Record ID: PUBLIC-A6AA5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided long-cross medieval coin, dating to the period of Henry III of England (1216-1272). straight-limbed X, not curved. The star at the top of the coin is sharp and pointed. Nicole of Canterbury. Possibly Class 3ab2. Obverse: HENRICVS REX III / facing bust of Henry III, wearing crown with no sceptre Reverse: NIC/OLE/OIC/NT / voided long-cross, with quatrefoil in quarters
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A63497
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver legionary denarius of Mark Antony dating from around 32BC. Obverse: Galley sailing right, with a mast with banners at the prow. Inscription: most illegible [ANT AVG] III VIR [R P C]. Reverse: mostly illegible, probably a depiction of two legionary standards.
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C49E57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272) (Class 3a1). Obverse: bust facing of Henry III, with no sceptre, wearing crown. Inscription: HENRICVS REX III. Reverse: voided long cross, with three pellets in each quadrant. Inscription: ALE INO [...]. The coin is worn and blundered, making it difficult to interpret inscription on reverse side.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cumberworth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C3DC7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, post-medieval, sixpence coin, dating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (exact date of coin:1575). Obverse: bust facing left of Elizabeth, with rose behind her head. Inscription: ELIZABE[...] ANG FRA ET H[..] RE[...]. Reverse: long cross fourchee over shield. Shield contains the English lions and fleur-de-lis of France. Date of production above shield (1575). Inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cumberworth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6DFAE0
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible bronze ingot or awl, dating from the Bronze age. The length is 43.5 mm long, and 3.5 mm wide at its widest point. One end has a converging point, whereas, the other is flat, almost 'axe' shaped. The stem of the object is rectangular in shape.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D4D89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly dating from the medieval period. The weight has a circular, 20 mm, flat base diameter, thought flares out slightly, before it begins to converge. The object converges to a height of 23 mm, shaped similar to a cone. The weights condition is rather poor, with clear signs of corrosion and damage, loosing is shape and top as a result.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D2BC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, roman nummus, exact date unknown. Obverse: illegible. Inscription: illegible. Reverse: illegible. Inscription: illegible. Mint mark: unknown. The condition of the coin is poor, with the features being mostly illegible.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D06C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible late Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus, exact date unknown. Obverse: illegible. inscription: illegible. Reverse: illegible. Inscription: illegible. Mint mark: unknown.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6CE5E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, roman nummus, uncertain date. Obverse: bust right of emperor (emperor unknown). Inscription: illegible. Reverse: mostly illegible, possibly a figure standing facing left? Inscription: illegible. mint mark: unknown. The condition of coin is poor, with most of the coin being illegible.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6C8B23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, roman coin forgery, dating from the reign of Constantius II (AD 337-361). Obverse: bust right of Emperor. inscription: illegible. Reverse: soldier advancing left spearing fallen horsemen. Inscription: Illegible. Mint mark: forgery (illegal/fake coin).
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-4655EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Roman nummus, dating from the reign of Emperor Constantine. Obverse: laureate bust left, cuirassed. Inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Reverse: Altar surmounted by globe, inscribed VOTIS XX, with three stars above. Inscription: illegible. mint mark: unknown. Struck AD317-26.
Created on: Friday 1st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45BEB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I. Obverse: helmeted bust left, cuirassed, holding spear resting on shoulder and shield. Inscription: CONSTANTINIVS AVG. Reverse: Alter surmounted by globe, inscribed: VO TIS XX, with three stars above. Inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS VOTIS XX. Mint mark: PTR (Trier).
