Record ID: BH-894AF1
Object type: BIRD FEEDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed lead food or water trough from a late Medieval to early Post-Medieval bird cage. Several examples of this category of artefact are recorded on the PAS database. There is some debate as to their identification as bird feeders although contemporary illustrations appear to support the theory. The object would originally have been semi-circular in section, with a convex outer face and a flat back. At its base the feeder measures 38.4mm wide by 19.4mm deep. The width increases gradually towards the top. Approximately two thirds of the way up, the sides splay outwards slightly.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-85B9C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The object is sesamoid in shape, and has a regular hole at the centre. The object measures 13.2mm high, 22.7mm wide, and the hole is 6.5mm wide. The object weighs 34.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-85ADC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of possible Roman date. The object is irregular, but roughly circular in shape, and has some iron remains and corrosion at the top. The weight is slightly heavier than a Roman pound, which is 327.45g. The object measures 44.1mm high and 42.7mm wide. The weight is 357.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-85A104
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of possible Roman date. The object is roughly biconical in shape, and has some iron remains and corrosion at the top. The weight is slightly heavier than a Roman pound, which is 327.45g. The object measures 43mm high and 40.9mm wide. The weight is 348.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-146362
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-loop asymmetrical buckle of suggested 1575-1700 AD date (R. Whitehead; 1996; pp. 91, No. 573). One of the two vertical sides is rounded, has a bevelled outer edge and an internal projection at the centre forming an expanded pin rest; the other side has vertical edges. The buckle appears undecorated. The central axis bar is of sub-circular section. The pin is missing. The object measures 23.2mm high, 15.9mm wide, and 1.7mm thick. It weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-144533
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn and corroded lead token of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Measures 18.2mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick, and 2.4g.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1234E1
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and crude Post-Medieval lead toy tankard; probably a 17-18th century AD date. It is possible, however, that it could just about be a representation of a German stoneware drinking jug of the early 16th century onwards. The tankard narrows a third of a way from the top and the bottom, leaving a swell in the middle. The handle attaches to the top half of the object, and is roughtly circular in shape. It does not appear to have any markings or decorations on it. Measures 13.9mm high, 12.6mm wide, and weighs 1.5g.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EF67E7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn and corroded lead token of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Measures 16.4mm in diameter, 2.6mm thick and weighs 2.7g.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB4F95
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval date. Measures 24.3mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 8g.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB2C32
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Type 1 lead sling-shot. Several similar sling-shots have previously been recovered from this farm and are published in Britannia Vol. XVIII (See S.J. Greep, 1987, pp. 183-200). The cast object is bi-conical in form, tapering towards the ends. One of the ends is regular and ends in a defined point, while the other one narrows into a more ball-like shape. The object measures 36.1mm long, 19.4mm wide, 17.8mm thick and it weighs 30g.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EA8644
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn and corroded lead token of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Measures 15.5mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick, and weighs 1.8g.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C73734
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pot mend of possible Roman to medieval date. Both the front and back plates are sub-oval and are of roughly equal size. Small fragments of dark ceramic material survive between the plates. The object measures 44.3mm long by 25.3mm wide and 12.2mm thick. The weight is 51.1g.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C71DD5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pot mend of possible Roman to medieval date. The outer plate is sub-oval and the smaller back plate is sub-circular. The gap between the two plates contains dark ceramic material of uncertain date and origin. The piece measures 42.8mm long by 31.5mm wide and 12.4mm thick. The weight is 56.2g.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2436C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan, with irregular surface on the top. On the edge, there are several short vertical lines. It measures 29.6mm in diameter, and 8.9mm thick. No weight was recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tingrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-292632
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Type 1 lead slingshot. Several similar sling-shots have previously been recovered from this farm and are published in Britannia Vol. XVIII (See S.J. Greep, 1987, pp. 183-200). The cast object is bi-conical in form, tapering to a point at each end. It measures 35mm long and 20mm wide and weighs 36.5g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Sunday 31st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2857D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post-Medieval bi-conical lead weight. The object was possibly used as a net sinker. At both ends, there is a shallow depression, but otherwise the surface is smooth. The weight measures 26.5mm long and 17.1mm wide. It weighs 38g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-27A5B4
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Type 1 lead sling-shot. Several similar sling-shots have previously been recovered from this farm and are published in Britannia Vol. XVIII (See S.J. Greep, 1987, pp. 183-200). The cast object is bi-conical in form, tapering towards the ends, where there are slight depressions. The object measures 31.5mm long, 19.2mm wide, 16.6mm thick and it weighs 44.7g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Sunday 31st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9E2254
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval bent lead token. Measures 20.8mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick, and weighs 4.9g.
Created on: Friday 27th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8BD542
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded lead token of Medieval or post-medieval date. Measures 17.8mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick, and weighs 3.1g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.