Record ID: NLM-2189CD
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ball. A sub-spherical hollow-cast ball with a possibly drilled hole of diameter 3.3mm between its opposed and slightly flattened faces, in the manner of an over-sized bead. An industrial function is possible, perhaps with apparatus for grinding or crushing such as a whiting mill. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Diameter (maximum): 23.8mm, Width (between holes): 21.3mm, Weight: 67.28gms
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinver', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BB91D5
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, perhaps the centre of a wooden ball (for sport), of uncertain date, probably Medieval to Modern, AD 1200 - 1950. It is in the form of three rods joined at the centre to make a three dimensional shape, one rod in each plane. Each of the six projecting prongs is circular in cross-section, and they project roughly at right angles to each other, though some rods are slightly bent. It is 41.7mm long, 41.5mm wide and 40mm thick. 86.16g. It has a well developed white patina. The object is similar in shape to SWYOR-5860B0 which is identified as a caltrop, but…
Created on: Friday 12th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-709BA0
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Stone ball, of a dull dark brown tint. The finder kindly notes the material to be completely alien to the find-spot. While probably naturally formed, perhaps as a fossil sponge, it is probably a manuport from an area such as the North Lincolnshire Ironstone around Scunthorpe, where such objects are naturally abundant. Suggested date (of importation): Unknown, probably Bronze Age to Roman, 2350 BC- AD 410. Diameter: 26.6mm, Weight: 23.40gms
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-4DEBA6
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic ball of uncertain function, probably a toy or part of a game set - it could have been the jack in a boules-type game. The outer surface is smooth and appears to have been glazed. It is decorated with a painted set of double parallel lines, forming a grid or check pattern, approximately 11 mm apart. The object represents approximately one quarter of the original sphere. The fragment measures 38.8 mm long, 37.1 mm wide and 15.2 mm thick. It weighs 19.2 g. It is probably of post-medieval to modern date (19th-20th Century).
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-9E0B4B
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ball made of horse hair and straw probably dated from the post-medieval to modern period 1700 to 1900AD. It is unknown what the ball for it may well be home made and maybe related to local games such as knurr and spell and potty knocking. But the balls for these were usually ceramic. The diameter is 65mm and the weight 63.57g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C0ACD1
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Limestone fossil ball. Probably a naturally occurring fossil, possibly a sponge. The regularity of the object which prompted its recovery might equally have encouraged its use as an objet trouve in antiquity. There is, however, no evidence for rtificial working. The probability that this object mighty have been worn by use as a toy in antiquity would probably best be gauged by reference to the detailed record of other archaeological discoveries in the immediate vicinity of its find spot. Suggested date (of putative reuse): Unknown, Roman to Post-Medieval, 43-1800. Diameter: 25.1mm,…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-2CE255
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy plain sphere. The purpose of this ball is unclear - it may have formed part of a game or acted as a ball bearing.
Created on: Tuesday 1st January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0C3836
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy plain ball of uncertain purpose, perhaps for a game. The ball is 17.2mm in diameter and weighs 21.95g.
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WMID2387
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The item is a sphere which has developed a dark green patina. The sphere has traces of iron corrosion on its surface, probably due to an iron object corroding whilst touching the object. The surface has intermittent scratches and grooves which are accidentally created, however, not recently.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE DUNCHURCH', grid reference and parish protected.