Record ID: DENO-D1DBAB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object of uncertain function and date. The object is comprised of two hollow cast sans serif letters R F, forming a square block. The edges are worn but the object appears complete. The letters are reversed, when viewed from the raised, convex side both R and F are facing backwards. The hole in the loop of the R perforates through the object. There is no substantial border but the edges are curved inwards, possibly the object formed a lid of some kind. The object has a dusty buff patina. Height 29 mm, width 28 mm, thickness 4 mm and weight 21 g.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DENO-8E60E9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead zoomorphic mount of uncertain date (possibly post-medieval to modern). The mount is cast in the shape of a stylised fish or dolphin, with clear attachment breaks under the head and the curve of the tail. The body of the fish is curved in an exaggerated S-shape, with the head (including lips and large eyes) at the start of a broad curve outwards and then down towards a smaller inwards curve at the tail. The fanned tail bends outwards again to connect to the body of the fish. Though worn, there is evidence of casting detail to imitate scales on the body, in additi…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-2FF1F9
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible whetstone of uncertain date. The object is triangular in plan, with a broken point. Composed of a dense, dark grey sedimentary stone, all surfaces and edges are smooth. One surface is very flat, and has straight linear scratches and lines suggestive of use sharpening metal edges. Compare with similar objects recorded as whetstones on this database YORYM-88E389, LIN-9FE32C, NARC-B5F28C Length 65.7 mm, width 25.3 mm tapering to 9.5 mm, Thickness 13.0 mm, weight 34.9g.
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-B23EEE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, heavy, decorative fragment of copper alloy from an unidentified object, of unknown date. The surfaces are smooth, with an even, dark green patina. The slightly curved, thicker edge shows evidence of a break, the outer face rises from this break and has three small decorative motifs on it, before flattening off at right angles,to form a small, flat top/base area. The inner face has a curved channel running around it. The decorative motifs are not runic, but reminiscent of runic characters. Two of the symbols are fairly simplistic in design, one is of two parallel lines inci…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hucknall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-B03FFD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. It has a sub-rectangular sectioned stem which terminates at both ends in a double-pronged projection which bears some resemblance to a nail-clearer, but which was more likely to be created by a break running across a hole such as a suspension loop. One terminal end is flattened and spatulate, and turned through ninety degrees to the stem. The stem bends through an arch, which seems to be a deliberate feature rather than due to damage. Overall length 40.8 mm, width 4 mm, thickness 3 mm. Weight 3.2 g
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: DENO-1D3934
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three pieces of Iron chain of uncertain date. One is sub rectangular and may be riveted at one end, but the object is heavily corroded and the end of the loop which may be riveted is full of corrosion product and debris. This may have formed part of a figure - eight link or may have had some form of fixing or attachment point. It is 9.3 thick and has an overall length of 97 mm. Another link is oval with a sub-circular section with flattened surfaces suggesting hand forging. It is broken in one place and has muliple patches of corrosion. it is 10.9 mm thick with an overall lengt…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: DENO-CBD23C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An object of uncertain date and function, possibly a weight. It is an irregular, roughly lozenge shaped piece of dark, non-ferrous metal, probably a copper alloy, All edges are chipped and irregular. It is broadly flat in profile, both surfaces are decorated with three raised concentric circles, the outer of which is double, the lines 1 mm apart. The innermost circle forms a cup with a depressed centre, 3.8 mm diameter. The overall diameter of the pattern is 12.6 mm. On one surface the pattern of circles is deformed, possibly by an impact. No parallel can be found on this database,…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-3FA31A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete bone implement of unknown age and function. The object consists of the lower limb bone of a mammal (perhaps a vestigial equid finger) which has been worked into a tapering point with a roughly triangular cross section. The wider end of the bone is smooth and worn, perhaps from usage as an awl. The tip is broken off. The bone implement is smooth and shiny in places, suggesting some age, but closer dating is difficult. It has darker areas of discolouration, probably through contact with the soil. The object measures 101.9mm in length and is 22.8mm at its maximum across the…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Record ID: DENO-89572D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object of uncertain date. This artefact is semi-circular in plan with a raised outer ridge around the top edge. It appears to have once been circular, with old breaks at either side and in the central area. The remaining central area is recessed and has two sub-circular cutouts placed irregularly around a central knop. It has a mid-green patina with areas of brown corrosion. