Record ID: LEIC-71CBFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Roman copper alloy as or dupondius of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded condition, is 26mm in diameter and weighs 5.90g.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-71B9D9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of what may be a medieval copper alloy jetton or token of an uncertain type.  One face has a number of fleur-de-lys within a dotted border.  The other face has a barred cross with numerous small raised dots between the arms.  The object is in fair condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 0.68g.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DE3D25
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A catchplate from a Roman copper alloy bow brooch.  The object is in fair condition with a hole pierced through it. It is 21mm long, 13mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 3.88g.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-208145
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded  condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 1.00g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-29465E
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rod-shaped piece of copper alloy, fragmentary and heavily corroded, with some brownish patination remaining.  Both sides have a central ridge running along the length of the object.  Possibly a fragment from an unknown Bronze Age object.  It is 33mm long, 8mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 3.04g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-292BA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin, probably a barbarous radiate, Reece Period 14.  The coin is in poor condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 1.00g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BFB9E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Roman copper alloy penannular brooch, complete apart from the pin.  The terminals of the c-shaped brooch are in the form of collared knobs, decorated with incised striations.  These are similar to brooches of Fowler Type A4, possibly dating from the 1st to 3rd centuary AD.The brooch is in fair condition, is 32mm long, 28mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 3.58g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BFA876
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded  condition, is 16mm in diameter and weighs 1.04g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BF937D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy rcoin, probably a nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded  condition, is 11mm in diameter and weighs 0.85g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BF8292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded  condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 0.79g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A6C0FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper ally radiate with some surface silvering remaining, probably an issue of Valerian I, 253-260, Reece Period 12.  The coin is in fair condition, is 21mm in diameter and weighs 3.04g.
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A697F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  base silver fragment of Roman radiate, dating to c.AD 260 - 275. Uncertain ruler.  The coin is in poor condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 0.53g.
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B7198C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded  condition, is 18mm in diameter and weighs 1.58g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B70567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded and incomplete condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 0.88g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B6E946
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of  the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS issue, two soldiers with two standards  reverse, Reece Period 17, 330-335.  The coin is in fair condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 1.17g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B6B079
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Allectus,, 293-296 AD, Reece Period 14, London mint.  The coin is in good but worn condition, is 21mm in diameter and weighs 3.53g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F0B019
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flat lead object, probably a post medieval token.  One face bears the raised letters WC with two raised pellets below the letters.  The other face bears the raised numerals 1634.  The object has a rounded, irregular outline, has a grey-white patina, is 17mm long, 14mm wide, 1mm thick and weighs 2.16g.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-C65338
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the shaft from a cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon girdle hanger, probably dating to the period AD 400-600. This is the third, central part of a broken incomplete girdle hanger already recorded as LEIC-A4381. The upper surface of the shaft fragment is decorated with a series of paired triangular indentations, and has a  mid-green patina.  The parts of the girdle hanger were found close to the basal part of a similar hanger (LEIC-844097), and may possibly be parts of the same item. The object measures15mm long, 6mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 1.14 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-77B9C8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of six possible worked flakes / debitage, in good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-779F31
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small worked flake fashioned from grey-brown flint with no evidence of recortication.  One face shows clear evidence of worked removals.  The flake is in good condition, is 26mm long, 22mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 2.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-778CA7
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double notched scraper fashioned from dark brown flint.  One edge is worked with fine retouch and removals making two notches.  The other edge is unworked with remaining cortification. It is in good condition, is 42mm long, 18mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 8.71g
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-72FDC3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal flake, worked from pale brown flint and with working to two edges. It is in good condition with white cortification on one face, is 26mm long, 22mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 2.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-72E76D
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of six possible worked lithics / microliths, possibly Mesolithic in date.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

• 

  Image unavailable
  Error: 404

Record ID: LEIC-704D18
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade, possibly Mesolithic in date. One edge shows retouch; the other may be retouched but this is less clear.   It is in good condition with white recortication, and has a recorticated diagonal break across the rear end.  It is 35mm long, 12mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 2.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-701A81
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked flint blade, probably Mesolithic in date.  The blade is in good condition with retouch to one edge and white recortication.  It is 38mm long, 9mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 2.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F4B279