Created on: Friday 1st February 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B2CDF0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle pin. The design of the shaft is plain, containing a linear band at the neck of the pin. The loop is open, having been bent around the frame leaving an open loop.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashby De La Launde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B2323D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy sawfish brooch, dating from the Roman period. The wings are cylindrical in section and contain an axis bar for a hinged pin. The decorative design of the wings are quite ornate, containing a semi-circular band design following the curvature of the wing, found on both wings in the centre. Either side of these bands are deeply incised, making the band design more prominent. Within these bands appears to be incised horizontal lines. The top of the bow is flush with the wings, containing obvious signs of corrosion. The bow itself is serrated on both sides, mainly conce…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashby De La Launde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B18A03
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix, from the post-medieval period. This particular matrix seal contains a conical handle. The handle consists of four circular holes, one large, three small and of equal size. The larges hole is situated at the top of the handle, with the three small holes situated below this roughly on the same level, though the middle hole appears to be slightly lower and closer to the collar. The collar design is plain, and triangular in shape which connects the handle to the seal/die. The central design of the seal is of a flower of eight equally spaced narrow …
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashby De La Launde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F16C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Lincolnshire slotted dolphin type with hinge mechanism, dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD. The head of the brooch consists of two circular wings. On the underside of the head, in the centre, is a slit where the pin would have sat. The bow arches up slightly before curving downward towards where the catchplate would have been if the brooch was complete. On the obverse side of the brooch contains two square-like slots which would have held enamelling.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snelland area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1EDF22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval belt/strap mount, dating around the 15th to 16th centuries. The mount is shaped like a shield with a fleur-de-lys design at its apex and a large rounded knop at its foot. The centre of the shield bears the design of a waisted (belted) fleur in moulded relief. The obverse side is gilded, with patches of corrosion. On the reverse side is the remains of two integrally cast fixing studs or loop, which would of secured the mount to the strap.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snelland area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1E8ABE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy circular coin weight, probably for a Noble (1412-1464). The obverse side depicts a design of a single masted clinker built ship (cog) facing left, with a lis above the fore castle and a lion passant guardant above the after castle. The design indicates it was for the noble. The reverse side is blank, as most weights tend to be. The side of the weight is slightly worn, especially around the 9 to 12 o'clock area.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snelland area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1DFF7D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, Anglo-Saxon Cruciform brooch foot, dating from the 6th century AD. This type of brooch is very common compared to other early Anglo-Saxon brooches on the PAS database. The remaining 'foot' of this Cruciform brooch contains both the flat panel at the top and the terminal, which in this case is rather damaged. The flat panel contains linear lines going across the panel horizontally. The reverse of the flat panel are the remains of the catchplate. The catchplate is slightly corroded, and is rather shallow, meaning it does not project very far. The termi…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snelland area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8B7311
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, Short Cross cut half penny, probably from the reign of King John (uncertain). Obverse: Bust facing holding sceptre in right hand. Inscription: H[...]. Reverse: Voided short cross, with four quatrefoils in angle, surrounded by a beaded perimeter. Inscription: [...] ON EVE [...]?. Mint: possibly York. The coin has been cut across the 4 to 10 o'clock line, with only the lower proportion of the bust remaining.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8AC3C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Roman silver miliarensis of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 320-324 (Reece period 16). CRISPVS ET CONSTANTINVS CC reverse type depicting bare headed busts of Crispus and Constantine II facing one another. Mint of Sirmium. As RIC VII, p. 469, no. 14.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-8A3198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, Roman Republican Denarius, minted by Mark Anthony, legionary issue for the VIII (8th) legion. Obverse: a depiction of a Roman galley facing right. Inscription: ANT AVG [III VIR R P C]. Reverse: a depiction of a legionary eagle in the centre, with two standards either side. Inscription: LEG VIII. The condition of the coin is good, with only patches of minor ware.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-15A75E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Roman radiate, from probably the reign of Emperor Gallenius or Victorinus (258-270)? Obverse: Bust right of emperor. Inscription: [...]NVS P [..]A[..]. Reverse: uncertain depiction. Possibly a figure standing facing right? Inscription: [..]OPVGN[...]. Mint: uncertain. The conditon of the coin is worn, with patches of corrosion. Some of the edges are missing.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1475A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus coin, from the reign of the House of Valentinian (AD364-378). Obverse: bust right of Emperor. Inscription: [DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG]. Reverse: A depiction of Victory walking left with wreath. Inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. Mint: Uncertain. The condition of the coin is very worn, with patches of corrosion. The obverse side is far more worn than the reverse side of the coin.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EE0F97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy roman nummus, dating from the reign of Emperor Magnetius. Obverse: bareheaded, draped bust right of emperor. Inscription: illegible. Reverse: Two standing victories facing one another, holding round shield like wreath, inscribed in the centre: VOT/V/M[VL]T [X] with supporting column. Inscription: VIC[TORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE]. Mint: TR[P] (Trier). The overall condition of the coin is fine, though the obverse side has significantly more corrosion than the reverse.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C6D473
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Dolphin brooch, dating from around the late 1st century and 2nd century AD. The head of the brooch is circular, containing a hinged type pin, on the centre reverse side. The bow of the brooch is arched, protruding above the head. The decoration of the bow has three incised squares, for slotted enamel, from the top, and tapers in towards the bottom. The foot of the brooch protrudes against the arch of the bow, almost like a foot. This particular brooch is missing its pin, but the catchplate still remains visible. The catchplate is rather plain, and bends off to the…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-327999
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy roman dolphin hinged brooch dating from around AD55 - AD100. The brooch is plain, though badly corroded hiding any possible decorations. The brooch is missing its catch plate and pin, with both of its wings cut short, possibly damaged. The style of the broochs bow is arched, imitating a dolphin, hence the name. The condition of the brooch is corroded, with signs of damage, as previously stated.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-322B2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, hinged brooch dating from around AD55-AD100. The brooch is plain and is missing its foot and catch plate, as well as, its pin. The brooch has a circular cross section, with circular wings. The bow of the brooch is arching. The condition of the brooch is corroded, with areas on the wings showing signs of damage.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3195E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy roman nummus dating from the reign of Emperor Valentinian I (AD364-78), of the House of Valentinian. Obverse: bust right of emperor with pearl diademed, draped and wearing currassier. Inscription: VALENTIANVS. Reverse: Emperor advancing right dragging captive behind, carring standard, probably inscribed with a Chi-Rho (hidden by corrosion), OF/II in field. Inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM (Glory of the Romans). The condition of the coin is fine, though as mentioned, does contain some areas of corrosion. Mint mark: CON (Arles) or (Arelatum/Constantina).
