ABACUS AIRCRAFT BT : MEASUREMENT BT : VEHICLE SN : A calculating table or frame, specifically one in which SN : A machine that can be flown in the air, now specifically balls slide upon wires. Used for the mechanical solution of an aeroplane or helicopter. arithmetical problems. AIRCRAFT COMPONENT ADZE BT : VEHICLE COMPONENT BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT NT : AIRCRAFT ENGINE SN : A cutting tool where the plane of the blade is at right SN : Any part of an aircraft. Use more specific term where angles to the shaft. known.
ADZE HAMMER AIRCRAFT ENGINE BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT BT : AIRCRAFT COMPONENT BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT BT : ENGINE SN : A shaft hole adze with additional hammer knob, normally SN : The engine housed within the fuselage of an aircraft that polished stone. powers its flight.
AEOLIAN DEPOSIT Alam BT : DEPOSIT USE : RELIGIOUS STANDARD NT : COVERSAND NT : LOESS ALBARELLO SN : A wind-blown deposit. BT : CONCAVE SIDED JAR SN : A concave sided jar made in tin-glazed earthenware. AERIAL MINE (Source: MPRG) BT : MINE SN : A mine designed specifically to be dropped from an ALDIS LAMP aircraft, often into the sea. BT : VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SN : A handheld lamp used to send morse code messages AESICA BROOCH ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore.The lamp and its reflector can be UF : Hook Norton Brooch covered/uncovered by a trigger operated shutter. BT : BOW BROOCH SN : A mid-1st century AD brooch influenced by the Thistle ALEMBIC type, commonly with projections on the upper bow and BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER widening to a triangular plate, often described as a fantail, SN : A type of retort used for distillation. below. ALIDADE AESTEL BT : MEASUREMENT BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A scale or index of a sextant, astrolabe or similar SN : An object to point at words whilst reading, eg the Alfred instrument. jewel. ALLUVIUM AGRICULTURAL DEPOSIT UF : Waterlain Silt UF : Cultivation Soil BT : DEPOSIT UF : Plough Soil SN : Deposits laid down as the result of river action. UF : Garden Soil BT : DEPOSIT ALTAR SN : Use for deposits formed as a result of the modification of UF : Altar Base soils by humans for agricultural purposes. BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT SN : A structure consecrated for devotional purposes. AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE NT : BEE SKEP Altar Base NT : BEEHIVE USE : ALTAR NT : CROOK NT : CULTIVATION OBJECT ALTAR CROSS NT : FISHING OBJECT NT : GRINDING EQUIPMENT BT : CROSS NT : HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT SN : A cross designed to be placed upon an altar. NT : HUNTING OBJECT NT : HURDLE ALTARPIECE NT : MILKING VESSEL BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT NT : MILL PADDLE SN : A decorative piece connected to the altar. NT : PITCHFORK NT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT ALTAR VASE SN : Objects associated with cultivation, the rearing of BT : ALTAR VESSEL livestock, gathering, hunting, fishing, horticulture and the SN : A vase used on the altar. primary processing of foodstuffs. ALTAR VESSEL Amulet Seal BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER USE : SEAL MATRIX BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : ALTAR VASE ANCHOR SN : A container used upon the altar. UF : Anchor Stone BT : WATER CRAFT EQUIPMENT ALTIMETER SN : A heavy weight used to moor a ship. BT : MEASUREMENT SN : An instrument for measuring height above sea level. Anchor Stone USE : ANCHOR ALUDEL BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Angle Bracket SN : An object used in the sublimation process. It is pear USE : BRACKET shaped with both ends open. ANGLE TIE AMMUNITION BT : FASTENING BT : PROJECTILE SN : A bar fixed across a frame at an angle to stiffen it. NT : BULLET NT : CANISTER (SHOT) ANGON NT : CANNON BALL BT : JAVELIN NT : CARTRIDGE SN : A long spear with a double barb where one barb is NT : MORTAR BOMB longer than the other. NT : MUSKET BALL NT : SHELL CASE ANIMAL BELL NT : SHOT RT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : Articles used in charging guns and ordnance. NT : COW BELL NT : HAWK BELL AMMUNITION POUCH SN : A bell worn by an animal, eg sheep, goats, cows and hawks, to inform the owner of the animal's position. BT : MILITARY EQUIPMENT BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER Animal Bone SN : A container used to hold ammunition. USE : ANIMAL REMAINS AMPHIBIAN REMAINS ANIMAL BROOCH BT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS SN : Use for the remains of any part of an amphibian. BT : PLATE BROOCH SN : An enamelled plate brooch, dating from the second AMPHORA and third centuries AD, depicting an animal often with religious significance, such as hares, birds, fish and horses, BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER sometimes with rider. SN : Storage vessel, usually a two handled narrow necked jar. ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AMPULLA BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT NT : BUTTERIS UF : Pilgrim Bottle NT : CURRY COMB BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : Equipment used in the care and upkeep of animals, BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER usually used directly on the animal. SN : A miniature lead phial worn around the neck as a religious pilgrim sign, generally medieval. ANIMAL COLLAR AMULET BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A band of material, often leather, or a chain or similar UF : Amulet Seal worn around the neck of an animal for identification and UF : Amulet Ring or restraint. Where this is part of harness use the specific UF : Talisman harness term. BT : JEWELLERY BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A trinket worn as a protection against evil. NT : ANIMAL BELL AMULET CAPSULE NT : ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT NT : ANIMAL COLLAR BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY NT : ANIMAL SHOE SN : A case or container for an amulet. NT : COCKSPUR NT : GOAD Amulet Ring NT : HARNESS USE : AMULET NT : HARNESS FITTING NT : HAWKING EQUIPMENT Amulet Ring NT : HOBBLE USE : FINGER RING NT : HORSE ARMOUR NT : HORSE TRAPPING Amulet Seal NT : JINGLE JANGLE USE : AMULET NT : LEASH NT : MUZZLE NT : SADDLE ANNULAR BROOCH NT : SHOEING NAIL BT : BROOCH NT : STIRRUP SN : A ring shaped brooch, commonly Anglo-Saxon and NT : STIRRUP STRAP MOUNT medieval. NT : STIRRUP TERMINAL SN : Objects associated with the care and use of animals. Ansate Brooch USE : CATERPILLAR BROOCH Animal Horn USE : ANIMAL REMAINS Antefix USE : ROOF FINIAL ANIMAL MICRO REMAINS BT : ANIMAL REMAINS Anthropomorphic Jug SN : Microscopic animal remains. Use more specific term if USE : FACE JUG known. Antler ANIMAL REMAINS USE : ANIMAL REMAINS UF : Antler UF : Antler Tine Antler Tine UF : Animal Horn UF : Animal Bone USE : ANIMAL REMAINS UF : Calf Hair UF : Cattle Nasal Bone ANVIL UF : Animal Skeleton BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UF : Animal Tooth SN : A block, usually of iron, upon which objects are shaped UF : Faunal Remains and hammered eg in smithing. UF : Animal Skull UF : Knuckle Bone (Remains) APOTHECARY JAR BT : ECOFACTS BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER NT : ANIMAL MICRO REMAINS SN : A jar used to store medicines, drugs or the constituent NT : BUTCHERED ANIMAL REMAINS parts of medicines and drugs. NT : INVERTEBRATE REMAINS NT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS APOTHECARY LADLE RT : FORAMINIFERA BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY SN : The remains of any part of any animal. Use specific term SN : A ladle used for the making of drugs and medicines. where possible. APOTHECARY WEIGHT ANIMAL SHOE BT : WEIGHT BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : One of a set used in pharmacy to measure volume or NT : DONKEY SHOE weight for dispensing. NT : HIPPOSANDAL NT : HORSESHOE APPLE CORER NT : OX SHOE BT : CORER SN : A shoe fixed to an animal, either permanently or SN : A tool for removing the core from an apple. temporarily, to protect the hoof and provide improved grip. APRON Animal Skeleton BT : OUTERWEAR USE : ANIMAL REMAINS SN : A protective outer garment.
Animal Skull APRON FITTING USE : ANIMAL REMAINS BT : ARMOUR
ARMS ASSEMBLAGE BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL UF : Grave Goods SN : The heraldic bearings or shield of a person, family or BT : UNASSIGNED corporation. SN : A collection of associated artefacts recovered from a single site. Arms Case USE : ARMS HOLDER ASTROLABE BT : ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT ARMS HOLDER SN : An instrument, usually consisting of a disc and pointer, UF : Arms Case formerly used to make astronomical measurements, BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER especially of the altitudes of celestial bodies and as an aid in RT : EDGED WEAPON navigation. SN : A container in which weapons are put for storage and or transportation. ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT BT : MEASUREMENT ARROW NT : ASTROLABE BT : PROJECTILE NT : NOCTURNAL RT : ARROWHEAD NT : OCTANT RT : QUIVER NT : SEXTANT RT : ARROW STRAIGHTENER SN : An instrument for viewing or measuring information on RT : BOW (WEAPON) heavenly bodies. SN : A projectile fired from a bow. AUCISSA BROOCH ARROWHEAD BT : BOW BROOCH BT : PROJECTILE SN : Imported Roman brooch with a wide, highly arched flat NT : HOLLOW BASED ARROWHEAD backed bow, one end rolled forward onto the head to form a NT : LEAF ARROWHEAD hinge for the the pin. Named for the head inscription assumed NT : TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD to be a maker's name. Dated to first half of 1st entury AD. NT : TRIANGULAR ARROWHEAD RT : ARROW AUGER SN : The weapon end of an arrow, often shaped for particular BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT uses. NT : SPOON AUGER NT : TWIST AUGER Arrow Shaft Straightener SN : A tool with a cross handle at one end and a spoon USE : ARROW STRAIGHTENER shaped or gouge cutter at the other, used for drilling holes.
Arrow Smoother AUGER BIT USE : ARROW STRAIGHTENER BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT SN : The cutting part of an auger. ARROW STRAIGHTENER UF : Arrow Smoother Aulos UF : Arrow Shaft Straightener USE : REED PIPE BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT RT : ARROW AWL BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT SN : A simple, pointed implement for piercing. BACKED BLADE Axe BT : BLADE USE : AXE (TOOL) SN : A stone blade with one edge blunted.
Axe BACKED BLADELET USE : AXE (WEAPON) BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A small stone blade with one edge blunted. AXE (TOOL) UF : Axe Backed Knife UF : Celt USE : KNIFE BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT NT : HATCHET BACKPLATE SN : A tool with an edged head and a wooden shaft, used for BT : ARMOUR
AXEHEAD BADGE BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL NT : CORE AXEHEAD SN : A distinguishing emblem or mark, often worn to signify NT : FLAKED AXEHEAD membership, achievement, employment etc. NT : FLANGED AXEHEAD NT : FLAT AXEHEAD BAG NT : PALSTAVE UF : Bag Ring NT : POLISHED AXEHEAD BT : HAND LUGGAGE NT : SOCKETED AXEHEAD SN : A flexible container with an opening at one end. NT : TRANCHET AXEHEAD NT : WINGED AXEHEAD BAGPIPES SN : The cutting or chopping part of an axe. UF : Bladder Pipe AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT BT : REED PIPE SN : A composite instrument in which air is forced through UF : Handaxe Roughout one or more drones and chanter from an inflated bag or BT : ROUGHOUT bladder. SN : An unfinished, roughly shaped axehead. Bag Ring AXE MOULD USE : BAG BT : MOULD SN : A mould in which an axehead is cast. BAILER AXE TRIMMING FLAKE BT : HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT SN : A machine for creating bails of straw. BT : DEBITAGE RT : FLAKE BAKING TRAY SN : Characteristic waste flakes struck off in the production of axes. BT : CONTAINER
Balance Pin BANNER USE : BALANCE BT : SIGNS OR SYMBOLS RT : FLAG BALANCE WEIGHT SN : A flag bearing a device, often carried on two poles or BT : WEIGHT hanging from a cross piece. Usually used in processions. SN : Weight used with any kind of balance. BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD BALDRIC BT : TRIANGULAR ARROWHEAD BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A triangular arrowhead retouched to form a central tang RT : SWORD and lateral barbs. The sides may be straight or concave. RT : SWORD BELT SN : A sash or belt worn over the shoulder to the hip for BARBED POINT carrying a sword. BT : POINT SN : A bone or antler point with rows of barbs, usually on one Ball side only. USE : BALL (RITUAL) BAR IRON Ball BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING USE : BALL (GAME) SN : A piece of iron cut from blooms and lengths of bar, probably for transportation, which were then reworked. Ball USE : CHALK BALL BAR LIP JAR BT : JAR Ball SN : A jar with one or more lips added on the outside of the USE : MUSKET BALL vessel wall over a hole pierced through the wall. The lips do not usually rise above rim level. (Source: MPRG) BALL (GAME) BAR LUG JAR UF : Ball UF : Bowling Ball BT : JAR BT : SPORTS AND GAMES SN : A distinctive form of jar being a flat-based, straight-sided SN : A round object used in games. or slightly rounded jar with two opposed, upright, rounded, tongue-shaped lugs raised from above the rim and bridged BALL (RITUAL) by added, internal struts used to suspend the pot over a fire. (Source: MPRG) UF : Ball BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL Bar Mount SN : Polished stone balls interpreted as ritual objects in the Scottish Iron Age. USE : STRAP FITTING
BALLISTA BALL BAROMETER BT : PROJECTILE BT : MEASUREMENT SN : A stone missile fired from a ballista, larger in diameter SN : An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure by than ballista shot. its effects on mercury in a glass tube. It can also be used to measure altitude and depth and is especially used for BALLISTA BOLT predicting the weather. BT : PROJECTILE BARREL SN : A large bolt or arrow fired from a ballista. UF : Cask BALUSTER UF : Barrel Hoop BT : STORAGE CONTAINER BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A vertical pillar or post, often shaped. SN : A cylindrical container, usually bulging outward in the middle and usually held together by metal hoops. BALUSTER JUG BT : JUG BARREL COSTREL SN : A jug with a sinuous profile where the rim, girth and base BT : COSTREL are of roughly equal diameter, and the neck and lower body SN : A costrel with a barrel-shaped body and a centrally are narrower.(Source: MPRG) placed neck. One end is usually flat and the other domed. Two opposed strap handles or lugs join the rim or neck and shoulder. (Source: MPRG) BASKET BT : STORAGE CONTAINER Barrel Hoop BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER USE : BARREL SN : A container made of interwoven strips of pliable materials, such as cane or reed, often carried by a handle. BARREL PADLOCK BT : PADLOCK BASKET HANDLED BOWL SN : A form of padlock with a cylindrical case and bolts and BT : HANDLED BOWL springs attached to spines. SN : A bowl with a single loop handle crossing over the top of the vessel from one side of the rim to the other. (Source: BARREL PADLOCK KEY MPRG) BT : KEY (LOCKING) SN : A key, usually with a long stem, its terminal is generally BASKET HANDLED JAR hooked or looped, and bit set at angle to stem with radiating BT : HANDLED JAR or looped wards. SN : A jar with a single handle attached to the rim edge and looped over the top of the vessel. There may be a lip. Profiles BARREL SHAPED JUG can vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate BT : JUG JAR type. (Source: MPRG) SN : A jug with little or no discernible neck and an even, convex profile form rim to base, which are roughly equal in BAT diameter. (Source: MPRG) BT : SPORTS AND GAMES SN : A gaming implement usually used in conjunction with a BARREL SHAPED MUG ball. BT : MUG SN : A mug with little or no discernible neck and an even, BATH convex profile from rim to base, which have roughly equal BT : SANITARY WARE diameters. (Source: MPRG) SN : A large container used for washing the body.
Bar Share BATON USE : PLOUGH BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL SN : A staff of office or authority. BAR SHOT BT : SHOT BATON DE COMMANDEMENT SN : A pair of cannon balls joined by a solid bar. BT : UNASSIGNED SN : A rod, often of antler, with a hole through it and BARTMANN JUG decorated. UF : Bellarmine Jug BT : JUG BATTLEAXE SN : A type of stoneware jug dating to the 16th and 17th BT : AXE (WEAPON) centuries, popularly known as a Bellarmine jug, shaped in the SN : An axe designed for fighting could be single or double figure of a bearded man. They were produced in the Cologne headed and used with one or two hands. Where use is region, particularly Frechen. thought to be ceremonial multiple index with ceremonial object. BAR TORC BT : TORC BAYONET SN : A bracelet or necklace formed by hammering gold onto a BT : EDGED WEAPON triangular-sectioned bar and twisting the metal to form a spiral NT : PLUG BAYONET pattern. NT : SOCKET BAYONET RT : SWORD BELT BASELARD SN : A short stabbing weapon, designed to be fixed to the BT : DAGGER muzzle of a musket or rifle, even in some cases to pistols. SN : A type of dagger, usually used by civilians in the Some were designed to be used both fixed to long guns and medieval period, with a H shaped hilt. independent of them.
BASE SHERD BEAD BT : SHERD BT : JEWELLERY RT : VESSEL NT : MELON BEAD SN : A fragment of the base of a vessel, or hollow object, NT : SPACER BEAD usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type. SN : A small, pierced, often spherical or cylindrical, piece of glass, wood,etc, which may be strung together with others to BASIN form a necklace. BT : SANITARY WARE SN : A round container, open and wide at the top with sides BEAKER sloping inwards toward the bottom. BT : DRINKING VESSEL BT : CONTAINER
BEATER (TOOL) BELLOWS BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT BT : HEATING OBJECT NT : CLOTH BEATER BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : COIR BEATER SN : An object used to create a blast of air. NT : FLAX BEATER SN : A general tool used to beat objects with. BELL PULL BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS BED SN : A cord or handle which rings a bell when pulled. UF : Bedpost BT : FURNITURE Bell Shaped Curfew SN : To be used for the frame elements only, not for the USE : HEMISPHERICAL CURFEW bedding. BELL SYSTEM BEDDING BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS BT : FURNISHING SN : A system of communication used in a house to summon NT : BLANKET servants or on board ship to transmit orders to the engine NT : BOLSTER room. NT : MATTRESS NT : PILLOW BELT NT : SHEET BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : Soft items used to make a bed ready to be slept upon. SN : A band of leather, cloth etc worn usually around the waist to support clothing, carry weapons, pouches, tools etc BED PAN or as a decoration. BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER SN : A container used as a lavatory by bedridden people. Belt Attachment USE : STRAP FITTING Bedpost USE : BED Belt Chape USE : STRAP FITTING Bedsheet USE : SHEET Belt Clasp USE : STRAP FITTING BEEHIVE BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE Belt Fitting RT : BEE SKEP USE : STRAP FITTING SN : A receptacle used as a home for bees, traditionally made of thick straw work in the shape of a dome,but Belt Loop sometimes made of wood. USE : STRAP FITTING BEEHIVE QUERN Belt Mount BT : QUERN SN : A method of grinding cereals where one stone is rotated USE : STRAP FITTING on another by hand. Belt Plate BEE SKEP USE : STRAP FITTING UF : Bee Skepp BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE Belt Slide RT : BEEHIVE USE : STRAP FITTING SN : A portable beehive, often made of straw. BENCH (SEAT) Bee Skepp BT : SEAT USE : BEE SKEP SN : A long seat usually without a back.
Beetle Remains BENCH (TABLE) USE : INSECT REMAINS BT : TABLE SN : A rough table usually for working upon. BELL UF : Bell Clapper BEVERAGE WARMER BT : HEATING OBJECT SN : An object designed to hold food for birds. SN : A small, handled, open vessel, generally with a steep profile, designed to sit partially within a larger vessel and BIRD REMAINS used to warm drinks. (Source: MPRG) BT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS SN : Use for the remains of any part of a bird. BEZEL BT : JEWELLERY FITTING Black Earth SN : A grooved ring holding a gem or semi-precious stone. USE : ORGANIC MATERIAL
BIB Black Earth BT : OUTERWEAR USE : DEPOSIT SN : A piece of cloth or plastic worn especially by babies to protect clothes while eating. Bladder Pipe USE : BAGPIPES BICONICAL BOWL UF : Schalenurne BLADE BT : BOWL UF : Cutting Blade SN : A bowl whose form resembles two cones joined together BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT at their widest points, forming a carination. NT : BACKED BLADE NT : CRESTED BLADE BICONICAL JAR RT : DEBITAGE BT : JAR SN : A struck piece of flint or other stone where the length is SN : A jar whose profile resembles two truncated cones at least twice the width. joined together at the widest point, forming a carination at the centre of the vessel. (Source: MPRG) BLADE CORE BT : CORE BICONICAL JUG NT : CONICAL BLADE CORE BT : JUG NT : CONICAL MICROBLADE CORE SN : A jug with a body profile resembling two cones joined NT : CYLINDRICAL BLADE CORE together at their widest points, producing a distinct carination. SN : The piece of stone or flint remaining after blades have (Source: MPRG) been produced.
BICONICAL URN BLANK BT : URN BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING SN : Style of early Bronze Age pot found widely in north- NT : COIN BLANK western Europe with a deep, largely plain, outwardly flared NT : KEY BLANK body above which is sharp carination, usually decorated and NT : KNIFE BLANK sometimes with an applied cordon, and an inwardly angled RT : ROUGHOUT neck. SN : A piece of metal or wood, or other material used in the manufacture of an item, intended for further fabrication and BIER therefore representing an unfinished object. Usually relates to BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT objects manufactured in quantity such as coins, knives etc. SN : Movable stand for carrying a body to its grave. BLANKET BILL BT : BEDDING BT : STAFF WEAPON SN : A thick fabric cover used to provide warmth. SN : Military weapon with long shaft and bill style head. For agricultural style bills use bill hook. BLEEDING CUP BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER BILL HOOK SN : A container used to catch blood during bleeding. BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A tool used to cut or split wood. BLIND BT : WINDOW COVERING BIPARTITE URN SN : A shade for a window. BT : URN SN : A collared urn with a heavy rim or collar on top of a BLIND FITTING straight-sided or slightly bowed body narrowing to a small flat BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS base. Decoration may extend for a short way below the collar, SN : An object which supports or is attached to a blind. but this is rare. BLINKER BIRD BATH UF : Spectacles (Animal) BT : UNASSIGNED BT : HARNESS SN : An object constructed to allow birds to bathe in it. SN : Pieces of leather connected to a bridle designed to direct a horse's vision straight forward only. BIRD CAGE BT : CAGE BLOOM SN : A cage for containing birds. BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT SN : A material resulting from the smelting of iron ore. BIRD FEEDER BT : CONTAINER
BOARD BOMBARD BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT BT : DRINK SERVING CONTAINER RT : PLANK SN : A large vessel, sometimes large enough to accomodate SN : A sawn piece of timber, thinner than a plank and often several gallons, often made of leather and richly decorated, rectangular. for storing and serving liquor.
BOAT BONE WORKING DEBRIS BT : WATER CRAFT BT : MANUFACTURING DEBRIS NT : LOG BOAT SN : Debris resulting from the manufacture of tools and other SN : A small vessel propelled on water by an engine, oars or artifacts from bone. sails. BONNET BOAT HOOK BT : HEADWEAR BT : WATER CRAFT EQUIPMENT SN : A form of hat, usually does not cover the forehead nor SN : A long handled hook used for pulling a boat to a place have a brim, and usually worn by women. eg another boat, or pushing off from a place. BOOK BOBBIN UF : Book Cover BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT BT : WRITTEN ITEM NT : LACE BOBBIN NT : HYMN BOOK NT : THREAD BOBBIN NT : PRAYER BOOK SN : An object on which thread or yarn is wound or hooked. SN : A bound collection of paper or other materials.
Bobbin Shuttle Book Clasp USE : SHUTTLE USE : BOOK FITTING
BODKIN Book Cover BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT USE : BOOK SN : A pointed tool used to pierce holes, usually in textiles. BOOK FITTING BODY PLUG UF : Book Mount BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT UF : Book Clasp SN : An object used in the preparation of a body following BT : WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS death. It was used to plug the orifices of the body. SN : Mountings, often decorative, attached to a book.
BODY SHERD Book Mount BT : SHERD USE : BOOK FITTING RT : VESSEL SN : A fragment of the body of a vessel, or hollow object, BOOT usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type. BT : FOOTWEAR SN : Type of footwear which covers a minimum of the foot BOLAS and ankle. BT : PROJECTILE BT : HUNTING OBJECT BOOT STUD SN : A missile consisting of a number of weights joined BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT together by cord. The bolas entangles the legs of a target SN : A metal reinforcer worn on the sole or heel of a boot. causing it to fall. BORER BOLSTER BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT BT : BEDDING SN : A flint tool for piercing holes. SN : A long pillow, especially one used as an under pillow. BOSS BOLT (FASTENING) BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT BT : LOCKING MECHANISM BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS SN : A metal pin, often with a screw thread and used in NT : SHIELD BOSS conjunction with a nut. SN : A carved or moulded decorative projection adorning an object or, in the case of architectural features, the termination BOLT (LOCK) of a moulding or the intersection of ribs or beams. BOTTLE BOWED STRING INSTRUMENT BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER BT : STRING INSTRUMENT BT : CONTAINER
BOW AND FANTAIL BROOCH BOX PADLOCK KEY BT : BOW BROOCH BT : KEY (LOCKING) SN : A Roman brooch dating from approximately 50 to 150 SN : A key usually with a long stem with bit, stem and AD. Derived from the earlier Aesica Brooch, and fitted with terminal in line. a hinged pin, the body widens to a triangular plate below the bow. Box Tile USE : FLUE TILE BOW BROOCH BT : BROOCH BRACELET NT : AESICA BROOCH UF : Bangle NT : AUCISSA BROOCH BT : JEWELLERY NT : BOW AND FANTAIL BROOCH SN : Ornamental band or chain worn around the arm or wrist. NT : CATERPILLAR BROOCH NT : COLCHESTER BROOCH Bracer NT : CROSSBOW BROOCH USE : ARM GUARD NT : DOLPHIN BROOCH NT : HEADSTUD BROOCH BRACKET NT : HOD HILL BROOCH UF : Angle Bracket NT : KNEE BROOCH BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS NT : LANGTON DOWN BROOCH SN : A metal, stone or wooden projection with a flat upper NT : NAUHEIM DERIVATE BROOCH surface to support a shelf, arch, statue etc. NT : POLDEN HILL BROOCH NT : THISTLE BROOCH BRACTEATE NT : TRUMPET BROOCH NT : T-SHAPED BROOCH BT : PENDANT SN : Any brooch with the pin sprung or hinged at one end and SN : An ornament made of thin plates of gold or silver, with the catchplate at the other end of a curved or flat bow. Can be repousse ornament. one or two piece construction. BRAD BOW DRILL BT : NAIL BT : DRILL SN : A flat nail of the same thickness that tapers in width to a SN : A drill where the bit is twisted by means of a bow with point. the string wound around the shaft of the drill. BRADAWL BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT SN : Headgear for a horse, usually consisting of a series of SN : A small tool which pierces material. It has a flat cutting buckled straps and a mouthpiece, bridle bit, by which the edge. horse is controlled.
