Record ID: NCL-924939
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), Class 15a, minted at Canterbury, AD 1319-1320, North 1066. Obv. +EDWAR R ANGL [DNS hY]B. Obv. CIVI TAS CAN TOR Axis 10 o'clock
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-623724
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval copper alloy possible sword or dagger pommel, c. 1400-1600 AD. The pommel is broadly circular in plan with a central oval perforation (diameter: 7.17mm) on the upper face matched by a rectangular perforation (diameter: 6.73mm) within a central projection on the opposing side. An incised circle surrounds this projection. The artefact has a greenish brown patina and is heavily dented, possibly due to post-depositional factors or possibly due to a faceted design. No exact parallels have been found, but shares common features with other pom…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-31E73E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver cut halfpenny of John class 5b2-c dating to 1205-10, Moneyer Iohan
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-31574C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver farthing of Edward II, Berwick mint, Withers class 5 (corresponds with the farthings of class 31) dating to 1310-11. 
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-CF810D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval Irish penny of Edward I (1272-1307 AD). Mint of Dublin. Spink no. 6248. 1279 to 1284 Obverse: Front facing bust in pelleted triangle. Legend: '+EDW.R[...]NG[...]NSHyB' Reverse: Long cross fourchée over pelleted circle with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: CIVI TAS DUBL INIE. There is some loss to the flan which affects the ability to read the legend. There is some light wear to the bust. Thickness: 0.59 mm Weight: 0.92 g Diameter: 17.59 mm
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-CB0439
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead spindle whorl, c. 1200-1500 AD. This conforms to Walton Rogers Form C.  This biconical spindle whorl has a central perforation (diameter: 11.51mm). Both faces are decorated with an irregular pattern of raised pellets and diagonal lines. In some places this detail has become worn and the outer flan is dented, probably due to post-depositional factors. Lead spindle whorls are well attested finds on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, with numerous similar examples. See for example: NARC-A174E9, LVPL-366B6E, LVPL-36281F. Dimensions:  Th…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-41D1B2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy sword pommel, c. 1250-1400 AD, The pommel is comprised of five splayed lobes which ascend in height from either side towards a central larger and taller lobe, creating a symmetrical effect. The base is curved with a hollow central slot which gives way into a hollow central tube. the top of the central lobe has broken off. The artefact has a greenish/brown corrosion and some light abrasion and chipping, likely as a result of post-depositional factors. Underneath the break at the top of the central lobe are two concentric inscribed circumferencia…
Created on: Sunday 14th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6F66E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy buckle, probably medieval c. 1200-1500 AD. The artefact consists of a strip of copper alloy with two broken terminals which are heavily abraded. The artefact has curved edges and the traces of incised decoration, suggesting it was finely decorated. About halfway along the length of the of the object, the artefact expands and the traces of an iron pin are visible. This item is probably a fragment from a square-shaped brooch with central pin. It has a powdery light green patina.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6EF195
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified silver hammered coin, probably of Medieval or Post Medieval date, c. 1100-1700 AD.  The artefact is a sub-circular disc in two parts, with a recent break along one edge. Both faces are heavily worn and pitted, and no decoration can be identified. The size and thickness are broadly consistent with this being a penny or farthing of medieval or post-medieval date.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-DD6901
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish silver medieval groat of David II (1329-71) third coinage, type 2a, Edinburgh mint, date is 1367-71. Spink 5124
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-39A8FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I or Edward II Class is 10cf3b1 or 10cf5b, dating to 1307-10. Canterbury Mint. See North 1042/2 or 1043/1 Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: EDWA R[---]  Reverse description: Long cross Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS]/CAN/[TOR] Thickness: 0.71 mm Weight: 0.91 g Diameter: 16.44 mm
Created on: Sunday 26th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-919E55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1351-1361. Pre-treaty series (fourth coinage). intial mark: cross 3.  The obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription: +EDWAR.R.ANGL.Z.FRANC.D.hY . The stops are single saltires. The reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. The reverse includes an odd spelling, reading +EXA…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-909622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval penny of Henry II (1154-1189) , Cross and Crosslet (Teably) coinage, probably Class E (North 960) dating to c.AD 1170-74, moneyer: Willelm, mint: Newcastle. Ref: North 1994: 217; Crafter 1998, table 7. The coin  is complete but poorly struck.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-533F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny Henry III (AD1216-1272), Mint: Canterbury, Moneyer: Nicole. Long cross class 5g, North (1994) No.997. Probable date 1258-1270
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-780752
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver voided short cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to AD 1222-1236. Class 7b2. Struck by Terri at London. North (1994: 223) no. 979. Thickness: 0.66 mm Weight: 1.42 g Diameter: 17.65 mm
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: NCL-57FC88
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead palm guard of Roman-Post-Medieval date, c. AD 43-1900. The artefact has a sub-oval plan and plano-convex cross-section. The flat face is irregularly dented, but has three clear linear dents made after its initial casting, consistent with having been gouged by a large needle or small blade. A wider rectangular groove with crisp edges might suggest having been gouged by a different implement. The convex face also displays a greater variety of scratches and grooves, possibly resulting from contemporary use or post-depositional factors.  Palm guards were…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-572439
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete biconical lead spindle whorl of probable Late Medieval/Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1550. The artefact is broadly circular in plan with a central sub-circular aperture. Each face is worn, but there are traces of an irregular design comprised of raised pellets. Each face has a powdery white patina, and there is deep linear dent on one face which was probably caused post-depositionally. It conform to Walton Rogers (2007) form C2. Although dating of these is broad, biconical spindle whorls are typically assigned a medieval or early post-medieval date (Standley&…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-56FD42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete biconical lead spindle whorl of probable Late Medieval/Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1550. The artefact is broadly circular in plan with a central sub-circular aperture. Each face has a similar design comprising six irregularly sized compartments demarcated with raised radial ridges containing two, three of zero pellets. The artefact is in good condition with minimal surface wear.  It conform to Walton Rogers (2007) form C2. Although dating of these is broad, biconical spindle whorls are typically assigned a medieval or early post-medieval date (Standley 2016…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-012954
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval lead/lead alloy ampulla, c. AD 1350-1550.  This artefact comprises a hollow sub-circular flask portion with a curved base and decorated faces, an integral broken neck and one knop on either shoulder which are probably surviving fragments of two handles. One one face, there is a stamped coat of arms comprised of five vertical ridges. The opposing face, despite damage, shoes a central vertical ridge with intersecting horizontal ridges. Both faces have some damage, including nicks and breaks which have obscured the design. Ampullas were vessels which contained h…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6735B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy buckle plate of medieval date, c. AD 1375-1500.  Broadly square-shaped in plan and broken along one edge resulting in the complete loss of one corner and the partial loss of two sides. The obverse features an incised design of two letters in gothic/black letter script; a smaller 'o' and larger 'R' within an incised border. One corner features a punched through hole, probably used for attachment to a strap, and there is a smaller dimple alongside the attachment hole which may be an incomplete attachment hole or decorative detail. The reverse…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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