Record ID: NCL-AA48BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Post Medieval cup weight, 28.84mm in diameter and weighing 26.72g. It is not possible to see if there are any markings on the inside bottom of the cup due to corrosion and/or extant residue. There is an incised double-banded linear decoration running around approximately 2/3 of the way up the interior of the surface. the wall thickness is 2.24mm; while the diameter at the botton of the wall is 20.60.mm This cup weight may have formed part of a nested set similar to an example from Salisbury (Saunders 2001; 130, fig. 43, ref: 28b), dated from the 13th century. …
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: NCL-D4EBD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Viking cast lead-alloy trade weight dating from the early medieval period - the 9th or 10th century. The weight comprises a cut fragment of ornamental cast copper alloy metalwork (possibly gilt) set into a lead base. The item appears complete. It is of flat cubic shape with the ornamental copper alloy inset covering all of the upper surface. The decoration of the copper alloy piece is simple: a small square surrounded by four L-shapes with arms of equal length. The interior of the smaller geometrical shapes is scratched/roughened up, possibly to receive and hold enamel. …
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: NCL-4650E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown object of unknown date and function. The object is a bow of copper alloy that is ovoid in section. At the foot the face appears machined, however the marks could be from casting. The 'face' of the object is trapezoidal and has an irregular shape with a possible zoomorphic shape - possibly a lion. Above this is a small suspension loop.  Length: 50.87 mm Width: 14.82 mm Thickness: 5.27 mm Weight: 21.66 g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-0A12BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This object was initialy thought to be a copper alloy potin of Iron Age date. However, on further investigation and after the photographs were examined by John Naylor, it deemed not to be a potin and is recorded here as unidentified. 
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-C69B4F
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Roman copper alloy toilet article. It is flat at one end, with a square section in the middle becoming round. There is a short section of thin wire, with a diameter of 0.85mm terminating in a rounded point. It is unclear if the thin wire section is due to wear and/or damage, or is purposefully constructed.  Weight: 5.05g Length: 77.93mm Thickness: 4.10mm
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-41D1B2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy sword pommel, c. 1250-1400 AD, The pommel is comprised of five splayed lobes which ascend in height from either side towards a central larger and taller lobe, creating a symmetrical effect. The base is curved with a hollow central slot which gives way into a hollow central tube. the top of the central lobe has broken off. The artefact has a greenish/brown corrosion and some light abrasion and chipping, likely as a result of post-depositional factors. Underneath the break at the top of the central lobe are two concentric inscribed circumferencia…
Created on: Sunday 14th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-271C9A
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy cup-headed stud inlaid with green enamel. Sally Worrell has comented that such studs are late Iron Age or Early Roman, usually with either a blue or red enamel (see FAKL-FCD5C7). This example has a green enamel with no traces of blue or red. The head is cup-shaped and is roughly circular in plan. The diameter of the head is 14.44mm and the cup has a thickness of 5.57mm. On the under side of the cup is a truncated shank, 4.65mm diameter x 2.44mm long. Objects like this occur in Iron Age contexts with parallels from Dinorben, Abergele, Denb. (Savory 19…
Created on: Friday 9th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2019
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Record ID: NCL-429351
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Anglo Scandinavian strap end, decorated in the Urnes Style of Thomas' (2004) class G. Narrow trapezoidal split attachment end with a broken circular hole at the upper end. Both arms are present up to the point of the broken circular attachment hole.  Asymmetrical interlaced openwork body depicting a sinuous beast. See WILT-85FC50 and NMS-5D8B3F for similar examples. Circa AD1000-1100. Class: Thomas Class G Weight: 4.23g Length: 38.49mm Width: 8.12mm Thickness: 4.78mm
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-466056
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two unequally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a rounded circumferential ridge between them. A copper alloy band of 4mm width surrounds the circumference. The bottom section is smaller, and the base has been flattened either during production or at a later date. There is a nipple at the top of the weight which has a copper alloy attachment protruding from it. This is probably a flattened suspension loop. Height: 50.68 Diameter: …
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-357389
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval small silver spoon dating from circa AD 1750-1800. The bowl is oval but mishapen. The handle is flat and tapers outwards from the bowl. There is a maker's mark 'TN' half way up the handle. The object is delicate and could be part of a child's toy set.  The maker's mark is possibley of Thomas Northcote who is noted as a London Spoon Maker, active in the late 18th C. See Pickford, I., (ed), Jackson's Hallmarks Antique Collectors Club, page 78. This dates the spoon to being less than 300 years old and thus does not qualify …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-7DCD09
