Record ID: LIN-58B474
Object type: BALDRIC
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman probable baldric ring or military phalera (horse harness) mount dating to circa 70 BC-AD 300. The object is fully three-dimensional; it is oval in form and in cross-section with rounded edges. The sides of the ring leading up to the curvilinear openwork grow in width from 8.15 mm to 10.6 mm). One side is slightly flattened nearer the broken projecting lobe, perhaps worn down due to its use. The central aspect of the ring comprises of an openwork design with four open spaces: two triangular spaces surrounding a circul…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-587FBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy headstud brooch dating to c.AD 75-200. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section and rectilinear in form. The wing cap on one side is decorated with incised linear lines, the parallel decoration on the other end is worn and not visible. The reverse of the wings has a central notch for the missing pin. The bow springs out the wings; it is D-shaped in cross-section and has an accentuated curved bow that is flat on the side, narrowing to a flattened foot. At the uppermost part of the bow is a globular waisted 'stud'. The catchpla…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-584361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy strap fitting/strap loop dating to c.AD 43-410 The strap loop consists of a rectangular plate that is rectangular in cross-section. A globular knob, with a circular in cross-section shaft projects from one side. The other side has a rectangular loop with an elongated oval aperture. No decoraton is visible. Mid-green patina. Length:  33.41 mm; Width (with knob): 27.61 mm; (plate) 15.16 mm; Weight: 22.57g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-563BE2
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild's Class VIa dating to the period c. AD 100 - 200. The object exhibits a rectangular head measuring 15.4 mm in length, 14 mm in width and 2.87 mm in thickness. The obverse of the head exhibits four semi-circles with traces of decayed enamel that is now a dull brownish-green, the semi-circles border a central lozenge recess with traces of light blue enamel. An integrally cast shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop with an oval cross-s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-561AF1
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating from the Roman period (c.AD 50-200). The object is oval in form and is D-shaped in cross-section with a sub-oval aperture and two bumps on the outside frame. It appears to be missing its central dome.  A shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop. The object has a brown patina.  Length: 37.80 mm; Width: 18.99 mm; Thickness: 4.76 mm; Weight: 5.55g Button-and-loop fasteners seem to have been multi-purpose, some perhaps for horse-har…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LIN-55FCAE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or pin head of Roman date (c.43-410). The object is in the form of a three-dimensional small bird with moulded wings, tail and head. The bird sits with its wings at rest and head facing forward. The eyes of the bird are shallow circular drilled holes and it has a recessed gently curved beak. The wings and tails have incised lines to depict feathers. The bird has no feet, with its lower belly sitting on a broken rectangular shaft. The object has a dark brown patina with traces of a white metal coating.  Measurements: Height: 22.82 m…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-55C347
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman mount or stud dating to c.AD 43-410 The object is discoidal with a raised border that is c.2.9 mm thick, the plate is recessed with an off-centre rectangular knob.The reverse is undecorated and has the remains of a central square cross-sectioned shaft or rivet. Dark brown patina with patches of verdigris. Diameter: 22.65 mm; Thickness: 5.41 mm; Weight: 6.07g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LIN-558764
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Roman rotary key dating to c.AD 43-410 The key has a circular bow set at right angles to a simple rectangular bit, and with a hollow-ended shank. The bow aperture is mushroom or pelta shaped. The bit has a rectangular notch cut out of its forward edge at its junction with the stem, and two angular notches cut out of its lower edge. The handle has a pair of low ribs positioned below the bow and where the stem meets the handle, which continue as slight projections on both sides. Compare with SOM-391D25, HAMP-515186, NMS-AD5C44, …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-5561D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper-alloy buckle with separate plate, dating from c.AD 1150 - 1450 Single looped oval buckle that is D-shaped in cross-section with an integral ornate sub-circular projection on the outside edge and a separate plate in the form of two circles with three rivets. The buckle loop terminates with rounded knops at the inside edge and has an offset bar. From the outside edge projects a semi-circular lobe ornately decorated with radiating raised lines and a central sub-oval with central pellet and further raised lines radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-539AEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper alloy spur buckle with integral plate, dating from c.AD 1350 - 1500 Single looped oval buckle with a tapered integrally cast plate with arrowhead terminal. The buckle is D-shaped in cross-section and is decorated with two globular knobs on both outside corners, framing two pairs of double raised longitudinal bands. A rib divides the buckle from the body of the plate from its end where a pin passes through a hole. The cast pin is intact and has a raised vertical ridge situated about half down its length, and it tapers to a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LIN-536115
