Record ID: DENO-1BC7E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date, (c. AD 1250 - 1450). The matrix is circular with a suspension loop projecting from the edge, pierced at 90 degrees. The central device appears to be a bundle of arrows or spears, reminiscent of the haz de flechas appearing in Spanish heraldry. This is flanked on either side by a Cross of Lorraine, also known as  an archiepiscopal cross, a patriarchal cross. This symbol is associated with the crusades and the church; the form being that most commonly found for Byzantine relics of the Cross such as the example …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: DENO-1A2789
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead ampulla (c. AD 1300 - 1500). Only the rounded base of the minature phial shape remains, with the flared neck and lugs broken off in an old break. Both faces of the ampulla are decorated with a raised design. On one side there is a relief moulded Lombardic letter 'T', crowned and with a trailing strands of foliate design to either side. The design on the opposite face of the ampulla consists of a fleur de lis set within a recessed circle with a border of pellets. Similar ampullae, bearing a similar crowned letter 'T', are recorded o…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: DENO-D84790
Object type: AESTEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, probably of medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1500). The object is uniface and tear-shaped with a slightly raised rim. The moulded raised device appears to be either a very stylised lis or an M pierced by a spear, which could represent the ecclesiastical symbol of the immaculate conception.  At the blunt end of the tear-shape is a knop which could have been an attachment point or suspension lug. The object has a dusty white patina overall, and bears several dents, probably post-depositional. The object could be a pendant or the end of an aestel. Length&…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: DENO-D81E8C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval bi-face lead token. Powell type 3 (raised line segments) and type 14 (cross with pellet in each angle). Fletcher (2005) notes that cross and pellet tokens were probably inspired by late Tudor coins, suggesting a post medieval date (c. AD 1520 -  1600). Diameter 16.18 mm, thickness 2.39 mm and weight 2.57 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: DENO-7B6DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of late to post medieval period, (c. AD 1450 - 1600).  The spindle whorl is biconical with a central perforation and decorated on both sides. One side has a pattern of pellets arranged in three rings, the inner and outer rings being in sync with each other and the middle ring of pellets being offset between the inner and outer ring.  The reverse side is worn, though in places raised ribs can be seen but too few to determine any geometric design. The spindle whorl has a cream coloured patina with some dark patches on the reverse and arou…
Created on: Friday 21st May 2021
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: DENO-FCFE73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or plumb, probably dating from the medieval to post medieval periods, about AD 1250 - 1834. The object is sub-circular and crudely made. it has been decorated on both sides and has been perforated, suggesting that it was intended to be seen and suspended. On one side it has a cross, similar to Powell Type 18 tokens, and a letter A appears to be inscribed. On the other side there is a further cross and four pellets, similar to Powell Type 19 tokens. The patina is uneven creamy-white with patches of brown. Diameter 37.46mm, thickness 8.98mm and weight of 57g (2…
Created on: Friday 21st February 2020
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2022
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Record ID: DENO-858F33
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead early medieval spindle whorl (c. 500 - 1100). The spindle whorl is circular in shape and plano-convex in cross section. One face is decorated with a circular ridge running parallel to the central perforation, with evenly spaced ridges radiating out from the perforation. The shape of the spindle whorl is similar to Walton Rodgers form A1 suggesting it is from the early medieval period, however the inclusion of decoration on one face may indicate a slightly later date within the period. Diameter 27.1mm, internal diameter 8.7mm, thickness 6.7mm and weight 20.43g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: DENO-84CB73
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval spindle whorl (c. 1100 - 1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape and biconical in cross section with decoration on both faces. There are six larger annular pellets on each face, evenly spaced, with four smaller pellets visible around the perforation. There may have been more pellets around the perforation however they appear to have been worn away. Diameter 27.6mm, internal diameter 9.2mm, thickness 12.6mm and weight 39.34mm. Walton Rogers Form C.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: DENO-8B207A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval unidentified lead object. The object appears to have breaks on each of its three edges. One side of the object is very worn but there are traces of the obverse of a coin depicting a bust right, while the other side features the design of an eight Reales coin. The object has a dark green and brown patina. Length 32.32mm, width 31.01mm, thickness 3.61mm and weight 12.18g. During part of the reign of George III (1760-1820), Spanish American eight Reales ('dollars') were countermarked and used as official currency in Britain owing to a dangerous shortage of local coin. …
Created on: Friday 13th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-7FAFD8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified lead object of uncertain date, possibly a pommel. The object is conical in shape and there appears to be a dent in the point causing it to appear misshapen. The base is circular in plan and features an irregular break. The object has a dark brown orange patina. Length 17.62mm, diameter 16.29mm and weight 23.97g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-8D5E86
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post medieval to modern palm guard (AD c.1600-c.1950). The object is broadly plano-convex and pear shaped, the top end has possibly been broken off. There is a horizontal and partial diagonal groove running across the flat side of the object. Length 65.7mm, width 45.9mm, thickness 15.1mm and weight 193.17g.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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