Record ID: LIN-554D4A
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon girdle hanger dating to c.AD 470-560 Only the shank/neck has survived. It is plano-convex with a thickened side terminating with a broken loop. The thickened end (4.6 mm thick) is decorated with cast transverse ribs: two raised bands, followed by a space, then a further two bands. A medial ridge runs the entire length of the extant piece. Below the thickened section the shaft widens gently and is flatter and is D-shaped in cross-section (2.2 mm thick near the break).The shaft terminates with an old break. The reverse is undecorated…
Created on: Thursday 28th 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-2EDC13
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy early medieval stirrup mount dating to c. AD 1000-1100. Williams Class B Type 1 Group 3 (see Williams 1997, Fig. 55, no. 409). The mount is broadly rectangular with openwork decoration and an in-turned basal edge or angled flange with two copper-alloy rivets passing through drilled lower fixing holes, with a third at the opposite end centrally positioned, now torn and missing its rivet. It is decorated with three projecting zoomorhic heads with eleven circular apertures arranged symmetrically in the order from the top: two, two, two, three, and two. The a…
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-2C0C14
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small long brooch dating to c.AD 450-550. Penn and Brugmann (2007) Sm2 or Sm3. Only the headplate and part of the bow has survived. The headplate comprises a trefoil head with three projecting sub-rectangular lobes with semi-circular cut aways at each angle. The bow springs from the headplate; it has a D cross-section and is decorated on the convex side with oblique indentations where the bow meets the headplate, creating a trapezoidal block at the upper portion of the bow. A central raised band extends from the block.…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2AE95B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. The object was originally cross-shaped with four equal arms, however, three terminals have broken off, all of which would have emanated from a domed central boss with a concave reverse. The surviving arm has a D-shaped cross-section, finishing in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loop has a knop at each of its three external points. The boss has a raised c…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F5DD7A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late early medieval buckle dating from the 9th-11th centuries. The object is broadly rectangular with a central raised triangular projection surrounded by a globular platform, the sides slope down to form symmetrical integral zoomorphic plates with two parallel rivet hole, one of which has been torn. The animals have a projecting long snout and a rounded head with the rivet hole for an eye. Behind the head is semi-circular projection. Part of the zoomorphic heads and the semi-circular lobe have four curved grooves. Between the animals and unde…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F4FC7B
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval  to medieval copper-alloy bridle bit harness link/strap distributor dating from the 11th to the 12th century (c.AD 1000-1200). Only one terminal has survived. It has a D-shaped cross-section and a rounded knobbed loop with three equidistant knobs formed around an oval aperture. The object has a mid-reddish brown patina.  Length: 35.39 mm; Width: 28.55 mm; Thickness: 5.76 mm; Weight: 11.30g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EEEDB7
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (1000 - 1100 AD), cast, copper alloy stirrup strap mount of Anglo-Scandinavian style and Williams Class B, Type 1, Group 3. The mount is broadly pentagonal with three projecting very worn zoomorphic heads and symmetrically arranged circular apertures.The animal heads are stylised and very worn, depicted with Y-shape faces for ears and head, with two smaller heads above a central larger head. The central larger head has been damaged. Between the two smaller heads are three circular holes, with two holes above, and there are two further holes, now r…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-8C02C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Early Medieval cast copper-alloy stirrup mount, dating to AD 1000-1100.  Williams Class A, Type 11A. The mount is sub-triangular with convex sides and a curved base. At the top is a circular attachment loop with the iron corrosion remains in the circular hole. The plate is decorated with a moulded animal passant (possibly a lion) facing left with head facing upwards to the left, with right front foot raised and raised tail. The animal is enclosed by a plain raised border. The back of the mount i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltfleetby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3C39B3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early medieval cast copper-alloy tongue-shaped strap end dating from the mid 10th- mid 11th century (c. AD 950-1050). Thomas 2014, Class E, Type 1. The strap end is tongue shaped: rectangular in form with one straight edge at the split end, tapering to a rounded edge. It is rectangular in cross-section. At the straight end are two circular rivet holes for attachment, the rivets are missing. The body contains a raised decoration, probably a degenerate version of the Winchester zoomorphic motif, surrounded by a raised narrow rim. Length 32mm, W…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37A75A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is sub-pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 23.02 mm; Width: 12.89 mm; Weight: 21.55g Other ref: 75
