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Record ID: DUR-8E2D46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (c.AD1400-1750.
The object is a quarter of an elipsoid (Quarter of an elongated sphere) giving it a shield shaped plan. One radius is slightly longer (13.4mm) than the other (8.8mm).
There is a design on the curved surface formed by a series of raised ridges. There is a central raised ridge from which four pairs of ribs radiate and connect with an outer shield motif.
Weight: 4.63g, Length:13.4mm, Width:18.8mm, Height: 8.8mm.
The shield motif on the object appears…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-97CD1D
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, flint, leaf arrowhead of early Neolithic date.
Green (1980) Type 3Bn. c.4000BC-3300BC.
The object is sub-triangular, the dorsal face is slightly convex with covering parallel low angle retouch and short sub-parallel low angle retouch around all the edges.
The ventral surface is slightly convex near the point then becomes slightly concave towards the proximal end due to a negative scar and percussion ripples.
Reference: Green, H.S., 1980. The flint arrowheads of the British Isles: a detailed study of material from England and Wales with comparanda from Scotland and …
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6FCB57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval silver penny of Aethelred II ( The Unready)(978-1009 AD),
First Small Cross type, minted by Hafgrim at Lincoln, 978-979 AD
North 764
Obverse: Diademed bust left with three pellets in front. Legend: EDELRED REX AN. Initial mark: Cross Pattee
Reverse: Small Cross Pattee. Legend: HAFGRIM M-O LIND. Initial Mark: Cross Pattee
Diameter:20.6mm; Thickness: 0.9mm, Weight 1.3g
The coin has a small chip missing at 10 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-FB07C6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete coper alloy toy cannon of post mediaeval date (1600-1700).
Cast in one piece with a tapering cascabel and spherical button. The base, vent and muzzle rings are in relief. There is a drilled touch hole 2mm in diameter.
A second broad reinforcing ring encircles the barrel where two circular trunnions 6mm in diameter project 8mm from the barrel. The chase then tapers towards the muzzle which flares out from the reinforcing ring.
The internal bore diameter is 6.36mm (1/4 inch)
Length:109.25mm, Width; (at trunnions) 33.35mm, Diameter: (at touch hole) 16.18mm, Weight…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-697E51
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pot mend, of uncertain date, probably of Roman to Post Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1700.
The object consists two unequal sized oval pieces of lead connected by short neck. The space between the lead plates varies from 6mm to 16mm thick and is filled with a cream coloured ceramic material.
Weight: 81.48g, Length: 38.76mm, Width: 25.87mm, Thickness: 16.77mm.
Similar finds: Record ID: GLO-51F490, Record ID: SWYOR-CB4B19, Record ID: NMS-97E573
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-690276
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pressed copper alloy badge dating from the second world war (1940 - 1945).
The badge is in the shape of a building with three search light beams rising from it. The legend SLO is embossed in the centre. There are the remains of two studs or rivets on the back of the badge.
The legend probably stands for Search Light Operator and would have been worn by a member of the Home Guard or ATS.
Length: 16.61mm Width:16.23mm, Thickness:1.13mm, Weight: 1.19g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-685E15
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval to Modern copper-alloy watch winder, dating to AD 1881 - 1941.
The object is sub rectangular with three concave sides and one convex; in the centre of the convex side is a protruding, flaring cylindrical knop. At the opposing edge is a thinner cylindrical shaft. The main body is inscribed on both faces with raised lettering. One side reads COOPERATIVE/SOCIETY/HASWELL the other reads: WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.
Length: 22.1 mm, Width: 11.75 mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 1.97g
Haswell Coperative Society was formed in 18…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D6951C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1800.
The button is sub-circular in plan and flattened in cross section. The perimeter of the button is now damaged and has an octagonal appearance. The obverse is corroded and worn and the pattern is no longer clearly visible but there appears to be a floral design with small circles between the petals of a flower. The the reverse of the button surface is flat and mottled with patches of corrosion, there is a small square depression in the centre where an attachment loop may haqve been ori…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D433D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sceat of early medieval date, probably of a late type, possibly Series L (c.AD700-770).
This is a fragment of a coin with approximately a third of the circumference intact. The original diameter would be approximately 13mm.. About half of the remaining coin is obscured by green copper corrosion salts.
Obverse: Possible radiate bust right with numerous pellets. no evident legend.
Reverse:A single vertical line possibly part of a cross with groups of pellets either side.
Weight: 0.77g, Thickness:1.9mm, Width:11.8mm, Length:12.4mm, Approximate dia…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-AC25B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial mark: coronet; dated 1567 on coin (North V.2 1991: p.135, ref: 1998).
