Record ID: NLM-8E4254
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot. Cast ball with mould line, patinated. The mass, at over an ounce, may suggest this to be for use with a smoothbore muzzle loading firearm of military specification, probably a musket. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800 Diameter: 18.4mm, Weight: 31.52gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8E2826
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast cylindrical seal with two opposed slots in its edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. Traces of an indistinct legend in modern script appears on one side. The metal retains a grey tint suggesting a recent date. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1920 Diameter: 20.2mm, Thickness: 6.7mm, Weight: 16.53gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8E055B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast globular or bun-shaped weight with opposed flattened faces. An impressed panel on one flat side has a central pierced hole of diameter 4mm, tapering to 2.5mm on the opposite face. Patinated. Probably a fishing line weight. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Diameter: 17.2mm, Thickness: 10.7mm, Weight: 19.45gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8DFACB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Allectus 293-296 AD. Obverse:  IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Reverse: PROVID AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at foot. S-P across fields. Mintmark ML. RIC V-2, 35; Sear 13832.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3944AA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast lead object of uncertain function, from the Medieval - Post-Medieval period, c. AD 1100 - 1700. Description: The object is domed in shape, with a vague pyramid for with shallow sloping sides. These sides are distinguished by four raised lines resulting in an apex. The base is circular and relatively flat; it has nicks in the fabric which may denote the letter 'N' or may be accidental. Measurements: Diameter: 10.62 mm; Thickness: 4.44 mm and Weight: 2.48 g. Discussion: Lead objects such as these are often found but do n…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-391AF3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead trade weight of uncertain date, from the Roman - Post-Medieval period, c. AD 43 - 1800. Description: The weight is semicircular in plan and cylindrical in cross-section. The obverse has a slight rim, marked by an adjacent indentation, and a number of historic nicks to the surface. The reverse is flat. Both faces are undecorated and have a light grey to brown colouring. Measurements: Diameter: 38.97 mm; Width: 20.35 mm; Thickness: 7 mm and Weight: 40.13 g. Discussion: Outside of secure archaeological contexts, weights such as these are difficult…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-38D3D2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of an uncertain Powell Type, circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 22.01 mm. The obverse depicts an unidentifiable scene, including a pellet and raised hatched lines. The reverse is plain and dish shaped where the obverse rim has been bent over. The token has a white/grey patina on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.01 mm; Thickness: 4.63 mm and Weight: 14.31 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. Th…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-38C60A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 3 (Segments), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 22.53 mm. The obverse depicts a spoked wheel with a central pellet and an internal rim two-thirds from the centre. The reverse is plain and flat. The token has a white/grey patina on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.53 mm; Thickness: 2.16 mm and Weight: 7.29 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. These tokens have a wide variet…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2684AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 3 (segments), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 20.46 mm. The obverse has a eight raised lines radiating in a cartwheel design. The reverse is blank and slightly convex. The token is a silvery grey in colour across both surfaces. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.46 mm; Thickness: 4.78 mm and Weight: 13.67 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult, especially when the designs are basic like cartwheels.&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-26A1E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 14b (Crosses), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 20.92 mm. The obverse depicts a cross with a pellet in each quarter. The reverse is plain and flat. The token has a white/grey patina on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.92 mm; Thickness: 2.07 mm and Weight: 6.66 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. These tokens have a wide variety of potential uses, such as tallies, gaming piece…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-26DAA0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, likely Post-Medieval, cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 6 (Ships), circa AD 1500-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 18.23 mm. The obverse depicts a linear ship with multiple sails and a vertical mast. The reverse is plain. The token has been bent post-deposition with a slight chip at the top of the bend. The token has a white/grey patina on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.23 mm; Thickness: 2.41 mm and Weight: 6.37 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is …
