Record ID: LIN-5561D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper-alloy buckle with separate plate, dating from c.AD 1150 - 1450 Single looped oval buckle that is D-shaped in cross-section with an integral ornate sub-circular projection on the outside edge and a separate plate in the form of two circles with three rivets. The buckle loop terminates with rounded knops at the inside edge and has an offset bar. From the outside edge projects a semi-circular lobe ornately decorated with radiating raised lines and a central sub-oval with central pellet and further raised lines radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-539AEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper alloy spur buckle with integral plate, dating from c.AD 1350 - 1500 Single looped oval buckle with a tapered integrally cast plate with arrowhead terminal. The buckle is D-shaped in cross-section and is decorated with two globular knobs on both outside corners, framing two pairs of double raised longitudinal bands. A rib divides the buckle from the body of the plate from its end where a pin passes through a hole. The cast pin is intact and has a raised vertical ridge situated about half down its length, and it tapers to a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LIN-536115
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is flat and shield-shaped with a flat top that has curved sides, tapering to a point. A circular loop, rectangular in cross-section, projects from the flat top edge. One side is decorated with an incised drop-shape design and a central rectilinear band delineated by grooves. Both sides of the band have parallel designs of curvilinear motifs, with the upper motif carrying scaled lentoid pattern. Gilding mainly over the front surface and traces on the reverse…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-5349D2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy heraldic harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is hexagonal with six projections, five of which terminate with trefoils. The top arm expands and is bificated from which projects a loop that is rectangular in cross-section and has a raised collar. The loop is circular. The hexagonal plate is decorated with two enamelled halves: one red and one blue. The decoration is very worn and undecipherable. There are traces of gilding on the plate. The reverse is flat. Dark green patina. Length: 38.98 mm; Width: 27.10 mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-532D1C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant hanger dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The hanger is D-shaped in cross-section and has a central sexfoil plate decorated with three raised flower, stems or branches terminating with a lobed head, possibly a quatrefoil but the pattern is very worn. Surrounding the stems are traces of red enamel. The plate has two plates projecting from two sides: one is broadly rectilinear with a rounded end with elongated rectangular knop at the terminal. A rivet hole, missing its rivet, sits centrally in the roun…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-53F9A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval brooch dating from the 14th century (c.AD 1300-1400).  The brooch is hexagonal with concave sides that flare out to six angular points, and is plano-convex in cross-section. It is decorated with three short grooves on each side, giving the appearance of  rectangular blocks. At the centre of one of the sides is a complete cut sheet copper alloy pin that is wrapped around one of the grooves, the pin gently tapers to a rounded point. Traces of gilding on the decorated side. Undecorated flat reverse. Dark green patina. Maximum Len…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-52CD3F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval buckle dating to 13th-14th century AD. Cassels buckle type 1.3J. Meols Type 10. The buckle is oval and convex with two rounded outward-angled projections on the outside edge. Between the two knops the outside edge has moulded decoration of four raised circumferential bands spaced equally. The frame has an offset bar and at both ends of the bar is a globular projection. The pin is wrapped around the bar; it is undecorated and terminates with a point. Length: 29.55 mm; Width: 24.58 mm; Thickness: 5.36 mm; Weight: 10.60g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2BAB25
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy bar loop from a medieval pendant mount c.AD 1250-1300. The strap end is rectangular in cross-section and form, terminating with circular plates with a copper-alloy circular cross-sectioned rivet passed through the plates. There are surviving leather fragments and traces of gilding. Width: 11.36 mm; Length: 39.94 mm; Thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 6.64g See Egan (2002) p.223, fig. 140. no. 1194 - dating from the mid-13th century based on parallels in French sculpture and ceramic phases. 