BRAID BRIDLE BIT BT : DRESS COMPONENT UF : Horsebit RT : TEXTILE UF : Cheekpiece SN : A woven fabric used to trim clothes. UF : Horse Bit BT : BRIDLE FITTING BRAIL NT : SNAFFLE BIT UF : Hawk Belt SN : A metal mouth piece used to control an animal, usually BT : HAWKING EQUIPMENT used on a horse. SN : A belt used to confine a hawk's wings. BRIDLE FITTING BRANDING IRON BT : HARNESS FITTING BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT NT : BRIDLE BIT BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT NT : MARTINGALE SN : A heated iron used to label, burn or mark animals, SN : Attachments that form part of the bridle. slaves, criminals etc. BRIQUETAGE BRASS BT : BY PRODUCT UF : Commemorative Brass SN : A collective name for the pans and fire bars used in the UF : Memorial Brass making of salt through evaporation. UF : Monumental Brass BT : UNASSIGNED BROADSWORD SN : An ornamental tablet of brass. Use a materials BT : SWORD thesaurus where brass is a material. SN : A broad design of sword used for cutting and slashing.
BRAZIER BROCKAGE BT : HEATING OBJECT BT : COIN SN : A metal receptacle used for burning coals, charcoal etc SN : A coin which has been struck in relief on one side, to provide heat. usually the obverse side face down on the anvil die, and incuse on the other side, due to a previously struck coin BREASTPLATE sticking to the upper or punch die. UF : Chest Guard (Armour) BT : ARMOUR
BRICK BROOCH PIN BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT BT : JEWELLERY NT : FIRE BRICK SN : A specific type of early medieval pin. Do not use in SN : An oblong mass of hardened clay or mud, used in instances where a pin has become detached from the brooch. building. Brooch Spring Brickearth USE : BROOCH USE : LOESS Broom BRIDAL HEADDRESS USE : BRUSH BT : MARRIAGE OBJECT SN : Head wear of a bride. BRUSH UF : Brush Holder BRIDGE (MUSIC) UF : Broom BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A small structure used to support strings on an NT : PAINT BRUSH instrument pushing them away from the body of the SN : A hand held device with bristles or hairs used for instrument. cleaning or painting.
BRIDLE Brush Holder BT : HARNESS USE : BRUSH BRYOZOAN REMAINS Bulla (Pendant) BT : INVERTEBRATE REMAINS USE : PENDANT SN : Remains of Bryozoa, which are small animals, usually marine, that form colonies producing coral-like skeletons or BULLET jelly-like masses. BT : AMMUNITION RT : BULLET MOULD Bucina SN : A projectile discharged from a weapon, usually a firearm. USE : TRUMPET BULLET MOULD BUCKET BT : MOULD UF : Pail RT : BULLET UF : Bucket Handle RT : MUSKET BALL UF : Bucket Stave SN : A mould in which bullets or musket balls are cast. UF : Escutcheon BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER BULLROARER SN : Container with arched handle used for carrying liquids, BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Buckle Tongue Burial Cloth USE : BUCKLE USE : SHROUD
Bugelknopffibeln Burial Pot USE : CROSSBOW BROOCH USE : BURIAL URN
Bugle BURIAL URN USE : HUNTING HORN UF : Burial Pot BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT Bugle RT : CREMATION SN : An urn containing a cremation burial. USE : TRUMPET Buried Soil BULL USE : PALEOSOL BT : SEAL SN : The seal of a papal document BURIN BULLA BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT RT : BURIN SPALL BT : DOCUMENT SN : A papal document. SN : A graving tool used for engraving objects. Prehistoric BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
BUST CALENDAR BT : SCULPTURE BT : TIME MEASURING INSTRUMENT SN : The sculpted head, shoulders and breast of a person. SN : A table of months and days in the year.
Butchered Animal Bone Calf Hair USE : BUTCHERED ANIMAL REMAINS USE : ANIMAL REMAINS
BUTCHERED ANIMAL REMAINS CALLIPERS UF : Butchered Animal Bone BT : GEOMETRY INSTRUMENT BT : ANIMAL REMAINS SN : An instrument with curved arms for measuring difficult or SN : Animal remains bearing evidence, such as knife marks awkward shapes. on bones, that they were slaughtered and used for food. CALTROP BUTTER CHURN BT : ARMOUR AND WEAPONS BT : CHURN SN : Four iron spikes joined together so that when the caltrop SN : A vessel used to produce butter from milk through is on the ground a spike is always pointing upwards. Used to agitation. disable infantry and cavalry.
BUTTERIS CAME BT : ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT UF : Window Came SN : A farrier's tool for paring a horse's hoof. UF : Window Lead BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT BUTTON SN : A strip of lead holding small pieces of glass (quarries) in a window. BT : CLOTHING FASTENING SN : A stud used for fastening an item usually used for Camel Harness clothing. USE : HARNESS BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER Camel Whip BT : FASTENING SN : A fastener made of a metal circle connected to a metal USE : WHIP loop fixed to an object and used to fasten to another object by means of a button or a loop. The usage of these items is CAMEO unclear, could include use for animals or for dress. BT : JEWELLERY FITTING SN : A medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a stone which BUTTON COVER is often semi precious with a device carved in relief. BT : DRESS COMPONENT SN : A piece of material, eg metal, cloth, leather etc, added to CAN a button to enhance or embellish it. BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A metal container for liquids and foodstuffs, often sealed. BUZZ BONE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
CANDLE BRACKET Canopic Chest BT : CANDLE HOLDER USE : CANOPIC VESSEL SN : A holder for a candle, usually fitted to another object. Canopic Jar Candleholder USE : CANOPIC VESSEL USE : CANDLE HOLDER Canopic Urn CANDLE HOLDER USE : CANOPIC VESSEL UF : Candleholder BT : LIGHTING OBJECT CANOPIC VESSEL NT : CANDELABRUM UF : Canopic Urn NT : CANDLE BRACKET UF : Canopic Jar NT : CANDLE STAND UF : Canopic Chest NT : CANDLESTICK BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT NT : CHANDELIER BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER SN : An object in which a candle is put in order to provide SN : An Egyptian container for holding the entrails of a light. mummy.
CANDLEMAKERS TROUGH CAP BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER BT : HEADWEAR SN : A deep, rectangular or oval, straight-sided vessel with an NT : COIF (CAP) everted, crenellated rim, used to hold either wax for dipping SN : A covering for the head with a peak to shade the eyes. candles or molten sulphur for dipping matches. (Source: MPRG) CAPE BT : CLOAK CANDLE SNUFFER SN : A short hooded cloak. BT : LIGHTING OBJECT SN : An object used to stop a candle burning. CAPITAL BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT CANDLE STAND SN : The upper part of a column or pier. UF : Candle Standard BT : CANDLE HOLDER CAPSULE SN : A tall holder for candles which stands on the floor. BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY SN : A small containment for drugs which can be ingested. Candle Standard USE : CANDLE STAND CARBOY BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER CANDLESTICK SN : A large bottle, generally protected by a basket or box, BT : CANDLE HOLDER usually used for containing corrosive liquids, etc. NT : SAUCER CANDLESTICK NT : UPRIGHT CANDLESTICK CARDER SN : A container for one or more candles. UF : Wool Comb BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT CANISTER (FOOD) SN : A flat board with short spikes used to comb out the BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER staple of wool to remove tangles before spinning. Usually SN : A container for dried foodstuffs. used in pairs.
CANISTER (SHOT) CARDING COMB BT : AMMUNITION BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT NT : DICE SHOT SN : A comb used to comb fibre before spinning. SN : A container filled with musket balls, metal fragments, nails etc. Designed to kill or maim the enemy at a close CARINATED BOWL range. BT : BOWL SN : A bowl with a sharp change of angle in the vessel wall, CANNON generally at the point of maximum diameter. the carination BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON may be in the upper or lower half of the vessel. (Source: RT : TAMPION MPRG) SN : A heavy artillery piece consisting of a metal tube mounted on a gun carriage. CARINATED CUP UF : Collar Rim Cup CANNON BALL BT : CUP BT : AMMUNITION SN : A cup with a marked change of angle in the body wall, SN : A solid ball fired from cannons, size and weight would generally at the point of maximum girth. (Source: MPRG) depend on the calibre of the cannon. CARNYX CANOE BT : LIP BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT SN : A war trumpet, usually Iron Age. Casting Counter CARPET USE : JETTON BT : FLOOR COVERING SN : Thick material, usually woven, used as a covering for the Casting Debris floor. USE : CASTING WASTE
CARRIAGE CASTING WASTE BT : LAND VEHICLE UF : Casting Debris SN : A wheeled passenger vehicle, especially one with four BT : MANUFACTURING DEBRIS wheels and pulled by horses. SN : Waste products ensuing from the casting process.
Carrying Chair CATAPULT USE : SEDAN CHAIR BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON SN : A device used to throw projectiles, can vary from a small CART forked stick for hurling stones to a large engine of war to hurl UF : Polesheath large projectiles. BT : LAND VEHICLE SN : A vehicle with two wheels for carrying loads. CATCH BT : FASTENING CART FITTING SN : A device to catch and hold one object to another, eg a BT : VEHICLE FITTING door to a doorpost. SN : A mounting or fixture attached to a cart. CATERPILLAR BROOCH CARTRIDGE UF : Ansate Brooch BT : AMMUNITION BT : BOW BROOCH RT : MUSKET BALL SN : Anglo-Saxon two-piece bow brooch, dating from the 8th SN : The case containing the charge for a firearm. to 9th centuries AD, so named for the distinctive bow shaped like the arching body of a caterpillar. CARVED OBJECT UF : Carved Stone CATHETER BT : WORKED OBJECT BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY SN : An object which has been carved. Use more specific SN : A long, slender, flexible tube for inserting into a body term where known. cavity for the introduction or withdrawal of fluids.
Carved Stone Cattle Nasal Bone USE : CARVED OBJECT USE : ANIMAL REMAINS
CARVING Cattle Whip BT : SCULPTURE USE : WHIP NT : CELTIC HEAD SN : A three dimensional representation usually done in CAULDRON wood, ivory or stone. UF : Cauldron Hanger BT : CONTAINER
CASTANET Celt BT : CLAPPERS USE : AXE (TOOL) SN : A specific type of hand held hollowed wooden clapper, known in Europe from medieval times onwards. CELTIC HEAD BT : CARVING UF : Communion Flagon SN : A carved head of Iron Age or Roman date, with UF : Communion Tankard uncertain use. UF : Funerary Chalice BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER CENSER BT : EUCHARIST OBJECT UF : Thurible SN : A stemmed cup used for holding the wine during BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER communion. BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL RT : INCENSE HOLDER CHALK BALL SN : A vessel in which incense is burnt. UF : Ball BT : UNASSIGNED CENTURIAL STONE SN : A ball of chalk found on Neolithic sites. BT : WRITTEN ITEM SN : An inscribed marker stone found on Hadrian's Wall. Chamber Candlestick USE : SAUCER CANDLESTICK CERAMIC BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT CHAMBER POT NT : TERRACOTTA UF : Urinal (Chamber Pot) SN : A construction material made by the firing or baking of BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER clay. SN : A container used as a lavatory.
CEREAL GRAIN Chamfrain BT : PLANT MACRO REMAINS USE : CHAMFRON SN : The fruit or seed of a cereal plant such as wheat, corn etc. CHAMFRON UF : Chamfrain CEREMONIAL OBJECT BT : HORSE ARMOUR BT : SIGNS OR SYMBOLS SN : The front piece of horse armour. SN : An object with a ceremonial or symbolic function. Multiple index with specific object where possible, eg for CHANDELIER a ceremonial battleaxe index as ceremonial object and BT : CANDLE HOLDER battleaxe. SN : A hanging frame with branches which act as candle holders or to which lights are attached. CEREMONIAL STAFF BT : POWER SYMBOL Chape SN : A staff used for ceremonial purposes, often highly USE : SCABBARD decorated. CHARGER CHAFING DISH BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER BT : HEATING OBJECT SN : A large, flat dish. BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER SN : A vessel with heating apparatus beneath it, for cooking CHARIOT or keeping food warm at the table. BT : LAND VEHICLE SN : A vehicle used in warfare, racing or to carry passengers. CHAIN UF : Chain Link CHARIOT FITTING BT : UNASSIGNED BT : VEHICLE FITTING SN : A series of connecting metal links. SN : A mounting or fitting attached to a chariot.
Chain Link CHARM USE : CHAIN BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY Chain Mail SN : An object which contains or is inscribed with spells USE : MAIL ARMOUR against disease, witchcraft etc, or providing luck to the wearer. Chain Of Office USE : LIVERY COLLAR CHARM BRACELET BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY CHAIN SHOT SN : A bracelet holding charms or being itself a charm. BT : SHOT NT : FLAIL SHOT CHARM NECKLACE SN : A pair of cannon balls joined by a chain. BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A necklace holding charms or being itself a charm. CHAIR BT : SEAT CHATELAINE NT : ARMCHAIR BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A single seat with a back, sometimes also arms. RT : GIRDLE HANGER RT : KEY (LOCKING) CHALICE SN : A short chain or chains attached to a woman's belt for UF : Communion Cup carrying keys etc. Cheekpiece CHURN USE : BRIDLE BIT UF : Churn Dash BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION CHEESE PRESS CONTAINER BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT BT : FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER SN : A device with two flat plates and a mechanism used NT : BUTTER CHURN to force the plates together, to help solidify milk products in SN : A large container with lip and handle usually for milk. cheese making. Churn Dash CHESS BOARD USE : CHURN BT : GAMING BOARD SN : A chequered board used to play chess. CHURNING STICK UF : Churn Staff Chessman BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT USE : CHESS PIECE SN : A stick for agitating milk in a butter churn.
CHESS PIECE Churn Staff UF : Chessman USE : CHURNING STICK BT : GAMING PIECE SN : A gaming piece used specifically to play chess. CIBORIUM BT : EUCHARIST OBJECT CHEST SN : A covered chalice used for the Eucharist. UF : Coffer BT : STORAGE CONTAINER CINERARY BOWL BT : FURNITURE BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER SN : A box used for storage or shipping. BT : CINERARY VESSEL SN : A vessel for keeping the ashes of the dead after Chest Guard (Armour) cremation. USE : BREASTPLATE CINERARY CASKET CHEST GUARD (SPORTS) UF : Cinerary Chest BT : PROTECTIVE CLOTHING BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER SN : A reinforced and padded item of clothing designed to BT : CINERARY VESSEL protect the upper body in sports associated with physical SN : A container for keeping the ashes of the dead after contact or possible injury from sporting equipment. For cremation. military uses use BREASPLATE. Cinerary Chest CHIMNEY USE : CINERARY CASKET BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A vertical structure used to draw off smoke from a fire. CINERARY URN BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER CHIMNEY POT BT : CINERARY VESSEL BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A container, in the form of an urn, for keeping the ashes SN : A square or cylindrical pipe at the top of a chimney of the dead after cremation. which helps the draught of air. CINERARY VESSEL CHISEL BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT NT : CINERARY BOWL NT : MOULDING CHISEL NT : CINERARY CASKET SN : A cutting tool for shaping and carving materials, often NT : CINERARY URN used in conjunction with a hammer or mallet. RT : CREMATION SN : A vessel for keeping the ashes of the dead after CHOKER cremation. BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A neck band or necklace worn tightly around the throat. CIRCLET BT : HEAD ORNAMENT CHOPPER SN : A circular ornament worn on the head. BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A unifacially worked early stone tool. CIRCUMCISION EQUIPMENT BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY CHOPPING BLOCK BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL BT : UNASSIGNED NT : CIRCUMCISION KNIFE SN : A block on which objects are chopped or cut. NT : CIRCUMCISION PLATE NT : CIRCUMCISION SCISSORS CHRISMATORY SN : Equipment used to perform circumcision. BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL CIRCUMCISION KNIFE SN : A vessel containing a religious oil or unguent. BT : KNIFE BT : CIRCUMCISION EQUIPMENT SN : A knife that is used for circumcision. SN : A nail adapted so that the end of the nail can be turned over and driven back into the substance through which it has CIRCUMCISION PLATE passed. BT : CIRCUMCISION EQUIPMENT SN : A plate used during circumcision. Clinch Nail USE : CLENCH NAIL CIRCUMCISION SCISSORS BT : CIRCUMCISION EQUIPMENT CLINKER SN : A pair of scissors used in circumcision. BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT SN : Ash and partially fused residues from a coal fired Cistern (Jug) furnace or fire. USE : BUNGHOLE JUG CLINOMETER Cithara BT : MEASUREMENT USE : LYRE SN : An instrument for measuring the angle of slopes, usually in inches per yard, consisting of a weighted graduated wheel CLADOCERAN REMAINS with movable sights. BT : CRUSTACEAN REMAINS SN : Group of fresh water crustaceans which include the CLIP water fleas (Daphnia ssp.) the egg cases (ephippia) of which BT : FASTENING are found in archaeological deposits. SN : An object used to grip together objects.
CLAMP CLIPPERS UF : Cramp BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : Scissor like object used for cutting, clipping, shearing SN : A tool for holding or compressing objects together. etc.
Clapper CLOAK USE : BELL BT : OUTERWEAR NT : CAPE CLAPPERS NT : MANTLE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Clasp Knife CLOCK USE : FOLDING KNIFE UF : Clock Face BT : TIME MEASURING INSTRUMENT CLAYMORE RT : KEY (WINDING) BT : SWORD SN : An instrument for measuring time. SN : A two edged broadsword. Clock Face CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) USE : CLOCK BT : PIPE (SMOKING) SN : A clay tube with a small bowl at the end used for CLOG smoking tobacco. BT : FOOTWEAR SN : A wooden, or wooden soled, shoe. CLEAT BT : FASTENING Cloth SN : A piece of wood or iron to secure ropes, etc to or on. USE : TEXTILE
CLEAVER CLOTH BEATER BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT BT : BEATER (TOOL) BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A tool used to hit fabric, eg to remove dust or dirt. SN : A tool for splitting and chopping. CLOTHES HANGER Clench Bolt BT : UNASSIGNED USE : CLENCH NAIL SN : An object from which clothes can be hung.
CLENCH NAIL CLOTHING UF : Clinch Nail BT : DRESS AND PERSONAL ACCESSORIES UF : Clench Bolt NT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : NAIL NT : COSTUME NT : FOOTWEAR NT : HEADWEAR CLUMP SOLE NT : OUTERWEAR BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT NT : PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SN : An extra sole on a shoe. NT : UNDERWEAR SN : Covering and accessories worn on the body. Coal Money USE : LATHE CORE CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : CLOTHING COAT NT : ARM BAND BT : OUTERWEAR NT : BALDRIC SN : A sleeved outer garment. NT : BELT NT : CHOKER COCKEREL BOWL NT : COLLAR NT : CUFF BT : DOUBLE HANDLED BOWL NT : FICHU SN : A small, double-handled bowl with horizontal loop NT : GIRDLE handles decorated with a cockerel motif. (Source: MPRG) NT : GLOVE NT : MASK COCKSPUR NT : MUFF BT : SPORTS AND GAMES NT : NECK TIE BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT NT : NECKERCHIEF SN : A metal spur fitted to the leg of a fighting cock as an aid NT : PLUME in fighting. NT : RUFF NT : SASH CODPIECE NT : SCARF BT : OUTERWEAR NT : SLEEVE SN : An appendage worn on the front of breeches. NT : STOLE NT : STOMACHER Coffer NT : SWORD BELT USE : CHEST NT : TIPPET (CAPE) NT : WRIST BAND COFFIN SN : An item worn as clothing or in addition to clothes. UF : Coffin Lining BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER CLOTHING FASTENING BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT BT : DRESS COMPONENT SN : A container within which a body is placed for burial, NT : BUCKLE usually made of lead or wood. NT : BUTTON NT : CLOAK FASTENER COFFIN FITTING NT : CUFF LINK UF : Coffin Plate NT : DRESS FASTENER (DRESS) BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT NT : DRESS HOOK SN : A part of a coffin that is removable eg handle, mount etc. NT : DRESS PIN NT : EYELET Coffin Lining NT : GIRDLE FASTENER USE : COFFIN NT : LACE (FASTENING) NT : MORSE NT : SLEEVE CLASP Coffin Plate NT : STRAP FITTING USE : COFFIN FITTING NT : STUD FASTENER NT : TAG COGWHEEL NT : TOGGLE BT : UNASSIGNED SN : An item used to join together clothing (includes SN : A wheel with a series of teeth on its outside which footwear). interlock with similar teeth on another cogwheel to receive or give motion. CLOTH MEASURE BT : MEASUREMENT COIF (ARMOUR) SN : A measuring rule used for cloth, with the imperial yard BT : HELMET divided into quarters and nails (sixteenths), or using the now SN : A close fitting skull cap, usually worn under a helmet. obsolete ell of 45 inches. COIF (CAP) CLOTH SEAL BT : CAP BT : SEAL SN : A close fitting cap covering the sides, back and top of SN : A lead seal marking newly woven cloth which served the head. as a quality control method in medieval and post medieval periods. COIN BT : CURRENCY CLUB NT : BROCKAGE BT : PERCUSSIVE WEAPON NT : COIN (CONTEMPORARY IMITATION) SN : A thick heavy weapon used to strike the opponent. NT : COIN (MODERN FORGERY) NT : COIN (MODERN IMITATION) RT : COIN BLANK RT : COIN WEIGHT Coleoptera Remains RT : COIN DIE USE : INSECT REMAINS RT : COIN MOULD SN : A piece of metal, usually cast, struck or stamped, with a COLLAR definite value. BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A piece of material worn around the neck. Where it is a COIN (CONTEMPORARY IMITATION) collar for an animal use animal collar. BT : COIN SN : A coin struck, cast or stamped imitating an official COLLARED LID coinage issue of contemporary or slightly later time period. BT : LID The piece may consist of a similar alloy or a base core with SN : A lid with a carinated conical profile and straight vertical plating of varying thickness. sides, surmounted by a conical top with and integral knob. (Source: MPRG) COIN (MODERN FORGERY) BT : COIN COLLARED URN SN : A modern piece imitating an ancient coin in an attempt to BT : URN deceive, usually for financial gain. SN : Urn with a heavy rim or collar which may be vertical or slightly inverted. This may carry incised or impressed COIN (MODERN IMITATION) decoration, particularly herring-bone, encircling lines, hurdling BT : COIN or chevron decoration. SN : A modern piece imitating an ancient coin, such as a replica sold in a museum. Collar Rim Cup USE : CARINATED CUP COIN BLANK UF : Flan COLLUVIUM BT : BLANK BT : DEPOSIT RT : COIN SN : Deposits that accumulate at the bottom of a slope, at a SN : A metal disc before it is stamped to become a coin. break in a slope, or where a barrier is encountered.
