Record ID: OXON-E90F3A
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy narrow-pointed sword or dagger scabbard chape of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1300-1700). The small, conical chape is made of a single sheet of copper alloy that has been rolled into a conical tube with a single overlapping seam down the back.  The bottom has been cut into tabs which have been folded inwards to form a sealed, narrow-pointed base. There are two open, circular rivet holes along opposing sides of the top edge. The chape has a compact dark green patina all over, with some pitting to the back. The chape is 33.89mm long, with a…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8FE43
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy candle-holder of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating, c.AD 1475-1600. The candle holder is incomplete, the cup and half the shaft surviving with the lower shaft lost to a worn break. The shaft and cup are circular in cross section, the shaft being decorated with a raised collar 18.47mm in diameter 9mm above the break in the shaft. The cup flares out from the top of the shaft with a slight circumferential recess, and a very worn circumferential linear double groove halfway up the cup, with another just before the rim of the cup. The rim of the cup is u…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E8F72E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. A small cast Hod Hill brooch, possibly Mackreth type HOD HILL 1.b1. The stubs of a rolled-over wing remains on one side and is met by a broad flat upper bow with a single central longitudinal ridge. The lower bow is constricted with an oval expansion at its end. Fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-70 Length: 25.6mm, Width: 13.7mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 3.2mm, Weight: 2.48gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E8DD76
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. A strap end of composite construction with two plates of thickness 0.9 and 0.4mm with a central probably forked spacer plate between them whose tip projects at the outer ogival end. The inner end is lightly engrailed. A rivet of diameter 1.7mm passes through the inner end to attach the plates to each other and the strap. A woven fabric strap remains preserved between the plates – the finder kindly notes he had kept the object wet to preserve what was at first thought to be a leather strap, as the find-spot was also damp. The use of a textile strap may deno…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-E8C368
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd of medieval Grimston ware pottery, reduced with thick external lead glaze, weight 3g, 14th - 15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E8BE9D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible buckle plate fragment. A trapezoid fragment of cast copper alloy sheet with faint horizontal lines at its wider end and with an impressed slot at the other narrower end. Folded. A tiny aperture close to the edge at the wider end might be a tiny [diameter 1mm] rivet hole or fortuitous damage. Folded and abraded. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1400 Length: 14.5mm, Width/Height: 18.7mm, Thickness (sheet): 1.2mm, Weight: 1.67gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E8A471
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible nail fragment. An oval fragment with a dimpled boss on its underside, here suggested to mark the location of a shank formerly sheathed in lead. Patinated. Similar objects from the vicinity retain parts of iron shanks which in this case is thought to be lost. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800 Length: 18.7mm, Width: 13.6mm, Thickness (at boss): 7.1mm, Weight: 5.22gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-E89A43
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd of medieval Grimston ware pottery, narrow strap handle with two stabbed round holes, reduced with oxidised surfaces, abraded, with no extant glaze, weight 17g, width 33mm, 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E8877D
Object type: DISC
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc. Milled disc. Presented as a possible coin approaching post-medieval farthing size, but retaining no detail to confirm this suggestion. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Diameter: 21.3mm, Thickness: 1.3mm, Weight: 3.36gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E878A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to c. AD 364 - 375. (Reece Period 19) GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows the emperor dragging a captive and holding a standard. Mint uncertain.  Diameter: 16.8 mm Weight: 1.68 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E87062
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval cut farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating between AD 1248-1256. Long-cross class IIa or Vb. Probably mint of Canterbury. North (1991) no: 985 or 991. Dimensions: length: 8.63mm,  width: 8.11mm,  thickness: 0.72mm,  weight: 0.28g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E86B60
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. A small cast spectacle or double looped buckle frame with expanded outer edges, each with a nick to serve as a pin rest, and with a small knop at either end of a constricted central strap bar . The frame is bent outwards from the strap bar. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650 Length: 23.6mm, Height: 17.9mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 2.23gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-E86948
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two body sherds of medieval Grimston ware pottery, both reduced and with external lead glaze, one with a brown slip trail, weight 5g, 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E84952
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Early Medieval date, dating to the 8th / early 9th century AD.  The plate is lozengiform and rectangular in cross section. One end is missing and the edges are damaged. The opposing complete end is pierced twice and has two rivets still in situ. The front is decorated with incised 'fretted' or 'Greek key' decoration. The reverse is undecorated and missing some of its back plate.  Measurements: width 25.4mm, length 36.4mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 3.1 grams. Dr Kevin Leahey comments as fo…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E84488
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead metalworking debris. A small droplet of solidified lead melt, patinated. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to post-Medieval, 43-1800 Length: 21.7mm, Thickness: 6.3mm, Weight: 6.32gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E83B05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Uncertain Mint. Diameter: 14.2 mm Weight: 1.23 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-E82D65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to c. AD 364 - 375. (Reece Period 19) GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows the emperor dragging a captive and holding a standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.2 mm Weight: 1.52 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E80DA6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The bow of the key is circular with an oval cross section and internal diameter of 5.18mm. The solid stem is sub-rectangular in cross section, extending from the base of the bow and terminating in a projecting pin beyond the bit. The bit has a rectangular ward with clefts on each side forming an inverted 'T' shape. The key has a dark green patina, and is bent slightly to the left. Dimensions: length: 32.90mm,  width: 9.23mm,  thickness: 2.57mm,  weight: 2.43g Similar keys can…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-E7FB06
Object type: BOOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy boot fragment. A flat cast and probably pressed metal curved component, flanged on the inner side of its curve, probably from the heel of a work boot with metal inserts or attachments. This interpretation is suggested by the form, and by four drilled holes of diameter 2.5mm equidistantly distributed along the flange, which would have enabled the object to be incorporated into the layers of a stitched sole. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 41.3mm, Width: 10.5mm, Thickness: 3.1mm, Weight: 5.87gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E7F6FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with one standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 14.3 mm Weight: 1.18 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.