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Record ID: LEIC-ADC34A
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy cast eye section from a clasp of Read's Class A, Type 7, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object is convex, with moulded relief decoration of radial lines which form a scallop shell. There are three small circular attachment loops; one at the end and two flanking the eye loop, which is trapezoidal.
Read (2008), p 174, no 659.
Length: 38.9 mm
Width: 18.4 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 8.31 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD8D90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous impersonal pedestal seal matrix dating to AD 1250-1400. The conical body is facetted and hexagonal with six triangular faces that cojoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The handle terminates in an incomplete oval suspension loop of which part of one side only survives.
The die face of the seal is circular with an incised central motif of a left facing walking bird with a slender neck and a pointed beak, a curved body with two legs and feet, a tail and outstretched wing feathers above which is an incised linear sprig with a cent…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ACD8FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to c.AD 1634 - 1636.. Type 3 or 5, uncertain initial mark.
North (1998), pp. 164-5, nos. 2280-2 or 2286-93.~
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AC7A2D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Anglo Scandinavian 'Urnes' style dating to c.AD 850-1100, most likely Thomas' Class G. The object is sub-rectangular in plan. One end is wedge-shaped with a split end, the other is a trapezoidal terminal containing a trapezoidal aperture. The object has a larger trapezoidal aperture towards the centre of the object.
There is a central raised animal mask at the junction between the wedge-shaped attachment end and the central aperture. Between the two apertures is a raised design possibly forming part of the body or limb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AC190D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy vesica-shaped seal matrix dating c.AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval in form. The die (impression) face is decorated with the recessed impression of a standing Agnus Dei (Lamb and Flag), in profile to left, looking back over its shoulder to the right. The staff runs up the vertical axis of the vesica, starting behind the body of the lamb and terminating in the cross in the lettering area at the apex of the vesica. There is a five-pointed star above the head of the lamb.
The reverse has a thick rib running the length of the object with the r…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ABE3DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (Anglo Saxon) gilded copper-alloy disc-brooch with cloisonné enamel inlay dating to c.AD 900-1100.
The circular brooch is formed of several component parts, those visible with the brooch in its relatively complete state being a disc shaped cloisonné insert, a disc-shaped base plate, and a separate gilded strip around the circumference of the plate to create a decorative flange or collar. Traces of gilding can also be seen in places on the reverse of the base plate.
The cloisonné insert has a number of cells or cloisons filled wit…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A09E20
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy pin, dating to c.AD 700 - 800. The main body of the pin is shield shaped, it has a sub-square top and curved lower edge. The front of the pin is decorated in a Mercian style. The decoration is chip carved and consists of a drop-shape filled with four lozenges. Above are two curvilinear arches. Much of the front of the pin has retained gilding. The rear of the pin is undecorated. Projecting from the lower edge is an incomplete cylindrical shaft, the pin terminates in an old worn break.
Length: 29.6&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A08406
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy left hand and sleeved/collared lower arm, probably an incomplete pipe tamper of post medieval date (c AD 1600-1900). The palm of the hand is open with the fingers and thumb spread out. The tops of all the five digits are broken. The hand is slightly curled and may once possibly have held something aloft, for example a clay pipe. The object has a collared stem above the wrist with what appears to be a short section of the lower part of a sleeve consisting of a wider segmented barrel cuff adjoined by a narrower collar, a pinched in section which then widens out into t…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A06C5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III, dating to the period 1351-1377. Fourth coinage not further defined. Mint of London. The coin has a thin linear break running alongside one arm of the long cross.
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-E8F265
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell of medieval to post-medieval date. The bell is made from a single sheet of copper alloy with an integral suspension loop at the end of a flattened shank projecting from the upper half of the bell. The suspension loop is perforated at the centre of its rounded terminal with a sub-circular hole. The upper part of the sub-spherical bell is domed, and the lower half is formed by four pointed 'petals' of the metal folded in on each other at the base with slits left between them for a sounding hole. One of t…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-E8E9B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c. 1300-1500). The object consists of an undecorated, annular single loop frame 1.7mm in thickness and circular in section, and a short pin moulded in a loop around the circular frame but not fixed in place. The pin in sub-square in section with a series of transverse ridges across its length, resulting in a screw-like or serrated appearance. The pin is possibly incomplete with with a blunt terminal instead of a point, with the pin extending only to within 1.5mm of the full frame…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-E8E080
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl, of possible Roman to early post-medieval date. It has a central aperture c. 8.4mm in diameter, now filled with compacted soil. It is round in section with a discernible circumferential medial rib. The base and upper face are both flat with diameters of c. 11.7mm. There are no obvious signs of loop attachments. The object is undecorated apart from a small capital letter ‘A’ incised on one side face. The ‘A’ is in Latin style script suggesting that, if …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-990A6A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, medieval lead seal matrix. The seal is a pointed oval (vesica) in shape. On the reverse, a sub-circular, unpierced lug projects at one of the pointed ends, and a raised central rib runs longitudinally from just below this lug, itself ending in a point. The central rib is crossed three times by raised lines: first by a very short perpendicular transverse line at the start of the rib; then by a slightly longer transverse line with small knops at either line terminal; then just past halfway down, by two mirrored upward-curving…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CE3F62
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Roman copper-alloy crescentic harness or apron pendant, dating to c.AD 43 - 200. The find is almost complete, the suspension loop at the top is incomplete and terminates in a worn break. The pendant has a suspension loop set perpendicular to the main feature. The main body of the pendant is crescentic in plan with a large knobbed terminal between the narrowed ends. The reverse inner edge is chamfered.
Length 26.56mm. Width 19.1mm. Thickness 2.9mm. Weight 5.5 grams
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CE090E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Type 2 with single arched crown and single rose dating to 1636-1644. Initial mark unclear, possibly a crescent? London Mint. North 2291.
Diameter 12.6mm, Thickness 1.0mm. Weight 0.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CDE365
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1307-1327), dating to AD 1310 - 1314. North class 11. Mint of London.
Reference: North (1991) Volume 2, p 38 no 1070/1
Diameter 11.9mm, Thickness 0.6mm. Weight 0.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CD963B
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint flake probably of Neolithic date c. 8000 - 4000 BC. The scraper has been made from a secondary flake, with one edge retaining all of its cortex. The back is flat curving upwards at the pointed end. The front is raised with evidence of having been struck at the pointed end. The flint is dark grey / brown in colour. Small pressure flaking can be seen along the curved edge.
Length 64.3mm. Width 40.1mm. Thickness 16.3mm. Weight 39.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CD6852
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper probably of Neolithic date c. 8000 – 4000 BC. Made from a secondary flake. The flint is of brown/orange colour. Areas of retouch can be seen on some of the sides of the flint, along with evidence of pot lid fractures.
Length 46.5mm. Width 40.8mm. Thickness 12.0mm. Weight 23.7 grams
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CD3406
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval to Post Medieval spindle whorl or weight dating to c.AD 1100-1700. The object is circular in shape and D-shaped in cross section with a central perforation measuring 9.2mm in diameter. The front is slightly domed, with indistinct decoration, possibly radiating out incised lines. The back is flat with no decoration.
Diameter 29.4mm. Diameter of hole 9.2mm. Thickness 6.2mm. Weight 30.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-CCE578
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle dating to c.AD 1575-1700. The strap bar divides the rectangular loop from the D-shaped loop. Broken off knop on outer edge of the D-shaped loop. One end of the strap bar broadens out into a triangular shape which has two circular depressions, one on either side of the bar. The object is corroded.
Length 21.9mm. Width 17.8mm. Thickness 3.4mm. Weight 2.0 grams
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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