COIN DIE COLUMN BT : MOULDING EQUIPMENT UF : Column Base RT : COIN UF : Plinth SN : A block of metal with a device cut into it, used to impress UF : Torus a coin blank. BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A long vertical pillar usually of stone used as a structural COIN HOARD support in buildings often artistically sculpted or shaped. BT : CURRENCY SN : A group of coins deliberately deposited together. Column Base USE : COLUMN COIN MOULD BT : MOULD COMB RT : COIN UF : Comb Connecting Plate SN : A mould used to cast coins. UF : Comb End Plate UF : Comb Handle COIN WEIGHT UF : Comb Tooth BT : WEIGHT UF : Comb Tooth Plate RT : COIN UF : Double Sided Comb SN : One of a set, used as standards for specific coins, often UF : Single Sided Comb bearing stamps and other marks of authenticity. BT : HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT NT : COMPOSITE COMB COIR BEATER SN : A toothed strip of material used to disentangle hair. Can BT : BEATER (TOOL) be either single or double sided. SN : A tool used in processing the fibres from coconuts. COMB CASE COLANDER UF : Comb Case Plate BT : FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION SN : A case in which a comb was carried. CONTAINER SN : A pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing Comb Case Plate food. USE : COMB CASE
COLCHESTER BROOCH Comb Connecting Plate BT : BOW BROOCH USE : COMB NT : TWO-PIECE COLCHESTER BROOCH RT : POLDEN HILL BROOCH Comb End Plate SN : A first century AD one-piece bow brooch, one end of USE : COMB which is drawn out to form a spring and pin, characterized by its long, narrow, tapering bow, a small crossbar in front of the Comb Handle spring and a forward hook which holds the spring chord. USE : COMB COMBINATION TOOL COMPLEX LID BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : LID SN : A tool which combines two or more different types of SN : A complex or ornate lid which cannot be easily classified tool. according to the main forms of lid. (Source: MPRG)
Comb Tooth COMPOSITE COMB USE : COMB BT : COMB SN : A comb made up of riveting together sections between Comb Tooth Plate connecting plates. USE : COMB CONCAVE END SCRAPER Commemorative Brass BT : END SCRAPER USE : BRASS SN : An end scraper which has a retouched end that is concave in form. (Source: SARC) COMMEMORATIVE OBJECT BT : UNASSIGNED CONCAVE SIDED BOWL NT : COMMEMORATIVE STONE BT : BOWL SN : An object that commemorates an animal, person, SN : A bowl with concave body walls. Wide-mouthed, narrow- location or event. based examples, particularly those in larger sizes, have been termed Pans or Pancheons. (Source: MPRG) Commemorative Plaque USE : PLAQUE CONCAVE SIDED JAR BT : JAR COMMEMORATIVE STONE NT : ALBARELLO UF : Dedication Stone SN : A jar with vertical concave body walls. (Source: MPRG) UF : Memorial Stone UF : Foundation Stone Condiment Bowl BT : COMMEMORATIVE OBJECT USE : DIVIDED BOWL SN : A stone which bears an inscription commemorating an event or person. Condiment Bowl USE : MULTIPLE BOWL Commemorative Tablet USE : PLAQUE Condiment Dish USE : DIVIDED DISH COMMODE BT : FURNITURE Condiment Dish SN : A piece of furniture containing a chamber pot or wash USE : MULTIPLE DISH basin. CONICAL BLADE CORE Communion Cup BT : BLADE CORE USE : CHALICE SN : A stone core with a conical form and a core platform which may or may not be prepared. Blades are removed Communion Flagon around the circumference of the platform. The end of the USE : CHALICE core opposite the platform usually tapers to a point. (Source: SARC) Communion Tankard USE : CHALICE CONICAL JUG UF : Lighthouse Jug COMPARTMENTED LAMP BT : JUG BT : LAMP SN : A jug with more or less straight sides that flare out from SN : A deep, square or rectangular, flat slab of clay, the upper a narrow rim or neck to a wider base. (Source: MPRG) surface of which has two or more cup-shaped holders cut into it. (Source: MPRG) CONICAL LID BT : LID Compartmented Tray SN : A lid with a shallow conical profile and an integral knob. USE : DIVIDED DISH (Source: MPRG)
COMPASS CONICAL MICROBLADE CORE BT : MEASUREMENT BT : BLADE CORE SN : An instrument showing the direction of magnetic north SN : A small stone core with a conical form and a single core and bearings from it. platform which may or may not be prepared. Microblades are removed form the circumference of the platform. The COMPASSES end opposite the platform usually tapers to a point. (Source: SARC) BT : GEOMETRY INSTRUMENT SN : An instrument for taking measurements and describing CONICAL MUG circles, with two straight arms connected at one end by a movable joint. BT : MUG NT : SCHNELLE SN : A mug with more-or-less straight side which flare out NT : NEEDLE HOLDER from the rim to the wider base. (Source: MPRG) NT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER NT : PIGMENT CONTAINER CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT NT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER BT : DEPOSIT NT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SN : Use for deposits formed as a result of construction NT : SEAL BOX activities undertaken by humans or animals. NT : SIEVE NT : SPITTOON CONSULAR DIPTYCH NT : STORAGE CONTAINER BT : WRITING TABLET NT : TOBACCO HOLDER SN : A small notebook formed from two tablets usually NT : WAGER CUP made of wood, bone, ivory or metal. They were given as NT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER commemorative gift by a consul on his installation and often NT : WRITING CONTAINER decorated with the image of the consul. SN : Containers identified by function rather than by form.
CONTAINER CONVEX END SCRAPER NT : CONTAINER
CORN BIN Cosmetic Jar BT : STORAGE BIN USE : COSMETIC CONTAINER SN : A storage container designed to contain corn. COSMETIC MORTAR CORN DOLLY BT : COSMETIC ARTICLE BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL RT : COSMETIC PESTLE SN : A figurative or decorative object made of corn, used as a RT : MORTAR (VESSEL) charm for luck or to ward off evil spirits. SN : A mortar used specifically for grinding cosmetics.
Corn Measure COSMETIC PESTLE USE : GRAIN MEASURE BT : COSMETIC ARTICLE RT : COSMETIC MORTAR Cornu RT : PESTLE USE : TRUMPET SN : A pestle used specifically for grinding cosmetics.
Coronet COSMETIC SET USE : CROWN UF : Toilet Set BT : COSMETIC ARTICLE CORSET SN : An associated group of toilet articles. BT : UNDERWEAR SN : A close fitting garment, usually stiffened by boning or COSMETIC SPOON similar and tightly laced to shape and support the wearer's UF : Ligula figure. BT : COSMETIC ARTICLE BT : MEDICAL IMPLEMENT CORSLET SN : A long narrow spoon used to remove cosmetics or BT : ARMOUR
COUCH Crest BT : SEAT USE : HELMET SN : A long seat for reclining on. CRESTED BLADE Coulter BT : BLADE USE : PLOUGH SN : A flint blade with negative impressions of removals on one side of the dorsal surface, creating a crest. These COUNTER constitute part of a previously worked striking platfom or result BT : UNASSIGNED from preparing the flaked surface on a core before detaching RT : GAMING PIECE flakes or blades. SN : An object used for counting, keeping count or marking the position of a player in a game, usually in the form of a CROOK small circular-shaped piece of bone, metal, wood, plastic or BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE other material. SN : A staff with a bent head used by a shepherd. For a crook used by a bishop use crozier. COVERSAND BT : AEOLIAN DEPOSIT CROSS SN : Wind-blown sand. UF : Monumental Cross UF : Cross Head COW BELL UF : Cross Shaft BT : ANIMAL BELL UF : Cross Shaft Base SN : A bell worn by a cow to identify its location. UF : Rood BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL CRADLE NT : ALTAR CROSS BT : FURNITURE NT : CRUCIFIX SN : A child's bed, usually with rockers. NT : PROCESSIONAL CROSS NT : RELIQUARY CROSS Cramp SN : An object consisting of a vertical member with a USE : CLAMP transverse member. Usually there is a religious or ritual significance to such an object. CRAMPON CROSSBOW BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT SN : A spiked, iron plate fixed to a boot for climbing on ice. BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON SN : A bow, fixed to a stock, with a mechanism to fire the CREAMER bow. BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER CROSSBOW BOLT SN : A decorative container for serving cream. UF : Quarrel CREAM PAN BT : PROJECTILE SN : A pointed projectile fired from a crossbow designed to BT : FLARED BOWL injure or kill a given target. SN : A wide-mouthed, narrow based flared bowl associated with dairying activities. (Source: MPRG) CROSSBOW BROOCH CREASER UF : Bugelknopffibeln BT : BOW BROOCH BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A flat edged blade used in leatherworking SN : Roman bow brooch, dating from the third to fifth BT : EUCHARIST OBJECT centuries AD, with a P-shaped profile and a characteristic SN : A vessel to contain wine or water used in the Eucharist. crossbar, often adorned with knobs at its end and on the head. Shown in contemporary illustrations as being worn by CRUSE high ranking males. BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A small earthenware container used for liquids. Cross Head USE : CROSS CRUSHING STONE BT : PRESSING AND CRUSHING EQUIPMENT CROSS PENDANT SN : A stone used to crush objects. BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A pendant in the shape of a cross. CRUSTACEAN REMAINS BT : ARTHROPOD REMAINS Cross Shaft NT : CLADOCERAN REMAINS USE : CROSS NT : OSTRACOD REMAINS SN : Remains of the animal group Crustacea: hard-shelled Cross Shaft Base arthropods which are largely aquatic. Use for the remains of USE : CROSS shrimps, prawns, crabs and lobsters, and also woodlice.
CROSS STAFF CRUTCH BT : MEASUREMENT BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY SN : A navigational device. SN : A staff to support a lame or legless person.
CROTAL CUCURBIT UF : Harness Bell BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER UF : Rumbler Bell SN : A vessel used as the lower part of a distillation unit UF : Sleigh Bell consisting of a round-bottomed vessel with walls sloping UF : Pellet Bell inwards towards the rim. Some examples may have an BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
DAGGER DEATH MASK UF : Kidney Dagger BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT BT : EDGED WEAPON SN : A cast of a person's face taken after death. NT : BASELARD NT : DIRK DEBITAGE NT : MISERICORD (DAGGER) UF : Knapping Fragment NT : POIGNARD BT : TOOL BY PRODUCT SN : A short stabbing weapon with a pointed blade. In NT : AXE TRIMMING FLAKE Medieval period daggers served a dual function being also NT : CORE used as knives. NT : FLAKE NT : LEVALLOIS FLAKE DANCE COSTUME NT : TRANCHET FLAKE BT : COSTUME RT : BLADE SN : Clothing worn specifically for formalised dancing. SN : Waste flakes and cores produced in the manufacture of stone implements. DANCE ORNAMENT BT : JEWELLERY DECANTER SN : Ornamentation worn specifically for formalised dancing. BT : DRINK SERVING CONTAINER SN : A stoppered bottle, for serving drinks. Dark Earth USE : ORGANIC MATERIAL Dedication Stone USE : COMMEMORATIVE STONE Dark Earth USE : DEPOSIT Defixione USE : CURSE TABLET DART BT : PROJECTILE DENTAL IMPLEMENT SN : A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot. BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY NT : BURR SN : Tool used in dentistry either for examination or surgery. DICE SHAKER BT : SPORTS AND GAMES DENTICULATE BT : CONTAINER
Discoidal Scraper Divination Bone USE : DISCOIDAL KNIFE USE : ORACLE BONE
DISCUS DIVINATION BOWL BT : SPORTS AND GAMES BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER SN : A heavy disc, usually thrown. BT : DIVINATIONAL OBJECT SN : A bowl used for divination. DISH BT : CONTAINER
DISTAFF DIVINATION STONE BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT BT : DIVINATIONAL OBJECT SN : A rod around which fibre is wound for spinning RT : RUNE STONE SN : A stone used for divination. DISTILLING BASE BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER DIVINATION TABLET SN : A container used with an alembic as part of the distilling BT : DIVINATIONAL OBJECT process. SN : A tablet used for divination.
DIVIDED BOWL DIVINATION TRAY UF : Condiment Bowl BT : DIVINATIONAL OBJECT BT : BOWL SN : A tray used in divination. SN : A bowl divided into two or more compartments by vertical slab partitions. (Source: MPRG) DOCUMENT DIVIDED DISH BT : WRITTEN ITEM NT : BULLA UF : Condiment Dish SN : A piece of written or printed matter providing a record of UF : Compartmented Tray events, agreements, ownership or identification. BT : DISH SN : A round, oval or rectangular straight-sided dish, divided DODECAHEDRON into two or more units or compartments of varying sizes by vertical slab partitions. (Source: MPRG) BT : UNASSIGNED SN : The purpose of this object is unknown though it could be DIVIDERS for surveying or it could be a charm. BT : GEOMETRY INSTRUMENT Dog Harness SN : A form of compass, sometimes with a screw for setting to small intervals. USE : HARNESS
DIVINATIONAL OBJECT DOLL BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL BT : TOY NT : DIVINATION BOARD SN : A toy in the image of a human being. NT : DIVINATION BOWL NT : DIVINATION BOX DOLPHIN BROOCH NT : DIVINATION DIE BT : BOW BROOCH NT : DIVINATION FIGURE SN : Roman, mid-1st century AD two-piece Bow Brooch, NT : DIVINATION STAFF derived from the Colchester Brooch, with a winged, NT : DIVINATION STONE transverse head protecting a spring mechanism held by a NT : DIVINATION TABLET rear facing hook over the chord, its profile evoking a leaping dolphin. Door Socket USE : DOOR DOMED LID BT : LID DOORSTOP SN : A lid with a shallow domed profile and a central knob. UF : Door Stop (Source: MPRG) BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS RT : DOOR DOMINO SN : An object fixed to the door or floor to limit the amount a BT : SPORTS AND GAMES door can open. SN : A flat, oblong gaming piece marked with spots used to play dominoes. Door Stop USE : DOORSTOP DONKEY SHOE BT : ANIMAL SHOE Door Stud SN : Thinner and narrower than a horse shoe these are also USE : DOOR FITTING rarer as donkeys tend to be shod less often than horses. DOUBLE HANDLED BOWL DOOR UF : Two Handled Bowl UF : Door Jamb BT : HANDLED BOWL UF : Door Frame NT : COCKEREL BOWL UF : Door Post SN : A bowl adapted by the addition of two handles, generally UF : Door Socket opposed. (Source: MPRG) UF : Door Sill BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT DOUBLE HANDLED JAR RT : DOORSTOP BT : HANDLED JAR SN : A barrier used to close an opening, usually hinged and SN : A jar adapted by the addition of two handles. Handles often hung within a supporting frame. may be horizontal or vertical loops or horizontal or curved lugs. Handles are nearly always opposed. Profiles vary and DOOR FITTING should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. UF : Door Furniture (Source: MPRG) UF : Door Handle UF : Door Knob DOUBLE SHELLED LAMP UF : Door Plate BT : LAMP UF : Door Stud SN : A pedestal lamp with a drip-tray below the bowl. There UF : Door Knocker may be a vertical loop handle linking bowl and drip-tray. BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Some variants have a more enclosed bowl form with a small NT : HATCHWAY COVER tubular spout projecting from the bowl. (Source: MPRG) SN : An object which is attached to or connected with a door. Double Sided Comb Door Frame USE : COMB USE : DOOR DOUBLE SPIKED LOOP Door Furniture UF : Joiners Dog USE : DOOR FITTING BT : STAPLE SN : A type of staple used to hold two object together. Door Handle USE : DOOR FITTING Dowel USE : PEG Door Jamb USE : JAMB DOWRY BOX BT : MARRIAGE OBJECT Door Jamb BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER USE : DOOR SN : A box to contain the dowry which is a gift or endowment given to or on behalf of the wife. Door Knob USE : DOOR FITTING DRAGONESQUE BROOCH BT : BROOCH Door Knocker SN : Roman mid-first to third century AD S or reverse-S USE : DOOR FITTING shaped brooch. Often enamelled, with its central section expanded for decoration, the brooch depicted stylised Door Plate creatures derived from Celtic art. The pin was looped over the USE : DOOR FITTING neck of the brooch.
Door Post DRAIN COVER USE : DOOR BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A protective covering to a drain. Door Sill USE : DOOR DRAIN PIPE BT : PIPE (ARCHITECTURAL) SN : A pipe designed to act as a drain or within a drain. BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT NT : BOW DRILL DRAUGHTSMAN SN : A tool for boring holes. BT : GAMING PIECE SN : A playing piece for draughts DRILL BIT BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT DRAWING SET SN : The cutting part of a drill. Often bits are interchangeable. BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : Associated group of drawing implements. DRILLING EQUIPMENT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT DRAWKNIFE NT : AUGER BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT NT : AUGER BIT SN : A knife handled at both ends used to shave wood. NT : BORER NT : DRILL DRESS NT : DRILL BIT BT : OUTERWEAR NT : GIMLET SN : A garment worn by females. NT : SPOON BIT NT : TWIST BIT DRESS AND PERSONAL ACCESSORIES SN : Equipment used to bore a hole in a solid object through the use of a twisting, drilling action. NT : CLOTHING NT : DRESS COMPONENT DRINKING HORN NT : GORGET (DECORATIVE) NT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY UF : Drinking Horn Mount NT : PERSONAL ORNAMENT BT : DRINKING VESSEL SN : Clothes, items of attire and ornament and objects for BT : CONTAINER
Dripping Pan EAR RING USE : DRIPPING DISH BT : HEAD ORNAMENT SN : An ornament for the ear, usually clipped to the lobe or Dripping Tray fastened through a hole pierced in the lobe. USE : DRIPPING DISH EAR SCOOP DROP HINGE UF : Ear Pick BT : HINGE UF : Ear Cleaner SN : A hinge composed of two parts: a u-shaped hinge UF : Ear Spoon attached to a door which slotted over an L-shaped staple in BT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM the door jamb. SN : A thin scoop used for cleaning the ear.
DRUG BOTTLE Ear Spoon UF : Drug Jar USE : EAR SCOOP UF : Drug Pot BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER Earthworm Remains SN : A container, usually glass, used for storing medicinal USE : ANNELID REMAINS substances. ECHINODERM REMAINS Drug Jar BT : INVERTEBRATE REMAINS USE : DRUG BOTTLE SN : Remains of the group of animals characterized as being radially symmetrical in form, such as sea urchins, sea Drug Pot cucumbers and starfish. USE : DRUG BOTTLE ECOFACTS DRUM NT : ANIMAL REMAINS BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
EFFIGY ETCHING TOOL UF : Memorial Effigy BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT SN : A tool used in etching which is the use of acid to BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT breakdown parts of a metal plate in order to create an image. SN : A sculpture on top of a tomb etc. EUCHARIST OBJECT EGG SHELL BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL BT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS NT : CHALICE SN : Use for the remains of an egg whether from a bird, NT : CIBORIUM reptile or amphibian. NT : CRUET (RELIGIOUS) NT : EUCHARIST SPOON Emblem NT : PATEN USE : INSIGNIA SN : An object used in the Eucharist.
EMBOSSING STAMP EUCHARIST SPOON BT : MARKING TOOL BT : EUCHARIST OBJECT SN : A stamp used to emboss paper. SN : A spoon used to dispense communion wine.
END SCRAPER EWER BT : SCRAPER (TOOL) BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER NT : CONCAVE END SCRAPER BT : CONTAINER
ENTRENCHING TOOL EYE SHADE UF : Trenching Tool BT : HEADWEAR BT : DIGGING EQUIPMENT SN : A piece of strengthened material worn projecting over SN : A small tool with a shovel blade and a pick blade set at the forehead and eyes to provide shade for the eyes. right angles to the handle. FABRICATOR EPAULETTE BT : TOOL MAKING EQUIPMENT BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL SN : Used to detach flakes from cores or tools. SN : An ornamental shoulder piece, usually a badge of military office. FACE JUG UF : Anthropomorphic Jug Epicranitis BT : JUG USE : MOULDING SN : Any type of jug with decoration representing the form of a human face or figure. The shape of the vessel often forms Escutcheon the outline of the human face or figure. (Source: MPRG) USE : HANGING BOWL FACE URN Escutcheon UF : Face Vase USE : KEYHOLE FITTING BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT SN : A container with a human face appliqued onto it, often Escutcheon used as a funerary vessel. USE : BUCKET Face Vase USE : FACE URN SN : A triangle of cloth worn by ladies to cover the shoulders, FAN neck and throat. BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY RT : FAN CASE FIDDLE SN : A hand held instrument for producing a current of air for BT : BOWED STRING INSTRUMENT cooling the user. It is both a practical and a fashion item. SN : A stringed musical instrument, usually played with a bow. FAN CASE BT : STORAGE CONTAINER Fiddle Key Nail RT : FAN USE : SHOEING NAIL SN : A case designed to hold a fan. Fife FASTENING USE : FLUTE BT : UNASSIGNED NT : ANGLE TIE FIGUREHEAD NT : BOLT (LOCK) BT : SCULPTURE NT : BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER SN : A carved bust, figure or representation usually fixed to NT : CATCH the bow of a ship. NT : CLASP NT : CLEAT FIGURINE NT : CLIP UF : Statuette NT : HASP BT : SCULPTURE NT : HOLDFAST RT : SHABTI NT : HOOK SN : A small carved or sculpted figure. NT : LATCH NT : NAIL FILE NT : NUT (FASTENING) NT : PAPERCLIP BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT NT : PEG SN : A tool, usually metal, with roughened surfaces in the NT : PIN form of very small teeth. NT : PINTLE NT : RIVET Fingerboard NT : ROVE USE : STRING INSTRUMENT NT : SCREW NT : SPIKE FINGER RING NT : STAPLE UF : Amulet Ring NT : STRAP UF : Posy Ring NT : STRING UF : Signet Ring NT : STUD BT : JEWELLERY NT : TACK SN : A circular band, usually metal, worn on the finger for NT : TRENAIL ornamentation. NT : WALL ANCHOR NT : WALL TIE FINIAL (ARCHITECTURAL) NT : WASHER BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : An object to fasten, bind or join one item to another. NT : ROOF FINIAL SN : An architectural ornament usually surmounting the apex Faunal Remains of a gable, canopy or roof. USE : ANIMAL REMAINS Fipple Flute FEEDING BOTTLE USE : FLUTE UF : Baby Feeder BT : DRINKING VESSEL FIREARM SN : A vessel with a specially adapted mouthpiece, to assist UF : Gun in feeding young animals and humans. BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON BT : HUNTING OBJECT FERRULE NT : HANDGUN BT : UNASSIGNED NT : LONGARM SN : A metal collar or cap to strengthen the end of tubes, NT : SHOTGUN sticks, shafts, etc. Use with specific object name where RT : POWDER FLASK known eg spear and ferrule. RT : POWDER HORN RT : PRIMING FLASK FETTER RT : PRIMING HORN UF : Leg Iron SN : A handheld weapon that fires missiles by means of BT : SHACKLE explosives. SN : A shackle for the feet. Fire Bar Fibula USE : KILN FURNITURE USE : BROOCH FIRE BASKET FICHU BT : HEATING OBJECT BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : An enclosed container to hold coals or logs of a fire. FIRE BRICK FIRE SHOVEL BT : BRICK BT : FIRE IRON SN : A brick made of clay which is difficult to fuse, used in SN : A small shovel for adding or placing coals onto a fire. boilers and fireplaces. FIRE STONE FIRE COVER BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT UF : Fire Guard SN : Stone used to line a furnace or oven. BT : HEATING OBJECT NT : CURFEW FIRE TONGS SN : A guard or cover put in front of a fire to prevent embers BT : TONGS or flames setting fire to a building. BT : FIRE IRON SN : A pair of tongs used for placing coals onto a fire. FIRE DOG BT : HEATING OBJECT Fish Bone SN : A pair of uprights supporting a crosspiece. Often very USE : FISH REMAINS decorative, fire dogs were probably used as a spit or to hold pots over the fire. Fish Dish USE : DRIPPING DISH FIRE FAN BT : HEATING OBJECT FISH GORGE SN : A fan designed to fan the coals of a fire to increase the BT : FISHING OBJECT oxygen around the coals and thus to help the fire burn. SN : An object used to catch fish. The line is tied in the middle of the fish gorge which then lodges in the throat after the fish FIRE FENDER has swallowed it. BT : HEATING OBJECT SN : A piece of metal in front of a fire to stop embers rolling FISH HOOK onto the carpet. BT : FISHING OBJECT SN : A bent piece of metal or bone, often with a barb, which is FIRE GRATE tied to a line and used to catch fish. UF : Fire Grid BT : HEATING OBJECT FISHING BASKET SN : A horizontal pierced metal object upon which to hold the BT : CONTAINER
Fire Guard FISHING LINE USE : FIRE COVER BT : FISHING OBJECT SN : Line used with hooks attached to it in order to catch fish. FIRE HOOK BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FISHING NET SN : A tool used to pull down burning structures. UF : Landing Net UF : Fish Net FIRE IRON BT : FISHING OBJECT BT : HEATING OBJECT SN : A net used in fishing to catch or land fish. NT : FIRE RAKE NT : FIRE SHOVEL FISHING OBJECT NT : FIRE TONGS BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE NT : POKER NT : EEL SPEAR SN : Tools used to maintain a fire. NT : FISH GORGE NT : FISH HOOK Firelock NT : FISH SPEAR USE : FLINTLOCK MUSKET NT : FISH TRAP NT : FISHING BASKET FIRE MARK NT : FISHING LINE BT : SIGNS OR SYMBOLS NT : FISHING NET SN : A wall plate used by insurance companies to identify NT : FISHING REEL insured property. NT : FISHING ROD NT : FLOAT (WATER) FIRE RAKE NT : HARPOON BT : FIRE IRON NT : SINKER SN : A small rake used to move the embers of a fire. RT : CREEL SN : A tool, piece of equipment, container or other object FIRE SCREEN used for or in fishing. BT : HEATING OBJECT FISHING REEL SN : A screen to intercept the heat from a fire. BT : FISHING OBJECT SN : A device for winding and casting a fishing line, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle attached to a fishing rod. Flagellum USE : SCOURGE FISHING ROD BT : FISHING OBJECT Flageolet SN : A long tapered flexible pole used with a fishing line and USE : FLUTE usually with a fishing reel. FLAGON FISH KETTLE BT : DRINK SERVING CONTAINER BT : COOKING VESSEL BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A pan for cooking fish. BT : CONTAINER
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Flake Axe NT : BELL PULL USE : FLAKED AXEHEAD NT : BELL SYSTEM NT : BLIND FITTING FLAKED AXEHEAD NT : BOSS UF : Flake Axe NT : BRACKET BT : LITHIC IMPLEMENT NT : CURTAIN FITTING BT : AXEHEAD NT : DOOR FITTING SN : An axehead of flint or other stone commonly used for NT : DOORSTOP Neolithic types. NT : FITTING NT : HINGE Flan NT : KEYHOLE FITTING USE : COIN BLANK NT : LIGHT FITTING NT : PORTHOLE FLANGED AXEHEAD NT : RAIL UF : Wing Flanged Axehead NT : SHEATHING UF : Haft Flanged Axehead NT : SHELF BT : AXEHEAD NT : SHUTTER SN : A bronze axehead of earlier Bronze Age date the sides NT : SPEAKING TUBE of which are raised, either by casting or hammering, to form NT : WINDOW FITTING flanges on both faces which aid hafting. Some types also SN : Objects used to secure buildings, furniture or objects feature a raised bar or stop between the flanges. or used in the finishing and (non-structural) decoration of buildings, equipment and furniture. FLANGED CURFEW FLAG BT : CURFEW SN : A curfew consisting of a half-bell shape with a raised BT : SIGNS OR SYMBOLS flange around the cut-away side. A vertical loop handle joins RT : BANNER the flange and body. The form is adapted for use against a SN : A piece of fabric with a design, used as an emblem for wall and some are highly decorated. (Source: MPRG) military or naval purposes, signalling, decoration, display, propaganda etc. FLANGED LID BT : LID NT : LOCKING LID FLATTENED FLASK SN : A lid with a distinct flange, projecting upwards, BT : FLASK horizontally or downwards, and an integral knob. Complex SN : A circular flask with one or two flattened faces. (Source: examples can include a simple locking device: lugs on the MPRG) lower flange can be twisted into matching cut-outs in the rim to lock it. (Source: MPRG) FLATTER BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FLARED BOWL SN : A pair of flat faced tools used to smooth iron. BT : BOWL NT : CREAM PAN FLAT TOPPED LID NT : STOOL PAN BT : LID SN : A bowl with straight sides which turn outwards, forming SN : A lid resembling an inverted dish with a flat top and an an obtuse angle with the base, i.e. and inverted, truncated, integral or added knob or loop handle. (Source: MPRG) conical shape. (Source: MPRG) FLAX BEATER FLARED CUP UF : Flax Pounder BT : CUP BT : BEATER (TOOL) SN : A cup with sides falring outwards from the base towards SN : An tool used to separate flax fibres from the wood and the rim, usually with a single handle. bark following retting.
