Record ID: DOR-A89E12
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a copper alloy fleam case of Post-Medieval date.The object consists of one half of a fleam case comprising a flat rectangular arm with a flat U-shaped expansion at the lower edge of one end and a circular aperture at the other.. The U-shaped expansion is covered with probable lead solder. The exterior face of the object is inscribed:  J.Ingram Sherborne 1771 Date: Post Medieval  - 1771 Dimensions: 90.61mm x 28.05mm x 1.99mm. Weight: 17.31g Vanessa Oakden comments in database record LVPL-11F1C2 : Fleams were used…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: BUC-3A2CB8
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A part of a medieval to post medieval copper alloy fleam, dating to AD 1600-1850. This was a handheld instrument used for blood letting. The object consists of a thumb lancet, this is a rounded triangular shap blade, running along the top is a copper alloy bar which originally would have been straight, it now curves around on itself. There is a rounded moulded section at the top of the blade. This object would have been part of a set, and probably contained within a case. The fleam has a mid green patina, and measures 38.5mm in length, 28.4mm in width, 12.7mm in thickness and…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: DYFED-7AA2ED
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval Fleam/ Blood Letting Knife. Object consists of a copper alloy casing, which contains an undetermined number of blades inside which fold outwards. There is heavy corrosion and therefore the blades do not move anymore. The object has a long handle which then bulbs at the end to copy the shape of the blades within. There is a hinge and the thinnest part which piercers through the blades and allows them to swing outwards. The object weighs 29.5g and is 83.90mm in length.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Templeton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-857A19
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper alloy and iron fleam (blood letting tool) of post medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1850. The object comprises a copper alloy bar, which birfurcates into the outer casing. An integral triangular projection extends from the upper surface of the bar. Between the outer casing are three iron arms, each with different sized triangular blades set at right angles to the arms, but these are now heavily corroded. A rivet is present in situ at the far terminus from the triangular projection. The object measures 89.06mm in length, 30.54mm in width, 16.64mm in thickness and weighs 69g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2211C8
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron bladed object, missing its tip, in a copper alloy case, possibly a post medieval fleam (AD c.1500-c.1700). Overall the object in the case measures 73.5mm long, 17.5mm wide and 15.3mm thick. It weighs 20.47g. The iron object measures 60.8mm long, 9.3mm wide and 7.1mm thick. It weighs 3.55g. It has a trapezium shaped blade which is triangular in cross-section. At one end, is a 21.3mm long rod with a square cross-section. The iron object is completely enclosed by the case when closed, but as it is missing its point, it is possible that the rod projected through the …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-11F1C2
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fleam of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object consists of two halves of a fleam case each of which consists of a flat rectangular arm. Projecting from one arm is a U-shaped pocket or case while the U-shaped projection on the other arm is flat. The U-shaped pocket or case has three small rectangular tabs, one at the base and one at the top of each side of the U shape. The flat U-shaped projection has three corresponding rectangular notches. Each half of the fleam case slots together with these tabs and notches aligning. The object has an olive green patina and is p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM4558
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fleam case, with moulded linear decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LINCOLNSHIRE REVESBY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM944
Object type: FLEAM
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a fleam case. Traces of corroded iron in pocket.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 1998
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH KESTEVEN', grid reference and parish protected.