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead-alloy spindle whorl. The weight is circular in plan, although chipped and abraded around the perimeter It is bi-conical in profile. The artefact is decorated by a single circle of pellets on each side, many of which have worn flat. Diameter 27.84mm; Diameter of central hole - 8.66mm; Thickness - 10.61mm; weight 32.57g
Created on: Saturday 30th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
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Record ID: NCL-F12C3E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) probable socketed axehead or chisel fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC). The expanded blade has a curved convex (crescent shaped) cutting edge which is incomplete. The sides do not appear to be faceted and no ribs are present on either the front or back of the axehead fragment. The blade shows signs of wear to the edge, suggesting that this miniature axehead was a tool and not a small votive offering. The patina is a light brownish green, with an uneven slightly pitted surface.  The object is sub-rectang…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-73E19D
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead of probable Late Bronze Age date, c. 1300-700 BC. The artefact is the blade of the axe and consists of a broadly curved cutting edge with sides that flare out to reveal a hollow interior cavity. The artefact is sub-trapezoidal in plan. The broken edges are transverse to the cutting edge and are uneven, but all edges are abraded and chipped. The artefact has a powdery green patina. Height: 29.28 mm Width: 45.56 mm Thickness: 15.34 mm Weight: 37.49 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-2696E2
Object type: SHEET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead sheet with the impression of a Roman coin. The coin impresion is of a Siliqua from the reign of Gratian (367-383) - Reece Period 19. The lead sheet is sub-rectaungular in plan and weighs 70.50g; is 56.23mm long; and has a maximum width of 34.07mm and a minimum width of 26.22mm. It is 4.91mm thick. The impression is situated at the widest part of the sheet and some dammage has occured to the upper right quadrant of the object, which includes part of the impression. The sheet has a transverse cut just below the coin impression. It is conceivable that this was made for casting …
Created on: Friday 9th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-92F94E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver seal matrix with an ovate die and hexagonal faceted stem tapering up to a collar and the now missing terminal. The broken terminal consists of a rectangular cross-sectioned bar perpendicular to the stem, broken at both ends, with two broken stems extending upwards. This is consistent with a trefoil handle. The die depicts a bird standing, facing right with wings erect. The bird is within a beaded border. The curved beak, and bells on the legs indicate a bird of prey, probably a falcon.  Dimensions: The matrix measures 10.26mm tall; the die is 12.50mm long a…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: NCL-AA77E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete silver Post Medieval pedestal seal with oval die face, c. 1650-1700 AD. The die face features the incised image of a standing angel with a portable grinding or sharpening machine. The handle is integrally cast and projects from the back of the die face. The handle has 8 facets and terminates in two collars above which is a suspension loop, which is off centre. Dimensions:    Height: 15.66 Width: 13.65mm Length: 23.10mm Weight: 5.54g Discussion:  Silver pedestal seals depicting angels directly incised into the silver die face are a known motif of …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wylam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-B464CD
Object type: SAW
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of a Roman (Bronze Age?) copper-alloy saw, similar to BM-AF446A.SF 688.The Piercebridge Divers The fragment is slightly concave and has a square piercing at one end. The object is 38.47mm long; 18.55mm wide; 1.04mm thick and weighs 3.05g
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Sunday 4th August 2019
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Record ID: NCL-09DE93
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sunderland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval or modern copper-alloy signet ring with shield-shaped bezel, decorated shoulders and plain hoop. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section. The ring has thick, wide shoulders, supporting a flat, shield-shaped bezel. The bezel has a pointed base, incurved long edges and a top edge with two incurved part, reaching a point at the centre. This shield shape suggests an 18th or 19th century date. The ring is intact but is in poor condition and its surface is very pitted. There are a few similar examples in the database, including DYFED-45A57E, HAMP-5F0686 and HAMP-0320E4. Ins…
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th May 2021
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Record ID: NCL-6615F8
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat silver ring. The age and function are unknown. The finder wondered if the object may be made from a coin, specifically an Elizabeth I Groat, Spink number 2551. Carl Savage, however, commented that the outer edge of the object did not look like the edge of a coin. The age and function remain unknown,  Weight 0.64g Diameter: 22.84, Internal diameter 16.05mm Thickness: 0.36mm
