Record ID: PUBLIC-7D9C0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval, silver short cross penny of Henry III. Description: Canterbury mint, moneyer TOMAS, class 7b3. AD 1232-1234. The bust is crudely portrayed with a broken punch used for the eyes. The letter A is square-topped. North (1994) no. 979. Measurements: Diameter 18.23mm: Weight 1.43g. Thanks to Carl Savage for confirmation of the class for this coin.
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-463696
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy, annular buckle of medieval date. Description: The buckle is circular in outline and oval in cross-section. There are the remains of a copper-alloy pin loop attached to the frame but no constriction in the frame to hold it in position. The frame is undecorated except for an integrally-cast groove running around the centre on each side. Measurements: Diameter 14.35mm: Thickness: 1.70mm: Weight: 0.75g Discussion: For similar examples see Egan and Pritchard pages 57 - 64.
Created on: Saturday 24th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D489E9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single, sheet copper-alloy outer plate from a medieval strap end. Description: The plate is from a composite, three-part, tongue-shaped strap end with a pointed terminal at one end and straight edge at the attachment end. The attachment edge is now damaged. The plate is rectangular in shape. There is a single, drilled rivet hole at the centre near to the edge of the attachment end of the plate. Measurements: Length 29.10mm: Width 11.40mm: Thickness 0.78mm: Weight 1.28g. Discussion: The complete strap end would have consisted of two sheet copper-alloy outer plates and…
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D3DA56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biconical, cast lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. Description: Both sides of the whorl are decorated with a circumferential zigzag line creating triangular cells. Each cell contains a single moulded pellet. There is also a single moulded pellet at the apex of each cell. There is a raised ridge around the circumference on both sides of the whorl. There is a central hole 10.5mm in diameter. The edge of the whorl has a flattened area at one point, probably the result of old damage. Measurements: Diameter 32.38mm: Thickness 10.56mm: Weight: 41.65g.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B30829
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, possibly an early medieval, Viking gaming piece. Description: The object is sub-circular in shape with a domed top and concave base. The domed top has an integrally-moulded motif resembling a starburst with irregular "rays" spreading from the apex to the edges of the base. The object shows signs of being open cast in a one piece mould. Measurements: Diameter 22.11mm: Height 9.38mm: Weight 15.01g. Discussion: Kevin Leahy comments "While this object resembles some of the 'gaming pieces' found on Viking sites its form is atypical and, although supporte…
Created on: Saturday 17th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-812773
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, copper-alloy, composite strap end. Description: The strap end would have originally had two sheet metal outer plates with a forked internal spacer. One plate is missing. The terminal end of the remaining plate is circular, whilst the remainder of the plate is rectangular. There are two rivet holes close to the open end. The rivets are missing. There are traces of solder on the inside of the plate. The cast spacer is circular in form with two, flaring arms extending from the terminal end to fit between the two outer plates. The spacer has a collared, acorn-shaped termi…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-55A5B6
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of medieval glazed ceramic floor tile. Description: The only surviving original surface of the tile is flat with an olive-green glaze applied. The remaining areas of the tile have been damaged with no other original surfaces. The body of the tile is made from a highly-fired, orange-red ceramic. Measurements: Length 48.8mm: Width 40.2mm: Thickness 30.1mm: Weight 46.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-17673B
Object type: MORTAR (VESSEL)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval stone mortar. Description: An incomplete stone mortar, made from Purbeck Marble. The mortar was originally circular with a smoothly shaped exterior and flat base, all exterior surfaces displaying tool marks. The wall of the mortar is 18mm thick and has been broken, with only a fraction of the height remaining. This wall tapers outwards from the base. There are the remains of a single, angular lug projecting from the outer wall of the mortar. The lug is trapezoidal at the top and is angled inwards on three sides. The interior surface of the mortar is dishe…
Created on: Saturday 10th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-83ECC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, cast copper-alloy rectangular buckle frame. Description: The frame is rectangular in shape with the two longer sides slightly bowed outwards. Both the frame and strap bar are rectangular in cross-section. The forward edge is expanded and is decorated on the front face with two transverse, incised lines with a pin-notch in the centre and two further incised lines close to each outer edge. The two outer incised lines continue over onto the reverse face. In the centre of this face there are two further incised lines in the shape of a saltire. The strap bar is slightly na…