FLARED CURFEW Flax Pounder UF : Bowl Curfew USE : FLAX BEATER BT : CURFEW SN : A curfew with straight sides flaring outwards from the FLEAM top. (Source: MPRG) BT : MEDICAL IMPLEMENT FLARED JAR SN : An instrument for letting blood. BT : JAR Flesh Fork SN : A jar with a profile that flares outwards from base to rim, but usually with a constriction at the neck. Squat examples, USE : FLESH HOOK with a height less than the minimum diameter, could be classified as bowls. (Source: MPRG) FLESH HOOK UF : Flesh Fork FLARED MUG BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT BT : MUG SN : A pronged iron hook used in cookery. SN : A mug with straight sides flaring outwards from the base towards the rim. (Source: MPRG) Flint Implement USE : LITHIC IMPLEMENT FLASHING BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT Flintlock SN : A layer of impervious material, such as lead or bitumen, USE : FLINTLOCK PISTOL usually placed between a wall and a roofline to exclude water.Impervious material to exclude water. Flintlock USE : FLINTLOCK MUSKET FLASK BT : CONTAINER
FLAT LID FLOAT (TOOL) BT : LID BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT SN : A simple, flat or nearly flat lid. In ceramic forms, often SN : A plasterer's tool for smoothing the surface of plaster. made by rolling out clay rather than by throwing on a wheel. (Source: MPRG) FLOAT (WATER) BT : FISHING OBJECT NT : NET FLOAT SN : An object that supports another in water, eg float on a FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER fishing line or net. BT : CONTAINER
FLUE TILE FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION UF : Box Tile CONTAINER BT : TILE BT : CONTAINER
FOIL FOOD PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION BT : SWORD NT : FOOD AND DRINK SERVING CONTAINER SN : A fencing sword often used for recreational purposes. NT : FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER NT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FOLDING KNIFE SN : Objects used for the preparation of food and drink,for UF : Clasp Knife cooking and consumption. BT : KNIFE SN : A knife with a hinged blade which folds into a slot in the FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER handle. BT : FOOD PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION NT : BAKING TRAY FONT NT : CHURN BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT NT : COLANDER SN : A vessel, usually made of stone, which contains the NT : COOKING VESSEL consecrated water for baptism. NT : MORTAR (VESSEL) NT : MORTARIUM FOOD AND DRINK SERVING CONTAINER NT : PANCHEON BT : CONTAINER
FULLING VAT FURNITURE FITTING BT : CONTAINER
FUNGI GAMBESON BT : ECOFACTS UF : Linen Armour RT : PLANT REMAINS BT : ARMOUR
GAS MASK GINGER JAR BT : PROTECTIVE CLOTHING BT : GLOBULAR JAR SN : A mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from SN : A specific form of globular jar with a rounded or very inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases. The mask forms sagging base and an inturned, generally simple, rim. (Source: a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover MPRG) the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face. Gipciere GATE USE : PURSE UF : Gateway BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT GIRDLE SN : A metal or wooden framework suspended within an BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY opening in an external wall, fence, hedge etc, to allow ingress SN : A form of belt or sash worn to hold in garments. or egress. GIRDLE FASTENER Gate Pier BT : CLOTHING FASTENING USE : PIER SN : Any form of fastener used to fasten a girdle together.
Gate Pillar GIRDLE HANGER USE : PIER BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY RT : CHATELAINE Gateway RT : KEY (LOCKING) USE : GATE SN : T shaped piece of bronze imitating a key and hung from a chatelaine. GAUGE BT : MEASUREMENT GIRTH SN : A graduated vessel or instrument for gauging or BT : HARNESS measuring the force or quantity of a fluctuating object, such SN : A strap passing underneath the animal to hold saddle in as rainfall, tide, wind etc. place.
GAUNTLET GLACIATION DEPOSIT BT : ARMOUR
GOGGLES GRATER BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT SN : Protective eyewear. SN : A device with a sharpened surface used to grate objects such, as vegetables or cheese, into smaller pieces. GOLD WEIGHT BT : WEIGHT Grave Cover SN : Weight used for weighing specific quantities and USE : GRAVE SLAB qualities of gold. Grave Goods GONG USE : ASSEMBLAGE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
GORGET (ARMOUR) GRAVE MARKER BT : ARMOUR
GRIDDLE (PLATE) GUNFLINT BT : COOKING VESSEL BT : ARMOUR AND WEAPONS SN : A flat, circular plate, usually made of iron, on which food SN : A shaped flint used in flintlocks to create the spark to fire items are baked. the gun.
GRID IRON GUTTERING BT : HEATING OBJECT BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A metal grid, usually iron, used to support pots over a SN : A shallow channel to collect rain water, attached to the fire. eaves of a building.
GRILLE GYTTJA BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT BT : LACUSTRINE DEPOSIT SN : A screen used to decorate or protect an opening. SN : Fine-grained, non-humified, organic mud formed under water. Principally composed of plant material, typically of Grinder faecal origin. USE : MILLSTONE Haft Flanged Axehead Grinder USE : FLANGED AXEHEAD USE : MULLER HAIRBRUSH GRINDING EQUIPMENT BT : HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A brush used to disentangle hair. BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE NT : GRAIN RUBBER HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT NT : MILLSTONE BT : PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM NT : MULLER NT : COMB NT : PESTLE NT : HAIR CURLER NT : POUNDER NT : HAIRBRUSH NT : QUERN NT : WIG CURLER SN : Equipment used in the grinding of cereal to produce SN : Objects used for looking after hair. foodstuffs. HAIR CURLER Grinding Stone BT : HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT USE : GRINDSTONE SN : An object designed to add curls into hair.
Grinding Wheel HAIR NET USE : GRINDSTONE BT : HEADWEAR SN : A net worn over the hair to hold it in place. GRINDSTONE UF : Grinding Stone HAIR ORNAMENT UF : Grinding Wheel BT : PERSONAL ORNAMENT BT : SHARPENING EQUIPMENT NT : HAIR PIN NT : HAIR RING USE : SAUCER CANDLESTICK NT : HAIR SLIDE SN : Decorative ornamentation worn in the hair. HANDLE BT : UNASSIGNED HAIR PIECE SN : The part of an object by which it is held when in use, BT : HEADWEAR being moved or carried. SN : A wig, toupee or section of extra hair designed to replace or enhance the wearer's real hair giving greater HANDLE CORE quantity, bulk or length. BT : CORE SN : A stone core made on a large thick flake and HAIR PIN characterized by a distinctive, unworked or slightly-shaped BT : HAIR ORNAMENT handle section. The platform is plain and microblades are SN : A pin used to hold hair in place. detached mainly form the front section of the core. (Source: SARC) HAIR RING BT : HAIR ORNAMENT HANDLED BOWL SN : A ring used to hold hair in place. BT : BOWL NT : BASKET HANDLED BOWL HAIR SLIDE NT : DOUBLE HANDLED BOWL BT : HAIR ORNAMENT NT : MULTI HANDLED BOWL SN : A comb or slide used to hold hair in place. NT : SINGLE HANDLED BOWL NT : SOCKETED BOWL HALBERD SN : A bowl adapted by the addition of one or more handles. BT : STAFF WEAPON The handles may be vertical or horizontal loops, or straight, or SN : A combination of spear and axe on a long handle. may comprise vertical or horizontal lugs. (Source: MPRG)
Halberd Pendant HANDLED JAR USE : PENDANT BT : JAR NT : BASKET HANDLED JAR HALF ROUND CURFEW NT : DOUBLE HANDLED JAR NT : MULTI HANDLED JAR BT : CURFEW NT : SINGLE HANDLED JAR SN : A curfew consisting of a half section of an inverted bowl. SN : A jar adapted by the addition of one or more handles. The form has been adapted for use against a wall. (Source: (Source: MPRG) MPRG) HAND LUGGAGE HAMMER BT : CONTAINER
HANDKERCHIEF HARBICK BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT SN : A piece of fabric for wiping the nose, face or hands. SN : A specific type of hook used in textile production, also known as a sheer board hook. Harbicks were used in pairs Hand Lamp to secure a cloth to a cropping board so that the nap (of the cloth) could be sheared. Harp Peg USE : TUNING PEG HARNESS UF : Camel Harness Harp Tuning Peg UF : Dog Harness USE : HARP UF : Horse Harness BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT Harp Tuning Peg NT : BLINKER USE : TUNING PEG NT : BRIDLE NT : GIRTH HARROW NT : REIN NT : YOKE (ANIMAL) BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT SN : The arrangement of straps used to control an animal SN : A frame set with teeth used to drag over ploughed fields and/or to attach the animal to a vehicle. to break down the earth clods etc.
Harness Bell HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT USE : CROTAL BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE NT : BAILER HARNESS CLIP NT : REAPER NT : REAPING HOOK BT : HARNESS FITTING NT : SCYTHE SN : A clip used to attach pieces of harness together. NT : SICKLE SN : An object used in the harvesting or mowing of crops etc. HARNESS FITTING UF : Terret HASP UF : Terret Ring BT : FASTENING BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A hinged or looped clasp that fits over a staple and is NT : BRIDLE FITTING secured by a pin, bolt or padlock. NT : HARNESS CLIP NT : HARNESS HOOK HAT NT : HARNESS MOUNT NT : HARNESS PENDANT BT : HEADWEAR NT : HARNESS RING SN : A head covering, usually with a brim. NT : HEADSTALL SN : Metalwork attaching or attached to a harness. HATCHET BT : AXE (TOOL) HARNESS HOOK SN : A small, handled axe. BT : HARNESS FITTING SN : A hook on harness to help attach items. HATCHWAY COVER BT : DOOR FITTING HARNESS MOUNT SN : A water-tight cover that closes and opening in a vessel's BT : HARNESS FITTING deck used for the ingress and egress of persons and cargo. SN : Fittings for animal harness. HAWK BELL HARNESS PENDANT BT : HAWKING EQUIPMENT UF : Phalera BT : ANIMAL BELL BT : HARNESS FITTING SN : A small spherical bell for fastening onto the leg of a SN : Decorative fitting hung from harness. hawk.
HARNESS RING Hawk Belt UF : Rein Guide USE : BRAIL BT : HARNESS FITTING SN : A ring fixed to a vehicle through which the reins were HAWKING EQUIPMENT passed. BT : TRAP BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT HARP NT : BRAIL UF : Harp Peg NT : HAWK BELL UF : Harp Tuning Peg NT : HOOD (HAWKING) UF : Pillar Harp NT : JESS BT : PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT NT : VERVEL SN : A stringed instrument usually with a triangular frame. RT : HUNTING OBJECT SN : Equipment used on a bird of prey for hawking. HARPOON HAWK TRAP BT : FISHING OBJECT SN : A barbed spear head used to catch marine life, usually BT : TRAP has a rope or line attached to it. SN : A device for catching eagles, falcons and hawks.
Harp Peg Hayfork USE : HARP USE : PITCHFORK HEAD BAND HEARTHSTONE BT : HEADWEAR UF : Hearth SN : A band of cloth or other material worn around the head, UF : Hearth Lining not totally covering it. BT : HEATING OBJECT SN : A place on which a fire is made. Head Cloth USE : HEAD SCARF HEARTH TILE BT : TILE HEAD DRESS SN : One of the component tiles used in the construction of a BT : HEADWEAR tile hearth, being the floor of, or area in front of, a fireplace. SN : Covering for the head, especially ornamental. HEATING AND LIGHTING HEAD NET NT : HEATING OBJECT BT : HEADWEAR NT : IGNITING ACCESSORY SN : A fine net worn over the hair. NT : LAMP HOLDER NT : LIGHTING OBJECT HEAD ORNAMENT SN : Objects used for, or associated with, the production of BT : PERSONAL ORNAMENT heat and light. NT : CIRCLET NT : CROWN HEATING OBJECT NT : EAR RING BT : HEATING AND LIGHTING NT : TIARA NT : BELLOWS SN : Decorative ornamentation worn on the head. NT : BEVERAGE WARMER NT : BRAZIER HEAD SCARF NT : CHAFING DISH UF : Head Cloth NT : CRESSET BT : HEADWEAR NT : FIRE BASKET SN : A cloth or scarf worn over the head as a covering. NT : FIRE COVER NT : FIRE DOG HEADSTALL NT : FIRE FAN NT : FIRE FENDER BT : HARNESS FITTING NT : FIRE GRATE SN : The part of the bridle that fits around the horses head. NT : FIRE IRON NT : FIRE SCREEN Headstone NT : FUMING POT USE : GRAVESTONE NT : GRID IRON NT : HEARTHSTONE HEADSTUD BROOCH NT : HEATING STAND UF : Lamberton Moor Brooch NT : OVEN BT : BOW BROOCH NT : POT BOILER SN : A two-piece Bow Brooch, derived from the Colchester NT : STOVE Brooch, dating from the later first and second centuries AD NT : TRIVET and so called due to the decorative stud on the upper bow. NT : WARMING PAN SN : An object used to provide heat for various purposes eg HEADWEAR to cook or to heat a room etc. BT : CLOTHING NT : BONNET HEATING STAND NT : CAP BT : HEATING OBJECT NT : EAR MUFF SN : A heating apparatus in which coals or embers are placed NT : EYE SHADE in the pedestal or base below a container in which food or NT : HAIR NET liquid could be held and kept warm. NT : HAIR PIECE NT : HAT HECKLE NT : HEAD BAND BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT NT : HEAD DRESS SN : A type of comb for flax or hemp. NT : HEAD NET NT : HEAD SCARF Heddle Cradle NT : HOOD (CLOTHING) USE : LOOM NT : KERCHIEF NT : TURBAN HEDDLE ROD NT : VEIL NT : WIG BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT SN : An object worn on the head. SN : A rod to lift the odd numbered warp threads to enable the weft to be passed through. Hearth Heel Stiffener USE : HEARTHSTONE USE : SHOE IRON Hearth Lining Helm USE : HEARTHSTONE USE : HELMET HELMET HNEFATAFL MARKER UF : Visor UF : Hnaftafl Marker UF : Noseguard BT : GAMING PIECE UF : Earguard SN : A gaming piece for the Viking game of Hnefatafl. UF : Helmet Cheekpiece UF : Military Cheekpiece HOARD UF : Crest UF : Merchants Hoard UF : Ear Guard UF : Personal Hoard UF : Helm BT : UNASSIGNED BT : ARMOUR
Hnaftafl Marker HOLY WATER VESSEL USE : HNEFATAFL MARKER UF : Holy Water Box UF : Holy Water Pot UF : Holy Water Vase BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER HORTICULTURAL CONTAINER BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL BT : CONTAINER
HOOD (CLOTHING) HOSE BT : HEADWEAR UF : Hosepipe SN : A head cover which can be attached to a piece of BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT outerwear, eg a coat, or can be separate. SN : A flexible pipe, usually fixed to a pump or tap, for the conveying of water. HOOD (HAWKING) BT : HAWKING EQUIPMENT Hosepipe SN : The hood used to completely cover a hawk's head. USE : HOSE
HOOK HOURGLASS BT : FASTENING BT : SAND GLASS NT : LAMP HOOK SN : A sandglass that runs for an hour. NT : WALL HOOK SN : An object which has been bent and angled from which Hub something else can be caught or suspended. USE : WHEEL
HOOKED TAG Hub Cap BT : TAG USE : WHEEL SN : A garment hook having a flat plate, often decorated, with two or more holes for attachment and a hooked projection. Hub Lining The term is often used for early Medieval examples. USE : WHEEL
Hook Norton Brooch Human Bone USE : AESICA BROOCH USE : HUMAN REMAINS
HORN (MUSIC) HUMAN REMAINS BT : LIP BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT UF : Human Skull SN : A trumpet type of instrument made from or in imitation of UF : Human Bone an animal horn. UF : Human Tooth UF : Human Skeleton HORSE ARMOUR BT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT RT : MAMMAL REMAINS BT : ARMOUR
INCANTATION BOWL INK BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : Semi precious stone or glass engraved with a design SN : A coloured fluid used for writing, drawing and printing. and used to make an impression on wax or clay.
INK BOTTLE INTURNED DISH BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT BT : DISH BT : WRITING CONTAINER SN : A dish with straight or convex sides that turn inwards, SN : A container for holding ink. forming an acute basal angle. (Source: MPRG)
Ink Case INTURNED JAR USE : INKWELL BT : JAR SN : A jar with a profile that slopes inwards from base to rim. Ink Pot Particularly shallow examples have been term Peat Pots; this USE : INKWELL is a term with a restricted distribution in northern England. (Source: MPRG) Ink Sander USE : SANDSHAKER INVERTEBRATE REMAINS BT : ANIMAL REMAINS INK SPOON NT : ANNELID REMAINS BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT NT : ARTHROPOD REMAINS SN : A very small spoon used to provide liquid to mix with ink NT : BRYOZOAN REMAINS on an ink stone. NT : ECHINODERM REMAINS NT : MOLLUSCA REMAINS INK STAND NT : NEMATODE REMAINS SN : Remains of one of the groups of animals characterized BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT as lacking any form of backbone or spinal column. SN : A stand or tray for ink bottles and or pens IRON PYRITES INK STONE BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : A nodule of iron pyrites used to create fire in SN : A kind of stone used in making ink. combination with tinder and flint or another nodule of iron pyrites. INKWELL UF : Ink Case IRREGULAR CORE UF : Ink Pot BT : CORE BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : A stone core which is irregular in shape. It can have BT : WRITING CONTAINER numerous usuable or abandoned striking platforms. It is the SN : A pot for ink usually housed in a hole in a desk. most common core type and it is often the last attempt of a knapper to extract the final usable flakes form the core. INLAY (Source: SARC) BT : UNASSIGNED SN : A piece of material that has been inlaid, or prepared and JACK (COOKING) shaped for inlaying, in an object, decorative feature or other BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT setting. RT : SPIT SN : A device for rotating a spit. INSCRIBED OBJECT BT : UNASSIGNED JACKET SN : Any object which bears an inscription. BT : OUTERWEAR SN : Outerwear covering the upperbody, including the arms. Insect Covers to the waist. USE : INSECT REMAINS JAMB INSECT CAGE UF : Door Jamb BT : CAGE BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A cage specifically designed to hold insects. SN : The vertical side of a window, archway, doorway or fireplace. INSECT REMAINS UF : Insect JAR UF : Beetle Remains BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER UF : Coleoptera Remains BT : CONTAINER
JINGLE JANGLE KEY (MUSIC) BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT SN : Use type of instrument where known. KILN WASTE KEY (WINDING) BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT UF : Winding Key SN : Waste material from a kiln BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT RT : CLOCK KILT SN : A key for winding a clockwork mechanism. BT : OUTERWEAR SN : Pleated skirt, usua;;y of a tartan material, worn by men KEY BLANK and women. BT : BLANK NT : PADLOCK KEY BLANK Knapping Fragment RT : KEY (LOCKING) USE : DEBITAGE SN : An object which is going to become a key. It has the shape but has not been cut to fit a lock. KNEE BROOCH BT : BOW BROOCH KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT SN : A Roman Bow Brooch dating from the mid-second to BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Keyhole Cover Knee Guard USE : KEYHOLE FITTING USE : LEG GUARD
Keyhole Escutcheon KNIFE USE : KEYHOLE FITTING UF : Backed Knife UF : Knife Blade KEYHOLE FITTING UF : Knife Plate UF : Keyhole Cover BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT UF : Keyhole Escutcheon BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT UF : Keyhole Plate NT : CIRCUMCISION KNIFE UF : Escutcheon NT : CURRIERS KNIFE BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS NT : DISCOIDAL KNIFE RT : LOCK NT : FOLDING KNIFE RT : KEY (LOCKING) NT : PENKNIFE SN : An object which surrounds or makes up a keyhole. NT : PLANO CONVEX KNIFE NT : POLISHED KNIFE Keyhole Plate NT : PRUNING KNIFE USE : KEYHOLE FITTING NT : SCALPEL NT : SCUTCHING KNIFE KEYSTONE RT : KNIFE BLANK BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT RT : LAUREL LEAF RT : VAULT SPRINGER SN : A cutting blade with handle used for food preparation RT : ARCH and consumption. RT : VOUSSOIR SN : The top stone of an arch which holds it all in place. Knife Blade USE : KNIFE Kidney Dagger USE : DAGGER KNIFE BLANK BT : BLANK Kiln Bar RT : KNIFE USE : KILN FURNITURE SN : A knife prior to undergoing the processes of sharpening or finishing, consisting of a single piece of metal from which KILN FURNITURE the blade and tang have been shaped. UF : Fire Bar Knife Plate UF : Saggar UF : Kiln Bar USE : KNIFE UF : Kiln Lining UF : Kiln Packing KNIGHT JUG UF : Kiln Spacer BT : JUG BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A type of jug decorated with applied figures in the form SN : The constituent parts of a kiln. of knights in armour. (Source: MPRG)
Kiln Lining KNITTING NEEDLE USE : KILN FURNITURE UF : Knitting Pin BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Kiln Packing SN : An instrument used to create and link loops of yarn to USE : KILN FURNITURE produce a garment.
Kiln Spacer Knitting Pin USE : KILN FURNITURE USE : KNITTING NEEDLE KNOUT Lamberton Moor Brooch BT : SCOURGE USE : HEADSTUD BROOCH SN : A kind of scourge. LAMP KNUCKLE BONE (GAMING) BT : LIGHTING OBJECT BT : GAMING PIECE NT : COMPARTMENTED LAMP SN : Pieces of bone used in a game, the pieces are thrown NT : CRESSET LAMP and then picked up between bounces of a small ball or throws NT : DOUBLE SHELLED LAMP of another piece. NT : HANGING LAMP NT : HEMISPHERICAL LAMP Knuckle Bone (Remains) NT : PEDESTAL LAMP USE : ANIMAL REMAINS NT : SAUCER LAMP NT : SPIKE LAMP KOHL POT SN : An appliance that produces light by means of a liquid BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER fuel and a wick. SN : A container for kohl, a powder usually made of antimony, used as eye shadow. LAMP FILLER BT : LIGHTING OBJECT LACE (FASTENING) SN : A small container used to fill a lamp with fuel. BT : CLOTHING FASTENING RT : LACE TAG LAMP FITTING SN : A strip of material, leather etc used to hold two sides of BT : LIGHTING OBJECT an object together. SN : An attachment to a lamp.