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-C9205B
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pressed copper-alloy sheet which is a component of an incomplete powder flask. The object probably equates to one half of a powder flask. The object is roughly pear shaped with a flat top at its narrowest point, and has a piercing at its narrow end. The date is probably ealry to late post medieval, however the lack of decoration makes this object problematic to date. The object is 71.38mm at its widest, 155.15 long, and 0.93mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 10th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: NCL-69C525
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver gilt ball-headed dress pin dating to the early post-medieval period, c. AD 1500-1600. The head is spherical, divided into two by a plain applied medial band of silver. The head is decorated with eight large hemispherical knops (four on each side of the band). Each knop is surrounded by a silver filigree complete ring. One smaller knop is positioned at the opposite pole of the pin head from the pin join. Small pellets of silver (16 total) are placed between the larger knops and around the point where the pin joins the head. The pin is complete and bent at an 150 degre…
Created on: Saturday 11th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: NCL-C799E1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head of a copper alloy 8th- or 9th-century Anglo-Saxon disc-headed pin, probably part of a triple linked pin set. The head and part of the shaft survive in fairly good condition. The head is circular and flat with decoration on one face, and has two holes, one on each side at 90 degrees between the top of the circle and the drop of the shaft. If the shaft emerges at 6 o'clock, the hole at 9 o'clock is now incomplete. Surviving width 26mm, surviving length 39mm. The object dates to c.AD 700-900. The decoration consists of a cross with narrow arms, defined by an incised line at each…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: NCL-066786
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A gold lock-ring and three small fragments of gold. The lock-ring is decorated with a series of incised concentric lines. One edge of the lock-ring is broken in a ragged edge, the other follows a neat line that may represent the original edge or a cut mark. The lock-ring is in a moderate condition, with cuts and distortion across its faces. There is evidence of tubing holding the two faces together (this has lifted in one section to reveal this construction technique). Around 1 quarter of the object is now missing and it is unclear from the initial inspection whether the small gold fra…
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NCL-4888C0
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Ingot  Although ingots are traditionally difficult to date without a secure archaeological context they are often attributed a Viking date. Ingots of similar overall shape are typical of the Viking period and are commonly found in Scandinavia, on the Continent, and within Britain where they generally date from the late 9th/10th century. Rounded edges are typical for Viking ingots although there is huge variation in the shape of Viking ingots, particularly as hammering can alter the form (Kruse and Graham-Campbell, 2011, pp.73-75). If the nick on the edge of …
Created on: Thursday 23rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near North Hazelrigg', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-5BD5BD
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The coins were submitted as 9 loose coins and two clumps of coins concreted together with corrosion products. These were separated in the British Museum Conservation laboratory. Associated with the coins were seven artefacts. These were found in one discrete group with the exception of the phallic pendant, found one to two metres to the south, and the lead object, found five metres to the south. They are likely to have been moved by ploughing Contents of find The coins (E. Ghey) The coins submitted for consideration consist of a group of 24 medium-sized copper alloy coins, pr…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-C1FDBB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
10 items of jewellery from the same brooch chain 1 miscellaneous object 29 coins from MM (one share with) PS 1 coin CW 1 coin ST 2 coins JM 1 coin PS + 1 share with MM 4 coins TS The age and precious metal content of this item qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the 1996 Treasure Act 2 nails? no claim
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bellingham Hoard', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NCL-314052
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report for the HM Coroner on the find of Potential Treasure (2019 T451) Late Bronze Age/Roman ring hoard Date: c. 950-600 cal BC Discovery: Found on 28th July 2016 within a small area (between 4 and 10 inches depth) on cultivated stubble while metal detecting The hoard consists of 6 complete copper alloy rings, 1 incomplete copper alloy ring, 5 copper alloy ring fragments, a circular disc and lug object and 2 sherds of pottery that are thought to date to the Late Bronze Age. Each object is described below while parallels are reserved for the discussion at the end of this report. …
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-61FF94
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 42 Roman coins Note on Image - Current image is of 40 coins 2 further damaged coins were found. 