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9E830C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Commodus dating to the period AD 180-192 (Reece period 9). The condition of the coin is slightly worn, making it difficult to identify. Obverse: bust right of emperor. Inscription: illegible. Reverse: standing figure difficult to identify. Inscription: illegible. Mint: Rome.
Created on: Friday 19th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9DB6B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, from the time of the House of Constantine, probably Constantine II (AD 317-340). The condition of the coin is fair, however, the inscription around the edge of the coin has been removed. Obverse: right bust of the emperor. Inscription: illegible. Reverse: A depiction of two soldiers standing either side of two standards.Inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]. Mint: unavailable.
Created on: Friday 19th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A8E3DA
Object type: DRESS PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy pin, probaby a Roman dress pin. This particular pin is made of a single shank of circular section, broen at one end and tapering at the other. The pin is bent to a right angle, allowing it to be fastened securely to the fabric.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A8BB2C
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pair of 6th century Anglo-Saxon tweezers. Only one arm of the tweezers remains, with the break at the suspension loop, which is still visible. From the loop to its rough centre, it begins to broaden out gradually, with the end being D-shaped. The arm has a sub-rectangular shape, with decorative incisions on the obverse side of the arm. The reverse side has no obvious decorations, but does consist three incised circles close to the loop end. The condition of the tweezer is fine, though contains two cuts towards the D-shaped part of the tweezers, and also has …
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A8019C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age copper alloy socketed spear, dating from the mid/late Bronze Age period. The spear is very worn, and would probably have been broader. The tip of the spear is blunt, as well as the blades. The blade wings are abraded and irregular, with the socket being broken, with small pieces of wood still inside. The damage to the socket may have occured before post-deposition, possibly from the result of action of some sort.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C6F5ED
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy, incomplete purse frame, dating circa AD1400- 1500. The frame is made of a curved strip of copper alloy which is right-angled in section. One of the sides contains a row of circular holes, while the other is decorated with a series of incised crosses, showing signs of inlaid niello. The condition of the bar is corroded.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Branston and Mere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C684E7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, incomplete Roman T-shaped brooch. The brooch head has cylindrical wings, both of them have rather worn ends. The middle of the head it open, with signs of a bar for a hinged pin. Any decorations on the wings are illegible, due to corrosion. The bow drops 90 degrees vertically from the head, giving it the T-shaped profile. The pin and catch plate are both missing from this particular brooch.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C6355A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Roman hinged dolphin brooch. The wings are cylindrical, containing bar for the hinged pin. The brooch is incomplete, with only half of the pin missing. Both wings show signs of decoration, with a incised linear design around the wings end. The bow shape is has a dolphin profile, hence its name. The other end of the bow contains a worn catch plate for the pin. The condition of the fine, but has extensive corrosion.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C5BAAC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Roman Polden Hill brooch, with Celtic decoration and signs of silvering. The brooch is incomplete, missing half of its spring and it pin. The bow is complete, comprising a winged top which has a bilateral spring mounted on an axis bar whose ends are housed in pierced plates at the ends of the wings, the chord being secured by a pierced crest on the head. The wings are short and decorated with incised lines going diagonally across the wings width. The other end of the bow contains the catch plate for the pin, with the end curled to hold the pin. The condition of the bro…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9FE466
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy buckle and pin dating from the medieval period. The buckle is D-shaped. Obverse: rounded, but broadens out at the head, with incisions for the pin. The reverse side is flat. The pin is plain and looped around the bin bar. The buckles condition is corroded.
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9F8D95
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy padlock, from the post-medieval period. The bar itself is missing, and the entire padlock is very corroded. The padlocks shape is circular, with two lugs at the top. These lugs would of originally held the bar. The corrosion is heavily present around the area of the lugs, suggesting the bar was made of iron. A rectangular plate is present on one side of the padlock, positioned vertically containing a linear design. The other side is missing most of the plate, exposing a small circular hole, but full of corrosion. These plates are positioned to hide the ke…
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
Spatial data recorded.