Obverse: ELIZABETH:D.G.ANG.FR[A.E]T.HI [REG]INA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head
Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1567 above shield.
Diameter: 19.73mm. Thickness 0.7mm, Weight: 1.39g.
Die Axis: 1 o’clock
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Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F22FCD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cruciform brooch of the early-medieval period, (c.AD450 – 550).
The object comprises the flat panel and incomplete zoomorphic foot of a cruciform brooch.
The lower section of the incomplete flat panel has three transverse convex bands, each becoming slightly wider as they descend the brooch. The two protruding moulded pellet 'eyes' below this collar are surmounted by a slight curved and inset 'eyebrow' groove. The two nostrils below are each formed of a deep set annulet within a concentric outer rin…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-5D1DA9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval composite strap end with forked spacer, dating to AD 1250-1450.
It is a tongue shaped form consisting of two sub-rectangular plates, which have a damaged concave attachment ends and terminates with a pointing knop.
There is a complete forked spacer soldered between the plates. The object was attached to the strap by means of a single rivet.
The object has a dark green mottled patina.
Length: 28.02 mm, Width:7.42mm, Thickness 3.52 mm, Weight: 2.16 g.
A similar example can be…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E71193
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Button and Loop Fastener of Roman date (AD 100-200).
The object consists of a large flat, circular head of an undecorated form. Attached to the underside is the base of a triangular loop that splits into two expanding sub-oval-sectioned arms that, at the opposite end, are bridged by a sub-circular-sectioned bar.
The metal is dark brown in colour with a slightly pitted green patina.
Length: 37.68mm, Width (of loop): 18.10mm, Thickness (of loop): 4.28mm, Diameter (of Head): 18.42mm, Weight: 8.90g.
Worrell (2008, 341) state…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-567D1D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in cross-section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of a distorted flower or star in a raised circular boarder. The design is very worn. The reverse of the object has no visible design and has a hollow area that appears to be a casting defect.
Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely
The metal ha…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-562081
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of a single vertical line with in a raised circular boarder. The design is very worn and it is possible that the vertical line represents the stem of an anchor as such a design has been seen on other tokens found in this area. This motif corresponds to Powell Type 5. The reverse of the object has no visible design.
Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, we…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-556034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the Medieval to post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700).
The object is circular with flat faces a rounded edge and sub-rectangular cross section. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.8mm in diameter encircled by a plain, raised border. The object is decorated on one surface with 12 raised lines leading from the centre to the circumference. The object has a powdery white / cream patina. There is a groove across the decorated surface that is probably some later damage whilst in the ground.
Dimensions: Diameter 28…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C3BEF7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of possibly Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1400 to AD 1800).
The obverse of the token has a long cross with a pellet in each quadrant incised into the surface. No designs are present on the reverse. Possibly Powell type 14.
It measures 20.4 mm in diameter and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 9.3 g.
The token is a light grey colour, with an uneven white/ light grey patina.
Diameter: 34.8mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight:25.18g
Similar finds: Record ID: SUR-B281E7, Record ID: WMID-9D9C25
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C31FF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval long cross penny of Edward I (AD 1272 – 1307).
Class 9b, North no. 1037/1 (North 1991: 30-31). London mint (plain cross). AD 1299-1300/01.
Obverse: +EDW R AN[GL] DNS h[YB]
Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Uncrossed A’s and unbarred N’s
Obverse description: Crowned Bust facing, Flat righthand side fleur to crown, pelleted eyes, wedge shaped drapes with star on breast.
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quadrant.
Die axis 5 o'clock.
The coin weighs 1.35g and is 18.09mm in diameter and…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-BFF6C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of George II (1727-1760) dating to 1756.The coin is bent into an "S" shape suggesting that this coin has been modified for use as a 'love token'.
Obverse: bust of George II left. Legend: GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA // LIMA
Reverse: Four Crowned shields in a cruciform representing Ireland, France, Great Britain and the house of Hanover. Legend: 1756 M B F ET REX F D B ET L D S R I A T E T E
Spink (2012 47th edition: 393) notes: "Some of the treasure seized by Admiral Anson during his circumnavigation of the glo…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4D7F71
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub-conical lithic object of uncertain date but possibly Neolithic (4000 to 2200 BC).
The object consists of a fine-grained crystalline grey/green stone. It has a pale inclusion band running down its centre. The inclusion has small rust coloured grains within it suggesting some iron content.
The object is sub-conical in shape with a sub- rectangular cross section.
It is possible that the smoothness of the object is due to natural erosion but the shape is suggestive of the butt end of a polished axe head or a conical whetstone. As the cross section is not uniforml…
Created on: Monday 29th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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