Record ID: LEIC-89F47D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy stirrup mount, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1100. The object is sub-triangular in plan. The top of the mount is rounded and has a circular perforation within the centre of the upper projection. The plate is slightly concave to the front of the plate. The upper perforation is flanked by two knops around the edge of the stirrup-strap mount. Between the upper and lower knops the plate expands at a point which is equidistant between the two and also retains two small knops. The lower edge of the object below the last pair of knops is narrowed and rectangul…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-24E9E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Token of Modern date (AD 1812). Obverse inscription: HISPANIAM [ET] LVSITANIAM R[E]ST[ITVIT WELLINGTON] (Wellington restored Spain and Portugal) Obverse description: Laureate bust of the Duke of Wellington left Reverse inscription: + VIMIERA AUG 21·1808. TALAVERA JULY 28·1809. ALMEIDA MAY 5·1811 Reverse description: Eight lines of inscription within a circle, recording Wellington's Iberian campaign, legend around CUIDAD// RODRIGO// JAN.19.1812// BADAJOZ// APRIL.12·1812// SALAMANCA// JULY 22 1812 Diameter: 26.19mm, Thicknes…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: ESS-EA5802
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly convex copper alloy livery button, dating to the end of the 19th century. The front of the button is slightly convex with a white metal coating. It depicts two images: on the left is a Moor's head in profile, wreathed about the temples, and on the right a demi lion rampant, facing the bust, with arms raised holding an axe. The reverse has a soldered loop shank and the maker's mark of FIRMIN & SONS / STRAND LONDON. Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 7.08 g Diameter: 27.9 mm
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5B195B
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A miniature silver pickaxe of uncertain but probably modern date. The axe is flat on one side and has a tapering handle. It is possible that this object is intended to be a pin.
Created on: Monday 8th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Record ID: NLM-B448A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Weight. A cast rectangular weight with slightly angled sides. An inscribed panel bearing a saltire appears on five sides out of six; those thought to be the top and bottom also bear an off-centre dimple; the sixth side bears an irregular pattern of scratches. Objects of this size may also be identified as playing pieces for board games. Suggested date: Early Medieval to Medieval, 850-1350. Height: 13.2mm, Width: 12.8mm, 13.8mm, Weight: 17.98gms.
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Last updated: Friday 1st October 2010
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