Record ID: ESS-1B6E8C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead unidentifed object of unknown date. Description: The object is sub-circular in plan and openwork, with a central circular apparture and four fan-shaped appertures surronding, divided by 'spokes'. On both sides, the inside edges of the fan-shaped elements have protruding lips or flanges.  Measurements: length: 31.7mm; width:31.7mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 16.4g Discussion: The object can be most closely paralleled with SWYOR-21992C and HESH-78AD38, both identified as spindle whorls.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-174F91
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of an uncertain artefact of unknown date. The object is reminiscent of the foot of a bow brooch, with (if it is  a footplate) faceted with five panels and a central horizontal transverse ridge. Above is what appears to be the beginning of an arched bow of sub-triangular cross-section. Each panel, where surface remains, including the probable bow, displays ring and dot decoration. Cast concave on the reverse, with both sides 'ragged' and display old breaks with the base being semi-cl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6DC67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 75g (2.6 oz) weight or ingot of unknown date. Oval in plan and flat in profile. No marks or letters present. The surface displays a patchy buff/grey colour. Length 40.6mm, width 25.9mm, thickness 9.1mm and weight 75g. For examples see: NLM-B58CF8 and PUBLIC-BF5741.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6AD8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 9.9mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.4mm, height 9.3mm and weight 41.5g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-B1705B
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver finger ring. The ring is sub-oval, slightly squashed in form, and formed from a single thin sheet of silver. The ring has decoration in the form of two thin incisions along part of its face. There is no hallmark, and the rest of the ring is plain. The ring is difficult to date and while there have been a number of Roman finds within the vicinity, the ring does not appear to be of obvious Roman form. The ring could be much later, possibly medieval, post medieval or modern.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-88003B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of unknown date. Description: The object is a hollow metal sphere with three circular openings 9.3mm in diameter, evenly spaced around its circumference. The exterior surface is textured except for between the openings where it is smooth, possibly due to wear. Raised parts of surface texture are black, elsewhere brown. Measurements: diameter 16.25mm; thickness of walls 2mm; weight 3.77g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-6EB18E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain function and date, probably a Medival dagger or knife pommel.. The base is a solid flattened sphere, the outer surface of which is more convex than the inner surface. Projecting from the centre of the inner surface is a circular-sectioned shaft (9.3mm diameter) that is broken at the end. Parallel to this on one edge is a rectangular-sectioned shaft (6.5mm wide, 2.8mm thick) that tapers slightly to an outwardly turned round terminal. Both shafts are integral. All the surfaces are plain, worn and have a mid green patina. The object mea…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-31DE73
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper-alloy object of unknown age. It is sub-circular, of fairly uniform thickness and slightly dished. It appears to be complete as there is no evidence of breaks. Close to one side there is a perfectly circular area, approximately one third of the total, which is flat. Beyond this it curves concavo-convexly in all directions all the way to the edge. On the generally convex face, the flat circle is covered with multiple very fine concentric and perfectly circular grooves and ridges. The outermost ridge is wider and expanded at one point to form a wide and short triangle…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-06F3CF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ring of uncertain function and date, but probably modern. About half the ring survives with worn breaks at each end. One end has a sub-triangular cross-section with a slightly bevelled convex internal edge. At the other end the cross-section at the break is oval due to wear and damage. There is a casting seam running centrally around the internal surface of the ring. There is no surviving decoration. There is surface damage with pitting across most of the surface but a section of the dark green glossy patina remains on one side. Measurements: length 26…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-050F74
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy unidentiifed object of unknown date.  Description: The object is T shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section with worn edges on all sides. It has a medieum green patina. Measurements: length: 16.9mm width: 24.3mm thickness: 8.9mm weight: 8.81g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-9E9776
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast, copper alloy fragment of a ring of unknown date and unknown type. The fragment is made of an oval rod that is crescent shaped in profile and broken at both ends. The cross section is oval at each end. The metal has a dark-green patina and the breaks are old. The fragment is 51.5mm in diameter, 3.1mm thick and it weighs 4.79 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-728494
