Record ID: PUBLIC-871FF8
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of whetstone of unknown date. Description: The object is made from a fine-grained, quartz-rich sandstone, is sub-square in section and broken across both ends. There is also some post-depositional damage to all surfaces. Measurements: Length 54.32mm: Width 28.31mm: Thickness 25.87mm: Weight 64.48g Discussion: Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the later Iron Age to modern times. The location and associated finds suggest an early-medieval to early post-medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 17th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-01A5FB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated strip of sheet copper-alloy of unknown date or function. Description: The object is a thin plate, roughly oval in outline, widening in the centre and narrowing at each end. The object is broken across both ends. One face is decorated with three lines of rocker-arm zigzags, one along the centre line and two around the perimeter. The back is undecorated. Measurements: Length 30.6mm: Width 8.85mm: Thickness 0.81mm: Weight 0.77g. Discussion: The strip is obviously part of a larger object and probably dates from the later medieval to early post-medieval period from the…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0E7DA5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy and iron object of unknown date and function. Description: The object consists of a very corroded iron shank with a circular, cast copper-alloy collar 10.5mm in height and 17.7mm in diameter approximately one third along the length of the shank. The corrosion of the iron masks any detail but it comes to a blunt point at each side of the collar, the longer section being square-shaped in section, the shorter section rectangular in section. The longer section has a short, projecting, pointed stub just below the lower edge of the collar. The copper-alloy collar i…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-83F0C2
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An amorphous piece of copper-alloy probable casting waste of unknown age. Description: The piece has no distinct shape or form and incorporates pieces of stony material. Associated finds range in date from Bronze-Age to modern with a bias towards Roman-period objects and coins. Measurements: Length 25.79mm: Width 30.05mm: Thickness 15.04mm: Weight 32.03g
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-498A77
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast lead object of uncertain function or age. Description: The object consists of a sub-circular disc with a sliightly raised lip around its upper edge and an integral, central, tapering spike projecting from the underside. The disc has two opposing holes, one either side of the lower spike each 2mm in diameter. One is complete and one has broken through the outer edge of the disc. Measurements: Length 12.99mm, diameter 10.28-10.89mm, weight 3.67g Discussion: This object may be a casting jet with the two holes there to allow the escape of gasses in the casting proces…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-36B0EE
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of whetstone of unknown date. Description: The object is made from a fine-grained, quartz-rich sandstone, is sub-rectangular in section and trapezoidal in plan, broken across both ends. There are several lines scored across one surface, typical of those found on many whetstones and part of the sharpening action. Measurements: Length78.51mm, width 48.29mm, thickness 23.89mm, weight 121g Discussion: Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the later Iron Age to modern times. The location and associated finds suggest an early-medieval to early post-m…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-015E0E
Object type: MANUFACTURING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The left valve of an oyster shell with a central perforation. Description: The perforation has been made from the inside of the shell to the outside and is 14mm x 15mm with three staight sides and one outwardly-curved side. The perforation has been made carefully with minimal damage to the shell and, along with the precise shape, suggests it was made deliberately rather than through accidental damage. Measurements: 79.52mm in length, 75.06mm in width and 46.07g in weight. Discussion: Perforated oyster shells are found in many archaeologicaly-secure contexts dating from the Ro…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1A9B85
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date, probably an ear ring. The object is made from a single length of copper-alloy wire, twisted along its length and then formed into two circles, one 19.3mm in diameter and one 5.8mm in diameter, by twisting and then soldering the two ends together at the base of the larger loop. There is a small copper-alloy, ring through the smaller loop with some iron corrosion staining. The object was found in association with Roman objects but may date from this period or much later into the post-medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulstow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-054FC4
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of whetstone of unknown date. The object is made from a fine-grained, quartz-rich sandstone, is sub-square in section, slightly tapering and broken across both ends. There is also some post-depositional damage. Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the later Iron Age to modern times. The location and associated finds suggest an early-medieval to early post-medieval date. The object is 64.7mm in length and 38.74 x 36.83, tapering to 34.19mm x 33.14mm, in width. It weighs 147g.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-63E34C