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elongated copper alloy object with a boat-shaped profile, probably an incomplete Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy end-looped cosmetic mortar dating to circa 100 BC-150 AD. The bow is lenticular in plan with a hollowed concave interior and convex underside. Projecting from one end is a broken integrally coast loop. The object is in poor, corroded condition, is 56mm long, 6mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 6.75g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F195F3
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken part from an oval Roman finger-ring intaglio formed from red stone, possibly carnelian.  Approximately half of the intaglio survives, with the upper surface bearing an inscribed design.  This appears to be the lower half of the original motif, and shows a standing figure, possibly winged, leaning on what may be a column. Next to this on the left side as viewed is the lower part of what may represent a branched tree.  The lower surface of the intaglio tapers to a plain flat surface, which bears traces of possible adhesive from the original mounting.  The obj…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F13B14
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular copper alloy object, possibly a fragment from a Roman bracelet.  The object is slightly curved in profile and has neat vertical lateral edges suggesting cutting rather than breakage.  The upper (convex) face is decorated by two sunken lines near the upper and lower edges, each with many shallow punched dots.  Between these in the centre is a row of four sunken oval depressions (two complete, two cut by the lateral breaks) each of which has a semi-circular impression above and below the oval.  The object is in fair condition with a light green patina, i…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F12325
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper formed from a semi-circular flake of light brown flint.  The flake is convex on one face with a bulb of percussion evident, and convex on the opposing face.The rear straight edge is unworked, whilst the entire curved front edge is worked with removals.  The object is 31mm long, 24mm wide, 7mm thick and weighs 7.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F02D8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1247-1272), possibly Canterbury mint, monyer Ricard.  The coin is in fair condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 0.66g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F007E3
Object type: BROOCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coiled segment of corroded copper alloy wire, probably part of the coil from a copper alloy Roman bow brooch.  The object is 8mm long, 6mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 0.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-EFF4A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a barbarous radiate, Reece Period 14.  The coin is in poor condition, is 11mm in diameter and weighs 0.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-EFE267
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS issue, two soldiers with one standard  reverse, Reece Period 17.  The coin is in poor, incomplete condition,is 14mm in diameter and weighs 0.75g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DF4CA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman silver coin, probably a denarius of Severus Alexander, Reece Period 11.  The coin is 17mm in diameter and weighs 1.24g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-AF9961
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post medieval silver hammered coin, possibly a groat of Elizabeth I.  No identifiable details survive on the obverse or reverse.  The coin is 20mm in diameter and weighs 1.35g.
Created on: Saturday 15th April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 15th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DCBCB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and part of the bow from an early Anglo-Saxon small long brooch, recovered together but with old, patinated breaks.  The object is broken behind the head, and when re-assembled is 34mm long, 27mm wide, 6mm thick andweighs 5.61g. The head has three corroded and eroded lugs surviving, with no clear evidence of decoration, although this may have been lost through corrosion.  The rear face of the head has a semi-circular projection with an indentation where the pin would have been attached.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DCA103
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, flat, copper alloy object that may be a fragment from an early Anglo-saxon copper alloy wrist clasp, 21mm long, 11mm wide and 3mm thick, weighing 1.92g. The object has a dark green patina and has patinated breaks at each end. The whole object is rectangular in form and of even (2mm) thickness apart from one end which thickens on the upper surface to 3mm behind a broken plain narrower projection.  Behind this the surface of the object is decorated with three incised plain lateral grooves.  The rear face is plain apart from light striations possibly resulting from fili…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B6117B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped medieval silver coin, possibly a penny of Henry I V - VI.  The coin is in fair but very worn condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 0.66g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A0A79B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped medieval coin, possibly a penny of Henry IV - VI, dating to c.AD 1399 - 1471. York mint.  The coin is in fair but very worn condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 0.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-61BBFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (1247 - 1272), probably Class IIIb.  London mint, monyer HENRI.  The coin is in good condition, but has been struck off-centre.  It is 17mm in diameter and weighs 1.43g.
Created on: Saturday 18th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-61A7E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small corroded copper alloy mount, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1700. It has evidence of two attachment lugs on the rear face.  The object is in very poor, corroded condition, is 23mm long, 12mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 1.68g.
Created on: Saturday 18th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-619309
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain copper alloy finger ring, probably post medieval in date.  The ring is in good condition with a dark green patina, is 20mm in diameter with a tapered band measuring 2 x 4mm, and weighs 2.45g.
Created on: Saturday 18th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 18th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-379631
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper alloy Anglo-Saxon brooch, probably an arm from a relatively large cruciform brooch type.  The object has two opposed rounded lobes surmounted by an inverted sub-triangular lobe with a rounded outer edge.  The rear face is plain with no evidence of attachment fittings.  The front face is decorated with impressed (punched) designs.  The two rounded lobes each have a large ring-and-dot central motif 7mm in diameter, surrounded by an outer irregular circle of pecked indentations.  The central lobe has no central motif, and is edged by small (1-1.5m…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDE285
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a radiate of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded and incomplete condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 0.77g.
