Record ID: WILT-837046
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval copper alloy probable Limoges enamelled plaque or possible mount, dating to c AD 1180-1200. Part of a champlevé enamel and gilded copper anthropomorphic representation of a saint, depicting the nimbate head of a clean shaven male figure, looking a little to his left. The face is white with eyes, eyebrows, nose mouth and chin indicated by simple darker marks. Five luxuriant locks of hair are indicated by lines of black and white. A circle of red, a halo, is at the margin of the plate and the field between this and the figure is te…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-929401
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy plaque of probable medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1500. The plaque is sub-rectangular with a pointed break to the upper edge. The right edge (when viewed from the front) is also broken and worn. The front surface is decorated with a partial letter, possibly an ‘I’, against a background of incised cross-hatched lines set within a raised border. The reverse is flat and undecorated, and no obvious means of attachment remain. The metal has a dark black/brown patina and is worn. The object is 36.1mm long, 27.7mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 16.5g. …
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-9C42F8
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of a smashed stone object made from a fine-grained micaceous metamorphic rock (which is not of local origin to the findspot). One face is smooth and clearly well finished. It has incised lines forming a zig-zag pattern, which may be partial angular letter forms in Roman captials with thin stems and small serifs. The individual letters cannot be identified but the general style could suggest a potential Roman date for the object.  Aside from the inscribed face, all other sides of the piece are broken, with heavily abraded breaks which are clearly of ancie…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: DENO-11CBE2
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy possible plaque, of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400 -1600. In plan, the object appears as an inverted triangle with curved corners, and it is sub-oval in section. The obverse face is decorated with indistinct mouldings in low relief, including what appears as a horizontal propellor-shaped moulding in centre and two smilar vertical mouldings at the upper edge, which are truncated at their waists by the edge of the mount. At this edge, in the centre, there is a half-circle shaped piercing, and at the lower centre there is a ful…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5FC8B8
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorative plaque or mount, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating, c. AD 1600 to AD 1900. The plaque or mount has an irregular plan and a D-shaped section with bevelled edges. The plaque depicts a figure rendered in relief. The figure appears to be ploughing, or using an agricultural or sporting object. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The plaque or mount is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Post-depositional damage has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. It measures 5…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7A1300
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy plaque, sign or token, probably late post-medieval or modern, 19th or 120th century. The object is rectangular with one broken edge.  It measures 25mm x 18.5mm and is 5.3mm thick, weighing 10.1g.  Oriented horizontally, the face has an upper and lower border with a large letter "C" mouled in the centre.  The letter has a prominent upper serif. The right hand side edge seems complete and unbroken although the border does not continue around that edge. The left hand edge is broken through a perforation, probably for attachment to …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-054376
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead maker's name-plate or plaque of Modern date, probably post AD 1750. The plaque is sub-circular or oval in design and has a scalloped edge. One end is sheared off and is missing. The centre of the plaque contains the inscription R W WITTY / MAKER / HULL. This is surrounded by a decorative border of a series of arches surrounding an inscribed line, with a dot under each arch. The reverse has signs of solder suggesting it was fixed to another metal item, but there are no rivets or other forms of attachment.  The plaque is 34.3mm long, 32.9mm wide, 3.7mm thic…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-831059
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy plates that may have been mounted as a plaque or other ornamental feature. The larger of the two pieces has depth to it, and has a partially raised design running along the length. It is difficult to discern but is probably a vine or floral motif of some description. There is one raised piece which may be an attachment or even a brooch catchplate but it is too corroded to draw any definitive conclusions. The smaller plate is flat, with a design that can be seen on both sides of the piece and as such it is difficult to determine how this was manufactured. It has&n…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-08BC67
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy plaque depicting a hunting scene of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The plaque is irregular in shape, it consists of a moulded scene depicting a winged cupid, riding a possible dragon right, blowing a hunting horn. Wings are outstretched behind. The reverse is flat. It measures 35.7 mm in length, 50.1 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.3 g. The plaque is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Winged cupids tend to be depicted in artwork during the 18th Century, therefore this plaque, a probable furniture fitting, is lik…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DB71A8
