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Record ID: BH-747F3E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete rim and small part of neck, trace of handle, jug. Blue/green. Folded horizontal rim, edge bent out, up, in and flattened, cylindrical neck. Ribbon handle on one side only and applied below rim and to neck. PH: 16mm; RD: 38mm, ND: 19mm; Handle W: 29mm
Created on: Monday 15th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2020
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Record ID: BH-C8C46B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stud, probably a harness fitting, dating to the second or third century AD. The stud possesses a head which is a pointed-oval in plan and a pointed hemisphere in section. The head is hollow. From the underside, there extends a circular-section lug which terminates in a flat, circular end plate.
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: BH-30F1B9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete flint tool, probably a disc scraper dating to the Neolithic. The retouch has been truncated by the distal break but would have probably carried on round the whole of the distal end, creating a rounded disc shape. The piece is heavily corticated but this is more to do with ground conditions and cannot be used to aid dating. Disc scrapers are usually associated with Neolithic assemblages. Identified from a photograph by Rebecca Devaney.
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2020
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Record ID: BH-78230B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Incomplete (a fresh piece missing) rough oval/disc with a hole discoloured with black deposit rather than burnt, a very micaceous fabric, SAMCG I think rather than under-fired SAMEG (but slip very thin and no other inclusions). Hole c.5mm diameter, the surface is chipped and spalled around the perforation. 10g. (Sherd ID 249)
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-78192E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Very abraded and burnt cup base, no slip remains apart from in the groove at the top of the foot-ring; possibly a Dr27 foot/base but really too worn to be certain. Only half survives, apparently broken across a ?drilled central hole, suggesting this base was shaped and re-used as a spindle whorl (sherd ID no 230) SAMCG
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-2E1599
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a colourless glass jar dating to the eighteenth or nineteenth century AD. The jar has a funnel mouth and edges rolled in, convex upper body. Very good quality colourless glass. Heavy iridescence. PH: 33.35; RD: 60mm. WT: 15.7g
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: BH-F10E1A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a blue/green glass convex jar with collar rim dating to the later first to mid-second century AD. The fragment possesses a vertical tubular rim, with the edge rolled in and then bent out and in to form a tubular rim. Trace of a wide globular upper body survive. The fragment is undecorated. Jars of this type were probably produced as tablewares, perhaps for displaying and serving liquids or fruit (Manning et al. 1995, 170). RD: 48mm, PH: 14.5mm; L: 41.6mm; WT: 5.65mm.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
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Record ID: BH-DBD5EF
Object type: LID
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large stone disc, possibly a pot base or lid dating from the Roman to the post medieval period. The disc measures 17.5cm in diameter and is perforated in the centre and burnt on one face and part of the circumference. Ruth Shaffrey notes that 'The type of burning present on this disc (blackening) is caused by direct exposure to flames (rather than just extreme heat) and it seems likely that this was used as a pot base, or more likely a pot lid (the perforation allowing for the release of some steam from a cooking vessel). Discs, of both small counter size, and larger pot base/lid si…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: BH-D0A2A2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron knife, probably dating to the eighth to tenth centuries AD. It possesses a short rectangular-sectioned whittle tang, which is broken at the end. The other end steps out from both sides at the shoulder to a wide triangular-sectioned blade. The cutting edge is straight, the back edge curving outwards before kinking in towards a break. There is a fuller on one side only. On the fuller side, parallel diagonal lines can be seen. Those above and below the fuller go in alternate directions. It is likely that these lines result from the blade being manufactured from twisted…
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D08F67
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object of uncertain date and function. The object possesses a circular-section bar, broken at one end with a raised collar 33mm from the break. One other side of the collar, the objects tapers to a corroded break. The corrosion on this object suggests it is modern.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D07ACB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object, possibly the tip of a knife blade of uncertain date. The object has a truncated triangular section and such it is clear if the narrower edges a corroded cutting edge of whether it was originally blunt. The 'cutting edge' is straight with a pointed tip. The back edge rises from the tip before angle to run parallel to the blade, ending in a break. THe object has a length of 57mm, a maximum width of 22mm and a thickness of 8mm.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D06BFC
Object type: STAPLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object, possibly the leg of a large staple of uncertain date. The object comprises a square-section spike which tapers to a point at one end and is slightly twisted along its length. The other end expands to become rectangular-sectioned and is bent at a 45 degree angle, before ending in a break. This appears to be one leg of a large structural staple. The object measures 188mm in length, a maximum of 18mm in width and has a maximum thickness of 13mm.
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D04A61
Object type: CLEAT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete joiner's dog or cleat of uncertain date. The cleat has a rectangular-section body which is oval in plan. It tapers to square-sectioned legs at each end. One leg is broken, the other is heavily twisted, with the twisting extending to the body plate. Whilst smaller versions of this type of fitting may have been used to reinforce the soles of shoes, examples such as this must have a had role in structural capentry. This objects has been twisted around one of the legs, most likely indicating damage caused during extraction from a substantial timber. The cleat measures 89mm…
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D037BC
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron knife of Manning (1985) Type 23 dating to the Late Iron Age or early Roman period. The knife possesses a rectangular-sectioned whittle tang, tapering tapering to a point. The other end joins the back edge of the knife blade which curves downwards before curling up at the tip. The cutting edge is stepped forward from the tang and follows the line of the back edge, giving a rounded cutting edge with a sharp tip. The knife measures 168mm in length. The tang measures 53mm in length, 10mm in width and 6mm in thickness. The blade has a length of 114mm, 41mm in width and 4mm …
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: BH-D01F78
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron knife dating to the Roman period. The knife possesses a rectangular-sectioned whittle tang, tapering towards one end. The tang joins the centre of a triangular-sectioned blade with sharp shoulders. The front and rear edges are parallel, before the cutting edge curves to meet the back at a sharp tip. The blade may be serrated, although it is not altogether clear whether this is the result of chipping or corrosion. The knife has a length of 162mm. The tang has a length of 64mm, a width of 10mm and a thickness of 3mm. The blade has a length of 97mm, a width of 19mm and a …
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-D01228
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of incomplete iron tweezers dating to the Roman period. The tweezers possess rectangular-section arms which are also rectangular in plan, bent into a tight U-shaped spring. Both arms are broken. The arms are decorated with the same simple scheme, comprising two incised lines near the spring and a pair of incised lines enclosing two opposing notches near the break. The tweezers measure 78mm in length, the arms measure 12mm in width and 2mm in thickness. While cosmetic tweezers are usually made of copper-alloy (Eckardt and Crummy 2008), the fact that the pair from Piercebridge ar…
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: BH-D9E046
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two possible iron nails of Manning's Type 9 possibly dating to the Roman period. They have globular heads and stems of varying lengths. Both examples are quite short and were probably primarily used in upholstery and furniture construction, with two copper-alloy examples of this type being used to attached a corner binding to a wooden box from Butt Road, Colchester (Crummy 1983, Fig. 90, 2193).
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Record ID: BH-D9C3CD
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two possible iron nails of Manning's Type 8 possibly dating to the Roman period. They have short stems and hollow, domed heads and were probably used primarily in upholstery.
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Record ID: BH-D9A07D
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six certain iron nails of Manning's Type 7 possibly dating to the Roman period. A further five nails, NAI161-165 may be of this type or simply well-preserved large-headed Type 1 nails.
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: BH-D99234
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One incomplete iron nail possibly dating to the Roman period. The nail may be of Manning's (1985, 134) Type 4. It is similar to a Manning Type 3 nail but has only one arm, making it L-shaped.
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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