Created on: Saturday 11th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDCCD3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy catchplate from a Roman bow brooch.  The object is in fair condition,is 19mm long, 7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.05g.
Created on: Saturday 11th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDB758
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch, possibly a Clochester derivative type, complete apart from the missing coil and pin.  The brooch is in good condition, with traces of tinning remaining on the arms.  It is 34mm long, 18mm wide, 12mm thick and weighs 5.64g.
Created on: Saturday 11th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDA542
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small wedge-shaped copper alloy object, possibly the head of a small votive Roman axe.  The object is in fair condition, is 8mm long, 7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 0.46g.
Created on: Saturday 11th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CD8DE5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount in the shape of a six-petaled flower.  The object is domed in form with a 3mm hole piercing it near the centre.  The lower, concave face has two copper alloy attachment rivets attached to two of the petals.  The object is in good condition, is 19mm long, 17mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 1.39g.
Created on: Saturday 11th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B93D1F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of  the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS issue, two soldiers with two standards  reverse, Reece Period 17, 330-335.  The coin is in fair condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 1.15g.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B92071
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of the House of Constantantine, BEATA TRANQVILLITAS issue, globe on altar reverse, Reece Period 16, 321-324.  The coin is in very poor, corroded condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 2.55g.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B90CC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy Roman coin, probably a nummus of an uncertain ruler.  The coin is in very poor, corroded condition, is 11mm in diameter and weighs 0.33g.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B8F5DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl with rounded sides and flat upper and lower surfaces. It is 31mm in diameter, 7mm thick, 38.7g in weight and has a central hole 10mm in diameter, suggesting a date after the late Saxon period.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A4232A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped medieval lead alloy seal matrix. The object is in fair condition, is 41mm long, 29mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 24.39g.  Central motif: Two-armed cross with six pellets placed between the upright and horizontal arms. Legend:  (S?) ROGERVS CERD(?)C(?)R(?)MRI: Seal of Roger(?). . . The rear face of the seal is plain, with no evidence of a suspension lug.  The seal is pierced by an oval hole measuring 6x4mm near the upper edge, slightly to the left of vertical.  The outer edge of the seal bulges slightly above this hole, suggesting that the oval hole ha…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CD217D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregularly shaped piece of copper alloy, probably casting waste.  The object is in fair condition, is 36mm long, 25mm wide, 10mm thick and weighs 16.22g.
Created on: Friday 16th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CD0F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver hammered penny, possibly of Henry IV-VI (1399-1461), mint of York.  The coin is in very worn condition and has been heavily clipped. It is 12mm in diameter and weighs 0.41g.
Created on: Friday 16th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-2CEFC5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of uncertain issue.  Probably a rose/orb type with an unclear legend, minted at Nuremberg. The jetton is in very poor, corroded condition, is 21mm in diameter and weighs 0.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-2CD9E9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy forked spacer for a composite strap end, dating to AD 1250 - 1450. The forked element is flat and rectangular in plan and consists of two prongs, one is missing.   34mm long, 12mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 2.14g. Reference: Egan and Pritchard (1991) p 143/4 no 675
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-2CBB3A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object that may be part of a small plate brooch, possibly Late Roman in date.The upper part is roughly triangular in shape with a small round sunken dot below the apex.  Below this the front face has an indented depression that may have held enamel, and the lower broken edge is forms a raised curved edge  The plain rear face has two raised rectangular projections that may be the remains of a pin attachment.  The object is in poor condition, is 15mm long, 13mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.16g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1F8164
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic to Bronze Age scraper worked from a  secondary flake of light brown flint which has a rippled surface .  The object is pointed oval in shape with removals around most of the circumference.  It is in good condition, is 37mm long, 25mm wide,9mm thick and weighs 7.50g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1F703C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic to Bronze Age scraper worked from a discoidal secondary flake of dark brown flint with some remaing outer cortex .  The edge has a convex notch with several small removals suggesting that this was a working face.  The object is in good condition, is 32mm long, 29mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 6.35g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-23083B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc-shaped lead weight with a flat upper surface and a slightly convex lower surface.  The upper face is bordered by a raised rim, within which the face is marked by a number of shallow round indentations.  One edge of the circumference is flattened perhaps by damage.  The object is in good condition with a grey-white patina, is 50mm long, 46mm wide, 15mm thick and weighs 254.0g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CE2185
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy and iron mount or stud in the form of an eight-petaled flower, possibly post medieval in date.  The object is in fair condition, is 16mm long, 16mm wide, 13mm thick and weighs 6.52g.