Created on: Sunday 12th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-A78286
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age hoard Date: c. 950-800 cal BC The hoard comprises a sword broken into four pieces, a harness ring, toggle and socketed axe all dating to the Ewart park phase of the Bronze Age. Axehead 1)    A complete Late Bronze Age socketed axehead dating to the c. 950-800 cal BC.  The axe-head has an overall length of 64.7mm. It comprises a collared socket below which the body widens gradually from 29.5mm to c.34.8mm down most of its length before flaring more in sharp concave curves to form a winged crescent blade that has a maximum width of 43.9mm It has one i…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bellingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-5E9B55
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval (1200-1400) harness pendant. The object is square in plan - 20.59mm x 20.89mm - with an integral elongated lug, which is 9.36mm long, protruding from the centre of the upper edge. The lug tip has a circular perforation which is perpendicular to the pendant. The perforation is blocked with iron corrosion. The outer edge of the object is scalloped creating a square field in the centre. Within this square field there is a depiction of a castle. This motif has two turrets, four windows and a door with a Romanesque arch. The windows and doors are decorated …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-AD9E11
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Massive terret ring made from cast cu-alloy, with an incomplete projection of a twin spur (lipped projection) within the ring. It would also have had a strap bar concealed at the base. Most known examples come from northern England and Scotland with an emphasis in Aberdeenshire. There are also examples from North Wales. It's very close to an example from Chesters, Northumberland in Jope 2000, 309, 291e and MacGregor 1976, 113. Generally dating from late 1st-mid 3rd century AD. A fine example of this type of object is LANCUM-1F06E0
Created on: Friday 8th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: NCL-80B583
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy simple terret ring dating to the Late Iron Age/Early Roman period (AD 43 -150). The curved fragment has broadly circular section which expands in diameter from one end to the other from a diameter of 7.20mm to 10.11mm. At each end there is a circular collar-formed terminal. At the small diameter end the collar has a diameter of 8.45mm, while at the large diameter end the collar is 12.17mm. There is a single knop approximately a third of the way along the fragment, closets to the thickest diameter of the object. The object is 51.38mm Long and is sub-cir…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: NCL-9147B0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A possible copper alloy fob with red and blue enamel decoration. The mount is circular with 4 small openwork sections, which give the object the form of a broad equal-armed cross sitting within a circle. Around the outer edge of the fob are small enamelled cells which are coloured alternately red and blue. Most of these cells are now missing, and it is not possible to estimate the number of cells that would have originally been present. Inside the circumferential decoration, at the end of each arm of the cross there are further decorated enamelled cells. These form two distinct p…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-D1C55B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy massive lipped terret ring of late iron age to early Roman date AD50 - AD200. It has an incomplete projection of a twin spur (lipped projection) within the ring. It would also have had a strap bar concealed at the base. Most known examples come from northern England and Scotland with an emphasis in Aberdeenshire. There are also examples from North Wales. It's very close to an example from Chesters, Northumberland in Jope 2000, 309, 291e and MacGregor 1976, 113.  Weight 42.72g; width 62.55mm; Thickness 16.9mm; Height 46.31mm
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: NCL-167E49
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Iron Age to Roman massive or donside terret ring, BC 50 to AD 200. The fragment comprises the lipped or winged twin spur/projection that would have sat inside the ring of the terret.  Height: 16.2 mm Width: 21.49 mm Thickness: 20.7 mm Weight: 23.89 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: NCL-74A7AE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is a 'simple' type. All that remains is one section of the loop with a collar, and a small section of the sub oval strap bar.  The metal has a light green patina and is worn. Weight 15.92g, Length 42.77mm, width of loop is 8.55mm and the collar is 12.18mm in diameter.  Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terr…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-8FFF9E
Object type: HARNESS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular object which is possibly an inlay from a post medieval harmess fitting. The object is decorated with 2 parallel inlaid wavy lines which run along the length of the object. The resulting raised areas appear as 2 parallel rows of dog tooth decoration along the two long edges, while the central raised areas appear as 5 diamond shaped areas. Dimentions; Weight 6.04g; Length 46.02mm; Width 11.14mm; thickness 2.16mm
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: NCL-C3EB31
Object type: HANGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a sword belt fitting dating from the 16-17th centuries. This would have been one of 3 pieces hanging from the main fitting. It is foliate in design and has broken before the end. The end that is missing would have been a hook to attach it to the main fitting. There is a small circular perforation at the un-broken end in which the remains of an iton rivet sit. A similar mount is illustrated in Brian Read (page no. 39, No. 373)
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: NCL-0E909A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece, counter or weight of uncertain date. The piece is has an incised cross contained within a circle. The motif is simple and crudely executed. The piece is circular in plan, and D-shaped in section.  Diameter, 29.21mm; Thickness, 5.08mm; weight 22.67g
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-15A8DD
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman or later furniture fitting (c. AD100-400). The object has a rounded top, with a circular cross-section, and has a spherical knop with central dimple on its apex. From the rounded top the object tapers in and out again to form a 'waist', with a step between the top and the 'waist'. There is a further step betwen the 'waist' and the foot of the fitting which is a flat, circular base. There is a circular protrusion for attachment on the underside of the base. The object may be a handle or knob. Simlar examples recorded on the PAS database can be seen in r…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-B675D7