LACE (TEXTILE) LAMP HANGER BT : DRESS COMPONENT BT : LIGHTING OBJECT RT : TEXTILE SN : The support from which a lamp was hung. SN : A type of fabric often used to trim clothing. LAMP HOLDER LACE BOBBIN BT : HEATING AND LIGHTING BT : BOBBIN NT : LAMP STAND SN : A small bobbin used in lace making. SN : A device for holding a lamp in a fixed position. These could take many forms from a simple bracket fixed to a wall to LACE PILLOW an onrate candelabra. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A pillow or cushion for lace making. LAMP HOOK BT : HOOK LACE TAG SN : A hook from which a lamp could be hung. BT : TAG RT : LACE (FASTENING) LAMP STAND SN : The ending for a lace. BT : LAMP HOLDER SN : A tall, thin pillar of wood, stone or metal on which a lamp LACHRYMATORY (CONTAINER) could be fixed. BT : CONTAINER
LADDER LANCET BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SN : An object made of two verticals with rungs between for SN : A pointed two-edged surgical knife. ascending or descending. Landing Net LADLE USE : FISHING NET BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Land Snail Remains SN : A long handled scoop usually used with liquids. USE : NON MARINE MOLLUSCA REMAINS SN : A shaped rod which passed through a hole in the door LAND VEHICLE and was used to raise a latch or to slide a bolt. BT : VEHICLE NT : CARRIAGE Latch Rest NT : CART USE : LATCH NT : CHARIOT NT : LITTER LATHE NT : SEDAN CHAIR BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT NT : SLEDGE (VEHICLE) SN : Equipment for turning wood, metal, bone etc. NT : WAGON SN : Any vehicle for transportation on land. LATHE CORE UF : Coal Money LANGTON DOWN BROOCH BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT BT : BOW BROOCH SN : An object worked on a lathe, usually the bi-product of RT : THISTLE BROOCH such work. SN : A two-piece Bow Brooch dating from the early to mid- first century AD in Britain, originating in Gaul. Featuring a LAUREL LEAF wide flat reeded bow, this and the Thistle Brroch were the first BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT to conceal the spring mechanism with a cylindrical or semi- RT : KNIFE cylindrical hood. RT : LEAF ARROWHEAD SN : A large flake or blade blank thinned on both faces to LANTERN form an approximate leaf shape. Precise function unknown. BT : LIGHTING OBJECT SN : An object which encloses a light source but allows light LAVABO out through holes, glass etc. BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER RT : PISCINA LAP DESK SN : A bowl for the washing of hands, often in a religious UF : Writing Box institution. UF : Writing Cabinet BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT LAVER BT : FURNITURE BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER RT : DESK SN : A basin of water used by priests for ritual ablutions. SN : A portable writing-case or surface, especially one for use on the lap. May contain compartments for storing writing LEAF ARROWHEAD materials and paper. BT : ARROWHEAD LAPEL STUD RT : LAUREL LEAF SN : A leaf or diamond-shaped arrowhead with shallow BT : STUD FASTENER retouching at the edges. SN : A small pin or stud worn in the lapel, often decorative. LEASH Lar BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT USE : IDOL SN : A rope, cord etc used to hold or secure animals.
Lariat LEATHER STAMP USE : LASSO BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT SN : An engraved object which when struck imparts the LASSO image engraved onto the leather. UF : Lariat BT : HUNTING OBJECT Ledger Stone SN : A long rope with a noose at one end for catching USE : GRAVESTONE animals. LEGGING LAST BT : OUTERWEAR BT : MOULDING EQUIPMENT SN : Outerwear designed to protect the legs from weather. SN : A mould which is used to provide the shape of a piece of footwear. LEG GUARD LATCH UF : Ankle Guard UF : Knee Guard UF : Latch Catch UF : Shin Guard UF : Latch Rest UF : Greave BT : FASTENING BT : ARMOUR
Latch Catch Leg Iron USE : LATCH USE : FETTER
LATCHLIFTER LEISTER BT : KEY (LOCKING) BT : FISH SPEAR RT : LOCK SN : A fishing spear with two heads to grip fish between. BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT LENS SN : A utensil used to pour a liquid in honour of a deity. BT : MEDICINE AND PHARMACY SN : A piece of material, usually glass, which has been LIBATION TABLE ground into shape to enhance vision or protect the eyes. BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT SN : An object used to hold offerings to a deity. LETTER BT : WRITTEN ITEM LIBATION TANK SN : Written or typed correspondence, usually between two BT : LIBATION CONTAINER or more parties. SN : A container to hold a liquid in honour of a deity.
LETTER WEIGHT LIBATION VASE BT : WEIGHT BT : LIBATION CONTAINER SN : A weight used with letter scales for weighing letters or SN : A container to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of a parcels and establishing the required postal rate. deity.
LEVALLOIS CORE LID UF : Tortoise Core UF : Pot Lid BT : CORE UF : Vessel Lid SN : A prepared core from which a single flake or blade has BT : UNASSIGNED been produced. The technique was primarily used in the NT : COLLARED LID Palaeolithic and Neolithic. NT : COMPLEX LID NT : CONICAL LID LEVALLOIS FLAKE NT : DISH LID UF : Levallois Point NT : DOMED LID BT : DEBITAGE NT : FLANGED LID RT : FLAKE NT : FLAT LID SN : A flake produced from a carefully prepared core. NT : FLAT TOPPED LID NT : SAUCER SHAPED LID Levallois Point SN : A cover for an object, usually designed to fit the object. USE : LEVALLOIS FLAKE LIFT KEY LEVEL BT : KEY (LOCKING) BT : MEASUREMENT SN : Usually a L or T-shaped tumbler lock key which allowed SN : An instrument for establishing the horizontal line of sight the bolt to be pulled across by a cord. and used in surveying. It usually has an eyepiece and an air bubble in a glass tube or dome. LIGHT FITTING BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS LEVER SN : An object which does not provide light but supports or is BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT attached to lighting equipment. SN : A bar used to increase the force being brought to bear in order to move an object. Lighthouse Jug USE : CONICAL JUG LIBATION BOWL BT : LIBATION CONTAINER LIGHTING OBJECT SN : A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of BT : HEATING AND LIGHTING a deity. NT : CANDLE NT : CANDLE HOLDER LIBATION CONTAINER NT : CANDLE SNUFFER BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT NT : LAMP BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER NT : LAMP FILLER NT : LIBATION BOWL NT : LAMP FITTING NT : LIBATION CUP NT : LAMP HANGER NT : LIBATION JUG NT : LANTERN NT : LIBATION TANK NT : RUSH LIGHT NT : LIBATION VASE SN : An object used in the lighting of an area. SN : A container used to hold and or pour out liquid in honour of a deity. Ligula USE : COSMETIC SPOON LIBATION CUP BT : LIBATION CONTAINER LIMPET SCOOP SN : A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT a deity. SN : An object assumed to be to pick limpets out of their shells. LIBATION JUG BT : LIBATION CONTAINER LINCH PIN SN : A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of UF : Lynch Pin a deity. BT : VEHICLE COMPONENT
LIBATION LADLE SN : An object which perforated the axle cap, passing through BT : BOWL the axle and so keeping the wheel in place. Usually made of SN : A bowl comprising three or more equally spaced lobes. metal, though can be made of wood or antler. There may be one or more moulded animals or other figures inside the base and two or more handles. (Source: MPRG) Linen Armour USE : GAMBESON LOBED CUP BT : CUP LINEN SMOOTHER SN : A vessel composed of three or more equally spaced BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT lobes and usually, a waisted or pedestal base. The handles SN : A flattened glass sphere used to give linen a gloss. are vertical loops, generally of strap form. There may be two opposed handles, or one per lobe junction. (Source: MPRG) LINE SINKER BT : SINKER LOBED DISH SN : A weight attached to a fishing line in order to help it sink BT : DISH towards the bottom. SN : A dish comprising three or more lobes, usually equally spaced. There may be one or more animal or other figures LINKED PIN inside the base and two or more handles. (Source: MPRG) BT : DRESS PIN SN : A set of two or more pins joined together by a chain. LOCK UF : Lock Bar LINTEL UF : Lock Housing BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT UF : Lock Bolt SN : A horizontal beam over an opening to support a wall. UF : Lock Bolt Spring UF : Lock Plate LIP BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT UF : Lock Spring UF : Lock Tumbler BT : WIND INSTRUMENT BT : LOCKING MECHANISM NT : CARNYX NT : PADLOCK NT : HORN (MUSIC) RT : KEYHOLE FITTING NT : HUNTING HORN RT : LATCHLIFTER NT : TRUMPET RT : KEY (LOCKING) SN : An instrument in which air is made to vibrate by the SN : A security device attached to objects. player vibrating their lips and blowing into a mouthpiece. Lock Bar LIQUID MEASURE USE : LOCK BT : MEASURING VESSEL NT : GILL Lock Bolt NT : QUART SN : A container used to measure liquids. USE : LOCK
LITHARGE Lock Bolt Spring BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT USE : LOCK SN : A residue, primarily lead oxide, formed during refining silver LOCKET BT : JEWELLERY LITHIC IMPLEMENT SN : A small ornamental case, usually on a necklace or chain, UF : Flint Implement that holds a picture, keepsake etc. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : CORE AXEHEAD Lock Housing NT : FLAKED AXEHEAD USE : LOCK NT : MICROLITH NT : SCRAPER (TOOL) LOCKING LID SN : Knapped or ground stone/flint tool where the specific BT : FLANGED LID type is unknown. Use more specific type where known. SN : A type of flanged lid where the lower flange is partly cut away to leave two projections or lugs, which can be fitted into LITTER corresponding cut-outs in the rim of the vessel beneath and BT : LAND VEHICLE secure the lid when it is rotated. (Source: MPRG) SN : A vehicle containing a couch shut in by curtains and carried by men or beasts of burden. LOCKING MECHANISM BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Lituus NT : BOLT (FASTENING) USE : TRUMPET NT : LOCK SN : A device used to lock another object. LIVERY COLLAR UF : Chain Of Office Lock Plate BT : NECKLACE USE : LOCK SN : A heavy chain, usually of gold, worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty or other association from the Middle Ages Lock Spring onwards. USE : LOCK
LOBED BOWL Lock Tumbler USE : LOCK the wooden shaft, or to tie streamers of some kind to the top of the spear. LOESS UF : Brickearth Loop Headed Spike BT : AEOLIAN DEPOSIT USE : STAPLE SN : Wind-blown silt. LOUVRE LOG UF : Roof Louvre BT : UNASSIGNED UF : Roof Louver SN : An unhewn piece of felled tree, or similar rough mass of BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT wood. SN : A fitting incorporating a series of overlapping flaps providing ventilation or transmission of sound. LOG BOAT BT : BOAT LUCIFER MATCH SN : A boat fashioned out of a section of tree trunk. BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY SN : A early match made of a piece of wood and an Loin Band inflammable substance, lit by friction between the USE : LOINCLOTH inflammable substance and a rough surface.
LOINCLOTH LUG (HANDLE) UF : Breech Cloth BT : UNASSIGNED UF : Loin Band SN : A projection which can be used to lift or suspend an BT : OUTERWEAR object, often used as a handle. SN : A piece of cloth worn around the loins. LUG (POLE) LONGARM BT : MEASUREMENT BT : FIREARM SN : A rod used to measure the imperial measurements of a NT : MACHINE GUN pole or a perch. NT : MUSKET NT : RIFLE LUNATE MICROLITH NT : SHOTGUN BT : MICROLITH SN : A hand held long barrelled gun. SN : A microlith retouched to a half moon or crescent shape. (Source: SARC) LONGBOW BT : BOW (WEAPON) LUNULA SN : A large, powerful, hand-drawn bow, usually 6 ft (1.8m) in BT : JEWELLERY length and traditionally made of wood. SN : Early Bronze Age assumed to be a neck ornament, crescent moon shaped, often gold and elaborately decorated. LONG BROOCH BT : BROOCH LURE NT : CRUCIFORM BROOCH BT : HUNTING OBJECT NT : SMALL LONG BROOCH SN : An object used to retrieve birds used in hawking. NT : SQUARE HEADED BROOCH Consists of feathers tied to a rope, food is contained in the SN : An Anglo-Saxon brooch type dating from the 5th to lure whilst training the birds. 7th centuries AD and influenced by the Crossbow brooch, featuring a sprung pin and a head plate. LUTE BT : PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT LOOM SN : A plucked string instrument of a specific medieval / early UF : Heddle Cradle post medieval type. UF : Warping Frame BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT Lynch Pin SN : An apparatus worked by hand or mechanically for USE : LINCH PIN weaving yarn into textile. LYRE LOOMWEIGHT UF : Cithara BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT UF : Frame Harp SN : Weights used on a type of vertical loom to hold the warp BT : PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT threads taut. SN : A plucked string instrument in which the strings pass over the soundbox and parallel to the sides of the instrument. LOOPED PALSTAVE BT : PALSTAVE MACE SN : Metal shaped blade that flares out to a curved cutting UF : Macehead edge, with a side loop to further assist hafting. BT : PERCUSSIVE WEAPON NT : CUSHIONED MACE LOOPED SPEARHEAD NT : PEBBLE MACE BT : SPEARHEAD SN : A stone or metal head on a wooden shaft. Where SN : Type of leaf-shaped socketed spearhead with two the use is thought to be ceremonial multiple index with small holes or loops on either side at the base of the blade. ceremonial object. Possibly meant to assist in securing the metal spearhead to Macehead USE : MACE NT : TRIAL PIECE SN : Objects used in, or which are created as part of, a MACHETE manufacturing or production process, including the by- BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT products of such processes. This does not include finished SN : A heavy bladed knife. items, these will appear in other appropriate classes.
MACHINE GUN MANUFACTURING DEBRIS BT : LONGARM BT : BY PRODUCT SN : A fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually NT : BONE WORKING DEBRIS designed to fire bullets in quick succession from an NT : CASTING WASTE ammunition belt or magazine. NT : GLASS WORKING DEBRIS NT : METAL WORKING DEBRIS MAIL ARMOUR NT : SHOE MAKING WASTE UF : Chain Mail NT : WOOD WORKING WASTE BT : ARMOUR
MATTOCK MEDAL BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL SN : A tool used for digging where the blade is at right angles SN : A piece of metal, usually in the form of a disc, struck or to the handle. cast with an inscription or device to commemorate an event, or awarded as a mark of distinction. MATTRESS MEDALLION BT : BEDDING SN : A bag or case stuffed or padded, designed to be slept BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL on. SN : A large medal.
MAUL Median Winged Axehead BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT USE : WINGED AXEHEAD SN : A massive hammer of wood, stone or iron. MEDICAL CONTAINER MAZER BT : CONTAINER
MIRROR CASE MORTAR (VESSEL) BT : CONTAINER
MOULDING CHISEL MULTIPLE DISH BT : CHISEL UF : Condiment Dish SN : A specially designed chisel for producing ornamental BT : DISH mouldings. SN : A vessel comprising two or more dishes, generally of small size, joined together. There may be one or more MOULDING EQUIPMENT handles of varying forms. (Source: MPRG) BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : CAST MULTIPLE PLATFORM CORE NT : COIN DIE BT : CORE NT : DIE STAMP SN : A core with more than two distinct platforms usually NT : LAST including one or two striking surfaces and the the traces NT : MOULD of former platforms. Usually restricted to flake production. NT : MOULDSTONE (Source: SARC) SN : Equipment used to create objects through the use of a pattern or matrix which shapes the object. Mural USE : WALL PAINTING MOULDSTONE BT : MOULDING EQUIPMENT MUSIC SN : A stone with a rectangular depression into which molten NT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT metal, usually tin, was poured to create ingots. NT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT SN : Instruments and their component parts used to produce music or audible signals of all forms. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT BT : MUSIC MUSICAL BOX NT : BEATER (MUSIC) BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
NECKED CUP NETTING NEEDLE UF : Thistle Tyg BT : NEEDLE BT : CUP SN : A needle for making and mending nets, often forked at SN : A cup with a rounded body beneath a deep neck. There both ends. may be a marked junction between neck and body and the angle of the neck may be inward-sloping, upright or everted. Net Weight (Source: MPRG) USE : NET SINKER
NECKERCHIEF NOCTURNAL BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT SN : A square of fabric tied around the neck. SN : An astronomical instrument for telling the time at night. The date is set on the nocturnal then its pointers lined up with NECKLACE the Pole Star and the two primary stars in the Great Bear, UF : Necklet thus allowing an approximate time to be read off. BT : JEWELLERY NT : LIVERY COLLAR NON MARINE MOLLUSCA REMAINS SN : A chain, band or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, UF : Land Snail Remains jewels etc worn around the neck. BT : MOLLUSCA REMAINS SN : Molluscs found in fresh water or terrestrial habitats. Use Necklet more specific term where known. USE : NECKLACE NOSE BAG NECK RING BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER BT : JEWELLERY SN : A bag containing food hung around a horse's head. SN : A ring worn around the neck. Noseguard NECK TIE USE : HELMET BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A piece of fabric worn tied or knotted around the neck. NOTCH BT : SIDE SCRAPER NEEDLE SN : A side scraper with a short concavity retouched into BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT an edge. This may be achieved by a single blow. (Source: NT : NETTING NEEDLE SARC) NT : THATCHING NEEDLE RT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT NOZZLE SN : A thin, pointed implement used for sewing with a hole at BT : UNASSIGNED the blunt end for threading the sewing material. SN : A pointed spout attachment.
Needle Case NUT (FASTENING) USE : NEEDLE HOLDER BT : FASTENING SN : A piece of metal or wood with a hole through which a NEEDLE HOLDER bolt can be screwed. UF : Needle Case BT : CONTAINER
OFFERING DISH Organic Sediment BT : OFFERING VESSEL USE : DEPOSIT SN : A dish in which an offering is made. Organ Pipe OFFERING JAR USE : ORGAN BT : OFFERING VESSEL SN : A jar that contains an offering. OSSUARY BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT OFFERING PLATE SN : An object that contains bones. Use a monuments BT : OFFERING VESSEL thesaurus where this is a site type. SN : A plate on which an offering is made. OSTRACOD REMAINS OFFERING TRAY BT : CRUSTACEAN REMAINS BT : OFFERING VESSEL SN : Small crustaceans ranging in size from 0.2mm to 30mm SN : A tray on which an offering is made. and possessing a bivalve carapace or 'shell'.
OFFERING VESSEL OUTERWEAR BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER BT : CLOTHING NT : OFFERING BOWL NT : APRON NT : OFFERING DISH NT : BIB NT : OFFERING JAR NT : BLOUSE NT : OFFERING PLATE NT : BREECHES NT : OFFERING TRAY NT : CLOAK SN : A container used to hold an offering. NT : COAT NT : CODPIECE OGHAM STONE NT : DRESS BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : GAITER SN : A stone inscribed or marked with ogham letters used for NT : JACKET a memorial NT : JERKIN NT : JUMPER OINTMENT JAR NT : KILT NT : LEGGING BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER NT : LOINCLOTH SN : A jar for the storage of ointment. NT : PENIS SHEATH NT : ROBE OPIUM PIPE NT : SHAWL BT : PIPE (SMOKING) NT : SHIFT SN : A pipe designed for smoking opium. NT : SHIRT NT : SKIRT ORACLE BONE NT : SMOCK UF : Divination Bone NT : TOBE BT : DIVINATIONAL OBJECT NT : TROUSERS SN : A piece of bone used for divination. NT : TUNIC NT : WRAP SN : A brush for applying paint. SN : Clothes worn so that they are visible, usually but not always worn over other clothes. PAINTED GLASS (WINDOW) BT : WINDOW GLASS OVEN SN : Glass which has been coloured and decorated by UF : Oven Clay painting. UF : Oven Furniture BT : HEATING OBJECT Palaeosol SN : A chamber for heating or baking objects. USE : PALEOSOL
Oven Clay PALEOSOL USE : OVEN UF : Buried Soil UF : Palaeosol Oven Furniture BT : DEPOSIT USE : OVEN SN : A soil, which may be buried or exposed, that has developed in a past landscape. Ox Goad USE : GOAD PALETTE (ARMOUR) BT : ARMOUR
Padlock Spring PALSTAVE USE : PADLOCK UF : Palstaff BT : AXEHEAD Padlock Tube NT : LOOPED PALSTAVE USE : PADLOCK SN : A bronze axehead of middle or late Bronze Age date in which the side flanges and the bar/stop on both faces are PAGE HOLDER connected, forming a single hafting aid. For palstaves with BT : UNASSIGNED side loops use looped palstave. SN : A clip for marking or holding down pages in a book. PAN Pail BT : COOKING VESSEL USE : BUCKET SN : A broad container, usually used for cooking.
PAINT BRUSH PANCHEON BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT BT : FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER BT : BRUSH BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION CONTAINER SN : A large shallow bowl for letting liquids stand. PARGETTING MOULD PANEL BT : MOULD BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A tool used to produce designs in plaster on the outside SN : An individual section of panelling. Can form fences, of buildings. ceilings, an outer layer to a wall etc. PARTING VESSEL PAN PIPE BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER UF : Syrinx SN : A container, usually square or rectangular, used in metal BT : EDGE BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT processing for separating metals one from another, usually SN : An instrument composed of several pipes in which air is silver from gold. made to vibrate by blowing across the top edge. Pastern Trammel PANTILE USE : HOBBLE BT : ROOF TILE SN : Curved, interlocking roof tile of S-shaped section usually PATEN made of clay or concrete. BT : EUCHARIST OBJECT SN : A plate used in the Eucharist. PAPER BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT PATTEN RT : PAPERCLIP BT : FOOTWEAR SN : A thin vegetable based sheet used for writing, drawing, SN : An overshoe with a thick sole or set on an iron ring to printing etc. raise the wearer's foot out of the mud and so protect normal shoes. PAPERCLIP BT : FASTENING PATTERN RT : PAPER BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING SN : A piece of wire or similarly flexible material shaped to SN : An example from which another object is made. form a clip for fastening papers together; invented by the Norwegian Johann Vaaler in 1899. The familiar double-oval PAX 'Gem' clip was developed by Gem Manufacturing Ltd. in BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL England the same year. SN : A tablet with a handle fitted to the back of it.
PAPER WEIGHT PEAR SHAPED JUG BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT BT : JUG SN : A small, heavy object used for keeping loose papers in SN : A jug with a maximum diameter in the lower half of the place. vessel and with no discernible shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
PAPYRUS PEAT BT : WRITTEN ITEM BT : DEPOSIT SN : A writing material prepared from the pithy stem of an SN : Material consisting of at least 90% organic matter by dry aquatic plant. weight. Formed from plant material under damp, wet or acid conditions where the rate of accumulation is greater than the PARADE ARMOUR rate of decay. BT : ARMOUR
PEELER PENKNIFE BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT BT : KNIFE SN : A device with a handle and cutting edge to help remove SN : A small, sharp bladed knife for sharpening pens, skin from vegetables and fruit. originally sheathed, now the blades fold.
PEG Pentatych UF : Dowel USE : WRITING TABLET BT : FASTENING SN : A wood or metal dowel for joining objects together eg for PERCUSSIVE WEAPON securing roofing slates. BT : WEAPON NT : CLUB Peg Arm NT : MACE USE : STRING INSTRUMENT NT : QUARTERSTAFF NT : WAR HAMMER PEGAU SN : A weapon, usually blunt, used to strike an opponent. BT : ROUNDED JUG SN : A specific form of rounded jug with a wide mouth, a PERFORATED OBJECT large parrot-beak spout and three handles in the form of wide UF : Shafthole Implement straps that spring from the rim to the girth.The spout may BT : UNASSIGNED have a lug applied to the outside. (Source: MPRG) SN : An object which has one or more holes through it. Use more specific term where known. PEG TILE BT : ROOF TILE PERFUME BOTTLE SN : Plain clay tile suspended, loose, from the top edge of a UF : Perfume Pot tiling lath or batten so as to overlap two courses below. It is BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER held in place by a small wooden peg wedged into, or passed SN : A container for perfume. through, one (or sometimes both) of two holes in the head of the tile. Perfume Pot USE : PERFUME BOTTLE Pellet Bell USE : CROTAL PERIGLACIAL DEPOSIT BT : DEPOSIT PEN NT : SOLIFLUCTION DEPOSIT BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : Deposits formed under conditions present adjacent to SN : An instrument for writing or drawing with ink. ice masses during glacial periods.
PENANNULAR BROOCH PERSONAL ACCESSORY BT : BROOCH BT : DRESS AND PERSONAL ACCESSORIES SN : A circular or sub circular brooch with an attached pin. NT : AESTEL There is a gap in the circular part of the brooch. NT : AMULET CAPSULE NT : BACK SCRATCHER PENANNULAR RING NT : CHATELAINE BT : JEWELLERY NT : FAN SN : A ring with separated, often ornamented, terminals. NT : FOB NT : GIRDLE HANGER PENCIL NT : GOGGLES NT : HAND LUGGAGE UF : Slate Pencil NT : HAND MIRROR BT : GRINDING EQUIPMENT NT : HANDKERCHIEF RT : COSMETIC PESTLE NT : PARASOL RT : MORTAR (VESSEL) NT : PIPE (SMOKING) SN : A tool for pounding or grinding. NT : PIPE CLEANER NT : PIPE TAMPER Petit Tranchet Arrowhead NT : SPECTACLES (HUMAN) USE : TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD NT : STAFF NT : TOBACCO POUCH PETROGLYPH NT : TOILET ARTICLE BT : UNASSIGNED NT : UMBRELLA SN : A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one. NT : WALKING STICK NT : WATCH PEW SN : An object belonging to, used by, or related exclusively to one person and normally carried or kept privately by that BT : SEAT person. SN : A bench with a back, usually in a church.
PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM Phalera BT : TOILET ARTICLE USE : HARNESS PENDANT NT : HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT NT : MANICURE IMPLEMENT PHALLIC OBJECT NT : SHAVING ITEM BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : TWEEZERS SN : An object fashioned in the image of a penis. NT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM SN : An item used in caring for the body for appearance and PHIAL cleanliness. BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SN : A small bottle for liquids. Personal Hoard USE : HOARD PHYLACTERY BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER SN : A religious receptacle, especially Jewish where it BT : CONTAINER
PLANK PLECTRUM BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT RT : BOARD SN : Any instrument for plucking or strumming a string eg a SN : A long piece of timber, thicker than a board. small piece of wood or plastic used to strum a guitar.
