Record ID: OXON-BC2A22
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A series of four horseshoes found from the same field Horse shoe 1 is 160m long, 175mm wide, 18.2mm thick and weighs 633 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip on its right side Horse shoe 2 is 150m long, 155mm wide, 8mm thick and weighs 478 grams. It retains nails across its length two of which form a staple Horse shoe 3 is 135m long, 160mm wide, 14.6mm thick and weighs 869 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip its apex Horse shoe 4 is 155m long, 160mm wide, 10.8mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CBDA1C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron object of uncertain date, function and completeness. Probably modern, c. AD 1800 onwards. The object is large and oval with a large hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The width and shape of the hole also varies with one side circular and the other oval. The object has covering rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 84.89mm in diameter and has a central hole of 29.58mm diameter.  It is 33.86mm thick and weighs 555g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-22277B
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horseshoe dating from the 19th to early 20th century. It is made of wrought iron and is of a heavy cast bar toe clip type, not fullered (grooved) and with calkins at each terminal.  There are four rectangular holes on each side to allow iron nails to attach the shoe to the horse's hoof.  The remains of one of the nails is still in situ.  This horseshoe  is quite heavily corroded and has a mainly dark brown patina. Measurements are; length 198.7mm, width 167.9mm, thickness 35.6mm and weight 1148g. See Sparke (1998) Old Horseshoes, especially page 24…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A62C2E
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron terminal from the handle of a scale tang knife of later post medieval to modern date. The object has a sheet metal copper end cap which sheaths the edges of the iron on both sides, and joins to a trefoil terminal with incised line decoration on the end. Both broad sides of the object show rusted iron, with copper alloy wire inlay next to a copper alloy rivet at the broken end, which would have created a decorative stalked trefoil motif on either side. It is not clear whether any organic or other material covered the iron.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-5E734E
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Modern cast iron Liverpool driving bit, c.AD 1850-1950. This is the upper part of a Liverpool driving bit, including the attachment loop where the bridle leather attaches and the top half of the circular bit ring. At the top of this circular bit (where it meets the attachment loop) there is the stub of the central leg (also known as an upright), which would run along the side of the horse's mouth and hold the bit in place. The use of iron for this bit helps to date it to the late 19th century-early 20th century, rather than as a purely modern bridle fitting.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-210A30
Object type: VEHICLE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object. The pot is round and the sides curve inwards slightly at the top, although there is no lip on it. It has a moulded in square base, and this square is seen inside the bottom of the pot. Thanks are extended to Bill, Volunteer at Shropshire and Herefordshire, for identifying this as a hub cap from a vintage tractor, the square shape was for tightening and untighening it. Dimensions: 66mm diameter and 55mm high, and weights 52g
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Smithy Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-536D56
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete iron horseshoe of modern date (c. AD 1850-1920). With a broadly oval plan and break at its rear end, this horseshoe has a protruding toe-clip at the front and two symmetrical caulkins (downward facing projections) at the rear. Because of universal corrosion no nails or nail holes are visible. The horseshoe has a broadly irregular plan, suggesting that it was handmade. The large size suggests it was worn by a large draught horse. Toe-clips were routinely added to horseshoes after 1850 to add stability to the hoof in the shoe, while caulkins have been a feature of hor…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-0527E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron ring of uncertain date. but probably modern, AD 1800 onwards. The ring is a flat, oval disc with a large circular hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The iron appears to be a strip which is shaped to overlap one part of the loop, and finishes with a rounded end, through which there appears to have been a rivet. The ring has a rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 33.8mm in diameter and has a central hole of 16.9mm diameter.  It is 3.5mm thick and weighs 8.0g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D70F48
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron unidentified object. Flat plate, possibly stamped, of figure-of-eight form, probably from machinery. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1950 Length: 75mm, Width: 37.2mm, Thickness: 6.7mm, Weight: 70.87gms
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Halton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-8525C8
