Record ID: DUR-B11AA6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead spindle whorl. It is circular in plan with a central circular perforation (diameter of which is 9.85mm) and is biconical. Each face is decorated with cast, relief decoration. On one face this takes the form of a six pointed star, at each angle there is a straight line, then in each section created by these lines is a circular raised dot. The other face is split into five sections by lines radiating from the centre, in each section are three circular raised dots.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B12E87
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pendant or mount, late Medieval to Post Medieval in date. It has a large circular loop at the top, the pendant body would have been lozenge shape when complete with scalloped edges but some parts are missing. There is decoration in relief on the front face which is now obscured by wear and corrosion, it appears to have been symmetrical with some zig-zag lines. The reverse is mainly flat with a off-centre circular dent, possibly where a stud was attached, this is unclear.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2011
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Record ID: DUR-F45F98
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Early Medieval buckle dating to c. 900- 1100 AD. It is D-shaped in plan with a narrowed strap bar. The terminals of the loop are zoomorphic in form with the strap bar connecting two heads of animals, their mouths are open, almost as though they are biting the bar. These are stylised animals seen on various objects from this period and could be dogs/dragons/dolphins, it is difficult to see. They have a rounded head with inset eyes and an elongated snout. The strap bar is worn and very narrow at one point, the pin is missing. The buckle has a reddish patina, with…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
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Record ID: DUR-F62E32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Charles I, minted in London 1625-49. Probably Group B (2nd bust) North no. 2250.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
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Record ID: DUR-7CE463
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Valens, 364-78. Reverse type- Victory walking left; SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Created on: Monday 10th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
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Record ID: DUR-7CFE45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate, copying Tetricus I, dating to c.275-85. Reverse type- Victory walking left (?); VICTORIA AVG
Created on: Monday 10th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
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Record ID: DUR-854AF4
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron musket ball, from the Post Medieval period. Probably 17-18th century in date. It is spherical and corrosion has caused the surface to become uneven.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-2BD1B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Late Medieval finger ring. The hoop has a circular cross section and widens at the angular shoulders. The hoop is broken near to the bottom but is complete, just being bent slightly out of shape. Because of this the hoop is not fully circular and measures 27.6mm x 25.71mm. The bezel is sub-oval and flat. It has a design in relief in the centre which consists of a W with an indistinct design above- possibly representing a crown- with two scroll like patterns visible. This type of ring is known as a signet ring and the design could relate to a specific family.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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