Object type: FORK (UTENSIL)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy handle terminal from a toasting fork c.1700-1900. The object is composed of a sub-cruciform openwork frame with bilateral moulded foliate decoration around its outer edges. The object is incomplete, with a large central cut out in the form of a cross with lobed arms (broadly pointed oval). There is a raised line with bevelled inner edges around the petal shaped inner cross and outside of this there is foliate exterior decoration. The whole object is slightly curved upwards at head and foot. Similar objects have been recorded on the database PUBLIC-7…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: NCL-F0A63E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with an incomplete rounded shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with tapering edges. The axehead is broken, with the butt end missing. The break is an irregular concave in shape; the width at the break is 37.99 mm (thickness:7.23 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the break to the blade; in shape they are relatively straight. The axe is thickest at the mid point (11.33 mm), …
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-74C5D5
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy flanged axehead of Early Middle Bronze Age date of later short-flanged axe of Type Ulcrome. The axehead dates to c. Acton Park II / Taunton phase of early MBA which corresponds to Needham typology date is c. 1600-1300 BC. The blade of the palstave is a splayed/crescent-shaped, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge, which is damaged. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being at the stop ridge. The blade is 90.31mm in length. The width of the cutting edge measures 38.21mm. The thickness of the blade is 12.63mm The rear pa…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
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Record ID: NCL-DF3553
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, Later Short Flanged axehead of the Lisset Type, dating to the middle Bronze Age, BC 1300-1200. A probable type Lissett metalworking phase (Schmidt and Burgess, 1981,100; plate 48, numbers 616-620).The axe is subrectangular, with a square butt which has been damaged. There is differential wear on the axe blade indicating that the axe has been used. The septem, the area between the flanges, terminates in a faint shield like depression. The casting flashes or seams have been removed and hammered flat. There is an notable casting line on the profile of one side ,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: NCL-4E6DF6
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unique ID:  ­­­­An incomplete copper alloy object probably the trigger guard of Post-medieval date (AD 1700-1900). The object is a tapering strip of copper alloy (D shaped in section) which has been bent round into a sub oval ovalshape. Both ends of the object terminate in old, abraded breaks. There is no decoration on either surface of the object. one of the ends is twisted.  The metal is a dark brown in colour with a slightly pitted surface patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Database: Unique ID: SOMDO…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: NCL-1759D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold finger ring with a surface treatment of white enamel, dating from the late 16th to 17th Century AD. The ring has a D-shaped cross-section. The bezel has setting for three stones. Two subrectangular red stones - probably rubies - remain in their setting. The stones are facetted with a rectangular flat top and angled sides. A third central stone is missing and there are traces of white enamel in the socket where it would have been. The gold around each stone has been pressed around the top to hold it in place. The gold settings for the stones form a scall…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: NCL-BABE07
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
The folowing report is from Martin Henig. "An attractive intaglio in a lower quality, base silver ring. The material of the stone is a non crystalline quartz, a chalcedony, with an upper blue layer and brownish ground, so it could be called a blue onyx or nicolo [ jewellery terms rather than scientific ones], the blue caused by staining/chemical treatment. The gem was cut with an outwardly bevelled edge. The subject is a cow, a popular subject from the Augustan period onwards, though I would date this to the late 1st century/first half of the 2nd century AD. Comparanda: see M.…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
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Record ID: NCL-B1CEAD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy belt and buckle style finger ring of post-medieval date (c. 1600 - 1800 AD). The ring is of simple design: a wide and flat band with a moulded bezel in the shape of a D-shaped buckle. The band has three dots, which presumably represent belt holes. the middle hole is not evenly spaced with the first and last dots. The inner face of the band is flat while the outer face is slightly convex, giving the finger ring a D-shaped section. There is no inscription. The finger ring has a rough brown surface with light green patches of copper-corrosion. It is 18.72 mm in diam…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: NCL-7CD83E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The finger ring is of the signet ring style, with a raised rectangular bezel. The shoulders are plain and do not expand from the width of the hoop. The hoop is plain and D shaped in cross section and oval in plan. The device on the bezel has an elongated octagonal border which contains a trefoiled flower with two - possibly four - leaves. No direct comparison has been found. The finger ring measures 26.44 in diameter; 18.47mm wide from the bezel to the back edge of the hoop…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2019
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Record ID: NCL-978235
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval gold finger ring with four faceted stones that may - or may not - be emeralds. A fifth socket, which presumably held a further stone, is empty. The four remaing stones are held by a claw style of mount. The ring has no inscription or maker's mark. The scroll-work of the bevel and shoulders, the faceting of the stones, and the claw mounts suggests a late Georgian or early Victorian date of manufature. While this find was reported as possible treasure, the decision of the relevant curator at the British Museum was that this is not treasure, due to the style of the rin…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