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-3C910A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handled copper alloy seal matrix of late Medieval date c 1300-1500. The handle hexagonally faceted and has a quatrefoil pierced loop at the top enclosing a sub-circular hole. There is a transverse collar below the loop. The handle flares out at the base into the circular die.The face of the die has a framing outer band of dots around an inscription of incised incuse letters. Inside the lettering is an incuse design of a hawk on its prey.  The inscription reads ALAS IE SV PRIV - "Alas, I am caught" Date: Late Medieval - c. 1300 - 1400 Height: 23.06 mm Diameter: 16.…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8DE95D
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast cylindrical object with two opposed pairs of oval holes in its edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. A legend appears on one side: MANURE/WORKS// [--]NEY & SONS.CHESTER and an oval brandmark resembling a looped strap on the other. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1880-1920 Diameter: 18.8mm, Thickness: 6.7mm, Weight: 13.03gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-26EF78
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 14b (Crosses), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 18.69 mm. The obverse depicts a cross with a pellet in each quarter. The reverse is plain and flat. One side of the token has been chipped in antiquity. The token has a white/grey patina on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.69 mm; Thickness: 3.12 mm and Weight: 6.58 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. These tokens have a wide var…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-DDEA57
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy looped palstave axehead, of Transitional or Late plain variant type, dating to the Penard or Wilburton phase, Needham's Period 5-6, Metalworking stage VIII, dating c. 1300-1150 BC. The blade edge is splayed with rounded tips, both of which are worn and damaged. The edge measures 39.7mm width and 1.6mm thickness. The faces are slightly convex with worn blade facets. The blade sides are straight and thicken to the stop ridge, which measures 27.7mm width and 29.8mm thickness. The flange side is lozenge-shape and relatively flat with…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8DC887
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast concavo-convex naturalistically modelled mask of a maned lion with luxuriant tresses and ‘beard’ arranged in a sub-rectangular form to frame jowels, nose and brows projecting in strongly moulded relief. Extensive gilding traces appear on the display side. Two drilled holes of diameter 6mm appear at either end of the mouth, with a further blind pit behind the nose. The former features might be apt to the pouring of liquid from a vessel; the object is of a distinct type from those considered as Roman box mounts or funereal fittings, if indeed it is of…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-15D6E9
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of three Iron Age gold staters dating to the period AD 9-40. Coin 1- PUBLIC-86AD92: A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 9-40, Cunobelinus Plastic B type. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, M[V] to right. Reverse: Horse right, pellet above and below branch, pellet and CVNO below, [B] under horse's head. ABC p. 136, no. 2789,  VA 2010-7, BMC 1813-14, Chris Rudd 92.45 Measurements: diameter: 20.06mm; weight: 5.5g Co…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Detling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8DA7DD
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron bell. Cast spherical one-piece animal bell, larger than usual, with opposed blowholes – though of the usual size – in its upper hemisphere and two larger opposed oval sounding holes linked by a sounding slot across the lower hemisphere, probably with a wider moulded border round it. A relatively small rectangular loop projects from the top. A medial rib marks the meeting of the hemispheres. Abraded. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650 Height: 50.3mm, Diameter: 42.6mm, Weight: 66.26gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8D7678
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast pyramidal four-sided weight with a flat facet between each of its four sides and round its flat square base, and with a central longitudinal moulded aperture of diameter 3.8mm. Lightly patinated. The mass does not figure in a series recorded from medieval London (Egan 1998), and nor does it closely correspond to subdivisions of either Roman or post-medieval systems of measurement. The object might represent five ounces of 29.2gms under the medieval Tower system used for silver and bread – as the closest correspondence noted for it. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DD8E29
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper-alloy dagger quillon dating AD 1600-1700. The body of the quillon is truncated conical in shape with a hollow rectangular central aperture. Extending to one side is a sub-oval sectioned arm with a large spherical terminal. Only part of the opposite arm survives. The terminal is missing. The base of the quillon around the aperture is plain. On the underside of each arm is a casting seam. Either side of this are moulded flutes. The flutes extend to a double collar below the terminal. The upper surfaces of the arms and body have ribbed decorati…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.