Record ID: SF-68D845
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead complete possible Viking gaming piece. It is oval in cross-section, with a copper-alloy rod in the centre, it has a flat, mis-shapen base. It tapers towards its upper terminal end. A similar, solid, possible gaming piece has been found at Long Melford, Suffolk see SF-C01997, Little Wilbraham, Cambridgehsire see SF-50B784, and two hollow very simliar examples have also been found at Little Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, see SF-6F5256 and SF-6F7361. An alternative function of these objects would have been as weights rather than gaming pieces. Height: 18.94mm …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E79E26
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A lead alloy object, possibly a gaming piece, counter or small weight, of Roman to Medieval date. The object is circular, with vertical sides slightly bowed out in the middle, and a flat base. The edge of the base and top are rounded. In the top is a depression in the centre. These are sometimes seen on early medieval pieces with coloured stones inserted in the top, as found at Torksey. As such an early medieval date is suggested for this. It is not evenly cast and there is some damage to the edges. It has an even light white patina.  Dimensions: …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-619352
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy gaming pieces which have possibly been moulded in a cockle shell. They are sub oval in plan, and a rounded conical shape. They are flat on the bottom. Both have an even grey patina. Dimensions: One is 13mm diameter and the other 14mm, they are both 11mm high and weigh 6.7g and 6.03g respectively
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-BA8633
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Gaming Piece of Early-Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1400). The object is sub-ovate with a slightly concave upper and lower surfaces with a central circular void on one surface. The outer edges have some undulations. Length: 16.83mm, Width: 13.18mm, Thickness: 7.67mm, Weight: 11.9g The metal is cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1B2CC
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Lead Gaming Piece of probable Early-Medieval date (AD 800-1066). The object is sub-circular with a domed moulded upper. The underside is flat while the upper has a central sub-circular knop with five radiating lines around. Diameter: 18.76mm, Height: 13.95mm, Weight: 23.9g. The metal is crem in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-37A75A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is sub-pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 23.02 mm; Width: 12.89 mm; Weight: 21.55g Other ref: 75
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-379898
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Damage to the apex. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 16.31 mm; Diameter: 15.45mm; Weight: 16.42g Other ref: 74
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E62E92
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval cast lead probable gaming piece, c.AD 800-1000. A lead item with flattened sides, made into a roughly six- or seven-sided shape. There are no surface marks to suggest this was a dice, so it is more likely this was used as a gaming piece.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-84D5E1
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead gaming piece. Lead cast conical Viking gaming piece. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Height: 13.5mm, Diameter: 15.7mm, Weight: 11.79gms
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LIN-F348DE
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead early medieval gaming piece or weight dating to the 9th century (c.AD 800-1000). The object is conical, lightly faceted with a sub-circular flat base. The object is decorated with four worn longitudinal ridges extending from the apex to the base. The base has a circular hollow. White patina with grey area.  Height: 20.37 mm; Diameter: 17.86 mm; Weight: 12.75g
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9C6433
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible game piece; the source record alludes to rust on the base, which might rather suggest a mount detached froma ?scabbard or horse gear?. Ae Viking gaming piece, incised lines, traces of Fe corrosion on bottom. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1100 Height: 9.9mm, Diameter: 17.3mm, Weight: 11.68gms
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F675FA
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Complete Early Medieval lead alloy possible gaming piece or weight. It has a round base and a conical top. The object is circular in plant and D shaped in section. The object is heavily worn, particularly on the base where there are two deep transverse ridges. Gaming pieces similar to this example were found at Viking winter camp of AD 872-3 at Torksey (Hadley and Richards 2016, fig. 26) and were used in the game of Hnaetafl/Tafl. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm, Thickness 17.0mm, Weight 46.36g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F66087
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Complete Early Medieval lead alloy gaming piece or weight. It has a round base and a conical top. The object is circular in plant and D shaped in section. Gaming pieces similar to this example were found at Viking winter camp of AD 872-3 at Torksey (Hadley and Richards 2016, fig. 26) and were used in the game of Hnaetafl/Tafl. Dimensions: Diameter 16.0mm, Thickness 10.7mm, Weight 14.42g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F648EB
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Complete Early Medieval lead alloy gaming piece or weight. It has a round base and a conical top. The object is circular in plant and D shaped in section. Gaming pieces similar to this example were found at Viking winter camp of AD 872-3 at Torksey (Hadley and Richards 2016, fig. 26) and were used in the game of Hnaetafl/Tafl. Dimensions: Diameter 14.0mm, Thickness 9.8mm, Weight 11.38g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-C959AF
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Complete Early Medieval lead alloy gaming piece. It has a round base and a conical top. The weight is close to the Scandinavian standard of 6 x 4.07g and it may also have been used as a weight. Similar gaming pieces are recorded on the database, for example LEIC-4CB466 and LEIC-4C0A56. They have been also been found at the Viking winter camp of AD 872-3 at Torksey (Hadley and Richards 2016, fig. 26) and are dated to the early medieval period. Dimensions: 20mm diameter and 12mm high, it weighs 24g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-5DE686
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy gaming piece. It has an oval base and a domed top, which comes to a soft point in the centre. The sides are rounded at the base. It resembles the shape of a shell and it may be that it was cast in one. It has an even light brown patina, the shape is a hybrid of LEIC-4CB868 and LEIC-4C0A56, both dated to AD 750-1000 Dimensions: It is 25mm long and 20mm wide, and 10mm high. It weighs 13.45g
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bretherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B3D7B7
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy gaming piece. The base is circular with a central hole. From this undecorated base are seven upstanding projections, which curve inwards slightly. It is unusual to have so many upstands, although YORYM-0DD735 has seven of a different shape, and YORYM-2306D4 again has seven upstands but the body is deeper. KENT-009CF4 has six knops, and it may be that the number of projections was part of the game. These items have been found in volume at the Viking camp at Torksey, and likely date from that period. It has a light brown patina Dimensions: It i…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-69BC5A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date (c. AD 800-1000). The object is conical and faceted with a circular base. The base is circular with a diameter of 17.21mm, tapering to a point c. 8.00mm above which it changes to being more akin to a four-sided pyramid that tapers to a rounded point at the top. The object has a cream patina. There are many similar objects on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have been recorded as Anglo-Scandinavian gaming pieces. These include LIN-D6A439, PUBLIC-C5CC30, and SWYOR-5A0F15. Dimensions. Height:…
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-22E8EA
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Complete Early Medieval lead alloy gaming piece, dating to c. AD 850 - 1000. The object is thimble-shaped, having a circular base, with a slight concave dip in the centre, the sides tapering upwards to a domed top with four points. The surface is smooth and covered with a light buff-coloured patina. Height: 15.5 mm Weight: 18.5 g Diameter: 15.9 mm Similar gaming pieces have been discovered at the Viking winter camp of 872-3 at Torksey (Hadley and Richards 2016, fig. 26) and are dated to the early medieval period. 
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-86B6BC
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Gaming Piece of Early-Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1500). The object us plano-convex in and circular with a flattened base and domed upper. The object is undecorated. Diameter: 25.69mm, Height: 9.73mm, Weight: 35.5g The metal is grey cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: LIN-B6A114, LIN-D67FEE, NARC-14F1FC and NLM-949CA9
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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