A cast lead or lead alloy ampulla. In plan it is sub- semi circular with an integral narrowed rectangle forming the neck on the upper edge. Either side of the rectangular edge there is a small oval sectioned lug, one lug is incomplete. The upper edge of the ampulla has been crimped closed. Both faces of the ampulla are decorated. One face is decorated with a scallop design on the semi-circular portion, and above there are two high-relief lines with 'XI' inbetween. The reverse face appears have a '+' with '_' below on the rectangular portion, and on the semi-circular portion a shield shaped frame is visible, but any further detail is not visible. The surface of the ampulla has developed a light cream coloured shiny patina. Its length from the upper edge to the apex of the base is 53.86mm, the maximum width across the lower portion is 41.83mm, and the thickness of the base of the ampulla is 12.25mm. It weighs 98.2g.

Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy water, becoming a souvenir of a pilgrimage; they generally date to the late 12th to 15th centuries (Spencer, B. 1990, Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum p, 57 ff). The scallop design was the emblem of St. James the Greater from the 12^th century, but became the generic symbol of pilgrimage itself, therefore representing all pilgrim saints and for all pilgrims (ibid: 41).