Record ID: SUSS-85AD11
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and houses two large sound holes. A loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere. The loop is square and pierced. The lower hemisphere houses the large sound slot. The remains of the iron pea survive inside the bell. The lower hemisphere appears to be undecorated, but very faint and worn lines can be seen which could represent the sun burst design. The metal is worn and pitted. It is a dark reddish-…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-859D01
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and houses two large sound holes. A loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere. The loop is square and pierced. The lower hemisphere houses the large sound slot. The remains of the iron pea survive inside the bell. The lower hemisphere appears to be undecorated, but very faint and worn lines can be seen which could represent the sun burst design. The metal survives in a very good, smooth condition…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hailsham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-83FFB3
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper-alloy incomplete clapper bell of Medieval date. The bell is a silvery colour perhaps due to a high led and tin content. It has an integral suspension loop with a circular hole, and is circular in plan and the hollow body is semi-circular in shape. The lower open edge has eight semi circular voids forming a wavy edge. The outer face is decorated with four moulded, evenly spaced square-topped shields, each of which is within a circular border, and each has heraldic arms within it; One shield is distorted by encrustation. The shields are decorated with a …
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.