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-379898
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Damage to the apex. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 16.31 mm; Diameter: 15.45mm; Weight: 16.42g Other ref: 74
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3785CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece dating from the early medieval to the medieval period to c.AD 800-1500 The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse and a central circular hole that runs through from the top to the bottom. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Length: 14.9 mm; Diameter: 19.4 mm; Weight: 18.84g Other ref: 72
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2B54D8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early medieval cast copper-alloy tongue-shaped strap end dating from the mid 10th- mid 11th century (c. AD 950-1050). Thomas 2014, Class E, Type 1. The strap end is rectangular, tapering to a point. It is rectangular in cross-section. Much of the split end and all of the attachment edge are missing, there are two rivet holes at the flattened open end. Below a transverse rib across the base of the split end there are nineteen asymmetrically arranged round apertures in the main part, made up of two paralell rows of nine aperatures, terminating with a single ap…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2ADB7C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. The object is cross-shaped with four equal arms, with three terminals broken off, emanating from a domed central boss. Each arm has a D-shaped cross-section, with the surviving terminal finishing in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loops have a knob, now worn, at each of their three external points. The boss is concave on the underside. The object has a mid-reddish brow…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C6A868
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T1223 A single silver plated Anglo-Saxon buckle pin dating from the 6th-7th centuries AD Only the pin has survived. It is of the 'shield-on-tongue' type with an integral plate over the pin, with a rounded end then a waist formed by two rounded cut-outs (opposite each other), then a rectangular lobe with a nick in each short projecting edge. The pin shaft is triangular in cross-section with a central medial ridge, gently sloping sides and flat reverse. The shaft is curved, tapering gently towards a broken terminal and would have…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C4C3E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver coin: penny of Eadmund (AD 939-946). Moneyer: Eferulf. (BMC i. North 688 HT 1, Two-line /horizontal; no mint signature). There is some damage to the flan. Obverse: Small cross pattee / EADMVND RX Reverse: Moneyer’s name EFERVLF in two lines divided by three crosses and above and below three pellets (trefoil) / EFER/VLF MO / Eferulf / MO[NETA]. Accent/abbreviation over the L indicating there are letters missing.  Diameter: 21.75 mm; Thickness: 0.84 mm; Weight: 1.22g This coin has been noted as a 'Find of Note' as i…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9B4C97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Anglo-Saxon copper alloy Small lOng brooch. The surviving part consists of the lower bow and partial foot. The lower bow is a flat rectangular panel and is divided from the triangiular foot by a raised pair of transversly moulded collars. An incomplete catchplate is located on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F4CA84
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from an Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. Only one of the four arms has survived. The arm has a D-shaped cross-section and terminates in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loops have a knob, now worn, at each of their three external points. The object has a mid-greyish-green patina with patches of brown.  Length: 25.46 mm; Width: 21.67 mm; Thickness: 4.22 mm; Weight: 3.74g A similar link is illustrated in …
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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-F4785E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval pin, dating to c.AD 700-900. The pin has a flat-topped globular head with a single collar beneath the head. The shaft is broken at the tip. Length: 18.2 mm; Pinhead diameter: 6.72 mm; Weight: 1.49g
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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-F348DE
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead early medieval gaming piece or weight dating to the 9th century (c.AD 800-1000). The object is conical, lightly faceted with a sub-circular flat base. The object is decorated with four worn longitudinal ridges extending from the apex to the base. The base has a circular hollow. White patina with grey area.  Height: 20.37 mm; Diameter: 17.86 mm; Weight: 12.75g
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.