Created on: Saturday 10th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CE0897
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1247-1272). Moneyer, Nicole, Mint, London. The coin is in poor, damaged condition, is 16mm in diameter and weighs 0.52g.
Created on: Saturday 10th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDF7AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin, probably a radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260 - 275. (Reece Period 13) .  The coin is in very poor, corroded condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 1.37g.
Created on: Saturday 10th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CDE530
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy coin, probably a barbarous radiate (Reece Period 14, 275-285).  The coin is in poor, corroded condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Saturday 10th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7C006D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) or Edward II (1307 - 1327), dating to c.AD 1307 - 1309. Class 10cf3, mint of Bury St Edmunds. North (1991) Volume 2, p 32 no 1042/2  The coin is in good but worn condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 1.19g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7BEF93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy bow brooch, dating to c.AD 43 - 250. The brooch is missing its catchplate, coil and pin.  The object is in poor condition, is 28mm long, 27mm wide, 16mm thick and weighs 11.24g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7BDD78
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint scraper, dating to 4000 - 2350 BC. Worked from a discoidal secondary flake of dark grey flint .  The domed upper surface is shaped with many fine removals radiating outwards from the centre.  The object is in good condition, is 28mm long, 25mm wide,9mm thick and weighs 8.13g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-26AAE2
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregularly shaped piece of copper alloy, possibly casting waste.  The object is in fair condition, is 20mm long, 12mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 4.82g.
Created on: Saturday 28th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-269DDB
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregularly shaped piece of copper alloy, possibly casting waste. The object is in fair condition, is 25mm long, 15mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 8.65g.
Created on: Saturday 28th May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 28th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-268FE7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregularly shaped piece of copper alloy, possibly casting waste. The object is in fair condition, is 13mm long, 12mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 3.31g.
Created on: Saturday 28th May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 28th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-128997
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I, fifth issue, Latin cross mintmark, 1580-1581. The coin is in good condition, is 14mm in diameter and weighs 0.47g.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1266BE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain lead-alloy spindle whorl of possible early medieval to medieval date, 700-1100AD. The spindle whorl is disc-shaped with a convex upper surface, curved sides and a flat lower surface. It has an even grey-white patina,and the central aperture measures 9mm, suggesting an early medieval date. It measures 32mm in diameter, is 7mm in width and weighs 39.63g.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-93B558
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth dated 1575, eglantine mintmark. The coin is in good but very worn condition, is 25mm in diameter and weighs 2.49g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-939A12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken fragment of a medieval silver hammered coin, possibly a short cross issue, dating to c.AD 1180 - 1247. Possibly minted by Raul, Rauf or Raulf, class not further defined. Uncertain mint. The coin is in very poor condition, is 18mm in diameter and weighs 0.46g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-9385DD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete copper alloy mount pierced with two holes and with two attachment spikes on the lower surface. It is in fair but incomplete condition, is 15mm long, 15mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 1.60g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-937113
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy drop handle from a furniture fitting, dating to c. AD 1700-1800. Decorated with an arrow or shield-shaped motif on the upper surface. The object is in fair but incomplete condition, is 26mm long, 26mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 4.64g. See DEV-A9A9FB for a more complete example
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7EDBAD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The object is composed of a hexagonally faceted handle, with a central circular perforation, which tapers before expanding to form a perforated loop with a collar. At the base the matrix widens to accommodate the circular die which is engraved with a central motif. There is a linear inner circular border separating the inscription from this motif, which depicts a lamb and a flag (the Agnus Dei or Lamb of God) the lamb is front facing right and a flag which is in the centre of the motif. The inscription outside of th…
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7EC81F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken fragment of a hammered silver coin, probably a halfgroat of Elizabeth I. The surviving part is in good condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 0.30g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7EB8B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine, VRBS ROMA issue, wolf and twins reverse, 330-335, Reece Period 17. The coin is in very poor, corroded condition, is 15mm in diameter and weighs 0.94g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7EA7D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Roman copper alloy coin, probably an as or dupondius of an uncertain ruler. It is in poor condition, is 26mm in diameter, 3mm thick and weighs 10.25g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7E9697
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval alloy biconical spindle whorl, with an uneven but apparently undecorated surface. It is 27mm in diameter, 12mm thick and has a hole 8mm in diameter. It is in good condition with a grey-white patina and weighs 45.31g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7E84CB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded double-looped post-medieval buckle, missing its pin. The buckle is in poor condition, is 29mm long, 21mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 2.88g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-7E6E28
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a medieval copper alloy buckle, missing its pin. The buckle is in fair condition, is 33mm long, 26mm wide, 7mm thick and weighs 10.04g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-E79071
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-spherical copper alloy object pierced with a central hole, possibly a bead, and possibly of early medieval date. The object is in fair condition, is 13mm in diameter with a central hole 4mm in diameter, is 8mm thick, and weighs 6.87g.
