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Record ID: BH-0ED5AE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
More than 200 fragments of lead weighing 3.5kg in total. Although not individually identified it is clear that the fragments include waste, 'shoes' to secure other objects and some modern fishing weights.
Created on: Friday 29th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
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Record ID: BH-90E911
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Elizabethan two part lead cloth seal dating to c.1558-1600. Only one of the discs survive. The outer face of the surviving half is decorated with a crowned portcullis surrounded by a circumferential inscription suggesting an Elizabethan date (Egan 1992, 2) the inscription is largely illegible. The reverse has a central integral rivet. The portcullis was "the main design for alnage seals in the late Tudor period... and continued in use into the early seventeenth century" (Egan 1995: 9). Alnage seals indicated the cloth had been checked for quality by a Crown official a…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
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Record ID: BH-FF953E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token, probably of medieval or post medieval date. The token is flat and circular in plan with cast decoration in relief. It is not possible to interpret the motifs on either the obverse or the reverse. The token measures 11mm in diameter and 3mm in thickness. It weighs 2.43g.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-EE7A34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lid or cap of an unidentified vessel dating to the seventeenth or eighteenth century AD. The lid is circular in plan with a rim which has become crushed. The upper surface of the lid is decorated with an integrally-cast motif of a face in low relief within a grooved circular border. Outside the border, the face is surrounded by radial ribs, perhaps intended to represent the sun's rays. See NMS-9F24B3 for a parallel. The object measures 35mm in diameter and 5mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-2BCC7D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix dating to thirteenth or fourteenth century AD. It is vesica shaped in plan and flat. The reverse is plain and the suspension loop is missing. In the centre of the die there is a foliate motif (a tree or branch?) surrounded by an incised pointed oval. The circumference is incised with a legend which reads [S]' WILL. FIL' RO[B]... (Seal of William son of Robert). The seal matrix measures 27mm in length and a maximum of 20mm in width. It measures 3mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
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Record ID: BH-8670DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably dating to the medieval period. The weight is lozengiform in plan and hemispherical in section, with a moulded cross visible on its upper surface. The lower surface is plain. It measures 33mm in length, 29mm in width, 9mm in thickness and weighs 30.73g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: BH-47C590
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably dating to the later Medieval or early post medieval period (AD 1400 to 1700). The weight is approximately rectangular in plan and hemispherical in section. The upper surface is decorated with an integrally-cast saltire cross and possesses a small circular piercing. The piercing is situated between two of the arms of the cross. The weight measures 25mm in length, 22mm in width, 8mm in thickness and weighs 25.22g.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-331915
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token dating to the medieval or post medieval period. The token is circular in plan and flat. The obverse is decorated with an integrally-cast star motif comprising a central knop with eight ribs radiating from it. The reverse has an unidentified motif, possibly representing a stylised ship surrounded by a circumferential band of dots. The token measures 16mm in diameter, 2mm in thickness and weighs 3.34g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: BH-F2B2A2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead seal matrix dating to c. AD 1200 to 1400. It is flat and of pointed-oval (vesica) shape. On the underside are remains of a suspension loop on reverse and a moulded fleur-de-lis motif enclosed within a marginal rib. The matrix possesses a circumferential legend, which is only partially legible, surrounding a central motif, which is not. The legend reads '[...]ET LE[...]. The seal matrix measures 30mm in length, 20mm in width and a maximum of 4mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: BH-DE8C43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval or post medieval period. The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central circular perforation. The upper surface of the spindle whorl possesses a raised circumferential rim. Within this rim is an elaborate integrally-cast sunburst motif comprising an outer circle with nine triangular extensions and an inner ring with a further nine triangular extensions. The underside of the spindle whorl is plain. It measures 30mm in diameter, with the perforation having a diameter of 11mm and is 9mm in thickness. It weighs 38.12g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2018
