Record ID: NCL-DBCB15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver medieval penny of Henry V (1413 - 1422), class D, York mint, date is 1413-c.1420 North 1401, Annulet to right of crown Thickness: 0.67 mm Weight: 0.87 g Diameter: 15.67 mm
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-AAA03D
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead or lead alloy whirligig toy, probably post-medieval, c. AD 1600 - 1900. This artefact comprises a broadly circular disc, with a central circular hole and 30 small radial rounded lobes forming a scallopped circumference. The disc has been folded approximately in half through the hole and has cracked along the fold.  It has a pale creamy brown surface.  It measures 26.4mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and the hole is approximately 3- 4mm in diameter.  It weighs 8.3g. Whirligig toys are described in Forsyth (Forsyth, H. with Egan, G,…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-169F5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy nummus of the Roman period, dating from 330 - 333 A.D., Reece period 17. The coin is a commemorative coin, minted at Constantinople in AD 330 - 3.  RIC VII, 63 Constantinople. The coin weighs 2.3g and is 19.4mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick. Obverse: Laureate, helmeted bust left, wearing Imperial cloak and holding sceptre over left shoulder.  Legend: CONSTAN/TINOPOLIS. Reverse: Victory advancing left standing on galley prow with spear or sceptre and shield.  No legend.  Exergue: CONSA.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C8123E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Hungarian denar of Charles Robert I (1308-1342). Reference: Huszar 472. Obverse: crown, legend: m REGIS [KA]RVLI. Reverse: kneeling angel, left, with letter K in the left field. Charles I, also known as Charles Robert was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1308 to his death. He was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou and the only son of Charles Martel, Prince of Salerno. His father was the eldest son of Charles II of Naples and Mary of Hungary.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C7BFB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and broken silver Roman Siliqua of an uncertain Roman emperor, dating to the the period AD 378-402  Reece periods 19 to 21, VRBS ROMA or VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting Roma seated left on a cuirass, holding a reversed spear and Victory on a globe. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DED29E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel finger ring, of which only the bezel survives, of Roman date, probably (c.AD200-300).  A pellet or circle at the centre of the ring is infilled with white enamel and is surrounded by further concentric circles, one of which has fragmentary (possible) upstanding copper alloy decoration. Traces of gilding survive on the outermost circle. The concentric circles sit within a quatrefoil design, of which three lobes survive. The recesses within each of the four lobes is partially infilled with what appears to be light coloured enamel and close insp…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-CCC643
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting of Thomas (2000), class A Type 1 (Trewhiddle) type, dating to the early medieval period (c. AD 750-950). The object is sub rectangular in shape with the zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and an open split terminal with one of the two rivet holes surviving at the attachment end. the upper surface of the bifurcated 'split' end has also broken away from just above the decorated central panel. This rectabgular panel features a 'looping beast' motif, with a posisble leg visible at the base ofthe panel, leading up to a ce…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E9DF9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Scottish silver penny of Alexander III dating to AD c.1280 Second coinage. c.1280-6.  mint of Perth (26 points on the stars and mullets). Spink 5056,  ALEXANDER DEI GRA obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left and holding a sceptre. REX SCOTORVM reverse depicting a solid long cross with seven point stars in two opposing quarters and two six point mullets in the other two quarters. Some wear or clipping to edges. Thickness: 0.42 mm Diameter: 16.23 mm Weight: 0.9 g References Spink (2002) Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guer…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-ED22DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). First Issue, AD1560-1, cross crosslett initial mark, North 1988 Obverse description:Crowned bust left. Obverse inscription:E D [G ROSA SINE SPI]NA Reverse decription:Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. Reverse inscription:[CIVI/TAS]/LON/DON Thickness: 0.53 mm Weight: 0.5 g Diameter: 13.55 mm
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6734F4
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, tin alloy whistle likely dated to the post-medieval or modern period (c. AD 1800-1900). The main body of the whistle is cylindrical in shape and hollow. The mouthpiece is molded and the other end is domed with a central hole. The body of the whistle is undecorated apart from a raised, circumferential ridge. There is a sub-rectangular aperture, now distorted, which allows the sound to escape. The object is mostly intact although here is damage to the domed end. Casting flashes are present around the outer edge of the object. The whistle measures 41.10mm long, …
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-66816F