PLANO CONVEX KNIFE PLIERS BT : KNIFE BT : GRIPPING EQUIPMENT SN : A flint tool with a convex top and flat base. SN : A gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms, usually with serrated jaws. PLANT MACRO REMAINS BT : PLANT REMAINS Plinth NT : CEREAL GRAIN USE : COLUMN NT : MOSS NT : SEEDS PLOUGH SN : Use for large remains such as fruit, seeds, plant parts, UF : Coulter buds etc. UF : Bar Share UF : Ploughshare PLANT MICRO REMAINS UF : Share BT : PLANT REMAINS BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT SN : Use for microscropic remains. SN : An agricultural implement with sharp blades for cutting or turning over the earth. PLANT REMAINS BT : ECOFACTS Ploughshare NT : PLANT MACRO REMAINS USE : PLOUGH NT : PLANT MICRO REMAINS NT : POLLEN Plough Soil RT : DIATOMS USE : AGRICULTURAL DEPOSIT RT : DINOFLAGELLATES RT : FUNGI PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT SN : Use for the remains of any part of a plant. BT : STRING INSTRUMENT NT : GUITAR PLAQUE NT : HARP UF : Wall Tablet NT : LUTE UF : Commemorative Tablet NT : LYRE UF : Commemorative Plaque NT : MANDOLIN UF : Memorial Tablet SN : An instrument played mainly by plucking the strings. Use BT : UNASSIGNED narrower term where known. SN : An inscribed tablet. PLUG PLATE BT : STOPPER BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER NT : TAMPION SN : An object used to fill up a hole. SN : Polished bone used to burnish objects eg pottery.
PLUG BAYONET POLISHING IRON BT : BAYONET BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT SN : A bayonet designed to plug into the muzzle of a musket SN : A tool used to produce a polish on an object. or rifle. POLLEN Plumbatum BT : PLANT REMAINS USE : JAVELIN SN : The remains of the fine powdery substance produced by male elements of flowering plants, uniquely identifiable to the PLUMB BOB species it came from. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A weight hung on a piece of string or twine used to show Polyptych the vertical. USE : WRITING TABLET
PLUME POMMANDER BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER SN : A conspicuous ornament usually a feather or of horse SN : A hollow ball for containing aromatic substances eg hair worn attached to headwear. perfume.
POIGNARD Pommel (Saddle) BT : DAGGER USE : SADDLE SN : A short stabbing weapon. PORRINGER POINT BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT SN : A small dish, often with a handle, for soup, porridge etc. NT : BARBED POINT SN : A tool with a sharp tapering end used for piercing PORTABLE SHRINE materials or as a weapon point. BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL SN : A shrine often including representations of a god or gods POKER or other holy relics which could be carried by worshippers BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT whilst travelling. BT : FIRE IRON SN : A bar or rod, usually of metal, used to push another Portative Organ object into place eg to push coals within a fire. USE : ORGAN
POLDEN HILL BROOCH PORTHOLE BT : BOW BROOCH BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS RT : COLCHESTER BROOCH SN : A hole or opening in a ship's hull to allow light and air to SN : Bow Brooch derived from the Colchester type in the mid enter the vessel, or to aim a weapon through. to late 1st and 2nd centuries AD. Typically the spring is held in a semi-cylindrical crossbar with closed ends and holding POSSET POT the axial bar and a hook or lug on the head to hold the chord. BT : DRINKING VESSEL SN : A pot for drinking hot milk curdled with ale and flavoured POLE with spice used as a remedy eg for colds. BT : UNASSIGNED SN : A long usually cylindrical object usually made of wood. POST BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT POLE AXE SN : A freestanding pole, stake etc often used to support a BT : AXE (WEAPON) superstructure. BT : STAFF WEAPON SN : A long shaft topped by an axe head. Differs from a Posy Ring battleaxe by the length of the shaft. USE : FINGER RING
Polesheath POT USE : CART BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A container, usually round and deep. POLISHED AXEHEAD BT : AXEHEAD POT BOILER SN : An axehead of flint or other stone, commonly used for BT : HEATING OBJECT Neolithic types. SN : A stone heated in a fire then dropped into a liquid to heat it. POLISHED KNIFE BT : KNIFE Pot Lid SN : A stone tool, often only polished on the edge. USE : LID
POLISHER POTTERS STAMP UF : Rubber BT : SEAL MATRIX UF : Rubbing Stone SN : The tool used to create a mark on pottery by the potter. BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT POTTERS TOOL PRESS BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : PRESSING AND CRUSHING EQUIPMENT SN : A tool used in making pottery. SN : Equipment or tool used to compress an object into a desired form, a flatter appearance etc. POTTERS WHEEL BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT PRESSING AND CRUSHING EQUIPMENT SN : A rotating wheel, horizontal to the ground, on which BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT pottery is made. NT : CRUSHING STONE NT : MORTAR STONE POUCH NT : PRESS BT : HAND LUGGAGE SN : Equipment used to compress or break through SN : A small bag or detachable outside pocket. compression.
POUNCE POT PRICKET BT : WRITING CONTAINER BT : SPIKE SN : A pot for fine powder. SN : A type of spike, often on candlesticks.
POUNCET BOX Pricket Lamp BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER USE : SPIKE LAMP SN : A box with a perforated top used for perfume. PRICK SPUR POUNDER BT : SPUR BT : GRINDING EQUIPMENT SN : A type of spur which ends in a point, blunt or sharp, SN : A tool used to pound, crush or beat an object. which is used to aid control of an animal eg a horse.
POWDER FLASK Primer BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER USE : PRIMING FLASK RT : FIREARM SN : A container for loose gun powder. Sometimes with a PRIMING FLASK regulator to release enough powder for one shot. UF : Primer BT : MILITARY EQUIPMENT POWDER HORN BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER RT : FIREARM RT : FIREARM SN : A flask holding gunpowder used to prime a firearm, ie SN : A horn used to hold loose gun powder for recharging to provide a small quantity of gunpowder to be put in the pan firearms. which would be lit to set off the main charge in the barrel. The powder would often be a finer grade than that used for the POWDER MEASURE charge. BT : MEASURING VESSEL SN : A container to provide a set amount of gun powder. PRIMING HORN BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER POWER SYMBOL RT : FIREARM BT : SIGNS OR SYMBOLS SN : A horn containing gun powder used for priming a NT : CEREMONIAL STAFF firearm. NT : CROWN NT : DIADEM PROBE NT : SCEPTRE BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : THRONE BT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SN : A symbol with secular signifigance, particularly implying SN : A tool used to examine or explore a cavity eg surgically authority. for exploring the depth and direction of wounds.
PRAYER BEAD PROCESSIONAL CROSS BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY BT : CROSS RT : ROSARY SN : A large cross designed to be carried in a procession. SN : A bead or group of beads used in prayer. PROJECTILE PRAYER BOOK BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON BT : BOOK NT : AMMUNITION BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT NT : ARROW SN : A book containing prayers. NT : ARROWHEAD NT : BALLISTA BALL PRAYER SCROLL NT : BALLISTA BOLT BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT NT : BOLAS SN : A scroll containing prayers. NT : CROSSBOW BOLT NT : DART PRAYER STICK NT : SLING SHOT NT : SPEAR BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT NT : THROWING AXE SN : A stick inscribed with a prayer or prayers for use in praying. SN : An object which is propelled by force away from a SN : A wheel with a groove in it for a rope or cord, used to launcher, which can include from a human. raise heavy objects.
PROJECTILE WEAPON Pulley Insert BT : WEAPON USE : PULLEY NT : BLOWPIPE (WEAPON) NT : BOW (WEAPON) Pulley Wheel NT : CANNON USE : PULLEY NT : CATAPULT NT : CROSSBOW PUMP NT : FIREARM BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : MORTAR (WEAPON) RT : PUMP HOUSING NT : PROJECTILE SN : A device, often consisting of a cyclinder containing a NT : SLING (MILITARY) piston or plunger, used to raise or move liquids or gasses by NT : SPEAR GUN means of compression, lifting or suction. NT : SPEAR THROWER SN : A weapon where an object is propelled away from its PUMP HOUSING launcher by means of force. The launcher can be a weapon, eg a catapult, or a person. This term includes the projectiles BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT themselves. RT : PUMP SN : A tube, cyclinder or similar casing enclosing the PRONG mechanism of a pump. BT : UNASSIGNED PUNCH SN : The point or tine of a fork. BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT PROPERTY MARKER SN : A tool for perforating or stamping, used in conjunction with a hammer. BT : BOUNDARY MARKER SN : An indicator of the extent and or ownership of a property. PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NT : BRANDING IRON NT : DUCKING STOOL BT : CLOTHING NT : GALLOWS NT : CHEST GUARD (SPORTS) NT : GANG CHAIN NT : GAS MASK NT : GIBBET SN : Clothing designed to protect the wearer from physical NT : PILLORY hazards. NT : SCOLDS BRIDLE NT : SCOURGE PROTOTYPE NT : SHACKLE UF : Archetype NT : SLAVE CHAIN BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING NT : SLAVE COLLAR SN : The original pattern/type of an object. NT : STOCKS NT : THUMBSCREW PROTRACTOR NT : WHIP BT : GEOMETRY INSTRUMENT NT : WHIPPING POST SN : An instrument for measuring angles, usually in the form SN : Objects relating to the punishment and restraint of of a graduated semi-circle. humans.
PROVING MORTAR PUPPET BT : MORTAR (WEAPON) BT : TOY SN : A short squat gun or cannon used to test the strength of SN : A small doll controlled by the operators hand either coarser blasting powders. Mainly 18th-19th centuries. directly or with strings.
PRUNING HOOK PURSE BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT UF : Gipciere BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT UF : Purse Mount SN : A tool with a curved blade used for pruning. UF : Purse Frame UF : Purse Bar PRUNING KNIFE BT : HAND LUGGAGE BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT NT : ARM PURSE BT : KNIFE SN : A small bag or pouch for carrying money, especially SN : A knife designed to be used for pruning plants. coins.
PSALTERY Purse Bar UF : Dulcimer USE : PURSE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
PYGMY CUP RASP UF : Footed Pygmy Cup BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER SN : A tool for smoothing objects. SN : An accessory vessel to a cremation. RATCHET RATTLE PYX BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Quarrel RAZOR USE : CROSSBOW BOLT BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT BT : SHAVING ITEM QUART SN : A sharp blade used for shaving. BT : LIQUID MEASURE SN : A measure for liquid holding two pints which is a quarter REAMER of a gallon. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : An object used in smithing to enlarge holes, consists of a QUARTERSTAFF tapered square rod. BT : PERCUSSIVE WEAPON SN : A long staff, occasionally bound with metal, used as a REAPER weapon. BT : HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT SN : A machine for cutting down cereal crops. QUERN BT : GRINDING EQUIPMENT REAPING HOOK NT : BEEHIVE QUERN UF : Reaping Knife NT : ROTARY QUERN BT : HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT NT : SADDLE QUERN BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A stone for grinding grain. SN : A hooked blade used to cut crops. All the blade is to one side of the handle rather than being on both sides as in a QUERN ROUGHOUT sickle. BT : ROUGHOUT SN : An initially worked quern that is still to be finished. Reaping Knife USE : REAPING HOOK QUILL BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT RECEIVER SN : The barrel of a feather, usually goose, used as a pen. BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SN : A container used in the distilling process to catch the QUIVER distilled liquid. BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER RT : ARROW Recorder SN : A holder for arrows. USE : FLUTE NT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY RECTANGLE MICROLITH NT : RELIGIOUS STANDARD BT : MICROLITH NT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT SN : A microlith retouched to a rectangular shape. (Source: NT : RITUAL FLAIL SARC) NT : RITUAL SYMBOL NT : RUNE STONE REED BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT NT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT BT : WIND INSTRUMENT NT : SCARAB NT : REED PIPE NT : SCARAB SEAL SN : An instrument in which air is made to vibrate by a cane NT : SHABTI reed, which may be single or double, and may or may not be NT : SUN DISC contained in a reed cap. NT : SYMBOL STONE NT : WITCH BOTTLE Reed Cap SN : Objects used or associated with religious, ritual or funerary activities. USE : WIND INSTRUMENT RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER REED PIPE BT : CONTAINER
REPTILE REMAINS RING FLASK BT : VERTEBRATE REMAINS BT : FLASK SN : Use for the remains of any part of a reptile. SN : A flask with a hollow ring-shaped form. (Source: MPRG)
RESIDUE RING MONEY (CURRENCY) BT : ORGANIC MATERIAL BT : CURRENCY SN : Material of unknown origin observed adhering to, or SN : Silver rings believed to have been used in the Hebrides found within, an object of another material. and Irish Sea regions during the Viking period, and derived from Hiberno-Viking arm rings. Resonator USE : SOUNDBOX RING MONEY (NON CURRENCY) BT : UNASSIGNED RETORT SN : Penannular objects of late Bronze Age, usually gold and BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER too small to be worn on arms. SN : A glass vessel with a long tapering neck that is bent down. Used for distillation. Ring Pendant USE : PENDANT RETOUCHED FLAKE BT : FLAKE RIPPLER SN : A flake that has had small flakes removed to blunt, BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT sharpen, refine the outline or prepare the edge of the tool. SN : An instrument to remove the seeds from flax.
RETRACTORS RITUAL FLAIL BT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL SN : An instrument for holding back a part of a body eg an RT : SCOURGE organ. SN : A flail used for the mortification of the flesh.
RHOMBOID MICROLITH RITUAL SYMBOL BT : MICROLITH BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL SN : A microlith retouched to a thomboid shape. (Source: SN : An item with both secular and religious signifigance. SARC) RIVET RIBBON BT : FASTENING BT : DRESS COMPONENT SN : A bolt for fastening metal plates. One end is put through SN : A narrow strip of fine material, used for trimming or tying. prepared holes and then beaten flat. RT : CORD ROBE RT : OAKUM BT : OUTERWEAR SN : A length of cord usually made from twisting fibres SN : A long outer garment reaching the ankles. together which increases the strength of the rope.
ROD ROSARY BT : UNASSIGNED BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A slender, cylindrical object. Use specific types of rod RT : PRAYER BEAD where possible. Where it is a rod of material which is part of SN : A string of beads used to aid the memory in reciting a a production process, eg a glass rod, use rod and enter the set of devotions. material in an object material field. Rosette Brooch ROMMELPOT USE : THISTLE BROOCH BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Rood ROTARY QUERN USE : CROSS BT : QUERN SN : A quern where one stone is rotated on another to grind ROOD SCREEN grain. BT : RELIGIOUS SCREEN SN : A screen of wood or stone, used to divide the nave from ROUGHOUT the choir. BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING NT : AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT ROOF FINIAL NT : CURRENCY BAR UF : Antefix NT : MILLSTONE ROUGHOUT UF : Gable Cross NT : QUERN ROUGHOUT BT : FINIAL (ARCHITECTURAL) RT : BLANK SN : An ornament at the top of a roof or spire. SN : An intially worked object, prepared to be made into a final product. ROOFING NAIL BT : NAIL ROUNDED BEAKER SN : A nail used for roofing. BT : BEAKER SN : A beaker with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG) Roof Louver USE : LOUVRE ROUNDED BOWL BT : BOWL Roof Louvre SN : A bowl with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG) USE : LOUVRE ROUNDED CUP ROOF SLAB BT : CUP UF : Roof Stone SN : A cup with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG) BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT SN : A comparatively thick, roughly shaped piece of stone, ROUNDED JAR usually square or rectangular, used to roof structures. BT : JAR NT : MERCURY JAR ROOF SLATE SN : A jar with an evenly rounded profile. (Source: MPRG) UF : Slate BT : ROOF TILE ROUNDED JUG SN : A thin, flat rectangular piece of slate, or similar material, BT : JUG used as a roofing tile. NT : PEGAU SN : A jug with an evenly rounded profile and a discernible Roof Stone basal angle; the maximum diameter is near the mid point and USE : ROOF SLAB in the upper half of the vessel. (Source: MPRG)
ROOF TILE ROUNDED MUG BT : TILE BT : MUG NT : IMBREX NT : TRICHTERHALSKRUG NT : PANTILE SN : A mug with a rounded body profile below a deep neck. NT : PEG TILE There may be a marked junction between the neck and the NT : RIDGE TILE body. The neck may be inward-sloping, upright or everted. NT : ROOF SLATE (Source: MPRG) NT : TEGULA SN : A thin slab of hard material, such as baked clay, shaped ROUND SHOT and used in quantity as a roofing material. BT : SHOT SN : A solid, spherical projectile, originally made of stone but ROPE later iron. BT : UNASSIGNED ROVE RUSH LIGHT BT : FASTENING BT : LIGHTING OBJECT SN : A small metal ring through which a nail or rivet is passed SN : A light made by dipping a rush in grease. and fixed. Sabaton Rowel USE : FOOT GUARD USE : ROWEL SPUR SABRE Rowelspur BT : SWORD USE : ROWEL SPUR SN : A curved sword designed to cut with used by cavalry.
ROWEL SPUR SACK UF : Rowel BT : STORAGE CONTAINER UF : Rowelspur BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER BT : SPUR SN : A large bag made of coarse cloth or thick paper. SN : A type of spur with the goad in the form of a rotating disc. SACRIFICIAL KNIFE BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT ROWLOCK SN : A knife used for sacrifices. BT : WATER CRAFT EQUIPMENT SN : A device on a boat's gunwale serving as a fulcrum for an SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT oar and keeping it in place. BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : CHARM Rubber NT : CURSE USE : POLISHER NT : CURSE TABLET NT : CURSING STICK Rubber NT : LIBATION CONTAINER USE : GRAIN RUBBER NT : LIBATION LADLE NT : LIBATION TABLE Rubbing Stone NT : PRAYER BOOK USE : POLISHER NT : PRAYER SCROLL NT : PRAYER STICK Rubbing Stone NT : SACRIFICIAL KNIFE NT : VOTIVE MODEL USE : GRAIN RUBBER NT : VOTIVE TANK SN : An object for making an offering to a deity. It includes RUBBLE objects concerned with curses, sacrifices, and prayers and BT : UNASSIGNED their related objects. SN : Pieces of undressed stone, waste fragments of stone or fragments of slate. SADDLE UF : Saddlebow RUFF UF : Pommel (Saddle) BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A projecting starched frill worn around the neck, SN : A piece of equipment fastened on an animal for carrying especially 16th century. loads, including riders, or for assisting in traction.
RUG Saddlebow BT : FLOOR COVERING USE : SADDLE SN : A mat used on the floor as a covering. SADDLE QUERN RULE BT : QUERN UF : Ruler SN : A stone with a concave upper surface on which grain BT : MEASUREMENT was ground by using a rubbing stone. NT : FOOT RULE NT : MEASURING ROD SAFE SN : A graduated length of material used for measuring BT : SECURE STORAGE CONTAINER distances. SN : A strong container, usually metal, secured for storing money or valuables. Ruler USE : RULE Saggar USE : KILN FURNITURE Rumbler Bell USE : CROTAL SALT CELLAR BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER RUNE STONE SN : A small container used for dispensing table salt for BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL seasoning purposes. RT : DIVINATION STONE SN : A stone inscribed or marked with runes. SALT SHIP BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION UF : Chamber Candlestick CONTAINER UF : Hand Lamp SN : A large trough or vessel commonly created from a BT : CANDLESTICK hollowed out tree trunk for the storage of brine prior to SN : A candlestick in which a simple socket is set in the processing for salt. centre of a drip tray or saucer. There may be a vertical loop handle linking the socket to the rim of the saucer. (Source: SAMPLE MPRG) BT : ECOFACTS NT : GEOLOGICAL SAMPLE SAUCER LAMP NT : WATERLOGGED SAMPLE BT : LAMP SN : A specimen of material to represent the whole from SN : A small bowl on a pedestal base above a drip-tray or which the sample was taken. saucer. It may have a wick lip at the rim. May have pierced lugs projecting form the rim for suspension of a handle, spout SANDAL or vertical loop handle linking bowl and saucer. (Source: BT : FOOTWEAR MPRG) SN : A sole held onto the foot by straps or thongs. SAUCER SHAPED LID SAND GLASS BT : LID BT : TIME MEASURING INSTRUMENT SN : A lid comprising a shallow flared dish with an integral NT : HOURGLASS knob rising from the centre. (Source: MPRG) SN : A reversible device for measuring time by the transfer of sand from upper to lower glass bulb. SAW BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT Sandholder SN : A tool for cutting substances eg wood, metal etc. Its USE : SANDSHAKER blade has teeth down one edge.
SANDSHAKER SCABBARD UF : Sandholder UF : Chape UF : Ink Sander UF : Scabbard Fitting BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT UF : Scabbard Loop BT : WRITING CONTAINER BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER SN : A container for sand which was used to stop ink from RT : EDGED WEAPON spreading. SN : A rigid holder for a bladed weapon.
SANITARY WARE Scabbard Fitting BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER USE : SCABBARD NT : BASIN NT : BATH Scabbard Loop SN : Any object, often made of ceramic or 'porcelain' used for USE : SCABBARD the purposes of personal cleansing, especially fittings such as toilets, baths and basins. May survive as fragments in the SCALE ARMOUR archaeological record. Use more specific term where known. BT : ARMOUR
SASH Scales BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY USE : BALANCE SN : Long piece of silk etc worn around waist or over one shoulder often as a symbol of rank. SCALPEL UF : Surgical Knife SAUCEPAN BT : KNIFE BT : COOKING VESSEL BT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SN : A container for cooking. SN : A small knife used in surgery.
SAUCER SCARAB BT : DRINK SERVING CONTAINER BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL RT : CUP SN : An object in the shape of an Egyptian dung beetle, used SN : A small round dish on which a drinking vessel is set. to symbolise the motive power of the sun. Use specific term where known. SAUCER BROOCH BT : DISC BROOCH SCARAB AMULET SN : An Anglo-Saxon disc brooch featuring an upturned rim. BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY Usually decorated with zoomorphic or geometric designs SN : An amulet containing a charm in the shape of a scarab. either chip-carved directly on the face or applied to a thin bronze plate affixed to the brooch's floor. SCARAB RING BT : RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY SAUCER CANDLESTICK SN : A ring containing a scarab shape. SCARAB SEAL SCOURGE BT : SEAL MATRIX UF : Flagellum BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT SN : An ancient Egyptian gem cut in the shape of a scarab NT : KNOUT beetle and engraved with symbols on its flat side. RT : RITUAL FLAIL SN : A form of whip or lash, often used for self mortification. SCARF BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY Scramasax SN : A band of material worn around the neck, waist or USE : SEAX shoulder. SCRAPER (MUSICAL) SCEPTRE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
SEAL BOX SEGMENTED ARMOUR BT : CONTAINER
SEAL MATRIX SETTING UF : Amulet Seal BT : JEWELLERY BT : MARKING EQUIPMENT SN : The metal ornamental bedding and surround in which a NT : INTAGLIO gem or stone is mounted. NT : OCULISTS STAMP NT : POTTERS STAMP SEXTANT NT : SCARAB SEAL BT : ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT RT : SEALING WAX SN : An instrument for measuring the angular distance of SN : The object used to make impressions in wax as seals. objects, and particularly used for navigation by noting the position of the stars. SEAT BT : FURNITURE SHABTI NT : BENCH (SEAT) BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : CHAIR RT : FIGURINE NT : COUCH SN : An Egyptian religious statuette. NT : PEW NT : STOOL SHACKLE RT : MISERICORD (SEAT) BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT SN : An object to sit upon. Use narrower terms where known. NT : FETTER NT : MANACLE SEAX SN : A restraining ring usually linked to another. UF : Scramasax BT : SWORD SHADOW BOX SN : A single edged sword. BT : UNASSIGNED SN : A box with one transparent side within which a picture, SECATEURS jewel etc can be displayed. BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : A small pair of shears with crossed blades, usually used Shafthole Implement for pruning. USE : PERFORATED OBJECT
SECURE STORAGE CONTAINER Shard BT : STORAGE CONTAINER USE : SHERD NT : CAGE NT : MONEY BOX Share NT : SAFE SN : A container designed to be difficult to get into or out of, USE : PLOUGH thus ensuring the safety of objects inside the container. SHARPENER SEDAN CHAIR BT : SHARPENING EQUIPMENT UF : Carrying Chair SN : A tool used to sharpen another tool or object. BT : LAND VEHICLE SN : An enclosed chair for carrying a person, usually carried SHARPENING EQUIPMENT by two people. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : GRINDSTONE Sediment NT : SHARPENER USE : DEPOSIT NT : STROP NT : WHETSTONE SEEDS SN : Equipment used to sharpen other objects. BT : PLANT MACRO REMAINS SHAUM SN : The fertilized ovules of a plant, often occurring in an archaeological context, in the form of small roundish bodies BT : REED PIPE SN : A medieval wind instrument. SHAVE SHERD BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT UF : Shard SN : A tool used to remove shavings from an object. BT : UNASSIGNED NT : BASE SHERD SHAVING BOWL NT : BODY SHERD BT : PERSONAL HYGIENE CONTAINER NT : RIM SHERD BT : SHAVING ITEM RT : VESSEL SN : A bowl specifically used for shaving. SN : A fragment of a vessel, or hollow object, usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type. SHAVING BRUSH BT : SHAVING ITEM SHIELD SN : A brush used to apply soap to the body when shaving. BT : ARMOUR NT : BUCKLER SHAVING ITEM NT : TARGE BT : PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM NT : TARGET NT : RAZOR RT : SHIELD BOSS NT : SHAVING BOWL SN : A protective piece of armour carried in the hand to NT : SHAVING BRUSH protect the bearer from weapons. SN : Object used in shaving. SHIELD BOSS SHAWL UF : Umbo BT : OUTERWEAR UF : Shield Mount SN : A piece of material worn over the head and or shoulders. BT : BOSS RT : SHIELD SHEARMANS HOOK SN : A convex, usually round, piece of metal or other material mounted at the centre of a shield. Originally serving BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT a practical purpose in deflecting blows and providing a SN : A tool, featuring a straight, horizontal handle from which mounting for the grip, it later developed into an ornamental extends a metal hook halfway along its length, used by a feature. shearman (one who shears sheep) in the handling of wool. Shield Mount SHEARS USE : SHIELD BOSS BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT SN : Scissor like tool, usually larger than scissors, used for SHIFT cutting, pruning or trimming. BT : OUTERWEAR SHEATH SN : An underskirt or dress with little shaping. BT : WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER SHINGLE SN : A flexible holder for a bladed tool or weapon. BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT SHEATHING SN : A thin piece of wood used as a roofing material. BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Shin Guard SN : A covering of thin copper plates secured, on top of a layer of tar and horsehair, to the bottom of wooden ships USE : LEG GUARD to protect the hull against weeds, barnacles and especially Teredo navalis, a wood-boring worm prevalent in tropical SHIP seas. BT : WATER CRAFT SN : A craft of uncertain function over 30 metres long. SHEET UF : Bedsheet SHIPS LOG BT : BEDDING BT : MEASUREMENT SN : A large piece of material used on a bed for sleeping on SN : A device used to gauge the speed of a vessel at sea. or under. SHIRT SHELF BT : OUTERWEAR BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS SN : A sleeved garment worn on the upper body. RT : SHELVING SN : A flat surface designed to hold objects. For a set of SHIRT STUD shelves use shelving. BT : STUD FASTENER SN : Two discs at the end of a short shank, used to fasten SHELL CASE shirt fronts, collars etc. BT : AMMUNITION SN : Outer casing of an explosive cartridge fired from a SHOE cannon or mortar. BT : FOOTWEAR SN : A covering for the foot not enclosing the ankle. SHELVING BT : FURNITURE SHOEING NAIL RT : SHELF UF : Horseshoe Nail SN : A set of shelves. UF : Fiddle Key Nail BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A nail of distinctive form, specifically used in the shoeing BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT of animals, eg horses, donkeys, oxen. SN : A tool with a curved blade and a short handle. The blade is on both sides of a line extended from the handle. If just on SHOE IRON one side use reaping hook. UF : Heel Stiffener BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT SIDEBOARD SN : A metal bar to strengthen the heel and or sole of a piece BT : FURNITURE of footwear. SN : A piece of furniture intended to hold drinks, side dishes etc. SHOE MAKING WASTE BT : MANUFACTURING DEBRIS SIDE SCRAPER SN : Waste resulting from the processes associated with the BT : SCRAPER (TOOL) making of shoes. NT : DENTICULATE NT : NOTCH SHOT SN : A scraper with retouch at right angles to the bulb of BT : AMMUNITION percussion. NT : BAR SHOT NT : CHAIN SHOT SIEVE NT : GRAPE SHOT UF : Riddle NT : ROUND SHOT BT : FOOD PREPARATION CONTAINER SN : A projectile or group of projectiles fired from a weapon, BT : CONTAINER
SHOULDERED JAR SIGNS OR SYMBOLS BT : JAR NT : BANNER SN : A jar with a roughly cylindrical or slightly flaring lower NT : CEREMONIAL OBJECT body and a rounded, inward sloping shoulder. (Source: NT : FIRE MARK MPRG) NT : FLAG NT : INSIGNIA SHOULDERED JUG NT : MILITARY STANDARD BT : JUG NT : PERSONAL SYMBOL SN : A jug with a roughly cylindrical or slightly flaring lower NT : POWER SYMBOL body, a pronounced inward-sloping shoulder and a marked NT : RELIGIOUS STANDARD neck/body angle. (Source: MPRG) NT : SEAL SN : Objects denoting membership and/or authority. Including SHOULDER PLATE objects associated with ceremonial rites or symbolising BT : ARMOUR
SHUTTLE SINGLE HANDLED JAR UF : Bobbin Shuttle BT : HANDLED JAR BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT SN : A jar adapted by the addition of a single handle. Profiles SN : An object that carries the weft in a loom without the need vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR to be passed from hand to hand. The thread is wound into the type. (Source: MPRG) shuttle and can be used in hand or machine looms Single Sided Comb SICKLE USE : COMB BT : HARVESTING AND MOWING OBJECT SN : A vehicle on runners for carrying loads or passengers, SINKER especially over snow. Could be drawn by horses, dogs, BT : FISHING OBJECT reindeer and/or pushed or pulled by people. NT : LINE SINKER NT : NET SINKER SLEDGEHAMMER SN : A weight used to sink a fishing line or a net in water. UF : Sledge (Hammer) BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT Sistrum SN : A long handled heavy hammer used by two hands. USE : RATTLE Sledge Runner Skate USE : SLEDGE (VEHICLE) USE : ICE SKATE SLEEVE SKEWER BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT SN : A covering for the arm, usually attached to or part of SN : A pin used to hold meat together whilst cooking. another garment.
