Leicestershire and Rutland Portable Antiquities Scheme

10/10/2026

I’m looking forward to seeing lots of finds today at Charnwood Museum, Leicestershire, UK! You can find me here until 1pm ☺️

06/10/2026

Join us tomorrow, on Wednesday 7th October, for Peter Liddle's talk on ‘Vikings, Normans and the Early Medieval period.’

The talk starts at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7.00pm.

It's £6 per person, cash only. Peter Liddle will take payment on the day.

Pre-booking is essential. To book your place e-mail the museum on [email protected], phone 0116 305 3860 or pop into the museum

www.meltonmuseum.org/

01/10/2026

17/09/2026

Found something interesting? Bring it along! 🏺

This Saturday, 19 September, join us at Jewry Wall Museum for our FREE Finds Day, from 10am–1pm.

Whether you’re a seasoned metal detectorist or you’ve uncovered something unexpected in your garden, bring along your archaeological finds for our local Finds Liaison Officer to take a look at.

Objects made from metal, stone or ceramic can be brought in for help with identification and to discover more about their history.

📅 Saturday 19 September
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Jewry Wall Museum café area
🎟️ FREE – no ticket needed!

And while you’re here, don’t forget… KIDS GO FREE! 🎉

Until 31 October, children aged 15 and under go FREE with a paying adult, with up to 3 children admitted free per paying adult.

Come and discover the fascinating story of Roman Leicester – and enjoy a coffee or treat in our café with its fantastic view of the Roman wall!

👉 Plan your visit and book your tickets today.

https://www.jewrywall.com/

10/09/2026

My next Finds Day will be on Saturday 19th September at Jewry Wall Roman Museum!
I will be in the cafe ready to meet with finders between 10am-1pm! I am looking forward to seeing lots of finds 😊

09/09/2026

🎉 We just recorded our 30,000th find in the Leicestershire office! 🎉

07/08/2026

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This week I recorded this lovely Papal bulla of Pope Gregory X, dating to c. AD 1st September 1271 - 10th January 1276. The front of the bulla depicts the faces of Saints Peter and Paul with a cross between them. The reverse the name of the Pope. The papal bulla is a formal seal of office used by the Popes to stamp and authenticate documents produced by the papal curia. "Papal bulls came as two basic types, according to the contents of the document: Tituli, or "Letters of Grace", essentially granted or confirmed rights, conferred benefices or promulgated statutes. Mandamenta, or "Letters of Justice" were mandates that conveyed papal orders, prohibitions or injunctions.
This object was found in Rutland.
LEIC-1F50-F444
https://finds.org.uk/pas/recorded-find/LEIC-1F50-F444?return=%2Fmy-recorded-finds%2F%3Fsort_by%3Dupdated_at_desc

24/07/2026

It's !
Next week we move over to the new PAS database. One of the last objects I recorded on the old database this lovely Roman plate brooch in the form of an axe. It retains lots of deep blue enamel and is complete, unlike most recorded brooches, this one retains its pin!
LEIC-89B224 ⬇⬇
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1279849

13/07/2026

Tomorrow I am at Harborough Museum, Leicestershire, UK for a Finds Day.
I will be at the museum between 10am -1pm to identify and record finds!
LEIC-AB7A67
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1234706

06/07/2026

This Saturday (11th) I will be at Charnwood Museum, Leicestershire, UK for a finds day. You can find me at the Museum between 10am-1pm!
LEIC-9FE16E
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1255844