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated, with some pitting and brownish corrosion. The item measures 37.3mm long, 21.2mm wide and 6.0mm thick and weighs 12.55g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: DENO-6C66C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object with a fragment of bone embedded into it. The bone has been identified as a cattle or horse rib by Dr Umberto Albarella, Reader in Zooarchaeology at the University of Sheffield. The lead encases the bone very closely, suggesting it was poured molten over the bone, which was already excarnated (de-fleshed), and apparently broken - the lead has flowed along the fracture at one end of the bone. There are impressions in the lead which may indicate other bone fragments, now missing. The other side of the lead is flat with regular edges and stepped 'lip', as if the lead has a…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-35CC22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of Roman to Medieval date (c. 43 - 1500). The vessel repair is sub oval in plan and irregular in cross section. It consists of two plugs of lead which would have been pressed from either side of the hole to form a repair, with the excess lead forming a seal around the broken edges. None of the ceramic remains. Length 29.2mm, Weight 26.2 mm, Thickness 14.6 mm, Weight 51.92 g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
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Record ID: DENO-C455CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of uncertain date and function. Possibly part of a vessel or figurine. It has irregular curvature and there are raised ridges which could be moulded decoration. All surfaces are abraded and have heavy green patina. The fragment is tongue-shaped and is 42 mm in length, 19 mm in width and 3 mm thick. Weight is 14.6 g
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-70CBD1
Object type: BORER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint borer of uncertain date. Flint, white patina covering entire object with two beige patches, opaque. Broadly lozenge-shaped in plan and almost rectangular in cross-section, with a projecting point at the distal end. Tertiary working, prominent bulb of percussion indicating use of a hard hammer. No retouch on dorsal face. Short, scaled,abrupt retouch on ventral face at distal end to form point. Short, scaled semi-abrupt to abrupt retouch on sides edges of ventral face. Length 31.5mm, Width 27.5mm, Thickness 5.1mm. Weight 3.38g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-4AF4B6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, flat, rectangular piece of lead of uncertain date, with a series of apparently random lines incised onto both faces. All edges smooth, but one narrow end appears sharper, perhaps the result of having been cut. Length 36.3mm, width 26.1mm, thickness 1.8mm, and weight 19.69g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-496350
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified, dark grey stone object (similar to slate), now in two pieces (probably a recent break). It shows evidence of working, with flat facets along its length, and both ends displaying signs of having been worked into points. Reminiscent of a stylus. Length of the two pieces together 66.8mm, width 4.8mm. weight 3.03g
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-D5E075
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, short, rounded (in section), and pointed piece of lead. The broken, wider, end has a small circular hole, drilled or impressed into the centre,where it may have been attached to another element. Pinkish patination over the entire surface. Length 30.9mm, Thickness 12.3mm at the widest, 2.4mm at the tip.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: DENO-7FAFD8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified lead object of uncertain date, possibly a pommel. The object is conical in shape and there appears to be a dent in the point causing it to appear misshapen. The base is circular in plan and features an irregular break. The object has a dark brown orange patina. Length 17.62mm, diameter 16.29mm and weight 23.97g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-5A377C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is a broadly cylindrical shape, narrowing towards one end and terminating in an expanded globular knob. The wider end is rounded but terminates witha projecting spike. The object has a brown patina but areas of the surface have worn away and the patina below is light green. There is no evidence for any means of attachment to another object, so it appears that the object is complete. It may have been used as a tool, like an awl or a bradle. Overall, the object measures 42.2 mm long, 8.6 mm wide and 7.5 mm thick. It weighs…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-44D14A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. Possibly a part of a handle of a cosmetic instrument. It is 55 mm long, 4.7mm wide and 2 mm thick at the mid point. It is rectangular in section but round at one end: it tapers slightly to a blunt point 2.5 mm diameter decorated with five incised circumferential grooves. The other end terminates in a break forming a notch. The surface shows linear striations and is a brassy colour - it is unclear if this is the result of cleaning.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: DENO-89B22E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated stone object of uncertain date, probably used as a weight. It is circular in plan, with flattened surfaces top and bottom. Edges appear bevelled but it is not clear if this is intentional or the result of wear and damage. The surface has been worked smooth but there are multiple chips and breaks. The surface lacks the very smooth or polished appearance of so-called 'battle axes' or 'maces'. The stone appears to be sedimentary, possibly a fossiliferous limestone. The perforation is 19 mm diameter and well formed, running as a smooth walled cylindrical tube through the o…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.