SKI SLEEVE CLASP BT : TRANSPORT UF : Wrist Clasp SN : Each of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, usually BT : CLOTHING FASTENING pointed and turned up at the front, fastened under the feet for SN : A decorative clasp to fix sleeve cuffs together. travel on snow. Sleigh Bell SKILLET USE : CROTAL BT : COOKING VESSEL SN : A form of frying pan, usually medieval. SLICKER BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SKIRT SN : A knife used to rub grease into a hide and to force dirt BT : OUTERWEAR out of it. The knife is symmetrical with a handle at each end. SN : A garment worn from the waist down by women. SLIDE KEY SKITTLE BT : KEY (LOCKING) BT : SPORTS AND GAMES SN : A form of tumbler lock key which pushes the bolt. SN : A peg or upright object which is the target of a ball in skittles. Slide Trumpet USE : TRUMPET SLAG BT : INDUSTRIAL BY PRODUCT SLING (MILITARY) SN : A by-product usually from the smelting process. BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON RT : SLING SHOT Slate SN : A hand held weapon used to throw missiles such as USE : WRITING SLATE stones or bullets.
Slate SLING BULLET USE : ROOF SLATE BT : SLING SHOT SN : A deliberately made missile fired from a sling. Slate Pencil USE : PENCIL SLING SHOT UF : Sling Stone SLAVE CHAIN BT : PROJECTILE BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT NT : SLING BULLET SN : A chain used to inhibit a slave's freedom. RT : SLING (MILITARY) SN : A missile fired from a sling. SLAVE COLLAR Sling Stone BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT SN : A collar, usually metal, used to signify slavery and to USE : SLING SHOT inhibit freedom, usually with a chain attached. SLIPPER Sled BT : FOOTWEAR USE : SLEDGE (VEHICLE) SN : A light covering for the foot, usually worn indoors.
Sledge (Hammer) SMALL LONG BROOCH USE : SLEDGEHAMMER BT : LONG BROOCH SN : A small, often of about two inches or less in length, SLEDGE (VEHICLE) version of the Long Brooch usually made of less expensive materials than other brooch types and frequently worn in UF : Sled pairs. UF : Sledge Runner BT : LAND VEHICLE SMALL MAMMAL REMAINS UF : Microfauna Remains Age or Iron Age date. Most examples feature a side loop to BT : MAMMAL REMAINS further assist hafting. SN : Use for Insectivores (hedgehogs, shrews, moles), Chiroptera (bats) and rodents (squirrels, rats, voles, mice, SOCKETED BOWL dormice). BT : HANDLED BOWL SN : A bowl with a straight handle projecting horizontally or SMOCK diagonally upwards from the rim, particularly or completely BT : OUTERWEAR hollow, but not opening into the vessel. A jar adapted by the SN : A long loose fitting garment worn instead of a coat. addition of one or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT SOCKETED GOUGE BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : GOUGE NT : ARROW STRAIGHTENER SN : A type of cast chisel with a sharp, concave edge for NT : BURNISHER shaping wood, stone or metal. A particular type of British NT : DRAWKNIFE Bronze Age tool. NT : FILE NT : FLAT IRON SOCKETED SPEARHEAD NT : FLOAT (TOOL) BT : SPEARHEAD NT : LATHE SN : A spearhead with an elongated hollow cast into the base NT : LINEN SMOOTHER of the blade to receive the end of the wooden spear shaft. NT : PLANE The spearhead was secured to the shaft by pegs set at right NT : POLISHER angles or by lashings fixed to loops cast at the base of the NT : POLISHING IRON spearhead. NT : RASP NT : SCRAPER (TOOL) Soil NT : SHAVE USE : DEPOSIT NT : SPOKESHAVE SN : Equipment used to scrape and smooth objects. SOLDERING LAMP Smoothing Iron BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A tool used to impart heat in order to fuse two or more USE : FLAT IRON metal surfaces together.
Snaffle SOLE USE : SNAFFLE BIT BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT SN : The part of footwear that touches the ground. SNAFFLE BIT UF : Snaffle SOLIFLUCTION DEPOSIT BT : BRIDLE BIT BT : PERIGLACIAL DEPOSIT SN : A metal, shankless bit, with a ring on either side used to SN : Deposits formed by the mass downward movement control an animal (usually a horse) by exerting direct pressure of surface deposits over underlying frozen ground under on the tongue, lips and the side of the mouth. periglacial conditions.
Snail Remains SOUNDBOARD USE : MOLLUSCA REMAINS BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT SN : A thin board forming part of a musical instrument and SNAPHANCE MUSKET placed in a position to strengthen or increase its sound. BT : MUSKET SN : A musket with a snaphance lock. This lock consisted of SOUNDBOX a flint and steel but the pan cover was separate to the steel UF : Resonator unlike the flintlock. BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT SN : The part of a musical instrument in which notes resonate SNARLING IRON and increase the sound of the instrument. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A rod used to create repousee work on metal vessels. SOUNDING LEAD The rod is Z shaped. BT : MEASUREMENT SN : Weight on the end of a graduated line for measuring the SOCK depth of water. BT : FOOTWEAR SN : A garment worn on the foot and lower leg. Spacer USE : SPACER BEAD SOCKET BAYONET BT : BAYONET SPACER BEAD SN : A bayonet designed to fit over the muzzle of a musket or UF : Spacer rifle, allowing the gun still to be fired. UF : Spacer Plate BT : BEAD SOCKETED AXEHEAD SN : A bead used to create a space or interval within a BT : AXEHEAD necklace. SN : A form of axehead where the body is hollow allowing for insertion of the haft. Usually bronze or iron and of late Bronze Spacer Plate USE : SPACER BEAD SN : Lenses worn in a frame designed to improve or protect SPADE the vision of the wearer. UF : Spade Iron UF : Spade Shoe SPHEROIDAL CARBONACEOUS PARTICLES BT : DIGGING EQUIPMENT (SCPS) BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT BT : DEPOSIT SN : A tool used for digging the ground. SN : Roughly spherical, > 5 µm, soot particles produced from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Used as an Spade Iron indicator of industrialisation, and can also be used as a dating USE : SPADE tool.
Spade Shoe Spider Shot USE : SPADE USE : FLAIL SHOT
SPANGLE SPIGOT BT : DRESS COMPONENT BT : STOPPER SN : A small pierced disc which glitters, used as SN : A form of stopper used to regulate the flow of liquid, ornamentation on clothing often used in a barrel.
SPATULA SPIKE BT : SURGICAL INSTRUMENT BT : FASTENING BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : PRICKET SN : A flat object which is broad and rounded at one end and SN : A sharp, pointed metal object. tapers to a handle at the other. SPIKE LAMP SPEAKING TUBE UF : Pricket Lamp BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS BT : LAMP SN : A tube for conveying the voice from one room or building SN : A small hemispherical or flared bowl with a solid pointed to another. base or spike. May include a wick lip at the rim and one or two pierced lugs for suspension. (Source: MPRG) SPEAR UF : Spear Butt SPILL BT : PROJECTILE BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY BT : HUNTING OBJECT SN : A slim piece of wood used to ignite fires, lamps, ovens BT : STAFF WEAPON etc. NT : JAVELIN NT : LANCE SPINDLE NT : PIKE BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT RT : SPEARHEAD RT : SPINDLE WHORL SN : A long shafted weapon with a pointed head used for SN : A wooden rod passed through a spindle whorl. Used to thrusting or as a missile. handspin fibre.
Spear Butt SPINDLE WHORL USE : SPEAR BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT RT : SPINDLE SPEAR GUN SN : The weight attached to a spindle used for handspinning. BT : PROJECTILE WEAPON SN : A gun using an explosive propellant to fire sharpened SPINNING TOP metal shafts, usually fired through water. BT : TOY NT : WHIPPING TOP SPEARHEAD SN : A circular toy which spins on a point. BT : STAFF WEAPON NT : LOOPED SPEARHEAD SPIT NT : SOCKETED SPEARHEAD BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT NT : TANGED SPEARHEAD RT : JACK (COOKING) RT : SPEAR SN : A device to hold and rotate food against a heat source SN : The blade or sharp-pointed head attached to the end of during cooking. a spear's shaft. SPITTOON SPEAR THROWER BT : CONTAINER
SPECTACLES (HUMAN) SPOKESHAVE BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY BT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT SN : A short blade set at an angle in a slot between two BT : FOOTWEAR COMPONENT handles. NT : PRICK SPUR NT : ROWEL SPUR SPONGE SN : An object for touching or pricking an animal's sides to BT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM increase control of it, usually used with horses. SN : An object made of sponge used to wash or clean with. SQUARE SPOON BT : GEOMETRY INSTRUMENT BT : CUTLERY SN : An instrument for determining, measuring or setting BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT out right angles, usually consisting of two pieces or arms set SN : Implement with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle at right angles to each other, but sometimes with the arms used to eat with or to stir food etc. hinged or pivoted to measure any angle.
SPOON AUGER SQUARE HEADED BROOCH BT : AUGER BT : LONG BROOCH SN : A bit for an auger to scoop out material. SN : A highly decorated Anglo-Saxon Long Brooch, often made of silver or bronze, worn by women. Contemporary with SPOON BIT the Cruciform Brooch, it features a large, square head plate BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT and usually three rounded foot-terminals. SN : A bit which scoops out material. SQUEEZER SPORTS AND GAMES BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT NT : BALL (GAME) SN : A device to extract juice, usually from fruit. NT : BAT NT : COCKSPUR STADDLE STONE NT : DICE SHAKER BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT NT : DIE SN : One of several stones used to raise a farm building, NT : DISCUS such as a granary, above the ground surface. NT : DOMINO NT : GAMING BOARD STAFF NT : GAMING CHIP BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY NT : GAMING PIECE SN : A long stick or rod used as an aid in walking, climbing NT : MARBLE etc. Where it is a weapon use quarterstaff or staff weapon. NT : PLAYING CARD Where there is another use, use the appropriate term eg NT : PUZZLE surveying staff. NT : QUOIT NT : SKITTLE STAFF WEAPON NT : TOY BT : EDGED WEAPON SN : Objects used or associated with sport and games, eg NT : BILL gaming piece. This class includes toys. NT : GLAIVE NT : GUISARME SPOUT NT : HALBERD BT : UNASSIGNED NT : POLE AXE SN : A tubular orifice to assist in pouring...... NT : SPEAR NT : SPEARHEAD SPOUTED BOWL NT : TRIDENT BT : BOWL SN : A long shafted weapon with a head that can be edged SN : A bowl adapted by the addition of a short tubular spout and/or pointed. applied just below the rim. STAINED GLASS (WINDOW) SPOUTED PITCHER BT : WINDOW GLASS BT : JUG SN : Glass that has been coloured by fusing glass with a SN : A jug form which usually has a short, narrow neck and metallic oxide film or by burning pigment into the surface. rim and an applied spout. The spout is usually tubular and free standing, or attached to the rim/neck, rising from just Stair above the high shoulder or girth. (Source: MPRG) USE : STEP
SPRING Stair Riser BT : UNASSIGNED USE : STEP SN : Coiled metal used to give or limit motion. STAKE SPRING BALANCE BT : UNASSIGNED BT : BALANCE SN : A piece of pointed wood, usually to be driven into the SN : A balance measuring weight by the tension of a spring. ground.
SPUD STAMP BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT SN : A tool, possibly for cleaning mud from parts of a plough. RT : STAMPED OBJECT SN : A tool that produces a mark on an object through the SPUR application of percussive force through the stamp. STAMPED OBJECT STIRRUP BT : IMPRESSED OBJECT BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT RT : STAMP SN : A device in the form of a loop with a flat base hung on SN : An object decorated or otherwise marked by the use of a either side of a saddle to support the rider's foot. stamp; for example, a maker's stamp. STIRRUP STRAP MOUNT Standfussschale BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT USE : PEDESTAL BOWL SN : A decorative fitting of mid to late 11th century date, mainly of copper alloy, often traingular or trapezoidal in STANDING COSTREL shape. Mounted at the junction of the stirrup and stirrup strap. BT : COSTREL SN : A costrel with a narrow-mouth and two opposed handles STIRRUP TERMINAL or lugs on the shoulder. BT : ANIMAL EQUIPMENT SN : A decorative fitting of mid to late 11th century date, STAPLE exclusively of copper alloy, and mostly zoomorphic. Arranged UF : Loop Headed Spike in pairs, on each stirrup either side of the footplate. BT : FASTENING NT : DOUBLE SPIKED LOOP STOCKING NT : TIMBER DOG BT : UNDERWEAR SN : A three sided or U-shaped metal fastener on which the SN : A covering for the leg which fits closely. ends are pointed. STOCKS STATUE BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT BT : SCULPTURE SN : A wooden framework with holes for the feet, and SN : A three dimensional representation. occassionally hands, in which the offender was restrained.
Statuette STOLE USE : FIGURINE BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A long scarf or shawl. STAVE BT : UNASSIGNED STOMACHER SN : A shaped piece of wood that makes up a barrel, key etc. BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : A decorative panel worn over the chest and stomach by STEAMER both men and women in the 16th century and later only by BT : FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT women. SN : A device for containing food whilst cooking it by the action of steam. STOOL BT : SEAT STEELYARD SN : A small type of seat, usually without a back, set on legs. BT : BALANCE SN : A balance with unequal arms where the contents of a STOOL PAN pan on the short arm are weighed by a weight or weights BT : FLARED BOWL attached to the long arm. SN : A flared bowl of medium to deep depth, with wide horizontal everted rim. These vessels may have a single STEELYARD WEIGHT handle. (Source: MPRG) BT : WEIGHT SN : A weight made to be hung from a steelyard. STOP (MUSIC) BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT Stemmed Beaker SN : Part of an instrument that is used to modify or limit the USE : PEDESTAL BEAKER sound of a note.
Stemmed Goblet STOPPER USE : PEDESTAL BEAKER BT : UNASSIGNED NT : BUNG STEP NT : CORK UF : Stair NT : PLUG UF : Stair Riser NT : SPIGOT BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : A plug for closing the neck of a container. SN : A flat level structure, can be part of a series, used to allow a person to move from one level to another, or can STORAGE BIN occur singularly on a threshold. BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER NT : CORN BIN STIRRING ROD NT : RICE BIN BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A container for the storing of substances. SN : A straight rod, made of glass, plastic or other materials, used to agitate or mix chemicals, pigments, beverages or STORAGE CONTAINER other fluids or substances. BT : CONTAINER
STOUP (BASIN) STRAP HINGE BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT BT : HINGE SN : A stone basin for containing holy water often set in SN : A metal, often decorative, hinge constructed with a inside walls of a church, especially near the entrance. single large strap attached to the surface of the moving part wiht a loop in the end which fits over a pintle attached to the STOUP (DRINKING VESSEL) adjacent stationary frame. BT : DRINKING VESSEL SN : A term for a drinking vessel, although its use often Strap Union implies a recognised quantity. USE : STRAP FITTING
STOVE STRAW SPLITTER BT : HEATING OBJECT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A closed chamber used for heating or baking objects. SN : A tool used for splitting straw. The straw splitter would be pushed down the hollow shaft of a piece of straw to STOVE TILE produce six flat lengths of straw ready for plaiting. Used in BT : TILE straw hat making. SN : A decorative tile incorporated into the front of a tile stove. STRIGIL BT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM STRAIGHT END SCRAPER SN : A curved blade used by the Romans and Greeks to BT : END SCRAPER scrape the body after bathing. SN : An end scraper which has a retouched end that is straight in form. If the tool blank is a blade or flake, and the STRIKE A LIGHT retouch is abrupt retouch rather than scraper retouch then BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY use either Truncated blade or Truncated flake. (Source: BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SARC) SN : A triangular sectioned rod probably used for making sparks. STRAIGHT SIDED BOWL BT : BOWL STRIKING EQUIPMENT SN : A bowl with straight sides which are at an approximate BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT right angle to the base, i.e. a roughly cylindrical shape. NT : ADZE HAMMER (Source: MPRG) NT : AXE HAMMER NT : BEATER (TOOL) STRAINER NT : FLAIL BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : HAMMER RT : SIEVE NT : MALLET SN : A tool used to filter solid material from liquid by means of NT : MATTOCK a mesh, net or sheet with holes. NT : MAUL NT : PICK Strake NT : PICKAXE USE : WHEEL NT : SLEDGEHAMMER NT : STAMP STRAP SN : Equipment used primarily to bring percussive force onto BT : FASTENING an object. SN : A thin strip of material used for binding. STRING STRAP END BT : FASTENING BT : STRAP FITTING SN : Flexible, twisted fibres, joined together, for tying objects. SN : A fitting specifically functioning as the strengthener and support for the end of a strap of leather or fabric. STRING INSTRUMENT UF : Fingerboard STRAP FITTING UF : Fret UF : Strap Guide UF : Peg Arm UF : Strap Union BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Sugar Cone Mould SWORD BELT USE : SUGAR MOULD BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY RT : BALDRIC SUGAR MOULD RT : BAYONET UF : Sugar Cone Mould RT : SWORD BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION SN : A belt worn around the waist from which a sword is CONTAINER hung. Where worn over the shoulder use baldric. SN : A conical container, usually made of earthenware, into which boiling sugar was poured and allowed to crystallize. Sword Blade USE : SWORD SUNDIAL BT : TIME MEASURING INSTRUMENT Sword Chape SN : A device for telling the time by the sun, using the USE : SWORD shadow cast by a gnomon, or sometimes a spot of light through a small hole. They were often used for checking the Sword Fitting accuracy of clocks. They range from panels on the sides of USE : SWORD churches to pocket watch size. Sword Guard SUN DISC USE : SWORD BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL SN : An object representing the sun, made of bronze or gold Sword Pommel usually dating from the European Bronze Age. USE : SWORD SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Sword Pommelguard BT : MEDICAL IMPLEMENT NT : FORCEPS USE : SWORD NT : LANCET NT : PROBE SYMBOL STONE NT : RETRACTORS BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL NT : SCALPEL SN : A shaped and or carved stone. NT : SPATULA RT : NEEDLE Symphonie SN : An instrument used for surgery, which is the treatment of USE : HURDY GURDY injuries by instruments and manually. SYRINGE Surgical Knife BT : MEDICAL IMPLEMENT USE : SCALPEL BT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT SN : A cylinder containing a piston by which fluid can be SURVEYING STAFF ejected or sucked in. BT : MEASUREMENT SN : A long graduated staff used in surveying to help Syrinx measure distance or height. USE : PAN PIPE
SWAGE TABERNACLE BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT RT : PYX TAP SN : A container for a pyx which is often a canopied niche in BT : UNASSIGNED a wall. SN : A device to limit the amount of liquid coming from a pipe or hole. TABLE BT : FURNITURE TAPER NT : BENCH (TABLE) BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY NT : DESK SN : A long slim candle used for igniting objects. SN : A flat surface supported by legs used for many purposes. TAPESTRY BT : WALL HANGING TABLE LINEN SN : Large wall hung tapestries only. BT : FURNISHING SN : All linen used at the table, including tablecloths. TAP KEY BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TABLEMAN SN : A tap inserted into a barrel to allow liquid to be drawn BT : GAMING PIECE from it. SN : A playing piece for the medieval game of table. TARGE TACK BT : SHIELD BT : FASTENING SN : A small shield. SN : A sharp pointed nail with a large flat head. TARGET TAG BT : SHIELD BT : CLOTHING FASTENING SN : A small round shield. NT : HOOKED TAG NT : LACE TAG TAZZA SN : An object designed to be the end of a lace or simimlar to BT : DRINKING VESSEL aid the insertion of the lace through a loop or eyelet. SN : A Roman wine cup with a shallow bowl and a circular foot. Talisman USE : AMULET TEGULA BT : ROOF TILE TALLY SN : A flat tile with raised or flanged edges, used with imbrex UF : Tally Stick for roofing. BT : MEASUREMENT SN : A piece of wood scored across with notches for the TELESCOPE items of an account and then split into halves of which each BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT party kept one. SN : A monocular optical instrument possessing magnification for observing distant objects, especially in astronomy. Tally Stick USE : TALLY TEMPLATE BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING TAMBOURINE SN : A pattern cut out in wood or metal to help shape UF : Timbrel something accurately or to reproduce shapes. BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
TANGED SPEARHEAD TEPHRA BT : SPEARHEAD BT : ASH SN : A type of spearhead with a triangular blade bevelled at SN : Volcanic ash. the edges and with a groove(s) following the outline. TERRACOTTA TANK BT : CERAMIC BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A hard, unglazed earthenware, characteristically SN : A large container or reservoir for liquids or gases. reddish-brown in colour, used in decoration and construction.
TANKARD Terret BT : DRINKING VESSEL USE : HARNESS FITTING SN : A large one handled drinking vessel, sometimes fitted with a hinged lid. UF : Rosette Brooch Terret Ring BT : BOW BROOCH USE : HARNESS FITTING RT : LANGTON DOWN BROOCH SN : Early to mid-1st century AD Bow Brooch with a P- TESSERA shaped profile, a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical spring cover BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT and a round or lozenge-shaped centre plate with a short bow RT : MOSAIC above and a flat leg below, both of which are reeded like the SN : A cube of material used to make up a mosaic. Langton Down Brooch.
