Record ID: DUR-1B82E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead Post Medieval finger ring, a decade ring, dating to c.1600-1800. It is circular in plan with a projecting flat oval shaped bezel (diameter 10.60mm x 8.69mm) and ten small projecting knops around the outer circumference. The bezel is plain but on other examples there are designs and letters. This appears to be a lead version of the more usual copper alloy rings of this type. Decade rings were used for the rosary- to repeat the Ave and Paternoster prayers. They were introduced in the 10th century but became more popular at times of religious tension, in particular the 16th ce…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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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-31EED4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Middlesbrough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with glass, from the Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). It is conical in shape with a wider base. The diameter is 11.35mm at the top and 13.58mm at the bottom. The top has a domed stone set in which is a dark blue. This record was edited and the date of the object reassessed following reappraisal by Prof. Julian Richards. A similar weight, although cylinder shaped rather than conical, was found during excavations of the 9th-century Viking settlement at Woodstown, Co. Waterford, Ireland (see: Russell and Hu…
Created on: Saturday 24th April 2010
Last updated: Friday 12th November 2021
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Record ID: DUR-3B9605
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Modern collar badge c.AD1900-1920. It appears incomplete, or possibly mis-cast. It has a semi-circular lower section, with the rounded end at the base. At the top is a trefoil motif, with hollows in each foil on the front. Reviewing this record in September 2021, Peter Hart suggests this could possibly be a collar badge of the Durham Light Infantry's 6th Battalion, the lower section of the badge representing the distinctive Light Infantry bugle horn.Citing Colin Churchill, Hart further notes of the Durham Light Infantry's 6th Battalion that "During their short exi…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 27th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-5EAB65
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead Papal bulla of Pope Innocent IV, whose papacy lasted from 1243 to 1254 AD. The obverse depicts the faces of St Peter and St Paul below the inscription [SPAS]P[E] (SPA = Sanctus Paulus, SPE = Sanctus Petrus), all of which are surrounded by a beaded border, flanking the outside edge of the bulla. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Peter is on the right facing left, with a rounded face and beard and hair formed from pellets. Each is within a C or backwards-C beaded border, joined to the main. This follows a set formula, not…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: DUR-B72736
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead papal bulla of Pope Innocent III, 1198-1216. It would have been circular in plan but it has been broken and so is irregular. The obverse is much more worn than the reverse. Both sides have a beaded border. The obverse of the bulla contains the legend INNOCENTIVS PP III, PP standing for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds'. The obverse has a border of pellets. On the reverse can be seen depictions of Saints Peter and Paul beneath an inscription reading SPASPE (an abbreviation standing for St. Paul and St. Peter). St. Paul is seen on the left of the seal looking right,…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: DUR-C2DA56
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval cloth seal. The seal is compelte with both discs still attached by the strip. One face has an A stamped for Augsburg, Germany. These seals, attached to the fustian which was imported to England are one of the most common types of foreign seals found in England according to Egan (Lead Cloth Seals and related items in the British Museum, pl.41, nos.308-10).
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-C2E0F2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval cloth seal. One face has A on, the other half is missing. A stands for Augsburg, Germany. These types of seals, found on the fustian imported from there to England are amongst the most common found in England according to Egan (Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Museum, pl.41- no.308-10).
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-D86482
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval sack seal. Complete circular seal with two circular discs and the folded attachment loop. One disc has a pineapple with a plume on top in relief. The other side has a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet to right and below. The A stands for Augsburg, Germany. Seals from the fustians of Augsburg are among the most common and widespread of all recorded imports in England according to Egan. This example is similar to nos. 308-10 in his book 'Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Museum'.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
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Record ID: DUR-F55237
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead item, most likely a powder flask or measure. It has a rectangular box shaped top section, which is slightly squashed. Attached to the top section is a rectangular sectioned shaft. Powder was most likely scooped into the top box section before pouring. The shaft may have been to fit it into something or to stand it up.
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
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Record ID: DUR-C27B41
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval sack seal. The two disc have not connected properly. One side has EBOR in the legend with ORC W/II/G in the centre. EBORE stands for York, the other letters are probably the cloth makers intitials.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
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Record ID: DUR-F2BF27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lead weight or pendant Measures 35.37mm x 33.37mm
Created on: Friday 8th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DUR-D81A86
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval sack seal. It has not been used as the two discs have not been folded onto each other. There is a complete circular disc and a disc with a central hole which would have fitted onto the stud on the complete disc. This disc has a shield in relief which has fleur-de-lis in the quarters which can be seen.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D7E406
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval/Modern cloth seal. It is mostly complete with part of the front disc is missing. The front disc says 'PRESTS LEEDS' in relief. The reverse has incised marks which seem to have been added after it was made.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Sunday 7th October 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D7EE92
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval cloth seal. It is complete with both of the discs and attachment loop present. The front disc has a C in relief with possibly an E which has been stamped.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Sunday 7th October 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D80311
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval cloth seal. It is incomplete with the one of the discs and attachment loop being broken. The front disc (which is broken) has a portcullis in relief.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Sunday 7th October 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D7F794
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval cloth seal. It is incomplete with the reverse disc misssing and attachment loop broken. The front disc has a thistle in relief with incised criss cross lines.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Sunday 7th October 2012
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Record ID: DUR-345077
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Medieval seal matrix, c.1200- 1400. It was originally vesica shaped but has broken almost in half. It is also bent so that the edges now curve slightly downwards. The central motif appears to be either a corn ear or another plant. The inscription reads 'S'INCH....' So it is a person seal, unfortunately not enough of the legend can be made out to work out who owned it. On the reverse, near to the top is a small rounded loop, now filled with mud.
Created on: Friday 18th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
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Record ID: DUR-CC85E3
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval musket ball. Spherical with an uneven surface, it does not appear to have been fired.
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2011
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Record ID: DUR-CC7770
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval musket ball. Spherical with an uneven surface, it does not appear to have been fired.
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelton Area', grid reference and parish protected.