Record ID: DUR-184FE4
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two iron nails of uncertain date. The shafts have rectangular cross-sections and narrow away from the head, they are both broken before the terminals. The heads are both broken on most edges but it seems they would have been square/rectangular in plan originally. Length of shafts- 45.6mm and 39.92mm, width of heads- 30.25mm and 33.27mm
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-4D98B0
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of iron nails, probably Roman in date. They vary in size between c.105mm and 30mm in length and in various states of fragmentation.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2010
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Record ID: NCL-078447
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman iron key which has been cast integrally. The key is solid throughout and appears complete. The bow is circular and leads to a square (in plan) section of the stem. This part of the stem is rectangular in section and is decorated by incised lines in the shape of an X across the surface of the stem. The stem then narrows to a more usual stem shape and is circular in section. The bit is square and has two equal clefts (or teeth), on the same side of the bit, which have now been filled in by corrosion.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-5D4E02
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron shot, either a large musket ball or a very small cannon ball, dating from the 17-19th centuries. The surface is uneven due to corrosion.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D927C1
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron dagger which appears to have an integral pommel although the object still has mud on and is fairly corroded. The blade is slightly bent and the pommel is not set straight. The handle is thicker than the blade. The blade appears to be flat and double edged. This type of dagger dates to the Post- Medieval period
Created on: Friday 16th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-D8CCC1
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large iron ball, possibly a cannon ball, Post Medieval in date. It is spherical with some of the original surface having corroded away.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 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: NCL-70D6F2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fe rotary key from the early Post-medieval period. It is complete but is fairly corroded giving it an orange patina. It has an oval bow and a stem which is circular in section. The bit is square with a central cleft which separates the bit into two symmetrical parts
Created on: Friday 24th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-6D49C4
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron blade, probably a knife, most likely Post Medieval in date. The knife begins to curve around half way down the blade. At this point it also narrows (from 20.46mm to 7.57mm). It seems to have a rectangular cross section. It is very corroded and so little detail can be seen on it. Iron tools such as this take a similar form over many centuries and so stray finds such as this are difficult to date precisely. Due to corrosion levels in the area it is unlikely this is pre the Post Medieval period as it would probably not have survived.
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
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Record ID: DUR-A3ECC7
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrow head, possibly from a cross-bow bolt, from the Late Medieval period. It is incomplete and corroded. The shaft is circular in section and hollow, it has broken unevenly. The blade would probably have been leaf shaped but it has broken and the surface and edges are uneven.
Created on: Monday 24th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-3C2864
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
9 iron nails- probably Late Medieval/Post-Medieval in date. They are of varying size and weight but appear to be of the same design. The shafts all have a square cross section. Some of the heads are missing but those that are there are circular. Some of the nails are bent, most are not complete. All of the nails are heavily corroded all over.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-893498
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead which has broken off at the tang. The tang is hexagonal in section and is solid but has been broken at the end. The blade is complete and widens from the shaft before narrowing to a point. The point is rounded but it is not clear if this is due to wear or how it was made. Arrowheads are very hard to date precisely as it can be shown that certain types were in use in an early period but not that they weren't in use later on (Borg; 1991; 79)
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DUR-D0A7D8
Object type: MAIL ARMOUR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Chain mail armour Irregular lump of corroded iron chain mail. Copper alloy corrosion may mark the area where a boss or other fitting was once attached. Parallels: Similar to other Late Iron Age chainmail fragments from the area, e.g. M.117, M.118, and the mail attaching to find no.s 4-7 from this group. Measurements: Length: 37.09mm; width: 28.2mm; thickness: 15.9mm; weight: 19g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmond Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D19577
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular iron domed stud, with remains of broad circular-sectioned shank/pin on the reverse, now broken. It is possible that this object might have originally had a copper alloy exterior, but there is no trace of this now. Parallels: It is impossible to be certain of the date or function of this object. There are no parallels from the related 1843 hoard. Measurements: Thickness: 10.5mm; diameter: 19.4mm; weight: 7.2g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmond Area', grid reference and parish protected.