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Record ID: NCL-629FB3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold finger ring. . The outside of the ring ring is a plain gold band. On the inside is the inscription 'Joyn'd in one by God alone' with the two initials as the maker's mark. The ring has a diameter of 7.62mm; the band is 3.86mm wide and 1.80mm thick. The weight is 5.98g
Created on: Friday 30th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-E32C71
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete gold mourning (memento mori) finger ring probably dating from AD 1680. The ring has a D-shaped section with flat interior and convex exterior face. The interior has an inscription reading ‘Prepare to follow me LH 80’ in italic script. The exterior face has the incised image of a skull, missing the top of the head and the lower row of teeth and chin, emphasised with black niello inlay which is missing in places. Dimensions:  External diameter of hoop: 20.29mm; internal diameter of hoop: 18.06mm; thickness: 1.18mm; height: 4.12mm. Weight: 3.20g D…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebchester Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-C26B26
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Silver band-shaped finger-ring, with a large flat ovoid bezel, continuing as a tapering flat on either side of the centre, reducing to narrow, round wires at either end. These are looped around each other in short spirals to close the ring, and would originally have given some adjustability of size. Both the bezel and the tapering flanks are decorated with an unevenly repeated pattern of small circular punch-marks. A single line of these down the centre of the bezel is impressed more deeply. The ring is slightly flattened rather than completely round, and wider from side t…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hamstall Ridware area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-CB4F74
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold finger ring, of 19th century date. The hoop of the ring has a twisted rope design around the entire diameter on its exterior face. The inside face of the hoop is plain, with no hallmarks. This design transitions directly into the bezel of the ring, which is a lozenge shape, into which a red stone is set into a quatrefoil opening. The bezel is a box design with chamfered edges. There is an apparent ‘lid’ for the box bezel, and it is possible that a keepsake is contained within the bezel itself. Dimensions:  Hoop diameter 22.28mm Weight: 5…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Netherwitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-697EA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken silver finger ring. The ring was first suspected to be Roman or early Medieval, from photographs only. The shoulder decoration certainly has some similarity to early Medieval zoomorphic decoration. However, on visual inspection and with reference to BM curators, the ring was ascribed a modern date,  Not Treasure, returned to finder
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-61E7AD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy dress hook of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1700. The dress hook is of Read's Class E, Type 3: circular in plan and with a rectangular attachment loop. The dress hook has a cast openwork body, with a central cross; each quarter has an openwork trefoil or quatrefoil. The outer edge of the body is decorated with a line of pellets. The hook at the base is complete, but bent. Parallels include FAKL-14FC6A, YORYM-681DC6 and Read (2008) p. 99 number 370-371.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2021
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Record ID: NCL-0F2515
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hollow cast copper-alloy pommel probably from a dagger of medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1400 – c. AD 1600). The pommel is circular in plan with a cusped circumference resulting from the decoration on the upper surface which takes the form of six sub-triangular petal-like segments created by grooves radiating from a central slot at the apex. The upper part of the object is carinated in profile and the lower part has segments which are aligned with each of the upper segments.  As a result the aperture on the lower surface is externally he…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-B2A3D0
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy late-Iron Age to Roman (c.100 BC-AD c.200) end-looped cosmetic pestle ('woad grinder') from a cosmetic set. The pestle terminates at one end with a coiled loop, with a clear seam where the coil rejoins the shaft.. The shaft is broadly rectangular in section with rounded edges. The edge of the shaft is flat on one side and swells to a distinct knife like 'belly' on the opposite edge and narrows to a blunt point. The shaft swells in width from 5.64mm below the loop to 9.38mm in the middle of the belly of the blade. The shaft&n…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: NCL-0351DC
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 50 silver pennies and 23 silver half-pennies. Short cross coinage (1180-1247) 2017 T541 Netherwitton, North Northumberland I have examined a group of 73 coins reported found at Netherwitton, North Northumberland. The majority (63) are English silver pennies of the Short Cross type, with the obverse inscription of HENRICUS REX, i.e. King Henry, and a reverse inscription naming the moneyer and mint-place. This coinage was issued in the years 1180-1247, and thus introduced by Henry II and continued through the reigns of Richard I, and John and several decades into the re…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: NCL-CBB4CB
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Revesby, Lincolnshire A hoard of c. 70 Roman bronze coins. Initial identification suggests a deposition date after the mid-fourth century. The coins (Eleanor Ghey) A total of 67 coins and 2 unidentified metallic fragments were submitted for examination as potential Treasure. The assemblage is wide-ranging in date and as there was no container and no additional information on the distribution of the finds was provided, the group is assumed to contain a hoard of 55 nummi with a tpq of AD 327-8 alongside other stray coins from the area, including two first century copper a…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
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Record ID: NCL-11D7B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin of George III dated 1816 5.31g 23.58 dia 1.23 thickness Axis12
Created on: Friday 20th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: NCL-D44613
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Vitellius (AD 69), dating to the period AD 69 (Reece period 4). XV VIR-SACR FAC reverse type depicting a Tripod-lebes with dolphin lying right on top, raven standing right below. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 272, no. 86.