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-E76EE3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy strap end, dating to c.AD 900 - 1000. The strap end is of Thomas' Class E Aspatria type being tongue shaped. A flat copper alloy object tapering gradually from a straight rear edge to a rounded front edge. It has a plain rear face surfaced with white metal tinning, and a front surface decorated with an elaborate design formed by raised elements within a narrow plain border around the edge of the object. The design superficially resembles a styalised bird, with an elongated 'body' placed centrally from the front to back of the object, a lozenge shaped 'h…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-896DAF
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small copper alloy Anglo-Saxon strap end, consisting of a narrow flattened tapering copper alloy object with a rounded split (posterior?) end with evidence of a small hole for strap attachment. The object is in fair condition, is 28mm long, 3mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 0.51g. Similar to record LEIC-627AA5 from the same area.
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-75279D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN issue, 343 - 348, Reece Period 17. The coin is in fair condition, is 16mm in diameter and weighs 1.64g.
Created on: Friday 1st April 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-20A01D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curved copper alloy object, probably the front part of a plain Roman finger ring, with part of a cemi-circular depression for an intaglio (now missing). The object is in poor, corroded condition, is 14mm long, 13mm wide, 13mm thick and weighs 1.24g.
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-208EDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small copper alloy Roman coin, probably a contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine. The design is unclear but suggests a fallen horseman (FEL TEMP REPARATIO) type of Reece Period 18. The coin is in poor condition, is 8mm in diameter and weighs 0.48g.
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-D006A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very small corroded Roman copper alloy coin, probably a nummus of an uncertain ruler. It is 9mm in diameter and weighs 0.39g.
Created on: Saturday 12th March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CFF8F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a corroded Roman copper alloy coin, probably a radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler. It is 12mm in diameter and weighs 0.46g.
Created on: Saturday 12th March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CFE1F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of the House of Constantine, possibly Reece Period 16. The coin is in poor condition, is 13mm in diameter and weighs 1.21g.
Created on: Saturday 12th March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CFCC22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate, probably an issue of Tetricus I (272-274, Reece Period 13). The coin is in poor condition, is 18mm in diameter and weighs 2.16g.
Created on: Saturday 12th March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A623D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy flat enamelled disc brooch dating to the period c. AD 80 - 250,  The upper surface has a central six-pointed star shaped depression filled with red enamel around a central raised pelletl. Around this are six rounded projections radiating from the central depression. The outer edge of the disc has a raised rim containing blue enamel, most of which survives.  The lower plain face has the corroded remains of a copper alloy coil attachment and a catch plate which is complete.  The brooch is 21mm in diameter, 8mm thick and weighs 4.09g.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-273E93
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small double-looped copper alloy buckle missing its pin. The buckle is in fair condition, is 21mm long, 16mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 1.39g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-272E30
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elongated rectangular copper alloy strip, possibly the incomplete remains of one arm of Roman copper alloy tweezers. The item is in poor condition, is 37mm long, 6mm wide, 1mm thick and weighs 1.39g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1231C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small worn hammered silver coin, probably a foreign issue of an uncertain ruler. The coin is in good condition but very worn, is 12mm in diameter and weighs 0.29g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BE3CF4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book fitting. The flared posterior end is decorated on the upper surface by an impressed circular motif pierced by four holes, and a ring and dot motif near the anterior end, which has a downward facing flattened hook. a single copper alloy rivet extends from the rear face below the ring and dot motif. The object is in fair but incomplete condition, is 44mm long, 19mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 3.90g.
Created on: Sunday 27th February 2022
Last updated: Sunday 27th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-BDFCA0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy button. The front face has a design of six raised spokes flaring out from a central raised pellet, with the spokes separated by teardrop-shaped recesses. Each spoke has two raised pellets separated by fine transverse lines. The rear face is plain with the remains of a broken attachment loop. The object is in fair condition, is 26mm long, 26mm wide, 10mm thick and weighs 3.90g.
Created on: Sunday 27th February 2022
Last updated: Sunday 27th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.