Record ID: BH-9F9841
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 'Shield of France' jetton, probably struck at Tournai and dating from the 15th century AD. Similar to Mitchiner nos. 682-687 (1988, p. 227). The jetton has a slightly dish-shaped flan, is very worn and corroded and has traces of a black (corroded white-metal?) coating. It measures 24mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.86g.
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9F3595
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lid from a medieval cased mirror. Three very similar lids were found in excavations in London (see Egan and Pritchard, 1991, p. 361-2, nos. 1714, 1715 and 1716). The dating of the London examples suggests that this robust form of mirror case was probably introduced in the late 14th century (p. 365). The lid takes the form of a cast circular disc with a rim which angles vertically downwards from the upper surface, creating a recessed underside. Protruding from the edges of the case, set opposite each other, are a single pierced lug, and a pair of lugs (one damaged) with …
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Sunday 26th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9E83D3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked flint artefact which is probably a chipped axe or adze of late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. A parallel for this piece was found at Glenarm, Antrim, and was dated to the 6th millenium to 4th millenium BC (Megaw & Simpson, 1979). The implement is unusual in that it is curved towards the narrow end. It seems unlikely, however, that this feature would have affected the performance of the tool, since the back of the axe would have not been used for chopping. The tool is roughly drop-shaped in plan, with slightly convex long sides and a rounded blade. It is thickest toward…
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-9D05B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date. This artefact would appear to be a la Tène III type brooch, which is of suggested mid 1st century BC to late 1st century AD date (see Hattatt, 1982, p. 57). The brooch has been made in one piece, from a strip of copper-alloy. The widest point of the bow is about one third of the way down. From here, the sides taper gradually to the point where the brooch is broken, just above the foot. The width of the brooch also tapers upwards, towards the head. This latter element has been formed by bending the copper-alloy …
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9BB333
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fired clay figurine of probable 18th or 19th century date. It has been suggested that the character portreyed here is possibly Struwwelpeter (Shaggy Peter), who first appeared in an 1845 children's book by Heinrich Hoffmann. The figure depicted is that of a young male, who has sholder-length wavy hair, and wears a spotted waistcoat and a cravat. The left arm is angled at ninety degrees from the elbow, held across the body. To the left of the hand are four scratch marks, suggesting that the figure has scratched himself with his fingernails. The damaged chin also bears p…
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9B70F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I, 1625-1649 AD. The coin is slightly worn. It measures 12.7mm in diameter, 0.7mm thick and weighs 0.54g.
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9B5B76
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy jetton of early post-medieval date. This very worn and corroded jetton was struck at Nuremberg, probably in the 16th or early 17th century. It has been pierced close to its edge. It measures 23.1mm in diameter, 0.5mm thick and weighs 1.25g.
Created on: Saturday 18th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.