Record ID: PUBLIC-1F0403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token from within a date range c.AD 1690-1850. It bears the letters 'R' and 'M' across the middle of the obverse. The reverse is blank. The classification of this is a Powell Type 2 and may be associated with farming.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-1C5689
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, possible pilgrim badge, but purpose unknown.  The object is ovate in shape with a worn break at one end, and a fold at roughly 90 degrees at the other. Above this fold flanking either side are two 'arms' or roughly 1cm in width folded flat into the centre of the object. The reverse of the object is convex with a smooth surface. There is no decoration visible on the object.  
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C3577
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unifacial lead token, dating to the Post Medieval period, c. 1650 - 1700.  The object is worn but appears to have M motif with surrounding pellet design on one face, enclosed with a raised border. The design is unclear due to wear. The reverse side is plain.  The token is incomplete with a worn break, and a bend to the top edge, along with a perforation. A similar style of token is seen in Egan (2005), pg 170 fig 165 no 924.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Babcary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1AAF86
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead seal matrix dating to c.1200-1350 AD of a circular flat design, with a pierced lug on the reverse. It is a personal seal matrix for a woman. The central design is of a human face with a branch to the right side of the face. The face appears to be of a female. The inscription reads S': MIRIEL : TOPIS, which could be another form of the femine name Muriel, and Jopis a surname of Isreali origin.  This is a non-heraldic personal seal for the named individual. The use of circular lead seals in this manner is noted by Harvey and McGuinness (1…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0CDB92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead weight, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. In plan the weight is a tapering rectangle and in profile is wedge shaped. The base is flat. At the flat top there is a loop made of copper alloy wire which appears to extend internally to the base as some of the wire is exposed at one of the base corners. There are no markings on the weight body. It weighs 83.78 grams which is equivelant to being just under three ounces. Height 47 mm, width 22 mm, thickness 17 mm and weight 83.78 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-08EB7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead circular 30g (1 oz) weight. Circular with straight sides, with one face bearing a large letter 'S'. The reverse is plain, with the surface displaying a light grey colour. Diameter19.7mm, height 10mm, weight 30g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-C06937, NLM-52CE4E and PUBLIC-99F969.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-06BAB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date circa AD 43-1650. The whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.2mm. No decoration is present on either surfaces, though there are small areas of pitting seen on both sides.  The whorl is a light grey colour with a slightly uneven 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: 32mm Thickness: 6.2mm Weig…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-03B96E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead token of unknown dating, likely Post Medieval circa AD1400-1800. The object is circular in shape with some areas missing due to wear. One side of the token shows a very worn circular design in the centre. The other side is very pitted and mottled, with a central dip. The object has an uneven brown surface patina, with lighter areas on the edge of the token. The token is thicker on one side.  Measurements: Diameter: 30mm Thickness: 4mm Weight: 18g
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-034005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead hanging weight of uncertain date, but most likely of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1200-1800). The object is piriform in shape, with a flat base that curves outwards before tapering towards a blunt top. There is a circular hole running from top to base, which possibly held a suspension loop or hook. The outside of the object is textured with horizontal striation and there are horizontal lines incised on the upper portion of the object. There is a small vertical incision on one side of the object, and another longer incision mark running diagonal…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F7A2DC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200 - 1300. The body has broken roughly through the middle with some small parts missing from the outer edge. The centre has three 'petals' of an eight petalled motif which is fully within a circle. The remains of the legend around the edge reads I PREST.  The 'I' is most probably the last letter of a personal name.  PREST could possibly mean Priest, Priest like or un-Priest like (Reaney and Wilson (under Priest)). There is one other seal matrix on the database wi…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F72A86
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude medieval to post medieval unifaced lead token, dating to c. AD 1400 - 1800. The reverse is plain except for some scratch marks. The obverse has a slightly raised outer rim with numerous randomly spaced punched round indentations within. Diameter 28 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 12.7 g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F6D5F8
Object type: VALVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a post medieval to modern lead clack valve weight from a lightweight pump, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. Clack valve weights are part of a crude non-return valve for a simple water pump. The weight is sub-circular in shape. The reverse is plain except for a slightly raised rim around half of the circumference and some scratch marks. The front has a raised rim and an incised groove around just over half of the circumference. It also has a truncated central projecting stud. This projection may be the stump of the stud that fitted through a slot in a …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F2565E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval period c.AD 1150-1450. The object is shield-shaped in form with a flat top and curved sides that reach a blunt point at the bottom. Both sides are flat, with one side decorated with a raised septfoil with six recessed triangles in a circle with their points facing inwards. Length: 42.06 mm; Width: 37.30 mm; Thickness: 19.87 mm; Weight: over 200g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F19C2C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead medieval personal seal matrix dating to c.AD 1200-1300. The object is in the form of a vesica/pointed drop shape with a central design of a flamboyant incised fleur de lis device, surrounding the design is the inscription: MATILDIS VX [...] / Matilda wife of [...]. Traces of a lug on the reverse reverse. Mid-grey patina. Length: 26.95 mm; Width:16.40 mm; Thickness: 2.59 mm; Weight: 6.68g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Barrowby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F186BE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object is broadly bi-conical with a slightly flattened top and almost pointed base The surface of the metal is pitted and marked and is generally of a cream and pale brown colouring with rust staining where the iron shows. Diameter: 33.25 mm; Height: 25.49 mm; Weight: 92.11 g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-EF4DFD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead damaged seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The matrix is flat and circular, though much of the edge is damaged. The central motif is a star of six points. There is a line border between the motif and legend. The inscription is illegible except for [...]VEST[...]. On the reverse is a central rib. Length: 22.54mm Width: 20.67mm Thickness: 5.31mm Weight: 8.64g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EE77EF
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible net sinker. A weight made by rolling a sub-rectangular scrap of cast sheet lead, probably achieving a slightly overlapping seam though this is now disrupted, perhaps by removal of the object from the selvedge of a net or, given that it is lighter than many formal parallels, from a fishing line, as is kindly suggested by the finder. At nearby Flixborough, tubular lead net weights were dated to the Middle Saxon period. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 700-850 Length: 21.3mm, Width: 10.8mm, Thickness (sheet): 1.8mm, Weight: 8.43gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EE5148
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast conical standing weight; shrinkage lines on the base may suggest it was cast in an open mould. Patinated, with adventitious cut-marks overall. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Height: 31.5mm, Diameter: 32.4mm, Weight: 149.42gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EDFB02
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot. Cast ball with numerous tiny crescentic marks, possibly from gnawing by rats attracted by the sugary taste of lead corrosion product, or possibly from use as an improvised teething toy. The latter is perhaps less likely in this case as the size would be ideal to choke a troublesome infant, which one would hope was not intended. Patinated. The mass points to an intended use with a light fowling piece or ‘rook and rabbit’ gun. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800 Diameter: 12.8mm, Weight: 10.05gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.