Record ID: SUSS-4E3990
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small part of the frame of an elaborate post medieval two piece buckle. The material of the buckle has corroded badly; it is probably copper alloy but may be one of the new alloys introduced in this period; some traces of silvering are left in the indentations of the decoration. The piece is 22.3mm long, 11.3mm wide and 2.1mm thick. On the reverse is cast an integeral closed loop which previously had an iron spindle running through it, the tip of the spindle remains in the loop. The frame has a marked arch from side to side and this, along with the high decorative but fragile nature …
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4DFD78
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Date: 15th century Description: Large silver finger ring with a channelled hoop. It is twisted on the shoulders and this extends towards the back of the hoop. Incisions on the shoulders create foliate patterns. The band widens to form an irregularly shaped hexagonal bezel with a punched border. In the centre of the bezel is an engraved outline of the letter 'I'. Discussion: This may have been used as a signet ring. It has close parallels with a ring found in Dorset (2004 T7: Treasure Annual Report 2004, no.209), although the bezel contains the maker's mark.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clapham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-49FC40
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An amorphous blob of melted silver. The degree of melting and the rounded form indicate it has been heated to a high temperature probably during silver working. It has some tarnish/sooting. It is undatable except possibly by chemical analysis.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-496C27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edwardian penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 9b, minted in London.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-47EAE7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver medieval annular brooch dating from the 13th to 14th century. The frame is slightly oval in shape and undecorated with a D-shaped cross-section with a flat inner side. It measures 21.9mm in length and 20.7mm in width externally, and 1.3mm in thickness. The frame is slightly wider, 2.0mm, by the pin constriction than by the pin rest, 1.6mm. The frame has both a pin constriction, 2.7mm long, and a pin rest opposite. The pin rest is 5.2mm long and covers half the width of the frame, it is worn where the pin has moved against it. There is a complete silver pin in situ,…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hailsham', grid reference and parish protected.