 6 are opposed, the 2 and the five and the 3 and 4 are all opposed. There is an engraved, linear, circular border around the faces bearing the the 1 and 2. Within this border there is a concentric ring of dots. There are traces of dot decoration on other faces but the alignment there is more random and does not seem to fit a circular pattern. Traces of a possible black pigment survive within the pips …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th August 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-7556E6
Object type: MARBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical object probably made from probably fired clay, of modern date. The exact function of this object is unknown but it is likely to have serves as a marble or similar. The object is 18.3mm in diameter and weighs 7.4g.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-82DDB3
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a stone (slate) pencil probably dating from the 19th century. This would have been used for writing on slates. It is a circular sectioned rod, broken at one end and tapering to a point at the other. The break reveals the laminated structure of the slate. The pointed end is square in section and irregular, perhaps having been broken at some point. Compare NLM-5E9762 and NLM-71B667.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NLM-1DF390
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey Slate Probable Pencil. Turned rod of slate; a tapered end bears smoothing on four opposed faces and a rounded end. Residual turning lines appear at this point. The rod becomes thicker beyond a stepped edge to the 'point', which confers a slightly bullet-like appearance. Broken. Suggested date: Modern, 1800-1900. Length: 28.1, Diameter: 5.6mm, Weight: 1.33gms.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOM-122072
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a broken polished stone adze originally thought to be of Neolithic date, now thought to be a modern, Ethnographic, example. The fragment comprises of part of the blade end of the adze. It is now 'D' shaped in plan with a straight break along the width of the head and a convex curved cutting edge. It is pointed oval in section with convex faces and slightly flattened points at each side, one face is flatter than the other suggesting iit is an adze rather than an axe. The fragment also tapers in thickness from the break to a point forming the cutting edge. There are two sm…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0AEF82
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Purple Welsh Slate Pencil. Lathe turned rod, broken at one end and with a rounded point at the other. For use with a school slate writing board, and was found with a fragment of one. Length: 44.6mm, Diameter: 6.2mm, Weight: 3.36gms.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0AE2F2
Object type: WRITING TABLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Purple Welsh Slate Slate fragment with bevelled edge. One side bears scored parallel lines circa 13mm apart and the other side bears a series of 12mm squares. This is a schoolroom slate, with the lined side for practicing handwriting, and the squared size for arithmetic. This object was reported along with a slate pencil. Suggested date: Modern, 1860-1920. Length: 65mm, Width: 43mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Weight: 21.47gms.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-30D936
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete polyphant stone miniature Cornish cross, sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in profile and section, missing most of the head of the cross, where just the base of the round Celtic-style cross remains. The cross was never completed as the lines on each side have been drawn out and defined, but not chiselled out as in the example below. The base of the cross is squared off and relatively narrow to stand upright, so it would probably have been set into a broader base, like the example below. Similar samples of polyphant stone (TRURI 1998.32.8) from Polyphant quarry and w…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.