Record ID: LANCUM-18D99A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy possible polyhedral weight. They are basically a cylindrical shape but are faceted unevenly on all sides. All of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Their weight fits neither the Scandinavian nor Dublin Viking unit weight systems, inspite of this similar shaped weights have been found at various sites of the Viking Great Army camps, see Hadley and Richards (2021) and British Museum accession number 2006.1203.104, dated to 9th century AD. Such shapes are also seen on for example pin heads (BM 1985.1101.11…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A0D074
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified, copper alloy artefact, possibly an incomplete girdle hanger of Early Medieval date, AD 400 - 600. It is a bar of copper alloy, of rectangular cross-section at one end, and tapering to a circular sectioned rod and then a point at the other end. The rectangular part of the bar is decorated with stamped marks on all four sides. These are crescents in a row along each face. The wide end is broken, either across a circular hole or across a point of bifurcation. It is is 77.1mm long, 5.6mm wide and 3.1mm thick. It weighs 7.8g. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0C2A2E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy anthropomorphic artefact of probable Early Medieval date, AD 400 - 600. It is a sub-triangular shape in plan with a straight (but broken) top, parallel upper sides, and lower sides that taper inwards to a rounded end. The front is moulded into a human face with a plain forehead, bulbous eyes in rounded concave areas, an angular projecting nose, and curved lines running from the base of the nose up around the eye sockets. An oval dimple in the pointed end may be intended as a mouth, or may be damage. The face is convex and three dimensional. The reverse is …
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-C01B99
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentiified object, possibly a pin of Roman to early medieval date (c.43-900). Description: The object is sub-oval in plan and cross-section, all sides being very worn. There is smnall stub which could be the remains of a shank. The object has a light brown patina.  Measurements: width: 6.3mm; height: 7.8mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7EA6C0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A likely incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a stylus, of probable date c.AD 43-1000. Description: The object is broadly rectangular in shape and has a sub-square cross-section. The shaft is 7.67 mm wide and narrows at either end to worn and flattened points that are undecorated. The centre of the object has three decorative ridged lines with a wide groove between each. The object is buff brown in colour and is comprised of copper-alloy. Measurements: Length: 64.52 mm; Width: 7.67 mm; Thickness: 4.92 mm and Weight: 12.24 g. Discussion: This object may be a fra…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-5473E1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded fragment of lead alloy. It could be an offcut that has been folded over, or a failed or crushed fishing weight. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 25mm long and 10mm wide, 7mm high and weighs 10g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-546F43
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy that has been cast into a bar. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was also intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 15mm long and 9.5mm wide, 6mm high and weighs 8.24g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-546AFE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. It has a design on it that may possibly have been a wing, although this is only conjecture and there is not enough surviving to make any definitive identification. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 14mm wide, 3mm high and weighs 7.06g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54664E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 35mm long and 15mm wide, 4mm high and weighs 7.63g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54614E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 38mm long and 22mm wide, 4mm high and weighs 15.29g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-545CC2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. There is not enough surviving to make an identification. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 37mm long and 22mm wide, 8mm high and weighs 33.76g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-544AD8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cylindrical piece of lead alloy. One end has been cut into a 'nib' shape but it the function of the artefact is unclear. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 5.5mm diameter and weighs 5.75g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5445DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible polyhedral weight. It is basically a cylindrical shape but is faceted unevenly on all sides. Half of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Overall it has an even white patina, and is thus probably mainly made of lead alloy. The weight fits neither the Scandinavian nor Dublin Viking unit weight systems. Similar shaped weights have been found at various sites of the Viking Great Army camps, see Hadley and Richards (2021) and British Museum accession number 2006.1203.104, dated to 9th century AD. Such shapes are also seen…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-543A77
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has a slight shine and may therefore have been combined with another metal in greater porportioan than lead. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 10mm long and 7mm wide and weighs 3.28g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-540FBD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of a lead alloy object. It is triangular in overall form The front is decorated with two chevrons, which broaden near the top. The edge of the piece is fluted, a line runs just inside the edge and the chevrons cross this line to add to the decorative effect at the edge. There is a fainter central line running vertically between the two chevrons in the centre of the piece. The rear is also decorated. Along the edge is a line of ring and dot decoration. Inside this are two lines of interlaced circles, forming a double chain effect. There are also groups of …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C76160
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy unidentified object of early medieval date (c.550-750). Description: The object remains a a section of a flat plate with slightly tapering sides. It ends in irregular breaks at both ends. On one side it is decorated with Style II interlace. The reverse is plan. The object has a medium green patina.  Measurements: length: 21.9mm; width: 16.3mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 2.57g Discussion: A comparable object on the database HAMP-41507E identified as a mount.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-37083E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy fragments, almost certainly part of the same object, of uncertain date and function, although stylistically possibly early medieval in date (c. 500-1100AD). The fragments appear to be from the same object, although they do not join.  They comprise a narrow sub-circular bar terminating in a zoomorphic head, possibly a lion or mythological beast.  The mouth of the animal forms a loop (broken in one example) that may have formed a suspension loop. Details on the heads have been picked out in incised grooves. The object bears similarities to modern Makara b…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-36E6FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, although stylistically it is possibly early medieval in date (c. 500-1100 AD). The object is broadly shield shape in plan with a broken edges at the bottom and in the central part of the top edge (as photographed).  It is decorated on one side only with an elaborate frieze of incised lines and chevrons above a central panel of incised diamonds, triangles, ovals and, ring and dot motifs, with possible niello dots or pellets.  The reverse of the object is undecorated.  The object has patches of corrosion and damage, but …
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E019A9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object fragment. A cast plate with crudely incised ladder-work and triangles across part of its surface, broken and bent. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Length: 26.9mm, Width: 16.9mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 2.15gms
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-BA0D2D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of gold sheet, probably of the Anglo-Saxon period. The bend is almost at right angles. To one side of the angle, one face is decorated; a triplet of straight grooved lines, the central one minimally wider, starts close to a finished straight edge and runs to a break. The lines are flanked on either side by a scatter of punched annulets (about 1mm in diameter), part-annulets and large dots. On the other side of the angle, the sheet is undecorated, although it has bends which may have formed a loose corrugation. It has a short length of original edge which mee…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.