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th January 2019
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Record ID: NCL-7DF0DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Scottish Bawbee
Created on: Saturday 30th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
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Record ID: NCL-B4F01A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver siege coin struck at Newark dated to 1645 to 1646. It is a lozenge shape and weighs 5.13g; length 34.94mm; width 31.10mm. A post-medieval silver 'siege piece' struck at Newark. The coin is lozenge shaped. The obverse depicts a crown flanked from left to right by C and R. The crown has eight pellets on the left arch and nine on the right. Due to wear it is possible that some pellets cannot be seen. Below the crown are the numerals XII, which denotes the denomination as a shilling. All these are enclosed by an off-centred lozenge perimeter of pellets. The reverse has an …
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
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Record ID: NCL-09E1D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short-cross penny of Henry II class 1b1: mint, London: moneyer RAVL. date AD 1180-1185. The weight is 1.26g, the diameter is 19.01mm and the thickness is 0.70mm. Obverse: hENRICVS REX, Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: + (cross pattée) RAVL·ON·LVND, Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant N926; p220
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: NCL-563B57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver short-cross penny of Richard I. There are 7 pearls to the crown and the letter N is wide, the beard is made up of small pellets. There are two un-pelleted curls on the L and two or three on the R. Based on this the coin belongs to Richard I; North class 3ab2 or class 4a. The busts on these coins can be either large, small, wide or thin. Date is c.1190-1200. Moneyer and mint are WILLELM of London, though WILLELM can also be spelt as WILLEM on these coins due to the space taken up by the enlarged letter N and A. The coin has a weight of 1.04g and a diameter of 17.74mm
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-459509
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Scottish silver twenty pence piece of Charles I (1625-1649). Obverse: CAR·D G·SCOT·ANG·FR·ET·HIB·R·; Crowned bust left, XX (mark of value) behind Reverse: IVSTITIA·THRONVM·FIRMAT·; Crowned thistle. Mint uncertain. Clipped, probably third issue 1637 - 1642; Diameter, 15.54mm; Thickness, 0.33mm; weight 0.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
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Record ID: NCL-55E407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547). London mint,1526 - 1544. Second coinage 1529 -1544. Lis(1) (1529 - 1532) initial mark Mint of London. Thickness: 0.81mm Weight: 2.8g Diameter: 24.58mm North Vol 2, p. 111, no. 1797.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Saturday 31st December 2016
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Record ID: NCL-F46496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sunderland
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 77-78 (Reece period 4). [SALVS] AVGVSTA, S C reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. As RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 146, no. 1208.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: NCL-11DB8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of unclear type, possibly of Claudius II or similar, dating to the period c.AD 260-275 (Reece period 13) Obverse: IMP C[…], Radiate and cuirassed(?) bust right Reverse: […]RCI, Unclear standing figure left, probably Fides? Prototype of the mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: NCL-4ACEC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period17). GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Mint of Cyzicus. As RIC VIII, p. 491, no. 22. Weight - 1.58g; Diameter - 14.96mm Axis; 6 O'Clock
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
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Record ID: NCL-1E0278
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 128-129 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure left, possibly Hilaritas? Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II.3, p. 142, cf no. 990 for a possible parallel.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: NCL-FE85ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold quarter noble of Henry V (1413-1422) type F, annulets next to shield with a trefoil to the L and a mullet to the R, date is 1413-20 North (1991) no.1383. Lis above shield and in centre of reverse. Mullet after first word, and annulet after second word. Struck 1413-22.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: NCL-AD2D6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). Class 10cf5b. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Canterbury mint. AD 1309-1310. Diameter 17.96; Thickness, 0.64mm; Weight, 1.45g North, Vol II, P 32, No 1043/2
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-AD2BFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327), dating to AD 1319 - 1321. Class 15b, Canterbury mint. It has been clipped,  North (1991) Volume 2, no 1067 Diameter: 16.3 mm Weight: 0.87 g Die Axis: 5 Diameter 18.44; Thickness, 0.56mm; Weight, 1.27g. Die Axis 5 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-98CFFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 75 (Reece period 4). PON MAX TR P COS VI reverse type depicting Pax, naked to waist, seated left, holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC II.1, p. 114, no. 772.
