Record ID: NMGW-7222BE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification The reported object is a decorative gold posy ring. The ring consists of a thin gold band, D-shaped in section, with a tightly set repeating pattern of tooled S-shaped indentations on the external surface, possibly for enamel, although none appears to have survived. The internal surface in engraved with an inscription which reads ‘Though absent yet constant’ in italic letters in sentence case. The ring profile is slightly misshapen.  Measurements  External diameter: 19.5 x 18.7 mm Internal diameter: 17.5 x 16.5 mm Depth: 2.4 mm Ba…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-611CAE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Hinged brooch dating to c.AD 50-120. See Mackreth (2011) CD H. The brooch is almost complete with just the pin. The wings are wide and tubular with a circular cross section and a broad cap at each end. In the centre of the wings is the stub of the pin hinge. To the front, at the centre of the wings, is a curved sub-triangular head which continues to the form the bow. The bow is flared slightly from below the end until the foot. The foot is complete and is formed of a triple mould. To the reverse is an inc…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5F2A77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles Description & identification The object is a small complete silver seal matrix. It has an oval face and an octagonal facetted openwork handle. The octagonal handle tapers to a banded collar, above an openwork trilobed handle with flourishes. There is a small chip on the top left edge of the face.  The face is engraved with a heater shield containing a coat of arms, within a single beaded border. The design of the arms consists of the upper section or ‘chief’ which is indented and decorated with three (3) five-point stars (mullets), in negative…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llawhaden Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5E5838
Object type: DECANTER
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White metal decanter label. A milled oval plate of lightweight white metal with stamped details as follow: a blank oval panel appears at the centre of a plain cross with florets on it viewed against a finely lined background, and with a cabled ring appearing as an outer order between the beams of the cross. Part of a loop appears at the top [as viewed here]. Lightly crumpled. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1875-1925 Width: 69mm, Height: 49.1mm, Thickness (plate): 0.8mm, Weight: 4.62gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-5CD5D6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9mm, Walton Rogers form B. Eight deep symmetrically distributed cuts radiate from the hole on the lower side [as cast – perhaps the upper side as used]. Though tidy enough to be deemed decoration, such features are actually rare on whorls of this simple form, and so many such cuts are perhaps an unparalleled feature. They might serve as tying notches, though a primary use as a whorl or a secondary use as a fishing line would usually require only one tying notch. Patinated. The spindle …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-5ACC65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy signet ring. A thin cast D-section band of width 4.2mm and thickness 2mm with an oval matrix brazed to it. The matrix bears a deeply incised field leaving a curvilinear initial letter – possibly G or T – with a possible bifoliate crown above it, all reserved to form an imprint (Bryony Pateman 2008; An illustrated guide to Collecting Seals, Whitehall Press, London, page 127). About two thirds of the band are lost. This letter form also appears amongst either mason’s marks or graffiti noted on columns in Carlisle Cathedral by this reporter, and doubtless wi…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4BBC65
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. Cast hinged Colchester derivative brooch, Mackreth type CD H 4.b. A cylindrical case with a single moulding at its ends is clenched behind to retain an axis bar for a hinged pin [now lost]. The wings are clasped by a D-section bow with a longitudinal ridge or step along either side. The front of the bow is decorated with angled and crossing cuts framed by incised horizontal lines; this might be deemed apt to key enamel though no trace of colorant appears. The bow tapers towards the foot, which is lost along with any trace of a catch plate. Suggested date: Early Rom…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-48D1C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead pot mend. A large cast plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 4mm. The inner side of the plug [as poured] bears a scratched graffito resembling a kite, with a central cross for struts. The finder kindly suggests this may represent a mitred face, though there are no features to suggest eyes, mouth or nose.. Patinated. The neat finish might commend a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 40mm, Width: 38.9mm, Thickness: 8.5mm, Weight: 93.25gms
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton Night Soil Field', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-48A2D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified objects. Two similar cylindrical objects of sheet metal (a and b), apparently rolled with butted seams, and both bearing groups of two or four neatly circumferentially incised lines. The finder reports the objects were closely associated if not interleaved. Similar objects have been speculatively identified as needle cases of late medieval date or more authoritatively as ramrod pipes from muskets of early post-medieval date, albeit the construction seems rather light for the latter usage. The tubes have both been opened by light squashing. Suggested date: Unkn…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F3CB8E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small convex Medieval cast copper alloy bar mount, 16.8mm in length with a hemispherical plate decorated with cross hatched lines and with a rounded knop at end end, one of these is largely missing but both are pierced for copper alloy rivets, one of which is retained. Circa 14th century.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E373F8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate, likely from a strap end or another form of strap fitting, dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is a thin rectangular plate and is incomplete at one end. The face is decoratd with punched dots around the border. Two rivet holes are present, one positioned in the centre, the other at the complete end. The reverse is undecorated and presents the convex impressions of the punched decoration on the face. Overall, the object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 42.9mm; width 8.9mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 1.52g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E344F3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two piece strap end dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object consists of a single plate that is sub-rectangular in form. One end presents a worn and irregular break, and the oppposite side presents a narrow projection that terminates with a zoomorphic knop. The knop is in the form of an animal's head and presents a snout and a raised brow, two round bumps at the back indicate the ears. The main plate is undecorated and presents two rivet holes in a linear position down the centre; one hole retains the rivet. To the reverse, the plate is…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E1D9C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch, possibly a headstud type, of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Only the lower bow, foot and part of the catchplate remains. The bow is faceted and sub-rectangular in section with a worn break to one end and an integral oval foot knop to the other. The front of the bow is decorated with a shallow vertical groove. Between the lower bow and the foot knop, the brooch is decorated with circumferential grooves around the bow front. Seven (7) of these grooves can be determined but more may be lost as the surface of the brooch is very …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CDE69E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval) and survives as roughly half of the object. The face presents an incised legend around the outer edge that does not appear to be in retrograde, reading: [...]EIR • RA[...]. The design in the centre is obscurred from damage. The reverse presents a raised rib down the centre. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 24.8mm; width 19.4mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 5.39g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CA0746
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Romano British nail-cleaner strap-end. The plate is oval, tapering forward to the (now missing) point and back to the hinged rear, which has concave sides and a crescent shaped double lug at the neck. The rear end has a broken attachment loop orientated perpendicular to the plate. The front of the object has incised decoration comprising Christian allegorical motifs (from left to right): a peacock; a "tree of life"; a roundel of running oblique dashes with four internal spokes and a small hole at the centre; a triangular motif (p…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B750C0
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). Williams (2018) Class C1. The object is comprised of a bar at the centre of which is a cuboid central block. The surface of the block is worn and decorated, one face presents a cross hatch design, the other a single saltire cross. The block is perforated to allow for the shank of the purse loop to be passed through, this is now missing. Either side of the central block is a moulded form that appears as an open mouth from which the arms extend. The arms are cyclindrical in sh…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-B47D3F
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval-Post Medieval lead alloy probable gaming piece, c.AD 1400-1600. This is a small disc of lead alloy with a circular depression in the centre and with indistinct patterns around the edge. Both faces are flat.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B46592
Object type: LOCKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy and glass locket, c.AD 1850-1900. This item consists of an oval metal locket frame with coveres that open on both faces, with hinges that formerly attached the frame to its counterpart cover. An oval pane of thin clear colourless glass remains in the frame on both faces, within an upstanding rim. The obverse of both covering cases bear a simple floral design and have the remains of gilding on it. A small piece of paper was found inside the locket, between the glass frame and the cover. It is unclear whether this paper w…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.