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible vessel that appears to be made of cannel coal with an uncertain date. The fragment is made of a black laminated material. The exterior appears to be decorated with traverse parallel lines that presents a rope-like effect. The interior presents a glossy surface that presents irregular lines that appear as cracks. The broken areas have a dull surface whereas the complete surfaces are glossy with a shine. Dimensions: Length 66.8mm; width 50.4mm; thickness 9.9mm; weight 17.86g Cannel coal is a type of hydrogen-rich, sapropelic coal characterised by a d…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-722FBF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper-alloy unidentified object of unknown date. Description: The object is cast in one piece and consists of a central rectangualr block from which projects on one end an L-shaped block and on the other a leaf shaped projection and from the top/bottom a smaller rectangular block. The central block has a diagonal groove on each side. The object has a light green patina on the areas where the dark brown surface has worn away. Measurements: length: 37.5mm; width: 9.1mm; height: 20mm; weight: 13.5g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-60CE56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy unidentified object of unknown date. Description: The object is sub- rectangular in plan, widest at the centre and narrowing slightly to transverse breaks. It is D-shaped in cross-section, and slightly curved in profile, particularly at the ends. There is a central rectangular block-shaped protruding 8mm from the face of the flat side which has an off-centre perforation with iron corrosion surrounding. The rest of the object is dark green.  Measurements: Length: 44.9mm; Width: 15.8mm; Thickness:12.5mm; Weight: 13.32g …
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-5EB5EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and domed in profile. The object has a convex upper face and the underside is uneven but broadly flat. The weight is pierced by a large (c.8.2mm diameter) hole down its centre. The object has a medium grey patina that covers all surfaces. The surfaces are slightly worn and pitted in places.  The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 17.4mm high and weighs 46.37 grams. Weights are problematic to date, being functio…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-5EAD57
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four ferrous nails of an uncertain date. Each has rectangular-sectioned shanks and flat rectangular heads. 1. Length: 46mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness:3.2mm: Head width: 11.8mm; Weight: 5.00g 2. Length: 64mm; Width: 6.5mm; Thickness: 6.5mm; Head width: 14.2mm; Weight: 11.36g.  3. Length: 34.6mm; Width: 7.00mm; Thickness; 6.8mm; Head width: 9.4mm; Weight: 5.28g.  4. Length: 24.2mm; Width: 2.6mm; Thickness: 2.5mm; Head with: 11.3mm; Weight: 1.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hemingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-5E9C1A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, of uncertain date. The weight is cylindrical being circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. Its lower, wider surface is slightly concave while its upper surface has an irregular raised design that may have been intended to be a bust but which is now too worn to be clear. The weight is a mottled off white colour. The weight is 37.4mm in diameter, 12.3mm thick and weighs 116 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-5D4808
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter of uncertain date. The object is crudely made, roughly cylindrical being oval in plan and rectangular in cross section and tapers in thickness from 6.77mm to 4.38mm. Both sides are undecorated. The weight is off grey and slightly yellow in colour. The weight is 29.44mm in diameter, 6.77mm thick tapering to 4.38mm and weighs 33.00 grams. The plainness of this object make its purpose hard to identify. It is lacking a design which may argue against it being a token however, its weight is also irregular such that the former interpretation is mo…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-5D28F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter of uncertain date. The object is cylindrical being oval in plan and rectangular in cross section shaped and crudely made. One side has been lightly scored with a grid or checkerboard pattern and the other is undecorated. The weight is grey in colour. The weight is 37.98mm in diameter is 6.75mm thick and weighs 76.05 grams. The plainness of this object make its purpose hard to identify. The scratched checkboard pattern on one side may suggest that the object was a gaming token although its weight is also irregular suggesting t…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-47851B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of unknown date. Description: The object is broadly circular and conical in shape with a slightly concave underside and offset circular perforation. It is light grey/white in colour and there is no decoration. There is an area of casting flaw on the thinner edge of the perforation on the slightly concave side. Measurements: diameter: 23.1mm, thickness: 12.5mm, weight: 34.61g.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.