Record ID: LIN-563BE2
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild's Class VIa dating to the period c. AD 100 - 200. The object exhibits a rectangular head measuring 15.4 mm in length, 14 mm in width and 2.87 mm in thickness. The obverse of the head exhibits four semi-circles with traces of decayed enamel that is now a dull brownish-green, the semi-circles border a central lozenge recess with traces of light blue enamel. An integrally cast shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop with an oval cross-s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-D83FCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214) or posthumous, Short Cross and Stars phase B dating to c.AD1205-30 (Spink S5029), moneyer: Hue Walter, mint: uncertain. Ref: Spink 2020: p.14. The inscriptions are inevitably very partial but the obverse appear to read [  ]E W[  ], probably [  ]E WA[  ] which suggests it may be paralleled by a coin in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (Bateman and Mayhew 1987 no.74) which reads hVE WALPO on both sides.   Length: 14.5 mm; Width: 9 mm; Weight: 0.47g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A2DFAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman Solidus of Magnus Maximus dating to the period AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). Mint of Treveri, struck A.D. 383-4. RIC IX Trier 76; Cohen 4; Sear 20631. Some damage to the flan. Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG Reverse description: Emperor standing front, head right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, a star on left, SMTR in exergue Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE Diameter: 21 mm ; Weight: 4.47g; Die Axis: 6 o clock.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BC9890
Object type: DODECAHEDRON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy dodecahedron dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). Type 1b. This object was discovered during a controlled archaeological investigation by a local History and Archaeology Group and Allen Archaeology and was recovered from a pit described by the excavators as a quarry infilled with debris as a midden. Other finds include a box-flue tile fragment, grey-ware pottery, roof tile debris and animal teeth. Photographs and information were kindly provided by Lorena Hitchens who is currently undertaking a PhD on the topic…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton Disney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C6A868
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T1223 A single silver plated Anglo-Saxon buckle pin dating from the 6th-7th centuries AD Only the pin has survived. It is of the 'shield-on-tongue' type with an integral plate over the pin, with a rounded end then a waist formed by two rounded cut-outs (opposite each other), then a rectangular lobe with a nick in each short projecting edge. The pin shaft is triangular in cross-section with a central medial ridge, gently sloping sides and flat reverse. The shaft is curved, tapering gently towards a broken terminal and would have…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F4AC9C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy terret ring of Lewis 2015, Type 19 dating from the Roman period (c.AD 43-200). An early Romano British or Roman cast copper alloy dropped-bar strap terret ring, of continental influenced or imported form. The terret consists of a circular loop of 30.71 mm diameter with a widened  outer edge and a sub-triangular cross section. Below is a flaring rectangular bar loop, 22.67 mm wide, with a strap bar. There is no visible surface decoration and the patina is a well-developed dark brown patina with patches of lighter…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C90508
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Roman Guiraud type 5 key finger-ring (or ring-key) dating to the period c. AD 200 - 410. Only the cylindrical hollow shank and the S-shaped projecting bit which extends from the shank at a right angle have survived. There are three rectangular notches in the bit, dividing in into and S-shape, and below is a rectangular projection, now broken. The bit is decorated with five incised lines that run across the entire bit. The shank has a diameter of 4.17 mm. Overall surviving length: 17.77 mm; Width (shank to bit): 19.3…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-C830C5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded iron slide key, similar to Manning (1985) Type 2 of Roman date The key handle is solid and rectangular in cross-section. At one end is a large circular perforation intended as a suspension loop. The bit of the key projects in the same plane as the bow and it is missing its teeth.  The key measures 67.07 mm in total length. The handle has a width of 26.54 mm and a thickness of 6.64 mm. The key bit measures 30.65 mm in length and 13.06 mm in width with a thickness of 13.43 mm. Weight: 48.48g See for parallel NCL-909390
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B6EED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman brooch, probably a headstud type c.AD 70-125.  Only the lower part of the bow has survived. The rectangular bow is oval in cross-section and gently tapers towards a collared foot. The bow is decorated with a panel of square slots, now filled with dirt. The reverse has the D-shaped remains of the catchplate. Length: 34.68 mm; Width: 6.16 mm; Thickness (foot): 6.72 mm; Weight: 5.05g 
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B6D799
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman hinged headstud brooch c.AD 70-125. Mackreth Headstud 7 The brooch has sub-rectangular wings with a transverse cylindrical casement along the reverse. At the top of the wings, centrally positioned, is the remains of an oval suspension loop. The front of the wings is stepped. The bow is curved, D-shaped in cross-section. At the top of the bow is a protruding circular stud; the stud has an annular recess with a raised cross; no traces of enamel have survived. Below the stud the bow is decorated …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-78120A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman probable as, probably of unclear Flavian ruler, dating to the period c.AD 69-96 (Reece period 4). Illegible reverse type. unclear mint.  The coin has been modified through the addition of two drilled circular perforations positioned at 3 o'clock when viewed from the obverse of the coin.  Diameter: 28.62 mm; Thickness: 2.47 mm; Weight: 8.74g.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cammeringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-669D4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype. Diameter: 10.61 mm; Weight: 0.85g; DA:9
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6692BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPERATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype, possibly Lyon.  Diameter: 12.38 mm; Weight: 0.80g; DA:4
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-667A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Siscia. RIC IX, p. 147, no. 15a(xx) Diameter: 16.33 mm; Weight: 2.27g; DA:6
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6632AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting Sacrificial implements. Prototype of Gallic mint II. cf. Normanby no. 1977. Diameter: 13.07 mm, Weight:1.27g. DA12
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-662004
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype.  Diameter: 13.60 mm, Weight: 0.89g. DA12
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-63DD73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of an as of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period c.AD 41-54 (Reece Period 2). S C reverse type depicting Minerva helmeted advancing right, holding spear and shield. Prototype of the mint of Rome. cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), nos. 100, 116. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies …
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', 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-0E5FCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period c.AD 350-351 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting the Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and standard. Unclear mint, probably Lyon or Arles.  Diameter: 21.05 mm, Weight: 2.51g. DA12
Created on: Sunday 12th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Helpringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B58EA3
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T1087 A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object comprises a flat silver ring inscribed on one face. The inscription reads: ‘Sr:Tho’ IIermyne of:’. The reverse is undecorated.  Measurements Diameter: 11.27 mm; Thickness: 0.92 mm; Weight: 0.43g Discussion: The vervel fits within Lewis and Richardson’s Type A 'washer form' which are characterised as are flat circular rings that are sub-rectangular in cross-section (2019 9). Vervels connected the leather …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holbeach', grid reference and parish protected.