Record ID: PUBLIC-B41C7A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 16 (initials / shields) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters W B in one line with a pellet above. The reverse depicts a shield bearing a perched bird right. Pelleted perimeters on both sides. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.7g. Identical examples on this database at: PUBLIC-5D393C, PUBLIC-719FF9 and PUBLIC-0087A9.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AF9406
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable palm guard of post medieval date (c.AD1600-1900). The object is oval in plan and D shaped in section. One face is flat with small dimples, possibly caused by impacts from a pin. The reverse is convex and with knop like projections and a rough texture throughout. It is likely it has this upturned shape to fir in the palm of a hand. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 8.1mm, Weight 35.18g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AC436B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date (AD 1100-1500). Description: The whorl is biconical in shape with a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with eight visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, eight pellets total. The reverse is decorated with two raised outer ridges, with radiating lines between them.  The reverse has a gouge from the inner border, towards the central hole. It has a cream patina, and is pitted in some areas. Measurements:&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AADB33
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead harness boss. Cast disc with the heraldic motif of a crooked arm with prominent cuff springing from a horizontal bar and brandishing a bar or charter within a broad border which bears vegetal motifs against a ground incorporating finely hatched zones. The front bears white metal plating; the back has two deep pits from fixing points. Probably for the festive decoration of horse harness. Now bent forward. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Diameter: 44.1mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight: 36.51gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AA844F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of cast discs, one smaller than the other, linked by a short stalk and pressed together. A small annular mark and numerals 2 4 appear on one side of the larger disc. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter: 23.2mm, Thickness (overall): 4.1mm, Weight: 6.89gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AA63E0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Cast cylindrical whorl with a central moulded aperture of diameter 11.2mm, either miscast or more probably part-melted, Walton Rogers form B. Eight wide radial cuts or grooves appear on one side of the whorl: this texture or decoration has recently been noted as a most unusual feature of another whorl reported recently from the immediate vicinity. The spindle hole size could admit an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 1000-1100 Diameter: 27.6mm, Thickness: 9.4mm, Weight: 27.99gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9F09BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead tapered edged possible weight that depicts a thin long cross on its raised upper surface with a possible design in the background. The reverse is blank apart from a gouge from a possible strike by a sharp implement. Likely Medieval to Post-Medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1800.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9ED4BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface possible farming token from a date range c.AD 1690-1850. The obverse depicts either the letter 't' or a small cross to the left of the letter 'H' and has a slightly raised edge visible on approximately half of its edge. It would be classed as a Powell Type 2.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9B1FC2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot. Cast ball with a small flat patch, possibly damage incurred in barrelled storage; patinated. The mass and size may suggest this was for use with a light fowling piece or ‘rook and rabbit’ gun. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800 Diameter: 11.7mm, Weight: 9.03gms
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97DB76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of a cross Pommée with lettering reading: W Crown V (pellet within) Crown V (pellet within and flanking). The opposing side is decorated with cross Pommée H•N•?•quatrefoil/A (chevron barred). Diameter: 32.14mm, Diameter (inner): 12.02mm, Thickness: 11.92mm, Weight: 56.0g The metal is a cream in colour with a slightly pitted smooth patina. It is…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97ABEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 6.75mm.  neither face is decorated. Diameter: 22.07mm, Diameter (perforation): 6.75mm, Thickness: 17.14mm, Weight: 34.4g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-85961F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 31.7mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8586F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.8mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 25.5mm, thickness …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-856B88
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex spindle whorl of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is bi-convex in shape and sub-circular in plan.  It has a lentoid cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form C. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.7mm. The upper face is decorated with faint moulded ribs, creating segments. The lower face is too worn to identify any decoration.  The whorl is brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-854AAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 8.9 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex. There are thrre lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object, the fourth is missing due to damage. The whorl has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 29 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey c…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8502D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Early Medieval date (AD 43-800). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 16.7mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84C573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete  lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, AD 1100 - 1800. It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. It has a rectangular cross section. The object is damaged just under the perforation. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 4-6mm diameter. It has no decoration present and is cream in colour with an uneven surface patina.  The weight is 58.6mm long, 38mm wide and 9.9mm thick. It  weighs 99.3 g. The mass does not…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84894E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape. One corner has a circular indentation for attachement. The front exhibits decoration consisting of: five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 17.6mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g.  Th…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.