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Record ID: BH-639BEA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably dating to the post medieval period. The weight is cylindrical in plan with an expanded body and possesses a central circular perforation. The weight measures 34mm in length, a maximum of 15mm in diameter and weighs 38.32g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: BH-629ECF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl, probably dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and domed in section with a central circular perforation. The whorl is undecorated. It measures 24mm in diameter, 14mm in thickness and weighs 47.33g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: BH-62910D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl, probably dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and cylindrical in section with a central circular perforation. The upper surface of the whorl is decorated with four notches in the shape of a cross. The underside of the whorl is plain. It measures 24mm in diameter, 14mm in thickness and weighs 45.22g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: BH-622CFF
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the period AD 1200 to 1350. The matrix is circular in plan and flat. On the face is a central incised cross with expanded arms. Surrounding this central motif is a circumferential legend which may read +S'WILLI[...]LIMICHIS. The reverse of the object is undecorated and has remains of an attachment lug situated at 12 o'clock indicating the position of the beginning of the legend on the face. The object is 26mm in diameter, 7mm in thickness (including the lug) and weighs 17.01g Similar examples which can be found on the database are SUSS-1845…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: BH-0000DF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object, possibly a dovetail rivet of a type used with samian vessels dating to the second or third century AD. The object is very irregular in shape, and is reminiscent of SF 34, SF 385, SF 4099, SF 4706, SF 4098 and SF 4551. The hook element appears to be broken off. The object measures 18mm in length, 4mm in width and a thickness of 5mm. The object weights 2 grams. Compare with a rivet from the excavations of the Caerleon Canabae (Evans, D.R. (2000) 'Objects of lead' in Evans, E. (ed.) The Caerleon Canabae. Excavations in the Civil settlement 1984-90, No. 58, 418-…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: BH-FFF64F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified lead object, possibly a pot-mend, possibly from the Roman period. The object is very irregular in shape, and is reminiscent of SF 34, SF 385, SF 4099, SF 4706 and SF 4098. The hook element appears to be broken off. The object measures 16mm in length, 10mm in width and a thickness of 8mm. The object weights 6 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BH-FFEC14
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object, possibly a dovetail rivet used with samian vessels dating to the second or third century AD. The object is irregular in shape, with four protrusions that are reminiscent of SF 34 and SF 385, but smaller. The hook element appears to be broken off. The object measures 14mm in length, 8mm in width and a thickness of 9mm. The object weights 2.6 grams.Compare with a rivet from the excavations of the Caerleon Canabae (Evans, D.R. (2000) 'Objects of lead' in Evans, E. (ed.) The Caerleon Canabae. Excavations in the Civil settlement 1984-90, No. 58, 418-419 and Fig. 106.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: BH-FFE1D0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object, probably a rivet used to repair samian vessels dating to the second or third century AD. The object is irregular in shape, with two protrusions that are reminiscent of SF 34 and SF385. The third protrusion is more rounded. The object measures 14mm in length, 7mm in width and a thickness of 7mm. The object weights 4 grams. Compare with a rivet from the excavations of the Caerleon Canabae (Evans, D.R. (2000) 'Objects of lead' in Evans, E. (ed.) The Caerleon Canabae. Excavations in the Civil settlement 1984-90, No. 58, 418-419 and Fig. 106.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: BH-FFCAE3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object, probably a dovetail rivet used to repair samian vessels dating to the second or third century AD. The object is in the shape of a star, with one arm that is thinner than the other four and is bent. The object measures 23mm in length, 16 mm in width and 10mm in thickness. The object has a weight of 6 grams. Compare with a rivet from the excavations of the Caerleon Canabae (Evans, D.R. (2000) 'Objects of lead' in Evans, E. (ed.) The Caerleon Canabae. Excavations in the Civil settlement 1984-90, No. 58, 418-419 and Fig. 106.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: BH-FBA232
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dribble of lead-alloy waste of uncertain date. It is approximately rectangular in plan and hemispherical in section with a flat, circular terminal. The dribble measures 28mm in length, 7mm in width and 3mm in thickness. It weighs 2g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
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