Record ID: OXON-9441C4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pin of uncertain date. The pin is oval in cross section and takes the form of a long narrowing point in plan. The widest section is slightly flattened on its terminal and it narrows to a slightly chisel like pointed terminal.  It is an off whilte colour with an irregular surface.  This object is 28.56mm long, (4.45mm wide at the flattened end), it is 1.634.2mm thick at the point and weighs 1.33 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-FAC720
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable pin head of uncertain date, possibly medieval (c. AD 1350-1400) Cast copper-alloy biconical faceted head with four triangular sides on the upper and lower half. Each face carries an amorphous design of ridges and stamps. Shaft is missing. Length: 8.70 mm; Width: 9.35 mm; Weight: 0.86g A similar copper-alloy pin with biconical faceted head is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2001, 300; no. 1476), though this is pentagonal rather than lozenge shaped. Egan and Pritchard (2001, 302) date the period of use specifically of pins with pentagonal heads to Lon…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-8D5D26
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pin, of uncertain, possibly Post Medieval date. The find has a pierced spherical head, decorated with a raised circular collar of multiple grooves above and a knop at the top. A copper alloy loop, now sub-circular due to being bent, is threaded through the pierced hole. Below the piercing is a raised collar of multiple grooves. Below this the top of the pin flares out slightly as though acting as a cover to the pin shaft. The pin shaft is sub square in section and bend slightly towards the distal end. There is a tiny perforation hole 1.8mm below the pin head bu…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: BERK-B0D976
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably gold pin of uncertain date and function. The pin has a circular cross sectioned shaft and is bent at the pointed end. The pin head is circular with a flat top and straight sides. Length: 39 mm Weight: 0.34 g Diameter: 2.6 mm
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th June 2021
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Record ID: IOW-888823
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded pin haft. The pin is undecorated and slightly angled; the head does not survive, which makes dating the object difficult.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-50ED13
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head of a pin, with a heavily corroded shaft. The head is globular and lacks decoration. No indication of decoration remains on the shaft.
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9ABC75
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pin or fragment of a pipe tamper of unknown date. See NLM-285505 where a lead Roman pin has a spiral shaft. See YORYM-46E987 where a post medieval lead pipe tamper is described; some pipe tampers of copper alloy have a spiral shaft, See ESS-7E62AF The white heavily patenated spiral is 20.8mm long, with a diameter of 9.6mm and the thickness of the lead spiral is 2.8mm. Weight: 3.51g
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2020
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Record ID: SF-9A97C3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman pin. The head is biconical in shape, its outer face divided bo two concentric circular grooves with a small knop projecting from the centre.The sections of metal between these rings is decorated at regular intervals with small incised transverse notches. The stem is circular in cross-section and tapers towards the lower end. The tip is missing and there is a slight bend just above this break. The metal survives in good condition with a bright green patina. The absence of a collar below the head suggests that this is of Roman rather than early med…
Created on: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9A8B77
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible pin of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in section tapering from a worn break to a worn flattened terminal. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 59.9mm long, 3.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 6.1g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9EC9DD
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver pin with bent shank, rectangular in cross-section, with a flat, disc-shaped head. Both shank and head are undecorated.
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bedwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A56B18
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin. The head comprises a hollow cube with a circular hole in the centre of all four sides. The head of the pin is in the form of a turret, with a small upward projection at each corner. The pin is slender and has a sharp terminal.
Created on: Thursday 15th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-59B71B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pin of uncertain date, with possible zoomorphic terminal The cast pin is near-complete but is heavily-corroded (with an overall length of 43.5mm and a weight of 3.4g). The terminal is asymmetric and of undulating form, possibly representing stylised opposing birds (with a width of 19.6mm and a thickness of 3.7mm). There is a slight protrusion at the centre of the apex and may be a damaged stub. Beneath the protrusion is a circular perforation through the pin head (of 2.8mm diameter) and retaining the remnants of a fixing, possibly the link from a chain. The head narrows…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st March 2021
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Record ID: BERK-594379
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
DONATED. A copper alloy possible Pin, period unknown at present, sub D-shaped section tapering to a circular section. Needs further research. No photograph
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-11BAFF
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three incomplete copper-alloy pinheads of uncertain date. The objects are globular and undecorated. Pinhead one retains the worn remains of a shaft projecting from the lower edge. Pinhead 1: The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. It is 8.2mm long, 9.5mm in diameter at the head, the shaft is 2.5mm in diameter. It weighs 1.8g. Pinhead 2: The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. It is 6.6mm long, 8.9mm in diameter at the head. It weighs 1.7g. Pinhead 3: The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. It is 6.8mm long, 9.8mm in diameter at the head. It weighs 1…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A66DB3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin of uncertain date and function. The object is D-shaped in cross-section and both ends have been bent inwards towards the centre of the object. The pin has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. Dimensions: 26mm in length, 4mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.9g The condition of the pin suggests a Roman to medieval date is probable, c.43-1500.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5F08EE
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy gilded pin of an uncertain date. A broadly similar parallel can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories" page 300 No,1476 which suggests a medieval date is possible. Overall, the pin is badly corroded, but the head of the pin can be surely identified as a pentagonal head with five points, four of which form the sides of the shape, and the fifth located at the top of the head. From each of the four side points are fine ridges which follow upwards, towards the central point at the top of the shape. Where the head of the pin has been fixed …
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
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Record ID: DOR-496AA6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin. The head is bi-lobed or heat-shaped with scored diagonal lines on both faces. Just below the head in opposite faces of the shaft are several transverse grooves. The shaft is rectangular in cross section at the head and becomes slightly more rounded towards the break. Date:Uncertain Dimensions: 37.4 mm x 11.7 mm x 2.3 mm Weight: 1.57 g
Created on: Sunday 24th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-31E7C1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object possibly a pin. No parallels have been found for this object although it looks Post-medieval in construction. The length is 100mm, the width is 17mm thickness 12mm.
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-EE5779
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin of uncertain date. The object consists of a rolled length of copper alloy which is oval in cross-section flattening out towards the head of the pin where it curves round to meet the shaft. The loop of the head measures 19.54mm in width and 27.12mm in length. The head measures 4.19mm thick. The pin is complete and a rough mid-brown with no remaining patina. Dimensions: 61.29mm in length, 19.54mm in width, 4.19mm thick, 5.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C477AB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bone pin of unknown date. The pin gently expands and flattens to form the head, there is a transverse decorative line carved just below the top of the head on each side. The shaft has parallel sides. The tip is broken and missing. The surface of the bone is highly polished. Dimensions: length: 57.78mm; width: 5.24mm; diameter: 2.59mm; weight: 0.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.