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is flat and shield-shaped with a flat top that has curved sides, tapering to a point. A circular loop, rectangular in cross-section, projects from the flat top edge. One side is decorated with an incised drop-shape design and a central rectilinear band delineated by grooves. Both sides of the band have parallel designs of curvilinear motifs, with the upper motif carrying scaled lentoid pattern. Gilding mainly over the front surface and traces on the reverse…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-5349D2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy heraldic harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is hexagonal with six projections, five of which terminate with trefoils. The top arm expands and is bificated from which projects a loop that is rectangular in cross-section and has a raised collar. The loop is circular. The hexagonal plate is decorated with two enamelled halves: one red and one blue. The decoration is very worn and undecipherable. There are traces of gilding on the plate. The reverse is flat. Dark green patina. Length: 38.98 mm; Width: 27.10 mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-532D1C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant hanger dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. The hanger is D-shaped in cross-section and has a central sexfoil plate decorated with three raised flower, stems or branches terminating with a lobed head, possibly a quatrefoil but the pattern is very worn. Surrounding the stems are traces of red enamel. The plate has two plates projecting from two sides: one is broadly rectilinear with a rounded end with elongated rectangular knop at the terminal. A rivet hole, missing its rivet, sits centrally in the roun…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe St. Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E6F8CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Greek cross initial mark, dated 1578. North 1998. The coin is damaged around the flan possibly due to plough damage. Obverse description: Crowned bust left. Rose behind head. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET [HI REGINA] Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date above 1578. Reverse inscription:  [POSVI DE]V ADIVTO[REM MEV] Max Diameter: 19.09 mm; Weight: 1.32g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5EBA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester Derivative Hinged brooch dating to c. AD 43-120. The spring, the majority of the wings and the whole pin are all missing due to old breaks. Only a short portion of the wings on the back of the bow has survived, which is tubular. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers to a rounded foot. At both sides of the upper portion of the bow are moulded oblique ridges. A central raised ridge extends from the top to the bottom of the bow which has a single row of fine oblique grooves. At both edges of the bow is a single longitud…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E5B28D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative Polden Hill bow brooch dating to c. AD 75-175. The catchplate, spring and pin are all missing due to old breaks. It has semi-cylindrical wings that are extended flat circular ends with pierced holes to encase the now missing spring. At the centre of the wings is a worn and incomplete rear-facing hook that would have held in place the axis bar. The front faces of the wings are decorated with incised longitudinal grooves. The bow itself is oval shaped in cross-section. At both sides of the wings is a moulded raised semi-ci…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E565E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c.AD 43-120. The tubular wings enclose an axis bar, with a rectangular slot in the centre for the pin; the pin has not survived. The wings are damaged at one end, the other has a circumferential groove at the cap. The bow springs out from the wings, it is curved and D-shaped in cross-section. No visible decoration on the bow and it terminates with an old break. Missing its pin and catchplate. Dark green patina. Length: 22.84 mm; Width: 24.18 mm; Thickness: 6.79 mm; Weight: 5.25g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E54474
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Julia Domna dating to the period AD 196 to 211 (Reece Period 10), PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding box. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 170, no. 572. Obverse description: Draped bust right Obverse inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA Reverse description: Pietas standing left dropping incense on altar and holding box Reverse inscription: PIETAS AVGG Diameter: 19.60 mm; Weight: 3.07g; Die Axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-563B6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An eye section from an early Post Medieval toggle clasp, possibly from a sword belt or hanger dating to c.AD 1500-1700. The clasp is one piece with moulded relief, an engraved and openwork plate with two rivet holes complete with corroded remnants of iron rivets, a collar, eye, rounded end bar and circular suspension loop. Both sides of the plate have two deep cusps between a trefoil knop in the centre and two bifurcate knops at either end. The surface has traces of tinning. As Read (2008), p 209, Type 1 number 755. Length: 44.10 mm; Width: 20.59 mm; Thickness: 3.39 mm; We…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-55873E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547) struck at Canterbury for Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, 1533-1544. Second coinage, Catherine wheel initial mark. As North 1804. Obverse description: Crowned bust right Obverse inscription: hENRIC' VIII D' G' R' AGL Z FR' Reverse description: T C beside royal shield. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[S]:/:CAN/TOR Initial mark: Catherine wheel Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 0.5 mm; Weight: 1.35g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.