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-28B8C6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, probably of medieval to post-medieval date. Possible mount.  The object has a flat circular plate with a central slightly raised pellet, and a U-shaped projection with triangular shaped terminals that are worn and damaged. The circular disc has traces of a punched circular motif around the perimeter on one side. Light green patina with well-developed brown patches. Width: 24.42 mm; Length: 29.02 mm; Weight: 2.42g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D86CD4
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant or mount, probably medieval to post-medieval in date. The object is drop-shaped, plano-convex with a piercing at the narrow end. It is decorated on both sides with radiating oblique grooves around the perimeter. Mid-grey patina. Length: 15.92mm; Width: 11.67 mm; Thickness: 3.26 mm; Weight: 3.91g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D83FCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214) or posthumous, Short Cross and Stars phase B dating to c.AD1205-30 (Spink S5029), moneyer: Hue Walter, mint: uncertain. Ref: Spink 2020: p.14. The inscriptions are inevitably very partial but the obverse appear to read [  ]E W[  ], probably [  ]E WA[  ] which suggests it may be paralleled by a coin in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (Bateman and Mayhew 1987 no.74) which reads hVE WALPO on both sides.   Length: 14.5 mm; Width: 9 mm; Weight: 0.47g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D51371
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy rotary key dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, AD 1250 - 1500. Only the quatrefoil bow or four separate loops handle has survived. Length: 36.36 mm; Width: 32.29 mm;  Thickness: 4.98 mm; Weight: 13.64g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D4C018
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1150-1450. It is triangular with a circular flat base and top with a circular hole running through the object. Pale-cream patina. Diameter: 23.9 mm; Height: 24.72 mm; Weight: 32.92g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D479A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval voided long cross cut halfpenny, probably of Henry III (1216-1272). Illegible inscription on reverse. Unclear type. Obverse: Bust facing / hE[..] Reverse: Voided long cross / illegible inscription possibly [..]N[..] Diameter: 18.29 mm; Thickness: 0.64 mm; Weight: 0.65g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F2565E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval period c.AD 1150-1450. The object is shield-shaped in form with a flat top and curved sides that reach a blunt point at the bottom. Both sides are flat, with one side decorated with a raised septfoil with six recessed triangles in a circle with their points facing inwards. Length: 42.06 mm; Width: 37.30 mm; Thickness: 19.87 mm; Weight: over 200g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F19C2C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead medieval personal seal matrix dating to c.AD 1200-1300. The object is in the form of a vesica/pointed drop shape with a central design of a flamboyant incised fleur de lis device, surrounding the design is the inscription: MATILDIS VX [...] / Matilda wife of [...]. Traces of a lug on the reverse reverse. Mid-grey patina. Length: 26.95 mm; Width:16.40 mm; Thickness: 2.59 mm; Weight: 6.68g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Barrowby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F17BFC
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy lamp hanger or suspender probably dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It has a conical waisted shaft (11.73 mm length and 6.74 in maximum diameter) which sits on a circular platform, the shaft terminates with a pointed top, missing its suspension loop.  At the base of the shaft are four evenly spaced arms, D-shaped in cross-section, that branch out at 90 degrees from the plane of the shaft. One of the arms has broken in antiquity and is missing. Each arm terminates with a zoomorphic head with large oval ears, a rounded tap…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Harlaxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37ED31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval buckle from the early 14th – 16th century (c.AD 1300-1600). Cassels Type 1.4B  The frame is a double oval loop, with slightly bevelled sides. Moulded decoration at the ends of the central bar. Missing pin. Flat reverse. Width: 18.12 mm; Length: 21.98 mm; Weight: 2.8g Other ref: 76 References cited Cassels, A.K., 2013. The social significance of late medieval dress accessories (Doctoral dissertation, University of Sheffield).
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3785CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece dating from the early medieval to the medieval period to c.AD 800-1500 The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse and a central circular hole that runs through from the top to the bottom. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Length: 14.9 mm; Diameter: 19.4 mm; Weight: 18.84g Other ref: 72
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-377139
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval weight dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is annular and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with rounded sides and a flat reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Diameter: 26.05 mm; Thickness: 9.62 mm; Weight: 23.7g Other ref: 68
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.