Record ID: BH-85D307
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver pendant of unknown date. The pendant is conical with five sides, tapering at the top where a band and suspension ring have been attached. The band and loop are both decorated with horizontal grooves. The base is concave with a hole pierced in the centre. Each facet has cross-hatch decoration surrounded by a raised frame. It appears to have been made from a silver sheet which has been soldered down one long side. The base, suspension loop and band were then attached. The pendant shows areas of worn decoration and casting flaws. There is a little tarnish but it i…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: BH-842749
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy bead or knife fitting of uncertain date. The piece is of flattened-spherical form, with a vertical perforation of sub-square cross section at its centre. The surfaces are heavily corroded. Diameter:14.3mm; height: 8.2mm; weight: 6.44g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chrishall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-82C87A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object of probable prehistoric date. The sub-conical object is hollow, has a fluted outer surface and a squared off, possibly truncated, distal end. There is a single perforation, probably a rivet hole, which is located a short distance along from the opening. Measurements: 20mm long,12.1mm wide, 7.81g. This is almost certainly one half of a so-called 'moustache-shaped' object, a complete example of which is PAS record DENO-0E9FA1. These pieces are thought to be either scabbard chapes or items of personal adornment and to date from the Late Bronze A…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F2817B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated (probably Roman to medieval) and probably incomplete copper-alloy pin. The solid-cast head is sub-globular, undecorated and is corroded on top.. The shaft projects from the base of the head, is of circular cross section and has a sharp point. Length: 13.6mm; width of head: 9.2mm. Weight: 3.33g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B49381
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Length of silver wire, circular in section, tapering at one end, blunt at the other. The wire has been bent into an overlapping ring. Date: uncertain, but probably more than 300 years old. Discussion: although the object has a superficial resemblance to Roman snake rings, there are too few diagnostic features to be certain of this. External d.: 19.2mm Internal d.: 13mm Wt.: 2.43g Note: this item is more than 300 years old and composed of more than 10% precious metal so qualifies as treasure as stipulated in the Treasure Act 1996. Dr Richard Hobbs Weston Curator of Ro…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0F4B9F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular body sherd from an undated ceramic vessel. The sub-rectangular sherd has lost most of its outer surface. The fabic is mid-grey, with pinkish surfaces and abundant crushed shell temper. Length: 36.6mm; width: 32.5mm; thickness: 12.6mm. Weight: 16.33g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0F38C5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular body sherd from an undated ceramic vessel. The sherd has an irregular feel and may be handmade rather than wheel-thrown. The fabic is dark grey and there is abundant crushed shell temper. Length: 45.3mm; width: 30.4mm; thickness: 11.8mm. Weight: 15.16g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0E62EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Roman to medieval coarseware ceramic vessel. The everted rim has a flat top and forms a near right-angle with the wall of the vessel. The fabric is light grey and sand-tempered. The edges of the sherd are slightly abraded. Length: 40mm; height: 17mm. Weight: 12.79g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A9333C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy leg from a medieval to post-medieval cooking vessel. When seated, the leg forms an angle of approximately 60 degrees with the flat surface. The piece is of triangular section, widening and flaring at the plain foot. The surface at the point of the break (at the top) is irregular. Height (when seated): 39.5mm; width: 33.3mm; thickness: 15.8mm. Weight: 61.13g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-A92D38
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of uncertain date and function. The sub-conical weight has a vertical perforation at its centre. On the base this hole is surrounded by a triangular depression, from which radiate three grooves. Diameter: 23.3mm; height: 11.8mm. Weight: 27.26g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-A920EA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four lead-alloy weights. The weights are all of the same form, being sub-cylindrical, with the widest point at the centre and a gradual taper towards either end. A longitudinal perforation of circular cross section extends down the centre of each weight. The length of the four varies between 26 and 28mm, and the width, between 16.9mm and 17.2mm. The total weight of the assemblage is 163.84g. According to Helen Geake, 'Perforated weights of other shapes (e.g. long hollow cylinders, or thin rods with a perforation at one end) are very imperfectly understood at pre…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-A7AEE6
