Record ID: LEIC-F42C9E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? copper alloy object, Length: 32 mm, width: 24 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 5.68 g. The object is sub-rectangular in form and cross section and consists of two layers of plate, possible a cornerof a larger object? held together with a central flat 'rivet' which is a small square plate, folded to form a shaft which is pushed through a slit in the object and has then had its triangular terminals folded over to hold in place.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-DFA3A9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object, possibly a weight or a gaming piece. Thickness: 5 mm, diameter: 19 mm, weight: 12.06 g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-42EA5E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy fragmentary object? The object has a C-shaped fporm and a circular cross section, which tapers and then becomes oval cross section along the straighter portion. The fragment may be part of a chunky D-shaped buckle frame or similar loop fitting? Length: 19 mm, width: 17 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 8.22 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-37B3AC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object, Length: 48 mm, width: 44 mm, thicknesss: 2 mm, weight: 18.27 grams. The object is fragmentary and is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a rectangular cross sectioned, curved bar which has a rectangular bar crossing it at one end (with broken edges) and towards the centre of the curve, has a curved projection terminating in a stylised horses head. The curve forms the horses neck and terminates with a downwards pointing face with outwards curling mouth/lips and a stamped circle for an eye. It has a triangular 'ear…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-2C7619
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object, Length: 48 mm, width: 14 mm, weight: 16.65 grams. Theis is one of several as yet unidentified artefacts. This one has a form very similar to HESH-A5C584, tentatively identified as early Medieval. Other possibly related objects have been summarised in this record - BERK-5B5B94. The object is in poor condition and has a flat triangular shaped base which sits below a central section which has a D shaped cross section. This has a central raised curved band running across it. Above this the object narrows into a curving shaft with a D shaped cross secti…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-044334
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy object. Length: 68 mm, width: 31 mm, thickness: 8 mm, weight: 98.72 grams. The object is sub oval in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a central recess around its edge, which may suggest its use as a pot mend or similar? It is decorated on one surface with two rows of sub spherical projections, partially divided by a solid raised line in its centre.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-041C5A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval? copper alloy object, 1500-1700, Length: 40 mm, width: 36 mm, weight: 21.03 grams. The object is a fragment of a curved object, possibly originally spherical. It has one possibly intact straight edge, its others being damaged. It is decorated with a row? of Tudor rose like motifs, which perhaps suggest a date for it?
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-ACA2D0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval (?) object, possible a mount of lid? Thickness: 5.0 mm, diameter: 31 mm, weight: 10.92 grams. The object is circular with a hollow underside and partial straight sides. It is decorated with a raised design divided into three sections br radiating lines. Between these is an oval foliate/scroll like motif.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-A2F0E4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Early medieval? copper alloy fragment. Length: 19 mm, width: 17 mm, thickness: 1.0 mm, weight: 0.65 grams. The object is a fragment of a larger sheet whose function is unknown. It has no intact edges. but does have decoration consisting of a border formed of double line of stamped rectangles? Next to this are two incomplete domes with a further one positioned below and in between.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FFA643
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval iron object, possibly a bill? length: 79 mm, width: 35 mm, thickness: 6.0 mm, weight: 26.71 grams The object is in poor condition and is currently rectangular in form and cross section, with one intact rounded side projection, 27 long, 18 wide and 4mm thick. The opposite side has the probable remains of a second projection. Kevin Leahy notes it may have been 'part of a bill as found in the Flixborough hoard or the improbably light 'plough share' in the Westley Waterless hoard.' The objects function is unknown but it was found as part of an assemblage including …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'melton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-FF8999
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval? iron object, Length: 112 mm, width: 53 mm, thickness: 5.0 mm, weight: 53.10 grams. The object is rectangular in cross section and oval (leaf shaped) in form. It has an integral oval hole, set in a rounded projection at one narrow end. The opposite end is rectangular in form and incpomplete. It is a possibility that the 'loop' has been formed by bending a linear projection over the plate, but x-rays revealed no eivdenece of this. The objects function is unknown but it was found as part of an assemblage including a possible hammer head LEIC-FF95BA, an adze LEIC-FFB30…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton area', grid reference and parish protected.