Record ID: PUBLIC-B35CB3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button, dating from the post medieval period. This particular button is rather corroded, causing the button to become worn, this has lead to straight sides, instead of its usual distinictive circular shape. The buttons obverse side has a plain checker pattern design, with the reverse side containing what remains of the buttons loop, which has mostly gone.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8D5C1D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, dolphin type, Roman brooch. This particular brooch has the distinguishable curved stem, giving it the name dolphin. At one end, there is two wings, one side curvular facing the stems arch, with the reverse side being flat. The condition of the brooch is corroded, with one wing being bent.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8CED85
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, strap fitting dating from the medieval period. This particular strap fitting is rectangular with a circular centre. The rectangular ends probably fixed to something, mostly likely a hooked like feature. The condition of the strap fitting is poor, with cases of heavy corrosion.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C9749
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, medieval strap end, of a tongue-shaped form. This particular strap end would of had a scalloped attachment edge, round grooved aperture and two rivets, tapering sides on a leather strap, though is missing some of these vital components. The condition of the strap end is rather poor, with bent ends and missing elements, but with one rivet still inplace. Reference: Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. (2002). Dress accessories 1150-1450. London: A Musuem of London Publication. (Page 91).
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C41FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin, dating from the Post Medieval period. This coin is rather worn, with no clear indication to the type of coin it is, making it illegible. The coin has been bent into an S-shape. Owing to its extreme degree of wear and the S-shape of its appearance this coin is likely a love token.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3E80F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence coin, dating to 1571, during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). This type of coin is from the second issue. The condition of the coin is worn, with the obverse side being illegible. The reverse side contains Elizabeth I coat of arms, with year it was minted at the top (minted: London).
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3E5292
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, strap fitting or belt mount, dating from the medieval period. The belt mount is almost domed shaped, with triangular zig-zags at one long length end. The decorative design is linear, with it angling inwards, almost like a triangle. In the centre of the belt mount is a circular shaped stud like object, that protrudes slightly from the rest of the design. On the reverse side is the other end of the pin stud, possibly to attach the belt mount onto the mount. The decorative design of this side is plain. The overall, condition of the belt mount is good, with slight signs of…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3E2456
Object type: BRASS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, medieval monumental brass letter, possibly from a tomb inscription. The letter is possible A or V, since there is not certainty to which letter it is. The decorative style of the monumental brass letter is plain, with the condition of the object being good, but does show signs of wear and corrison.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3DB1F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dolphin brooch, dating from the Roman period. The brooch is missing one of its semi-cylindrical wings and its spring and pin as well. The distinct shape of this particular brooch distinguishes itself as a dolphin type brooch, due to the shape of the brooches bowhead being arched in profile at roughly 90 degress angle and then protrudes downwards. The pin-plate is rather worn, with only a hint of the plate protruding from the underneath of the bowheads tail. The decorative design of the brooch is linear, following the top of the bowhead to the tip at the bott…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-17091B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, cut half penny of Henry III dating from the Medieval period. Obv: Facing bust of King. Inscription [...]RICVS REX[...]. Rev: voided long cross. Inscription: [...] OLE ON L [...]. Possibly minted in Lincoln.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-16AB83
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, incomplete scissors dating from around the post-medieval period. At one end of the scissors is the finger ring, then there joint to connect the ring to the scissor blade, which is mostly missing. The inner side of the scissor blade has a small circular slot, probably to insert the pin in to secure both blades together. The outer side of the scissors show no visible sign of decoration, either due to the corrosion or the design is plain. The condition of the scissors is corroded in some areas and worn in others.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-163D6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry I, possibly 'Full face/cross fleury type', struck circa 1117. North no.866.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-83B3D4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key, dating from around AD1100-1500. The end of the key is missing, though it probably would of been ring-shaped. The stem is of flattened-oval section, but is missing its tapered pointed tip which projects beyond the end of the locking plate. The plate is rectangular and has a wide cleft in the leading edge. The condition of the key is rather worn, with signs of corrsion.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-833150
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end. The main shape of the strap fitting is circular, with a large central hole. At one end there is a decorative circular end, almost like a crown, though corrsion and wear has made it difficult to interpret. The opposite end has the 'forked' like ends, one of the half missing, where the leather would have been attached. The strap fitting is incomplete, with obvious signs of corrsion.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-829157
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Am early Anglo-Saxon copper alloy sleeve clasp, dating from the 6th century AD, of Hines form B18b. It is rectangular, with two protruding rounded lugs on one of its longer sides (the rear edge). In front of these are four roundels, flat sub-circular elements joined to each other at their widest points to produce three other perforations between the roundels and the bar. The bar is a raised strip along the front edge, decorated with two groups of widely spaced transverse grooves with three undecorated squarish areas in between. A small projection from one of the groups of grooves i…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C90804
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval or post-medieval copper alloy vessel leg. The leg is triangular in section and expands to an animal claw of three lobes.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8CBD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, nummus dating during the reign of the House of Valentinian. Obv: Diadem bust right of emperor. Inscription: DN CONSTAN[TIVS PF AVG]. Rev: Soldier spearing fallen horseman. Inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Mint illegible.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C87832
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard, dating from AD335-337. Illegible mint.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stainfield area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C7FD82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut half penny, dating from the reign of John (1199-1216), Class 5b (1204-1209). Mint of Lincoln.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C79CD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold 'shield' half sovereign from the reign of Queen Victoria, dated 1844. 'First head' type. Obverse: bust left, with date of mint at the bottom. Inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse: Shield with crown on top, with royal coat of arms. Inscription: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF. The condition of the coin is good, with no obvious signs of damage.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bardney', grid reference and parish protected.