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An escutcheon plate and decorated lock cover which remain in situ on a rusted iron fragment of a lock, perhaps from a door or large chest. The cover plate is arrow shaped, 51.2mm by 33.6mm in length and width, with a trefoil projection at the top which is pierced to provide a rotating closure and has a moulded quatrefoil around the hole for the spindle. This projection is flanked by rounded lobes at each upper corner of the main part of the plate which is triangular, tapering downwards, and depicts a deeply moulded design of a displayed eagle, with head left. The cover plate is ru…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: LIN-EBB8E3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  modern corroded cast iron toy blacksmith's anvil dating from AD1800. The anvil head is subrectangular tapering to a point at one end and sits upon a sub-rectangular base which has curved indentations along each of the longer sides. The toy is heavily corroded with rust. Length of the anvil head:88.9mm, width of the anvil head: 16.3mm, Height: 44.6mm. Length of the base: 49.9mm; width of the base: 35.2mm; weight: 252g
Created on: Sunday 1st May 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-775B40
Object type: ARMOUR
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron probable chest plate or chest guard of Modern date (c. AD 1900-1950). The object is roughly oval in plan and, curves on the outer face and concave on the reverse. The edges are chipped and there is a patch of iron corrosion in the centre of the outer face. The upper section has broken away from the whole but is still present. The object measures 410mm in length, 355mm in width, and 6.57mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-135B87
Object type: HELMET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron replica helmet dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1850-1950). The helmet is machine made in the form of an Early Medieval style circa AD 800-1000. The skull of the helmet is cone-shaped with a sharp point at the apex. At the base of the helmet is a separate band attached with circular rivets. The nose-guard is also attached separately to the front of the helmet, also with circular rivets. The nose-guard is angled at a sharp 90 degrees. The object is dark brown in colour and one side has worn away owing to weathering. Seeking advice from colleagues in the datin…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D01571
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron framed composite rimfire percussion cap single shot pistol of 19th century date. Possibly a Flobert style gallery gun/saloon/parlor gun dating c.1845-1900. Description: The pistol is heavily corroded with only the iron components left. The grip's organic parts are missing leaving it a thin openwork half crescent. The handle is integral to the frame of the pistol. The trigger is mostly missing due ot corrosion with no evidence of a trigger guard remaining. The hammer remain in-situ though is corroded to manual ejector which covers the breach at the back of the barrel. The …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: NLM-AF2D8D
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy and iron tap. A lead alloy handle of collared oval form with a terminal rounded knop and opposed concave faces, at one end of a ferrous metal spindle. For domestic gas supply or an appliance such as a gas poker. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1850-1950 Length: 64.3mm, Width: 22.5mm, Thickness (handle): 6.9mm, Diameter (corroded spindle): 9.4mm, Weight: 22.78gms
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Record ID: IOW-DCE71B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bow from a pocket watch. This object is shaped like a heraldic shield with a loop at the top for the chain to attach and a broken terminal at the base, where the watch would have been attached. The shield contains inscription on both faces; the obverse face reads: JACKMAN ST JAMES ST NEWPORT and the reverse face reads: WATCH MAKER AND JEWELLER.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-32C5BD
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent thimble. This object is filled with soil and the opening has been squashed, holding the soil inside. There is no decoration on this object, although there is little damage to the object overall.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-B5509A
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval iron plaque of Shand, Mason & Co The plaque reads: Shand, Mason & Co / Upper Ground Street / Blackfriars Road / London There are two screws on either end penetrating the back. The plaque has been paited red after finding by the finder
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2021
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: IOW-8A37D1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small set of folding utensils. There is a spoon with a short shaft, a long shaft with a broken terminal, possibly where a fork would have been, and a long shaft with a sharpened point. This sharpened point does not appear to be deliberately made, as there is evidence of corrosion along the shaft; this could have been the knife.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F6A880
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-oval buckle. The upper face is decorated with curvilinear lines; the buckle is bent, appearing slightly concave on the underside.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.