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead plaque of Medieval to Post Medieval date. A uniface circular disc of lead.  The front is decorated with  a moulded design of a shield surrounded by leaves and framed inside two concentric circles and with a floral pattern of alternating sprigs and cinquefoils around the outer edge. The shield is the Royal shield of England which was in use between 1406 and 1603. The reverse is smooth and undecorated. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1406 - 1603 Dimensions: 58.25 mm x 4.38 mm eight: 66.90 g
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FE9050
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post-Medieval lead plaque dating c. AD 1200 -1700. The lead plaque is flat and sub-oval with a straight lower edge convex sides and apex. There is a short section missing from the lower corner. The upper surface exhibits moulded decoration depicting a male face with heavy lidded almond eyes, raised arched brows and a short lattened nose between. Below the nose is a flattened wide curved moustache with a flat hemispherical beard below. The beard is textured with tiny incised striations representing hair. Above the brows is a crude curved he…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1AF211
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pax dating to the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1600). The object is shield-shaped and is formed in two parts. The scene on the face is an openwork depiction of the crucifixion of Christ with the haloed and robed Virgin Mary kneeling in prayer to the left and the haloed and robed St John looking up at Christ, also haloed, on the right. The scene is bordered by two vertical pillars, a cast interlace base and scrolls above the arms of the cross at the top. The left hand scroll is now missing. the backing plate forms the second com…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C2D74
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture decorative plaque or escutcheon of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The plaque is flat. The front exhibits stamped or punched decoration. The reverse is undecorated and no signs of attachment spikes. The front has a large rounded main section, which has the stamped decoration, in the form of semi-circles or crescents. These almost create a bird wing shape and decoration. Beneath this is an oval extension with a countersunk rivet hole. The hole is empty, and has an internal diameter of 0.8 mm. This extension has a circular knop to the…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F52FE4
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed plaque depicting a horse galloping left, of eighteenth century dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The probable plaque is sub oval in shape, and domed. The front depicts a horse galloping left on a speckled background, with a pellet by the front leg and a pellet by the back leg. The horse's tail is held upwards. The reverse is concave and undecorated. It measures 30.0 mm wide, 18.6 mm in length and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The probable plaque is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina. This may be 18th century sword related.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F3746D
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal Roman Plague of the Roman period AD 43-410. The circular plaque is plain in design but consists of 32 raised punched dots around the outer circumference. It also has three crudely punched mounting holes that show the raised dots are intended to be the front of the item.  Reference : Benet's Roman Artefacts 2016 : Page 260 item PL-4340 (Similar). The illustrated one has a "Head of Roma" at 62mm Diameter.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: NMS-7A55AD
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly rectangular lead plaque with the image of the Madonna and Child cast in high relief. The robed Virgin stands on a cloud, holding Jesus on her left arm and resting her right hand on her chest. The cloud is flanked by the heads of two cherubs or putti, both of whom face inwards and one also looks upwards. The edges are bevelled and show signs of having been trimmed with a sharp cutting edge. There are numerous small indentations on the front, and parts of the surface of the Virgin’s right arm have been compressed. Height 270mm. Width 125mm. Maximum thickness 19mm. Thicknes…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2023
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Record ID: NLM-0AA78B
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey lead plaque. Fragment of a lead plaque, uncertain, with brickwork motif. Suggested date: Laste Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1450-1550 Length: 59mm, Width: 35.6mm, Thickness: 4.7mm, Weight: 32.35gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-8B456E
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dark green copper alloy plaque fragment. Rectangular fragment with vines undulating. No fittings. Suggested date: Medieval, 1150-1250 Length: 41.2mm, Width: 16.8mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 9.81gms
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-4AB277
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead plaque or token. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1750. Inscribed Do IOHN / 170?1 Height: 30.4mm, Width: 46.7mm, Thickness: 7.1mm, Weight: 89.05gms
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: LIN-E88B1C
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead plaque of probable post-medieval to modern date c.AD 1600-1900 The object is flat and shield shaped with three lead rivet heads on the reverse. The decorated side carries raised letter of "THE [...]ON" (with speech marks) and a raised outside edge. It is possible that the letter originally read The Tavon, with a misspelling of the word Tavern and may be a lead sign or furniture fixture for a local pub or other company. Length: 78.75 mm; Width: 79.10 mm; Thickness: 3.84 mm; Weight: 180.37g
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.