Record ID: ESS-B7F6A2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval (16th - 17th century) silver bell, probably a hawking bell based upon size. The upper and lower hemispheres only partially survive. The bell measures 15.08mm in diameter. The bell is thin walled, at a thickness of 0.65mm. The bell is hollow and has a surviving depth of 6.17mm. The suspension loop at the apex of the bell is complete and has been attached by solder. Two sound holes are located in the upper hemisphere. The upper hemisphere is plain and undecorated. The lower hemisphere is decorated however the design is unclear. The bell weighs 1.33 grams. Disposition: Colc…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B77BB4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2007 T251Post Medieval (16th - 17th Century) silver bell, probably a hawking bell based upon its size. Only the upper hemisphere survives which in itself is damaged and incomplete. The bell is misshapen, measuring 12.29mm by 7.98mm; the original diameter is unknown. The bell is thin walled, at a thickness of 0.49mm. The bell has a depth of 4.84mm. The integrally cast suspension loop at the apex of the bell is missing, with two small projections surviving. The bell is plain, except for an incised line around the circumference located just above where it would have been so…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.