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead casting sprue of uncertain date. The object is a sub-circular disc, flat on the upper surface and convex on the lower. Projecting from the lower surface and off-centre, is an irregularly-shaped stub that has marks from being cut from the main casting with shears. At either side of this stub are indented, circular marks which may be the remnants of the runners used to let gasses escape during casting. Diameter: 25.6, Thickness: 4.5, Weight: 19.49
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-284F18
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object of unknown date and function. The object is cylindrical and has been crudely sharpened at one end to form a blunt point. Towards the opposite end are two, incised, circumferential grooves and there are numerous parallel striations running along the length of the object. Just off-centre of the long sides, a hole has been drilled from opposite sides to create an hourglass profile. The hole is 4.3mm in diameter. The date and function of the object are unknown but it bears a close resemblence to a large bullet or shot that has been modified, possibly into a toggle for f…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Utterby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-276F61
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object of unknown date and function. The object consists of two circular discs joined by a narrow, central column, 3.95mm in diameter. The discs are biconvex and the central column is hexagonal in section. Both discs are undecorated but there are the remains of a circular-sectioned iron projection, 2mm in diameter, exiting the centre of the lower disc, possibly the remains of a pin shank. This may be an elaborate pin head or a decorative stud but it's function remains unconfirmed.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-207DB5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of unknown date and function. The object is circular in plan, with a circular disc on the top and dished side walls, 10mm in length. The base is open, creating a cup-like structure with a hollow interior. The top has four circular holes, each 3mm in diameter, set in a square pattern. In the centre, and slightly offset, is a dome-headed rivet 9.5mm in diameter, its shank passing through the top of the object and secured on the underside by hammering the end of the rivet flat. The sides are pierced with eight, regularly-spaced, circular holes, each 4mm in diam…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-57BAB7
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead stud of uncertain date. It is sub-circular in plan, slightly domed on the front and cocave on the back. There is a 7mm long, circular-sectioned, integrally-cast shank projecting from the centre of the back of the stud which appears to have been cut across the end with a blade or shears. The front of the stud is crudely decorated with an incised spiral expanding outwards from the centre. It is 14.81mm in diameter and weighs 3.09g.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0A0D53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable weight of unknown date. The object is sub-conical with a wide base and a pointed tip. It has a circumferential step in its vertical face creating an upper half that is relatively narrow compared to the basal lower half. It weighs 14.5g (0.51 ounces). It is 18.79mm in height with a basal diameter of 14.41mm.
Created on: Sunday 2nd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-76A8DE
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of ten, amorphous pieces of copper-alloy probable casting waste of unknown age. The pieces have no distinct shapes or forms and some incorporate pieces of glassy material and iron. The pieces were found in close proximity to each other in the same field. Associated finds range in date from Mesolithic to modern with a bias towards Roman-period objects and coins.
Created on: Sunday 26th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-87F523
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount or stud of unknown date. It is sub-pyramidal with a base that is concave in one plane only but more so at one side than the other. It seems likely that this was to allow it to seat against something curved and tapering. The more concave side has a shallow, linear notch running in from the edge across the base for about 3mm. The pointed tip is not central and leans slightly away from this notched edge. Close to the bottom edge there is a transverse, incised line around three sides, but not the side with the notch. It measures 14.48mm x 12.14mm at the base, is …
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Thoresby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-86E46B
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a fine-grained, sandstone whetstone of unknown date. The object is sub-square in section and rectangular in plan, broken across both ends. Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the later Iron Age to modern times. The location and associated finds suggest an early-medieval to medieval date. The object is 56.19mm in length and 28.63mm x 27.97mm in width. It weighs 82.07g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5C5559
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, fine-grained sandstone whetstone of unknown date. The object is oval in section and sub-triangular in plan, tapering to a blunt point at one end. The object has broken across the opposite end and the remainder of the whetstone has been lost. Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the later Iron Age to modern times. The location and associated finds suggest an early-medieval to medieval date. The object is 78.99mm in length and 33.58mm x 24.45mm in width. It weighs 71.28g.
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3FFB52
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring of unknown date. The ring is circular in plan and D-shaped in section being flat on the inner surface and convex on the outer one. It is undecorated.
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.