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 7 pieces of flint debitage of possible Neolithic origin. A1. A possible end scraper of semi-translucent grey secondary flint, sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section with a pale patina. There is a small (2% area of cream cortex on the dorsal surface.The distal edge has long, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch. The proximal end has been retouched but more crudely with 5 strikes of long, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is concave with a shallow bulb of percussion. Weight 4.7g; Length 27.73mm; Width 20.90mm; Thickness 7.52m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-ABF133
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Nero (AD 54-68) Reece Period 3, AD64-68 (post-reform) Mint of Rome. RIC I 68 Obverse: IMP NERO CAE[SAR AVG] PP bearded and laur., r. Reverse: No legend. Aquila r, between two vexilla. 18.63mm in diameter, 1.71mm thick and 2.8g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-AB78D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Domitian (AD 81-96), possibly dating to AD 86 (Reece Period 4). Mint of Rome. RIC II.1, p. 299, cf. nos. 492-3. The obverse type suggests this is most likely a COS XII piece for AD 86. Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI[I? CENS PER P P]; Laureate head right with aegis Reverse: MONETA [AVGVST/I] S C; Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae Minted in Rome Diameter: 26.45mm; weight: 9.98g
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 16th January 2021
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Record ID: DUR-859897
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation. Both surfaces are worn though traces of a raised pellet and line decoration can be seen on one side. The metal has a light grey/cream patina. The whorl is 28.39mm in diameter, 9.67mm thick and weighs 33.9g. The perforation is 10.46mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as thicker spindles were common in this period (Walton Rogers 1997, 1731). Standley (2016, 278-9) suggests this type dates between the 13th and end of the 15th century. Similar ob…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-84E829
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver coin: a worn and clipped penny, probably of Edward IV (AD 1461– 1483). Minted at York under Archbishop George Neville. Initial mark: illegible (North 1991 refs: 1594; 1595; 1599). Obverse: EDW[ ]; Crowned bust facing, G to the left and key to the right of neck. Reverse: [CIVI/TAS E]BO/[RAC]I; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil at centre of cross. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II,. Spink & Son, London, p.88
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-C1B1C3
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy furniture fitting of the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1700). The object is in the from of an acorn with a small knop,beneath this as circumferential raised rib which in turn leads onto a narrower waist with an incised groove at its base,this then tapers out to a larger almost oval central shape leading to another wider waist with a groove flaring out to a basal rim.The object is hollow. Length: 26.24 mm Weight: 15.2 g Diameter: 11.86 mm This fitting is possibly from the lid of a box or a small cabinet or drawer. Numerous similar objects can b…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-16ABE1
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lock bolt of the Roman period (AD43-410). The object comprises a sub-rectangular plate (or tongue) from which a small horizontal section removed, from the terminal to the mid-point. This plate tapers outwards to a small 'step', from which two projecting arms enclose a block of eight square apertures or 'cut-outs' which increase in size as the object continues to taper out. One of the square apertures is also broken, corresponding to point art which the lower arm terminates; the upper arm projects for a further 32mm. The reverse of the object is very simil…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-9A2ED2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the early medieval period (AD 700-850). The spindle whorl is sub-conical in shape with central aperture measuring 7.57mm at the apex and 8.84mm at the base. There is a defined border around the base with the sides tapering up to the aperture.The base is flat and there is no decoration on any surface. All surfaces of the metal are uneven with some pitting and casting errors especially around the basal border. This type of spindle whorl conforms with Walton Rodgers form A1 (Walton Rogers 1997, 1738; note that whilst Rogers is referring here…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-993816
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nail-cleaner strap-end dating to the Roman period (AD300-450). The object consists of a terminal with a rounded end with an incised design on one side. The terminal flares out to join the main body with another incised groove just below the neck. The main body then tapers out on both sides to form a flat lozenge or leaf like shape terminating at a rounded point. There appears to be an incised linear design on the main body of the object, creating what seem to be chevrons on a grooved surface; however, it may be that this is the traces of some sort of zoom…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-98A33A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of the Roman period (AD75-175). The head of the brooch is oval in shape with a small central lug at the apex,a raised border can be seen in places around the edge. At the reverse of the head a spring mechanism with an axis bar and the end of the spring are still in place.The bow extends from the front of the head widening slightly to a circular rib which is just above a moulded rib, below which is a narrow rib and then a wider rib. The bow then narrows to the foot of the brooch where there is a spherical knop. There are fragments of the cat…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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