Record ID: PUBLIC-B9C3E9
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval rowel spur, now comprising the heel and part of the sides, or arms (largely only to one side), with short, slightly down-turned rowel box. The heel and spur sides are of a lentoid cross-section. One part of the rowel box has been bent downwards. The box extends laterally at its terminal and has been perforated to take an iron axis bar, now missing.  Measurements: Length: 73 mm, Width: 24 mm, Thickness (at heel): 6.5 mm, Weight: 10.62 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poltimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B9C0EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver half penny of Richard II (AD 1377 to AD 1399), dating to the period AD 1377 to AD 1399. Mint of London. North (1991) vol 2, no 1331 (b). The coin has suffered some damage.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B9BB18
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy sword guard (c. AD 1690-1900), probably from a 'court sword', or rapier.  The hilt remains roughly T-shaped in plan; the body has a hollow and rectangular cross-section. Both ends expand slightly and have flared rims; the bottom rectangular end has a shallower incomplete rim with a flange. The top rim is formed from a flat oval disc horizontally placed on top of the hilt. The main body of the hilt is slightly wasted and has moulded relief decoration on each face. The decoration is slightly worn, both faces are decora…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: SUR-B9B4C5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded Prince of Wales model half sovereign token or toy coin dating to 1854-1874. The obverse is illegible but would have depicted the young head of Queen Victoria; the reverse depicts a plume of three feathers within a garnished oval escutcheon with a crown above. The legends are now unreadible. The token has been pierced for suspension, most likely above the monarch's head.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-B99991
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy shot dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is evenly spherical in shape with a smooth white patina all over. There is no evidence that the shot has been fired or impacted on anothe surface. Measurements: Diameter 20mm; weight 15.58g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-B998B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to c AD 330 - 335. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with one standard. Uncertain mint. It is damaged, most of rim has gone, only a small portion of reverse inscription remaining. Weight: 0.65 g  Diameter:  10.9 mm Die axis 6 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B99657
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat Medieval cast copper alloy bar mount, 16.3mm in length. The plate has a trapezoidal cross section with bevelled sides. There are two rivet holes one of which retains a copper alloy rivet. Circa late 13th-14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: GLO-B99512
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver annular brooch that has a circular cross-section frame with a constriction in one side for the pin, opposite is a notch for the pin rest. The pin is complete and made from silver, one side of which has been formed into a loop to enable attach to the frame, a transvers ridge separates the loop from the main shaft of the pin. Brooches of this material, form and style of decoration are generally dated to c. AD 1200-1400 with various examples published in Egan & Pritchard (2002: 249-254). Comparable examples reported through the treasure process, include SW…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B987E6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn near complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object, possible a binding strip of Medieval to Post-Medieval date.  Description: The object has convex sides which taper at three points along its length. The object is very worn so no decoration is visible. The attachment end is also missing, below which a single central rivet hole has been made.The object has a dark brown even patina. Measurements: 54.2mm long, 14.2mm wide, 3mm thick  and 7.5g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-B98405
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow double-lugged type dating to the first century AD. The arms are semi-cylindrical, each is decorated with incised transverse grooves. The head of the bow is triangular in cross section, with a moulded central spine flanked by concave shoulders. The remainder of the bow, along with the foot, spring and pin are missing.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B98156
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead writing pencil of medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1450-1600). It is circular in cross-section, rounded at one end with a circumferential groove 6 mm from the end, and tapering to a blunted point at the other. The metal has a smooth dark-grey patina.  Measurements: length 37.5 mm, diameter 7.5 mm, weight 16.92 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-B97A86
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy and enamelled hooked tag / dress hook fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The object consists of an ovoid plate with a raised decoration in the centre that presents a human bust facing forwards on a field of pellets and annulets. Patches of white enamel survive below the bust and to the upper sides. One end presents an ornamented knop in the form of a scallop whilst the opposite end had an integral sub-rectangular hook that is incomplete. Four integral loops protrude from the edge of the plate, two towards the hook and two either …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-B9743B
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper-alloy clog or book clasp, dating to the Post Medieval period, c. 1800-1900. The plate is sub-rectangular in form and has been formed from a single plate of copper alloy, with both long edges curving inwards to a central point and at either end. The front of the plate is decorated with a stamped geometric motif. The reverse is undecorated and the clasp is probably missing its attachments. Measurements: Length, 13.97mm; Width, 27.88mm; Thickness, 1.06mm; Weight, 1.79g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-B96C16
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring, now distorted to 27 x (max) 12mm. Flat band, less than 1mm thick comprising six slightly irregular lozenges, each 6mm wide at maximum, narrowing to 2.5mm at the constriction between each lozenge. It is impossible to tell whether the ring was originally spherical or hexagonal. On the outside at each constriction is a slight pyramid shaped rise. The internal surface is rough or unfinished. Weighing 4.20g. Similar examples, although all octagonal and none made of gold were dated to the 3rd or 4th century in Waugh and Goodburn (in S. Frere) 1972, p119, no.27; Crummy, 198…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: SUR-B96BE4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded casket key of late medieval date. The bow is round and openwork, with pointed projections creating a trilobed aperture. In front of the bow is a collar. The end of the shank is hollow and the bit is simple with no wards or clefts.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B96B4D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval lead token. The token is damaged with a quarter of the edge missing. One side has a possible cross with a pellet in two of the quarters. The other side is blank. Measurements: Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 2 mm; Weight: 3.67 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poltimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B95984
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 1550-1650). Description: The buckle consists of two slightly pointed D-shaped loops either side of the central strap bar. The frame is sub-rectangular in section. There is all-over moulded decoration on the obverse of the frame, with rosettes at the outer edges; these intrude into the loops, giving them a kidney-bean shape. There are small lobes at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing, but iron corrosion around the centre of the strap bar and on one of the rosettes, suggests that it was …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-B940C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1581. Second issue. Reverse depicting long cross fourchée over royal shield with date above reverse. Tower mint. Long cross initial mark. cf. North 1991, vol II, p.134, no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B938CA
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating, probably of the Wantage type, part of Acton Park / Taunton phase, c 1400 - c. 1150 cal BC. Around 95% of the palstave is present, with the butt incomplete. The septum is straight and does not taper towards the butt. The flanges start off parallel to the stop ridge and taper in a straight diagonal line to the butt. The blade has straight sides as it expands towards a crescentic blade edge. The blade is longer than the butt. A shield design (trident variation) is present at the top of the blade, with one central ridge and two inward …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-B936DB
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval French crown type jetton minted in Paris, probably dating c. 1418-1437. Much of the outer flan is missing. Obverse: Crown within pelleted circle with  three pellets in the band; two five petalled rosettes above.  Legend: AVE m[ARIA GRACIA] PLA Reverse: Arcuate cross within pelleted circle with fleur de lis terminals, unclear centre, fleurs de lis in angles. Legend: AVE mAR[IA] GR]ACIA PL [..] Measurements: diameter: 20.54mm; thickness: 1.29mm and weight: 1.19g. 
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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