Record ID: DUR-B81853
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval disc from a large four-part cloth seal that has been cut as for a whizzer (or whirligig). The disc is circular with a zig zag edge. The front face has a crowned triple-rose with flowering plant motif at the sides, in relief. This is probably a part of a seal from the first ten years of George I reign, for a complete example see Egans book (1993, p74-5 no. 197). Geoff Egan discusses the use of this type of item- A whizzer is a zigzag-edged sheet roundel toy, (of lead for our purposes) with two holes centrally for a string, which is held in each hand, and by skilful t…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DUR-B82193
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 16th century signet ring. It is complete although the hoop narrows at certain points due to wear and corrosion. The bezel is flat with an incised decoration. Often letters are used on these rings but this example appears to be a design, however it is unclear what it is meant to be. The bezel has sloping shoulders down to the hoop.
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B82996
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a Post Medieval sword belt fitting. It is floriate in design and has two rivet holes in for attachment. This is one of three pieces which would hang from a larger piece.
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B83431
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut denarius, probably of a Flavian ruler (Vespasian, Titus or Domitian), 69-81 Mint unclear Obv. [ ]…AVG; unclear head right (jewelled face) Rev. [ ]; figure left, holding sceptre or similar Reece 4
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B83DE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Charles I
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B84813
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver plated halfcrown of Charles I (1625-49). Being a plated coin would suggest this is a counterfeit coin. The coin is missing much of the legend, it could be that the flan was not made big enough or that it has been clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-21CE07
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead Medieval spindle whorl. It is circular in plan and is flat. It has a central circular hole and has raised decoration on both faces. The decoration is different on each face. On one side it consists of lines radiating out from the central hole to the edge. The other side appears to be three letters with a cross, although the letters are not clear.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-21E937
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast Post Medieval lead token. It is circular in plan with raised decoration on one face. It consists of raised lines in a symmetrical design.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-21F9F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in London, 1280-1, Wren Class 2/3.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-220608
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Henry VI (1422-61) minted in Calais, rosette-mascle issue, 1427-30. North no. 1446.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-221603
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Edward III (1327-77) minted in London. Probably Series G, 1356-61.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-222A70
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy late Roman amphora shaped strap end dating from the late 4th century AD. The body is sub-oval with a knop with a moulded collar at the terminal. It is decorated with ring and dot motifs on both sides on the main body. One side has a single motif in the centre. The other side has nine motifs laid out in three parallel rows. The strap end has broken just as the main body ends and the top edge appears scalloped. This would have led into two openwork circles which would represent handles.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-451CC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver crockard of John of Avenses, Count of Hainault (1280-1304). Mayhew No. 32 (p.40)
Created on: Monday 20th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-DE3B05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in York, 1280-1. Wren Class 2, 3cef.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-63DDC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny minted posthumously in the name of William I but minted in the reign of Alexander II (1214-49). Short Cross, phase B (c.1214-c.1230) Spink no.5029 Finders ref- 13
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-645424
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted in London 1568. North no. 1997. Finders ref- 4.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-6472A0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spout from a Medieval ewer. Medieval copper alloy ewer spout, dating to the 15th century. It was cast separately from the rest of the vessel and soldered on via a long sloping seam. The spout quickly tapers to become tubular with a moulded dogs head decoration on the spout terminal. The dog has slightly raised mounds for ears, its snout and eyes are represented by a concave depression with a sub-square spout protruding from its open mouth. This is a simple example of a well-known 15th century type; it would originally have been attached to a pedestal-base ewe…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-648132
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Edward III (1327-77) minted in London. Series C dating to 1351-52. North no. 1148. Finders ref- 1
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-649B06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Alexander III (1249-86), long cross and stars type, minted in Edinburgh, probably Type V. Finders ref- 5
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-64ABC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Alexander III (1249-86) long cross and stars type, 1250- c.1280. Finders ref- 10
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham Area', grid reference and parish protected.