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Record ID: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000).
The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-73CEF3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead button dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (c.AD1400-1600)
The object has been cast and has a circular head. The upper surface has raised moulded decoration comprising of a raised cross within a circular border. Each arm of the cross has a series of horizonal lines in a 'ladder' form, and at the centre of the cross is an annulet with a large pellet at the centre. Each quarter of the cross also has an pellet. The reverse of the button is plain and undecorated with a lateral casting seam and at the centre the broken remains of the shank and…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-7319D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500).
The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture measuring 8.37mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes, and pellets. on one surface the lines appear to be arranged to form a four-pointed star. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage.
Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72E64E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500).
The whorl is made up of a central plano-convex body with a central aperture measuring 8.83mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of randomly arranged large pellets. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage.
Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid to later medieval period. Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and e…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-72A9B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500).
The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre on one surface) measuring 9mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing paler where there is some damage.
Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places this in the mid…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-236C3F
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1200-1300)
The matrix is a pointed oval (vessica) shape in plan, with a cental motif featuring a crescent moon to the left partially enclosing a six-pointed star.
The legend reads +SIGILLV’.WALtER’. (Seal of Walter).
On the reverse is a central rib with a perforated lug at the top of the seal. The object has a whitish grey patina and is in good condition.
Dimensions: Length: 28.15 mm; Width: 19.38 mm; Thickness: 3.05 mm; Weight: 9 g.
Seal matricies with personal names are usually dated to the 13th centur…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
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Record ID: DUR-4687BE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead toy cannon with wheels, dating to the Post medieval period (c.AD1700-1850)
The object comprises two open-work wheels with eight (partial) spokes and a central 'hubcap', with the cannon fixed between the wheels at the apex. The muzzle of the cannon is more bulbous and with a small knob protruding from the 'mouth'. The opposing end protrudes from the wheels, and has been bent at a 90 degree angle. The base is broken away and missing, whilst the entire object is rather crushed and distorted.
Dimensions: 41mm in length, 52.5mm in width, 5.7mm thick.
Weight: 39.4…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-E03703
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead pencil likely to date from Post-Medieval period (c.AD1600-1900).
The object is broadly circular in section, slightly flattened towards the distal end, and tapering to a blunt point at the opposite end. Casting seams are visible on the upper and lower surface, extending to the mid point of the object.
It is in good condition and has a mid grey patina.
It weighs 31.6g, is 75.75mm long and has a diameter of 8.04mm.
The condition and form of this object indicate it to be of post-medieval date, and thus it has been recorded as a pencil (as opposed to a s…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D756BC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead alloy 'vesica' type seal matrix, dating from c.AD 1200 - c.AD 1400.
The seal has been cast in one piece, and is an uneven pointed oval, or vesica, shape in plan with a flat rectangular cross section. There is a what appears to be a foliate design in the centre of the matrix; the legend is largely illegible but appears to read in part S(?) HUT(?)[...]. On the reverse the traces of a central rib are visible, along with the broken projecting attachment loop at one end.
Only the lower half of the matrix is present and the matrix is in a largely poor …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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