Record ID: LIN-9AB8C9
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern cast iron object in the form of Tattershall castle. It is concavo-convex with the decorated side probably depicting Tattershall castle. The reverse has a rectangular cross-section lug with an iron circular cross-sectioned loop probably one of a series of loops forming a chain. There is illegible and very worn writing along the bottom edge. Length:  80.74 mm; Width: 54.52 mm; Thickness: 8.34 mm; Weight: 78.42g Kevin Leahy (per. comm. 6th March 2024) notes that it probably dates from the time when Lord Curzon prevented the castle from being shipped to the USA, …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withern with Stain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F520B5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy arm from a Victorian or Edwarian "skirt lifter" comprising a curved rod, of circular cross section, which terminates in a 5.73 mm wide bowl at one end and a asymmetrically flattened terminal at the other, which is broken across the site of a rounded hole of diameter 2.92 mm. There is a deep nick on the underside near the bowl end. The arm is bent. Length: 81.25 mm; Width: 5.73 mm; Weight: 5.90g See NLM-1BDE73, NLM-1F4B55, SUR-DB3645 and NLM-68BA88 for direct parallels. This type of object is frequently mis-identified as a Roman ear scoop.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-635172
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Modern silver WW1 military badge Struck in solid silver with the words "For King and Empire Services Rendered" around the border. In the centre of the badge, a crown surmounts the monogram of King George V, GRI (George Rex Imperator / George, King and Emperor). The reverse is undecorated, but carries a unique identifying number 'B 290387', and the remains of a pin catch. Diameter: 32.68 mm; Thickness: 1.87 mm; Weight: 7.72g These Silver War Badges were first issued in 1916 under Army Order 316 to service personnel who had been honourably discharged and for officers…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A79DCB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval to modern date (c.1660-1830). The weight has a wide and prominent upstanding rim and a deep incised circle defining the centre of the upper surface. It is stamped with 1 OZ and a motif that is probably corn-ears and above is the number 135 Dimensions: Diameter: 28.64 mm  Thickness: 7.38 mm  Weight:  27.66g or 0.97 oz (1 oz)
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Old Bolinbroke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-66EF7C
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragments of a cast pewter candle night stick, typical of the 19th century style, dating to c.AD 1800 – 1900. Six fragments were recovered from the same area and are thought to have originally made up one object, consisting of: Two thickened rim pieces. The largest piece has a gently curved at the rim, before flattening to form a fragment from a shallow base, probably circular tray or decorative element. A projected diameter with the two rims reconstructed is 150 mm. Largest piece measures: Max length: 62.05 mm; Max width: 45.57 mm; Thickness (rim): 3.40 mm (base): …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kyme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-ADEC8D
Object type: BOTTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, probably a lid from an apothecary bottle probably modern in date c. 1900s. The object is disc shaped. One side is decorated with a central design of a D-shaped motif overlaying two concentric sub-ovals. Overlaying the design is a longitudinal U-shaped motif,  with a curved end and at the opposite side it has expanded terminals. This design is surrounded by a border of short grooves. The reverse has a circular aperture (9.01 mm in diameter). Diameter: 18.31 mm; Thickness: 4.49 mm; Weight: 3.17g The function an…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B5FD54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead and copper-alloy object, probably a harness pendant or weight, probably modern in date (c.AD 1700-1900) It is shield-shaped and rectangular in cross-section with a suspension loop at the narrow apex. One side is a decorated copper-alloy sheet with a lead-alloy reverse with iron corrosion around the sides. The decorated side has cross comprising of three bands with a central oval boss with a raised border; the background is filled with small lozenge shaped pellets. The whole design is framed by a raised border. Length: 65.14 mm, Width: 49.69 mm, Thickness: 9.02, Weigh…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C71DDA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two modern silver buttons One large silver cufflink with rock crystal. Measurements: Diameter: 12.14 mm; Height: 7.65 mm; Weight: 1.75g One smaller square silver button with rock crystal. Measurements: Length: 8.20 mm; Width: 8.14 mm; Height: 8.32 mm; Weight: 0.64g All found within c.10m radius in the same field as LIN-A2432D (post-medieval cufflink)
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-81A98B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern lead and copper-alloy pendulum weight for a long-case grandfather clock. The weight is circular and low biconcave in cross-section. The lead weight is encased on one side within a dished metal sheet. It is undecorated. Diameter: 94.98 mm; Thickness: 23.36 mm; Weight: +200g
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-540502