Created on: Saturday 3rd October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9CEE1E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval, cast copper-alloy annular brooch. Description: The brooch is a pointed oval in shape and a flattened oval in cross-section. There is a constriction for the pin on one side. The cast copper-alloy pin is in-situ but incomplete with the tip missing. The pin loop is has a split across the top edge where it has been pinched onto the frame. Below the pin loop is a narrow collar, terminating in a tapering shaft. The frame terminates with an engraved fleur-de-lis design. There is a small amount of gilding remaining on the front face of the brooch. Measuremen…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E361B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, post-medieval lead cloth alnage seal. Description: The seal dates from the reign of Elizabeth I possibly into the 18th century. On one side the centre of the seal is raised and is stamped with a crown over a chained portcullis, the other side is blank. The edges of the seal suggest that it was one disc from a four-part alnage seal. Measurements: Length 17.75mm: Width 16.59mm: Thickness 3.21mm: Weight 3.46g Discussion: The portcullis was a badge of the Tudors and was stipulated by Elizabeth I to be stamped on cloth seals (S Elton: Cloth seals, an illustra…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E31F8A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded, sheet copper-alloy, medieval buckle plate. Description: The plate is rectangular in shape, folded at one end to fit the strap bar of the buckle, with a central notch cut out to accommodate the pin. . There is a single drilled hole for a rivet near to the attachment end of the plate. The rivet is missing. On one side of the plate, the edge of the attachment end has a semicircular notch in it. This notch is not reflected in the opposite side. Discussion: The notch in the edge of the plate appears to be the remains of a previous rivet hole. This suggests that the plat…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E2E099
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, medieval, cast, copper-alloy, single loop buckle frame. Description: The D-shaped frame has a D-shaped cross-section and a pointed knop on the apex. The knop is recessed to form a pin notch. There is a narrowed and offset strap bar with a rectangular cross-section. The pin is missing. Measurements: Length 20.64mm: Width 24.24mm: Thickness 3.44mm: Weight 2.57g Discussion: For similar examples see Egan and Pritchard page 70 nos. 279, 282, 283
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E2AD11
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone of probable early-medieval to medieval date (c. AD 800 - 1400). Description: The whetstone is formed from a very fine-grained, sedimentary, mica-rich stone. It is sub-trapezoidal in plan with parallel sides and is sub-rectangular in cross section. Both ends are broken, probably in antiquity. All sides are flat and very smooth, except one face that is slightly dished from the sharpening process. Measurements: Length 61.66mm: Width 28.01mm: Thickness 19.83mm: Weight 78.11g Discussion: Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were used from the la…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CDC721
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval, silver, short cross cut halfpenny of John, London mint, moneyer RAVF, class 5c - 6b1. AD 1207-17 Measurements: Diameter 17.79mm: Weight 0.71g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DB4066
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint nodule probably used as a hammerstone for lithic tool production. Description: A complete, probable hammerstone made from a flint nodule. The nodule is ovoid in shape, flattened vertically. There are large patches of cortex on the two flattened surfaces but the remaining surface and edges are substantially covered with small fractures and percussion marks. The flint is light brown and grey coloured and the cortex is a pale cream/off-white. Measurements: Length 58.87mm: Width 53.27mm: Thickness 37.26mm: Weight 151g. Discussion: The hammerstone was found in assoc…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AAA045
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy belt loop or slide. Description: The object is sub rectangular in cross-section, and a flattened U-shape in profile. The top is rectangular, with rounded corners. It is undecorated but there are deep file marks along the edges where the object has been finished during manufacture. The remains of an oval iron rivet are present in the centre of each projecting side. The underside of the object is also undecorated. Measurements: Length 34.95mm: Width 9.68mm: Thickness (of top) 2.98mm: Weight 8.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-989BE1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude flint implement of late Bronze Age to early Iron Age date (c.BC 1050-600). Description: The object is fabricated from a natural, tongue-shaped flint pebble. One face is almost entirely covered with a pale brown, thin cortex, the opposite face being cortex-free with many natural flake removal scars. It is plano-convex in cross-section. It has been worked with short, semi-abrupt, sub-parallel retouch around much of its edge. Measurements: Length 67.37mm: Width 28.96mm: Thickness 9.09mm: Weight 28.26g Discussion: The angle of retouch is typical of flint scrapers but the …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-285A69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A third to fourth century Roman nummus. Description: A worn and illegible Roman nummus.c. AD 260-402. From size and patina, probably a nummus of the period c. 355-402. Measurements: Diameter 11.51mm: Thickness: 1.35mm: Weight 0.67g
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B12CF0
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay pipe (smoking) of early to late seventeenth century AD dating (AD 1640 to AD 1680). Description: Only a small part of the bowl survives, broken about 6mm up from the stem. The flat, oval heel is damaged and projects from the base of the bowl. There is no maker's mark on the heel. Only a small part of the stem survives. On the upper part of the stem, at the base of the bowl is a stamped mark consisting of an S within a V. Measurements: Length: 48.78 mm: The stem has a diameter of 8.8 mm: The foot is 6.61mm x 11.66mm: Weight 6.1 g. Discussion: The SV mark is…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.