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A carved piece of ornamental stonework, dating from the medieval to post-medieval periods and probably representing a moulded detail from a tomb or other ecclesiastical feature. The following description is by Chris Green: 'The object itself is very incomplete but appears to be part of an engaged half-column with moulding; the neat chiselled dressing looks unfinished. Part of a tomb or similar ???? , presumed medieval or later. I had a good look at this under the microscope, and showed it to Haydon Bailey (President Herts Geological Soc). It is a very coarse limestone largely fo…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Stephen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DBABC6
Object type: BORER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A prehistoric flint flake with projecting point, possibly representing a borer. The flint is of trapezoidal section and is sub-oval in plan, extending to a point, which may or may not be a deliberately created feature. Below the striking platform, the ventral surface displays a pronounced bulb scar. Length: 66.8mm; width: 43.7mm; thickness: 15mm. Weight: 44.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-495892
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy bead of possible prehistoric date. The bead is of truncated-biconical form, with a sub-circular aperture extending vertically through the centre. Diameter: 13.1mm; height: 6.5mm. Weight: 3.89g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4710AA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated copper-alloy ring. The object is oval in both plan and cross section, the band gradually widening from one side to the other. The dark green patination is consistent with a prehistoric to Roman date. It is, however, uncertain as to whether this is a finger ring or whether it served a different purpose, such as a harness fitting. Width: 30.2mm; length/depth: 24.3mm; maximum height of band: 4.6mm. Weight: 4.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-34603A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of an unidentified copper-alloy object. The remaining piece consists of the top portion of what appears to have been a shield-shaped plate, with a convex upper surface and flat underside. At the centre of the top side of this plate is a rectangular moulding, from above which projects part of a hook of circular cross section. The plate has a convex upper surface and flat underside, and all surfaces have a white metal coating. Length: 25.8mm; width: 16.3mm; depth: 7.3mm. Weight: 2.97g. This piece bears a strong resemblance to an early-medieval hanging bowl escutcheon (see,…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-323344
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated copper-alloy dress pin or component. The top of the head is conical; the bottom half is cylindrical. A moulded collar is located halfway down the circular-cross-sectioned shaft remnant. Length: 16.4mm; width: 6.2mm. Weight: 1.63g.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31F101
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy handle attachment from a vessel. The lowermost element of the piece is a horizontal 'strap' which retains its original curvature. The widest part of this strap is at the right-hand end, whose surface is also slightly higher than the projecting arm to the left and has a raised and grooved rim at the top and bottom. The aforementioned left-hand arm is parallel-sided at its inner end, but after the halfway point the sides converge towards the irregular break. The right-hand end is also broken, the concavity at the centre of this edge probably representing a…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-5B3197
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated (Roman to post-medieval) copper-alloy mount. The mount is of flat section and has a sub-lozengiform central area, from either side of which springs a wing-like element with decoratively cut edges. The inner top point of each wing extends into a downward-curving arm with sub-globular terminal, which rests against the upper point of the central lozenge. An integrally cast rivet with circular cross section projects backwards from the centre of the reverse. Width: 21.4mm; height: 14.4mm; thickness (head): 2.2mm; total depth (with rivet): 7.7mm. Weight: 2.69g.
Created on: Friday 13th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hormead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1CACBA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from a handmade coarseware ceramic vessel. The irregular sherd has an uneven surface and possible corded decoration, as well as raised areas. The core fabric is light yellowish-grey and tempered with sand and grog. The surfaces are reddish-brown. Length of sherd: 34.8mm; width: 34.2mm; thickness: 11.7mm. Weight: 13g. Handmade pottery is a feature of both prehistoric and early-medieval assemblages. Given the size of the sherd, an accurate date cannot be assigned to this piece.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hormead', grid reference and parish protected.