Record ID: LANCUM-EA48E8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. The design on one face consists of lines which form triangular and trapezoid shapes. Inside some of these frames are dots, and there are dots around the outer as well. The other side has lines outward from the centre, inside of these are two dots in line with the frames. There is a border along the inside and outer diameters. It has an even white patina. Similar spindle whorls on the PAS database are dated to AD 1100-1500 Dimensions: 28mm diameter and 9mm deep, the central hole is 9.5mm diameter and it…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E79E26
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A lead alloy object, possibly a gaming piece, counter or small weight, of Roman to Medieval date. The object is circular, with vertical sides slightly bowed out in the middle, and a flat base. The edge of the base and top are rounded. In the top is a depression in the centre. These are sometimes seen on early medieval pieces with coloured stones inserted in the top, as found at Torksey. As such an early medieval date is suggested for this. It is not evenly cast and there is some damage to the edges. It has an even light white patina.  Dimensions: …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E77CD2
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A lead alloy object, possibly a gaming piece, counter or small weight, of Roman to Medieval date. The object is circular, with a slightly domed top and a flat base. It is not evenly cast and there is some damage to the edges. It has an even  light brown patina. A parallel on the database is BH-23F93B Dimensions: It is 22-24mm in diameter and weighs 16.9g Thanks to the finder for the photographs and the identification
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E712A2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy figurine of uncertain date, but likely Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1300-1850. Description: The object is a figure composed of one cast piece of lead alloy, likely pewter, rendered in three dimensions. It is solid, not hollow. At the apex is a small sub-sphere, likely a face whose details have now worn away - there may also have been a hat that now does not survive. At the back of the head is an attachment point of unknown function. The figure thins to a neck and then widens to a puffed out chest dressed in a short tunic.Two legs are outlined a…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-D5E6FE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and/or tin alloy button. Solid cast globular or biconvex button with a scar on the back from the loss of a separate [probably] copper alloy loop. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650 Diameter: 10.8mm, Thickness: 7.6mm, Weight: 3.83gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Owersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D2B34A
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Medieval to Post Medieval pendant in the form of a pierced inverted Latin cross dating c. 1100-1700.  The pendant is plain and undecorated with a sub-rectangular cross section. The crossbar is slightly S-shaped, possibly as a result of damage. The central bar is straight and slightly bent, and pierced at at the terminal of the longest arm with a sub-oval aperture for suspension. The object has two deep transverse grooves from damage on the upper central arm and has a creamy white patina with light brown patches. Measu…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D2842B
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken medieval lead alloy Papal Bulla of Pope Lucius III (September 1181 to 25th November 1185). The obverse or recta, bears the faces of Saints Peter and Paul with a cross between them, and pellet borders. Over the images appears the abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter 'SPA SPE'. The reverse or verso has the inscription LV / CIVS /. P P III within a border of pellets. The bulla is drilled for suspension with a small hole on the upper edge and has broken down the middle along the line of the channel for the cord which runs throug…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C1B2A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval tin pictorial issue main series token, dating to the early 13th century. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:72/Pl. 5; no. 55) illustrate a token which bears the same design.  Obverse: Cockeral walking left Obverse inscription: None Reverse: A Reverse inscription: None Dimensions: diameter: 16.13mm; weight: 0.75g. Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1983. English Tokens C.1200 - 1425. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 53 1984.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C17281
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy token of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603), issued c.AD 1574. Obverse: GOD SAVE THE QVEEN = A bust of queen three-quarters left wearing ruff, crown above. Reverse: []NG EN = Mercury left . over captive female, [SVBD]VCENDIS RATIONIB[VS] Dimensions: diameter: 24.51mm; width: 13.74mm; weight: 2.65g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BEB9E1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead-alloy toy in the form of a horse and rider, probably dating 17th to 18th century. It is a Type 5 Equestrian figure (Forsyth and Egan 2005), being flat with mouldings on both sides. The rider can be seen with a wide-brimmed hat and long coat with wide cuffs, and long cuffed boots. The figure is holding onto the reigns of the horse. The horse has a decorative saddle and appears to be moving with pace, although one hind leg is missing and the other hind leg is bent upwards. The tail of the horse is missing. This metal has a dark grey colour. A simila…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BE010D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to AD 1600-1750. This is a four part cloth seal.  Obverse: three flur de lis 1 1/2 on onepart and head right uncertain legend around. Reverse: undecorated Dimensions: length: 62.26mm; width: 12.28mm; thickness: 1.43mm; weight: 6.04g References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Arc…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-BBE03B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is quite irregular and would have originally been spherical. However while half of the sphere survives (creating an almost D-shaped half) the second half is mottled irregular with large gouges missing from its surface. It may have been shot. It has a pale dark dark grey colour. it is 17.3mm in diameter and weighs 22.19 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's &…
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: OXON-BBD3B2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is sub-spherical, with irregular surfaces although a casting line is still visible on one half of its diameter. It may have been shot. It has a mottled dark grey brown colour. it is 15.4mm in diameter and weighs 20.32 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Cu…
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: OXON-BBCA5B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.08 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in Lon…
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: OXON-BBC363
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.75 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture i…
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: SUR-54C30A
Object type: BOX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead disc, possibly a box lid dating to the period c. AD 1300-1400. The disc is decorated on one side only with a shield bearing three lions passant guardant facing right (the arms of England) with a palm branch along each side of the shield and an illegible inscription or decoration around. The reverse is plain and undecorated. On one side of the disc, at the lower point of the shield, are two flattened loops, probably hinge lugs.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-54AB3E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy token, 23.7mm in diameter. On side has a six pointed star (star of David) with a large pellet boss and small pellets in the points. The other is unclear, possibly blank.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-42386D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is shaped like an elongated sphere. The neck is long and flat, sub rectangular in shape. In the centre, near the tip is a suspension hole. The base is flat in the centre and would therefore stand. Weights like these are seen in the Roman (for example SUSS-EA2CCC) and Medieval (NLM-5D1F37) periods. The weight of 192g does not accord with the Roman weight system, as 1 semis is equivalent to 164.5g. It is closer to the Troy system, where 1/2 lb would be 186.5g, this was probably in use from the late 14th century, only being s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-40A592
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date. Only part of one disc remains legible, which displays a portcullis. There is no remaining lettering.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-4081BC
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ingot. A round ingot of plano-convex section which has set in a shallow hollow, probably in a fine sand bed. A sand bed would be the usual requirement for a scheme of professional lead working. The metal retains a grey tint pointing to a relatively recent date though its inflexibility suggests this to be a eutectic lead alloy rather than lead. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Diameter: 50mm, Thickness: 7.9mm, Weight: 82.84gms
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.