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Record ID: NCL-E01F76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman coin
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
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Record ID: NCL-570AF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment (approximately one third) of a silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'Expanding Cross', light coinage (North 822), moneyer: Authgrimr (Othgrim; OÐGRIM), mint: Lincoln. Ref: North 1994: 180. The damage to the coin appears to have occurred post deposition as the breaks are not as clean as might be expected from a deliberate cut.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: NCL-7C60CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval New England silver three pence piece, issued by colony of Massachusetts, North America, 'Oak Tree' coinage (Noe Oak-28). Ref: Noe 1947. The coin is pierced at about the 2 o'clock point and clipped almost symmetrically around part of its circumference.  The coin has part of a date on it 165[?] hoverer the last number has been removed by the piercing,  Though dated '1652', such coins tend to be attributed to the period c. 1667 - c. 1674 AD. The argument is that the date either alludes to the foundation of the mint at Massachusetts or …
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 20th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ebchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-919E55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1351-1361. Pre-treaty series (fourth coinage). intial mark: cross 3.  The obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription: +EDWAR.R.ANGL.Z.FRANC.D.hY . The stops are single saltires. The reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. The reverse includes an odd spelling, reading +EXA…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-262760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to the period AD 1566. Second issue. Square shield on long fourchee reverse. Portcullis initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.134, no.1997.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: NCL-0EDA03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), dating to c. AD 218 (Reece period 10). Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P, Roma seated left holding Victory and sceptre, shield at side Mint of Rome RIC IV.2, p. 28, no. 8d; (BMC 1)
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thirston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-264E3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold half guinea of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1695. Minted at the Tower (London). Early harp. Spink, 2001, p 324, no 3466.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-538CEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at London. Initial mark: triangle in circle, 1641-1643 (North 1991: 162, ref: 2258). Obverse: CAROLVS.D.G; Crowned bust facing left with II (mark of value) behind the head Reverse: .IVSTITIA.THRONVM.FIRMAT. (Justice strengthens the throne); Oval garnished shield Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.67 g Diameter: 17.5 mm
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-67CB90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) Dated AD. Second issue, initial mark 2 in triangle dating the coin to 1602 - 1603. London Mint . See North 1991, page 137, reference 2016.  Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.93 g Diameter: 17.2 mm  
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-533F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny Henry III (AD1216-1272), Mint: Canterbury, Moneyer: Nicole. Long cross class 5g, North (1994) No.997. Probable date 1258-1270
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-8B54B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval William III (1694 - 1702) half crown. Dated 1697 Unknown mint. Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III DEI GRA. ; Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre Reverse inscription: MAG/BR. FRA/ET . HIB./REX . 16/97 . Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 14.87 g Diameter: 33 mm
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-7E2B14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) second issue, initial mark escalope dating the coin to 1584/5 - 1587. London Mint . See North 1991, page 137, reference 2016.  Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g Diameter: 16.2 mm
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-803F19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver silver threepence of Charles II ( 1660 - 1685 ) Dated. 1684 As Spink no 3385. Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.44 g Diameter: 17.6 mm
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-A5A801
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval penny of Charles I (1625-1649). The coin is clipped around much of its circumference. This is a North Group D, fourth bust coin with inner circle on obverse only, double arched crown, The initial mark is uncertain, meaning it cannot be closely dated with certainty. . North 2269 or 2271 Thickness: 0.35 mm Weight: 0.37 g Diameter: 11.71 mm Axis 9 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-B2905C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 - 1649), Tower mint, Group D, Initial mark Crown (1635-6) Cf. North 2241.  Obverse legend, CAROLUS D G MAG BR[I FR ET] HIB REX Reverse legend, CHRISTO [AUSPI]CE REGNO  
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-7E913E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Minted in Edinburgh. Dated to AD 1708. Obverse description: Draped bust facing left with E below. Obverse inscription: ANNA DEI GRATIA Reverse description: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform Reverse inscription: MAG / BRI FR / ET HIB / REG 17/ 08 Thickness: 1 mm Weight: 2.92 g Diameter: 20.5 mm
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 26th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-39A8FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I or Edward II Class is 10cf3b1 or 10cf5b, dating to 1307-10. Canterbury Mint. See North 1042/2 or 1043/1 Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: EDWA R[---]  Reverse description: Long cross Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS]/CAN/[TOR] Thickness: 0.71 mm Weight: 0.91 g Diameter: 16.44 mm
Created on: Sunday 26th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-02F6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced gold coin of James II of Scotland 1437 - 1460 Lion Type Lettering (regular font): IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTTORVM Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots Reverse Saint Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by crowned fleur-de-lis. Script: Latin (uncial) Lettering: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP Lettering (regular font): XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP Unabridged legend: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XPC IMPERAT Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers, Christ Commands Mint Edinburgh, Scotland
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-103A23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting she-wolf suckling twins.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-909622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval penny of Henry II (1154-1189) , Cross and Crosslet (Teably) coinage, probably Class E (North 960) dating to c.AD 1170-74, moneyer: Willelm, mint: Newcastle. Ref: North 1994: 217; Crafter 1998, table 7. The coin  is complete but poorly struck.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-73A86B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I Axis 2 Weight: 1.29 g Diameter: 21.33 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-72FE0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-324 (Reece periiod 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a Globe on an altar inscribed [VOT/IS/XX], three stars above. Mint of London. Die axis 10 Weight: 1.94 g Diameter: 19.55 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-72E3E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the Emperor standing right holding standard and leaning on shield. Mint of Arles.  Weight: 2.35 g Diameter: 16.86 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-72C4C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 101-102 (Reece period 6). P M TR P COS IIII P P reverse type depcting Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 248, no. 58. Axis 7
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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