TESTATE AMOEBAE Thistle Tyg UF : Microfossil USE : NECKED CUP BT : ECOFACTS SN : Amoebae which are partially enclosed in external shells, THREAD BOBBIN or tests. Found in wet soils, freshwater, decaying organic BT : BOBBIN matter and on vegetation such as mosses. Used to examine SN : A bobbin where thread is wound around it, used for environmental factors such as water acidity and moisture example in spinning and weaving content. Thread Picker TEXTILE USE : WEFT BEATER UF : Cloth BT : UNASSIGNED THRESHER RT : LACE (TEXTILE) BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT RT : BRAID SN : A machine for mechanically separating the grain from SN : Woven material. the straw and husks.
TEXTILE EQUIPMENT THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE NT : BOBBIN NT : FLAIL NT : CARDER NT : THRESHER NT : CARDING COMB NT : THRESHING TRAY NT : DISTAFF NT : WINNOWER NT : HARBICK NT : WINNOWING BASKET NT : HECKLE NT : WINNOWING FAN NT : HEDDLE ROD NT : WINNOWING FORK NT : LOOM SN : Objects used to thresh and winnow crops. NT : LOOMWEIGHT NT : SHUTTLE THRESHING TRAY NT : SPINDLE BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT NT : SPINDLE WHORL BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION NT : TENTERHOOK CONTAINER NT : THIMBLE SN : A tray used for separating the grain from husks and NT : WEAVING BATTEN straw. NT : WEAVING COMB NT : WEAVING TABLET THRONE NT : WEFT BEATER BT : POWER SYMBOL SN : Equipment used in the production of textiles. SN : A seat of state, often highly decorative, used by monarchs, bishops, etc. THATCHING NEEDLE BT : NEEDLE THROWING AXE SN : A needle used to sew together thatch. BT : AXE (WEAPON) BT : EDGED WEAPON THATCH WEIGHT BT : PROJECTILE BT : WEIGHT NT : FRANCISCA SN : A weight used to hold down thatch. SN : An axe designed and weighted to be thrown.
THEATRE COSTUME THUMB NAIL SCRAPER BT : COSTUME BT : SCRAPER (TOOL) SN : Dress designed to be worn for theatrical purposes. SN : A small semi circular scraper current in the Bronze Age.
THERMOMETER THUMBSCREW BT : MEASUREMENT BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT SN : An instrument designed to measure temperature. SN : An instrument of torture used to compress one or both thumbs. THIMBLE BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT Thurible NT : PALM USE : CENSER SN : A small cap for protecting the finger or thumb whilst sewing. TIARA BT : HEAD ORNAMENT THISTLE BROOCH SN : A semi circular jewelled headdress for formal occasions. Tibia Tobacco Flask USE : REED PIPE USE : TOBACCO HOLDER
TIE BAR TOBACCO HOLDER BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT UF : Tobacco Bag SN : A piece of metal or timber holding two elements UF : Tobacco Box together. UF : Tobacco Case UF : Tobacco Jar TILE UF : Tobacco Pot BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT UF : Tobacco Flask NT : FLOOR TILE UF : Tobacco Basket NT : FLUE TILE BT : CONTAINER
TINDER BOX TOILET ARTICLE BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY SN : A box containing tinder, any dry inflammable material, NT : COSMETIC ARTICLE usually also contains flint and steel for lighting fires. NT : PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM SN : This includes all articles created to be used for personal TIPPET (CAPE) care, hygiene, grooming and cosmetic activities. BT : CLOTHING ACCESSORY SN : Woman's fur cape for the shoulders. Toilet Set USE : COSMETIC SET TIPPET (STOLE) BT : PERSONAL SYMBOL Toilet Set SN : Long stole worn by Anglican clergy during a service. USE : MANICURE SET
Tobacco Bag TOKEN USE : TOBACCO HOLDER BT : CURRENCY SN : An unofficial, usually local, substitute for coinage, which Tobacco Basket could be exchanged directly for goods or services in certain USE : TOBACCO HOLDER areas or with specified retailers.
Tobacco Box TOMB USE : TOBACCO HOLDER BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT Tobacco Case SN : A grave or sepulchre including a monument. USE : TOBACCO HOLDER NT : PITCHFORK TOMBSTONE NT : PLUMB BOB BT : DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT NT : POKER BT : RELIGIOUS STRUCTURAL OBJECT NT : POTTERS TOOL SN : A stone placed across a grave. NT : POTTERS WHEEL NT : PRESSING AND CRUSHING EQUIPMENT Tompion NT : PROBE USE : TAMPION NT : PULLEY NT : PUMP TONGS NT : PUMP HOUSING NT : RAKE BT : GRIPPING EQUIPMENT NT : REAMER NT : FIRE TONGS NT : RIPPLER SN : Twin bars riveted together which can open and close NT : SCOOP allowing it to grip objects, usually to lift and move them. NT : SERRATED IMPLEMENT NT : SHARPENING EQUIPMENT TOOL BY PRODUCT NT : SHEARMANS HOOK BT : BY PRODUCT NT : SIEVE NT : BURIN SPALL NT : SLICKER NT : DEBITAGE NT : SMOOTHING EQUIPMENT NT : MICROBURIN NT : SNARLING IRON SN : A by-product created during the manufacture of a tool. NT : SOLDERING LAMP NT : SPATULA TOOL MAKING EQUIPMENT NT : SPOON BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : SPUD NT : FABRICATOR NT : STIRRING ROD NT : HAMMERSTONE NT : STRAINER SN : Equipment used in the making of tools. NT : STRAW SPLITTER NT : STRIKE A LIGHT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NT : STRIKING EQUIPMENT NT : ALUDEL NT : SWAGE NT : ANVIL NT : TAP KEY NT : ARD NT : TELESCOPE NT : BELLOWS NT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT NT : BLOWPIPE (TOOL) NT : TOOL MAKING EQUIPMENT NT : BRUSH NT : TOUCHSTONE NT : CAULKING TOOL NT : TROWEL NT : CLAMP NT : TUYERE NT : COMBINATION TOOL NT : WEDGE NT : COTTON GIN NT : WELL WINDER NT : CREASER NT : WHEELBARROW NT : CROWBAR NT : YARN TWISTER NT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT NT : YOKE (HUMAN) NT : DIGGING EQUIPMENT SN : Tools and equipment with a specific function and those NT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT for which a function cannot be assigned with any degree NT : FIRE HOOK of certainty. Where the function is known, the term is also NT : FLATTER included under the relevant Class. NT : FULLER NT : FUNNEL TOOTHBRUSH NT : GRAPPLING IRON BT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM NT : GRINDING EQUIPMENT SN : A small brush used fro cleaning teeth. NT : GRIPPING EQUIPMENT NT : HOSE TOOTH PICK NT : KEY (LOCKING) BT : WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM NT : KEY (WINDING) SN : An object used to pick the teeth with. NT : KILN FURNITURE NT : KNITTING NEEDLE TORC NT : LACE PILLOW UF : Wrist Torc NT : LADDER BT : JEWELLERY NT : LADLE NT : BAR TORC NT : LAUREL LEAF RT : HOARD NT : LEVER SN : A necklace or armband made of metal. NT : LITHIC IMPLEMENT NT : LOCKING MECHANISM Tortoise Core NT : MARKING EQUIPMENT NT : MICROLITH USE : LEVALLOIS CORE NT : MILITARY EQUIPMENT NT : MOULDING EQUIPMENT Torus NT : PALETTE (ARTISTS) USE : COLUMN NT : PIERCING EQUIPMENT NT : PIN CUSHION TOUCHSTONE NT : PIPE RACK BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A stone used to test how genuine an object is by rubbing SN : A shallow dish or plate used to serve main meals off the object against the stone, particularly used for testing gold or to serve sweetmeats, these usually being painted with and silver. devices and riddles.
TOY Trenching Tool BT : SPORTS AND GAMES USE : ENTRENCHING TOOL NT : DOLL NT : PUPPET TRIAL PIECE NT : SPINNING TOP UF : Motif Piece SN : An item designed to be played with by children. BT : MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING SN : Piece of work to test eventual pattern, sometimes small Tranchet Axe and used as a demonstration of crafter's skill. USE : TRANCHET AXEHEAD TRIANGLE TRANCHET AXEHEAD BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
TRAP TRIPLE VASE BT : HUNTING OBJECT BT : CONTAINER
TRAY TRIPOD PITCHER BT : FOOD SERVING CONTAINER BT : JUG SN : A thin flat board or plate usually with a raised edge on SN : A jug form characterized by the addition of three applied which things can be carried. feet. The feet are usually short and stubby. Double index with the appropriate profile type. (Source: MPRG) TRENAIL UF : Trunnel TRIPOD VESSEL BT : FASTENING BT : CONTAINER
TROUSERS TUNING PEG BT : OUTERWEAR UF : Harp Peg SN : An outer garment worn on the legs. UF : Harp Tuning Peg BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT TROWEL SN : The peg of a stringed instrument which, when tightened BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT or loosened, tunes the string of the instrument. SN : A small blade for moving earth, applying liquids such as plaster, smoothing etc. TURBAN BT : HEADWEAR TRUMPET SN : Headwear where a band of material is wound around a UF : Bugle cap. UF : Bucina UF : Cornu TURF CUTTER UF : Lituus BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT UF : Slide Trumpet BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT UF : Tuba SN : A tool with a handle and curved blade designed to cut BT : LIP BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT through grass sods. SN : An instrument which has a cupped mouthpiece and may have a straight, bent or curved tube. It includes slide trumpets TUYERE like the trombone. BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A clay cone, part of a furnace. TRUMPET BROOCH BT : BOW BROOCH TWEEZERS SN : A Roman Bow Brooch, dating from the later 1st and BT : PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM 2nd centuries often worn in pairs with a linking chain. BT : GRIPPING EQUIPMENT Characterized by its distinctive head, sometimes enamelled, SN : A set of small pincers used for gripping and plucking. and resembling the mouth of a trumpet. TWIST AUGER TRUNK BT : AUGER BT : STORAGE CONTAINER SN : An auger bit which creates its hole by drilling into the SN : A large strong case or box used to contain objects for material. storage or transport. TWIST BIT Trunnel BT : DRILLING EQUIPMENT USE : TRENAIL SN : A drill bit used in metal and wood working.
T-SHAPED BROOCH Twist Gimlet BT : BOW BROOCH USE : GIMLET SN : 1st or 2nd century Bow Brooch derived from the Colchester. It typically has a pin hinged on a bar held in Two Handled Bowl a cylindrical crossbar, the bow tapering and commonly USE : DOUBLE HANDLED BOWL decorated. Developed examples often have a headloop and enamelled panels. TWO-PIECE COLCHESTER BROOCH TUB BT : COLCHESTER BROOCH SN : Derived from the Colchester in the mid to late 1st BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER century, particularly in south and east Britain. Characterized SN : A low, wide, open container. by the attachment of the separate spring and pin through two holes in a lug behind the head, which projects to form a crest Tuba atop the bow. USE : TRUMPET TYG TUFA BT : DRINKING VESSEL BT : DEPOSIT SN : A drinking vessel with two or more handles. SN : A rock-like deposit consisting largely of calcium carbonate, formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate TYRE out of calcium-rich water bodies such as springs. BT : VEHICLE COMPONENT SN : A metal or pneumatic rubber rim to a wheel. NT : WHEEL NT : WIRE Tyre Hoop NT : WORKED OBJECT USE : WHEEL SN : Objects which cannot be assigned to any one particular class, or the function of which is unknown. Umbo USE : SHIELD BOSS UNDERWEAR BT : CLOTHING UMBRELLA NT : CORSET BT : PERSONAL ACCESSORY NT : GARTER SN : A folding circular cover on a stick held in the hand for NT : STOCKING protection against rain. SN : Clothes worn against the skin and beneath other clothes.
UNASSIGNED UNGUENT BOTTLE NT : ASSEMBLAGE BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER NT : BATON DE COMMANDEMENT BT : COSMETIC ARTICLE NT : BIRD BATH BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER NT : BRASS SN : A container for ointments or perfume. NT : BURNT FLINT NT : CHAIN UNGUENT POT NT : CHALK BALL BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER NT : CHOPPING BLOCK SN : A container for ointments or perfume. NT : CLOTHES HANGER NT : COGWHEEL UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT NT : COMMEMORATIVE OBJECT BT : UNASSIGNED NT : CORD SN : An item that cannot be identified. Use more specific NT : COUNTER term, if possible. NT : DISC NT : DODECAHEDRON UPRIGHT CANDLESTICK NT : DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN) BT : CANDLESTICK NT : FASTENING SN : A candlestick in which the socket is above a drip tray NT : FERRULE or grease tray, placed on a pedestal base which is generally NT : FRAME hollow. There may be a vertical loop handle and one or more NT : HANDLE secondary drip trays. (Source: MPRG) NT : HOARD NT : IMPRESSED OBJECT Urinal (Chamber Pot) NT : INGOT USE : CHAMBER POT NT : INLAY NT : INSCRIBED OBJECT URINAL (MEDICAL) NT : LID NT : LOG BT : MEDICAL CONTAINER NT : LUG (HANDLE) SN : A medical container for collecting urine for study. NT : MINIATURE OBJECT NT : MODEL URN NT : MOUNT BT : CONTAINER NT : NET NT : BICONICAL URN NT : NOZZLE NT : BIPARTITE URN NT : OAKUM NT : COLLARED URN NT : PAGE HOLDER NT : CORDONED URN NT : PERFORATED OBJECT NT : TRIPARTITE URN NT : PETROGLYPH SN : A vase-like receptacle, especially a large bulbous one NT : PLAQUE with a foot. NT : POLE NT : PRONG VALVE NT : RING BT : UNASSIGNED NT : RING MONEY (NON CURRENCY) SN : A device controlling the passage of liquids or gases. NT : ROD NT : ROPE VALVE (MUSIC) NT : RUBBLE BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT NT : SCULPTURE SN : A device allowing a variable amount of air through in a NT : SHADOW BOX single direction which varies the note produced. NT : SHERD NT : SPOUT Vambrace NT : SPRING USE : ARM GUARD NT : STAKE NT : STAVE VASE NT : STOPPER BT : CONTAINER NT : TAP SN : A vessel used as an ornament, often to hold flowers. NT : TENT NT : TEXTILE NT : UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT VAT NT : VALVE BT : FOOD AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER SN : A large container for holding or storing liquids. SN : An appliance for holding an object while work is done on it, usually has a pair of jaws. VAULT SPRINGER BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT VINAIGRETTE RT : KEYSTONE BT : COSMETIC CONTAINER RT : VOUSSOIR SN : A small container for an aromatic substance, eg SN : The impost, or point at which a vault rests upon its perfume. support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence the term describes the bottom stone of a vault, which lies on the VIOLIN impost. BT : BOWED STRING INSTRUMENT SN : A stringed instrument usually played with a bow. VEHICLE BT : TRANSPORT Visor NT : AIRCRAFT USE : HELMET NT : LAND VEHICLE NT : WATER CRAFT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SN : A means of transportation. NT : ALDIS LAMP SN : Objects used to transmit a definite message through a VEHICLE COMPONENT visual non written means, includes stamps and matrices to BT : TRANSPORT create these. NT : AIRCRAFT COMPONENT NT : AXLE VOTIVE MODEL NT : AXLE CAP BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT NT : ENGINE SN : A dedicated or consecrated offering. NT : LINCH PIN NT : TYRE VOTIVE TANK NT : VEHICLE FITTING SN : Parts which make up a vehicle. BT : SACRIFICIAL OR LIBATIONAL OBJECT BT : RELIGIOUS OR RITUAL CONTAINER VEHICLE FITTING SN : A container for holding votive offerings. BT : VEHICLE COMPONENT VOUSSOIR NT : CART FITTING NT : CHARIOT FITTING BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT SN : Any non structural fitting on a vehicle. RT : KEYSTONE RT : VAULT SPRINGER VEIL SN : A wedge shaped stone used in an arch. BT : HEADWEAR WAGER CUP SN : Light material used to cover the face or head. BT : CONTAINER
WALLPAPER WATCH GLASS BT : WALL COVERING BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SN : Paper applied to walls. SN : A concave glass dish used to hold material for observation or experimentation; so named for its resemblance WALL PLASTER to the disc covering the face of a watch. BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT SN : Rendering material containing lime and sand spread on WATER COOLER walls as a pliable mixture before drying to a hard surface. BT : COOLER SN : A container used to assist in cooling water. Wall Tablet USE : PLAQUE WATER CRAFT BT : VEHICLE WALL TIE NT : BOAT BT : FASTENING NT : CANOE RT : WALL NT : CORACLE SN : A fastener used within a cavity wall to hold the two sides NT : SHIP together. SN : Any vehicle/craft used for transportation on water.
WAR HAMMER WATER CRAFT EQUIPMENT BT : PERCUSSIVE WEAPON BT : TRANSPORT SN : A hammer designed to fight with, often has a hammer NT : ANCHOR side and a spiked side. NT : BOAT HOOK NT : OAR WARMING PAN NT : PADDLE BT : HEATING OBJECT NT : RIGGING SPACER SN : A pan with a long handle which would be filled with coals NT : ROWLOCK and drawn over sheets to warm a bed. SN : Equipment used on or with water craft.
Warping Frame WATER DROPPER USE : LOOM BT : SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SN : A tube to produce drops of liquid. WASHER BT : FASTENING WATERING CAN SN : A small disc or flat ring of metal, wood or leather. BT : HORTICULTURAL CONTAINER SN : A container, usually metal, used to water plants. WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM BT : PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEM WATERING POT NT : EAR SCOOP BT : HORTICULTURAL CONTAINER NT : SPONGE SN : A container, usually ceramic, used to water plants. NT : STRIGIL NT : TOOTH PICK Waterlain Silt NT : TOOTHBRUSH USE : ALLUVIUM NT : WASHING BOWL WATERLOGGED SAMPLE Weaving Sword BT : SAMPLE USE : WEAVING BATTEN SN : A sample taken from waterlogged conditions. WEAVING TABLET WATER PIPE (ARCHITECTURAL) BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT BT : PIPE (ARCHITECTURAL) SN : An object used in tablet weaving to control the shed. RT : WATER PIPE COLLAR SN : A pipe allowing the passage of water through it and Wedding Ring designed only for this. USE : MARRIAGE RING
WATER PIPE (SMOKING) WEDGE BT : PIPE (SMOKING) BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A pipe used for smoking where the smoke passes SN : An object, usually wood or metal used to force open through water. or keep open another object. Often used to split timber by striking the thick end and forcing the wood apart. WATER PIPE COLLAR BT : FITTING WEEDING HOOK RT : WATER PIPE (ARCHITECTURAL) BT : CULTIVATION OBJECT SN : A ring, flange or short piece of pipe, made of iron, clay BT : CUTTING EQUIPMENT or other materials, used to join and seal two sections of water SN : A small cutting hook on a long handle. pipe. WEFT BEATER WEAPON UF : Pin Beater BT : ARMOUR AND WEAPONS UF : Thread Picker NT : EDGED WEAPON BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT NT : EXPLOSIVE WEAPON SN : A cigar shaped implement used to release knots and NT : PERCUSSIVE WEAPON tangles in weaving. NT : PROJECTILE WEAPON SN : An object used in combat to attack or cause damage to WEIGHT an opponent. BT : MEASUREMENT NT : APOTHECARY WEIGHT WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER NT : BALANCE WEIGHT BT : CONTAINER
Weather Cock WELL WINDER USE : WEATHER VANE BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : The windlass used to wind rope around to raise and WEATHER VANE lower the bucket in a well. UF : Weather Cock BT : MEASUREMENT WHEEL SN : An object with a broad enough blade which catches the UF : Nave Band wind and so is pushed until it shows the direction the wind is UF : Hub blowing in. UF : Hub Cap UF : Hub Lining WEAVING BATTEN UF : Strake UF : Weaving Stick UF : Tyre Hoop UF : Weaving Sword BT : UNASSIGNED BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT SN : A circular frame or disc arranged to revolve on an axle SN : A flat blade used to beat the weft against the newly and used to facilitate the motion of a vehicle. woven cloth in weaving. WHEELBARROW WEAVING COMB BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BT : TEXTILE EQUIPMENT SN : A wheeled open box for carrying loads. SN : A toothed comb used to beat the weft against the cloth in weaving. WHEELLOCK MUSKET BT : MUSKET Weaving Stick SN : A musket where a wheel on the lock is wound back and USE : WEAVING BATTEN when the trigger is pulled the wheel moves dragging pieces of iron pyrites over the lock tocreate sparks and set powder in UF : Window Moulding the pan off and so firing the main charge. UF : Window Sill BT : ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT WHETSTONE SN : An opening within a structure to allow air and light in and UF : Hone or to allow a sight outside or inside. BT : SHARPENING EQUIPMENT SN : A stone used for sharpening edged tools, knives etc. Window Bar USE : WINDOW WHIP UF : Camel Whip Window Came UF : Cattle Whip USE : CAME UF : Horse Whip BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT WINDOW COVERING SN : A stick or rod with an attached lash. BT : FURNISHING NT : BLIND WHIPPING POST NT : CURTAIN BT : PUNISHMENT AND RESTRAINT SN : An item hung over a window, usually can be open or SN : A post to which the offender is tied to be whipped. shut to allow light in.
WHIPPING TOP WINDOW FITTING BT : SPINNING TOP UF : Window Furniture SN : A circular toy which spins on a point. Can be kept BT : FIXTURES AND FITTINGS spinning by whipping with a lash. NT : DEADLIGHT SN : An object attached to a window which is removable. WHISTLE BT : EDGE BLOWN WIND INSTRUMENT Window Frame SN : A small edge blown instrument with no finger holes, USE : WINDOW producing one note. Window Furniture WICK USE : WINDOW FITTING BT : IGNITING ACCESSORY SN : A twisted fibre which is immersed in wax, grease or oil WINDOW GLASS except for one end which is lit. BT : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT NT : PAINTED GLASS (WINDOW) WIG NT : STAINED GLASS (WINDOW) BT : HEADWEAR SN : Glass used within a window, usually to protect from SN : An artifical head of hair worn to disguise baldness, for the elements, can permit a view through it or can be for adornment, for ceremonial or theatrical use etc. decorative purposes.
WIG CURLER Window Grille BT : HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT USE : WINDOW SN : An object designed to add curls to a wig. Window Lead WIGWAM USE : CAME BT : TENT SN : A tent especially one made of bark, rushes or skins Window Moulding spread over a set of arched poles that are lashed together. USE : WINDOW
WINDCHEST Window Sill BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPONENT USE : WINDOW SN : The part of an organ or similar instrument into which air is pushed then is emitted through the pipes. WINE BOTTLE BT : BOTTLE Winding Key SN : A vessel for the storage and transport of wine. USE : KEY (WINDING) WINE COOLER WIND INSTRUMENT BT : COOLER UF : Reed Cap SN : A container used to assist in cooling wine. UF : Mouthpiece BT : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Wing Flanged Axehead Wrist Clasp USE : FLANGED AXEHEAD USE : SLEEVE CLASP
WINNOWER Wrist Guard BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT USE : ARM GUARD SN : A device for separating grain from chaff by means of a wind or current of air. Wrist Torc USE : TORC WINNOWING BASKET BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION BT : WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONTAINER NT : DRAWING SET SN : A large, flattish basket used in winnowing the chaff from NT : INK the grain. NT : INK BOTTLE NT : INK SPOON WINNOWING FAN NT : INK STAND BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT NT : INK STONE SN : A fan used to create an air current to separate grain from NT : INKWELL chaff. NT : LAP DESK NT : PAINT BRUSH WINNOWING FORK NT : PAPER BT : THRESHING AND WINNOWING OBJECT NT : PAPER WEIGHT SN : A large fork with wide spaces between its tines, used to NT : PARCHMENT PRICKER throw grain etc into a breeze to separate grain from chaff. NT : PEN NT : PENCIL WINNOWING TRAY NT : QUILL BT : FOOD GATHERING AND PREPARATION NT : SANDSHAKER CONTAINER NT : SEALING WAX SN : A tray for separating grain from chaff. NT : STYLUS NT : WRITING BRUSH WIRE NT : WRITING SLATE BT : UNASSIGNED NT : WRITING TABLET SN : A metal thread. SN : An object used in the transmission of the written word or drawn image. WITCH BOTTLE Writing Box BT : RELIGION OR RITUAL SN : A bottle for the confinement of evil spirits. USE : LAP DESK
WOOD WORKING WASTE WRITING BRUSH BT : MANUFACTURING DEBRIS BT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT SN : waste resulting from the working of wood or associated SN : A brush used in writing. with a carpenter's workshop. Writing Cabinet Wool Comb USE : LAP DESK USE : CARDER WRITING CONTAINER WOOL WEIGHT BT : CONTAINER
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NT : BOOK FITTING NT : PLAN NT : WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT NT : WRITTEN ITEM SN : Objects used or associated with the transmission of ideas and information through the written medium.
WRITTEN ITEM BT : WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NT : BOOK NT : CENTURIAL STONE NT : DATE STONE NT : DIARY NT : DOCUMENT NT : LETTER NT : MANUSCRIPT NT : PAPYRUS NT : PARCHMENT NT : SCROLL SN : An object which has words inscribed, engraved carved or written upon it.
YARN TWISTER BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A tool used to twist fibres together to create yarn.
YOKE (ANIMAL) UF : Yoke Terminal BT : HARNESS SN : A crosspiece fastened over the necks of two or more animals, often oxen, and attached to the plough or cart to be drawn.
YOKE (HUMAN) BT : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SN : A frame shaped to fit around the neck and shoulders of a person for carrying buckets. Usually made of wood.
Yoke Terminal USE : YOKE (ANIMAL)