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete modern lead toy probably dating to the 20th century c.AD 1900-1920. The toy is in the form of a hollow soldier and only the bottom half with part of one leg has survived. The figure wears ammunition pouches, a kilt with sporran, and stockings. See for parallel NLM-188123 Height: 30.19 mm, Width: 28.27 mm, Thickness (kilt): 14.11 mm, Weight: 11.49g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C66051
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval to modern copper alloy snake-shaped strap-fitting probably dating to the 19th-20th century. The strap fitting is S-shaped and sub-oval in cross-section being wider than it is thick.One sides of the fitting has a moulded and incised decoration that gives the impression of a reptilian or bird-like head, the tips of the S being its head and tail. The head has a medium snout behind which is a prominent moulded oval eye with a slightly raised crest on top. The sinuous body is covered in scales. The object is 38.10 mm long, 17.32 mm wide, …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Retford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C5B84A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy modern harness terret plume holder dating to the 19th to early 20th century.  It is a hollow cylinder with a rounded end from which a solid cylindrical lug of diameter 7.07 mm with spiral screw grooves. Above the lug is a collar. 13 circumferentially inscribed lines pass around the circumference of the hollow cylindrical part. Two circular holes are present at the uppermost part of the object, now missing the fixing pin. The circumferential lines and screw thread were both probably cut using a lathe to finish the object. Th eobject has a dark reddish-brow…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Retford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6E0EE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern silver groat or four pence of William IV. Dates to 1836. The diameter is 16.30 mm, and the weight 1.83g. Obverse inscription BRITANNIAR REX F.D GULIELMUS IIII D.G. Reverse inscription FOUR PENCE 1836
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-E6A8C1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver disc of unknown function and date, probably modern. One side carries an impression of P + and RX, on the other a stamped C and W. Possibly a token or trial piece. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.30 mm, Thickness: 0.77 mm; Weight: 0.89g.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: LIN-9B953D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified gold object, probably modern in date. The object comprises an annular hoop, rectangular in cross-section, with three rows of beaded decoration applied to three hoops. There is some damage to the beaded ornamentation and is worn in places. It is miniature, measuring 6.62 mm in diameter and 1.81 thick and is likely to represent a decorative element from a bracelet or necklace. Diameter: 6.62 mm; Thickness: 1.81 mm; Weight: 0.36g
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Bennington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BD090B
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plaque of unknown date. The object is flat and only a small portion survives. One side is decorated with a side portrait of a woman surrounded by two cherubs holding something aloft (wreath?), possibly representing Faustina with her hair tied up in a bun. This is probably a modern plaque. Length: 25.30 mm; Width: 23.40 mm; Thickness: 2.60 mm Weight: 5.37g
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-83C9F9
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver and gold plated modern trinket or pendant dating to c.AD 1800-1900. The object is made of a single metal sheet crafted into a hollow circular pendant, which has subsequently been squashed and torn. At one end is a spherical undecorated gold knob with a central perforation running through it for suspension. The body is decorated with a folitate design. Length: 17.51 mm; Width: 17.21 mm; Thickness: 4.51 mm; Weight: 2.46g
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruskcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-478448
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bag seal of modern date, 19-20th century. The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. In terms of decoration, both faces have the remains of a circular groove around the circumference and decoration in low relief, with the inscription RASSALL CHESTER & FOULKES on both sides. Diameter: 20.22 mm; Thickness: 6.61; Weight: 11.09g
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-43F39C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper-alloy livery or regimental button dating to the modern, probably the 19th century. The circular, flat button is slightly concave on the reverse and convex on the front. The slightly domed face carries a depiction of an elephant surmounting a crown which, in turn, is surrounded by a motto. The front has traces of whitewashing. This livery button depicts the crest for the Knowlys family from Heysham Hall Lancashire and Stockwell Surrey. Crest description - Out of a Ducal coronet gules (red), an elephant's head argent (silver). Motto - Lento sed certo et recto gra…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-438BAE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy modern token of Orlando Jones Starch Factory, dating to c.1840-1901. Orlando Jones was the Proprietor of the Orlando Jones and Co Starch Factory in Battersea (closed 1901). In 1840 Orlando Jones invented a process by which starch could be manufactured from rice. Diameter: 21.62 mm; Thickness: 1.38 mm; Weight: 3.34g
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.