Record ID: SWYOR-8F4367
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring, triangular in section, with an inscription in two bands around the outer surface. The letters and symbols on the upper register are indecipherable but consist of eight characters. Those on the lower register spell: +ALRLARIA which bears some resemblance to the popular invocation AVE MARIA (Hail Mary) On the inner surface are several more letters crudely incised and difficult to read: +XT(or R)OZ(?)HOII Whatever their meaning, these letters most probably carried amuletic significance. The ring is silver and dates from the fourteenth century.…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E4CD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two large fragments of a medieval silver coin; a groat of Edward III (1327-77), fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), series G (1356 - 1361), London mint. A third part of the coin, at eight o'clock on the obverse, is missing. It is 28.2mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 3.85gm. Reference: North, Vol. 2, No. 1193 - 1195.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E2F48
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, cast copper alloy disc, probably the head stud from an enamelled headstud brooch dating from 75 - 200 AD. The disc is circular and the upper surface is divided by a plain cross into four cells, each containing red enamel. The reverse carries the remains of what appears to have been a ferrous mounting point. It is 10.1mm in diameter and 3.3mm thick. It weighs 0.98gm. It is similar to the studs on brooches such as number 34 on page 332 of Hattatt's Visual Catalogue.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Saturday 27th April 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-8DEFA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy Late Iron Age or Roman Colchester brooch dating from 25 - 60 AD. The bow of the brooch is oval in section, tapering to a point just below the catch plate, which has broken off and is missing. At the head of the bow are two short wings, each with three shallow, transverse grooves. The end of one of the wings has broken away and is missing. The wings are very thin. Above the wings is a short spur of metal, rectangular in section and tapering to a point. This is integral with the bow of the brooch and was the chord hook, which once bent forwards to lie on the head, b…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8DD897
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and a portion of the shaft of a cast, copper alloy Anglo-Saxon pin, dating from c. 700-900AD. The pin head is globular, but flattened on top and has eight irregular faceted sides. The facets taper to a ring collar at the junction with the shaft, which is of sub circular/sub pentagonal section. The shaft and head of the pin appear to have been cast in one piece. The lower portion and the point of the pin have broken off and are missing. It has a smooth grey patina. It is 24.9mm long and 8.5mm in diameter. It weighs 2.92gm. See Evans & Loveluck, Life and Economy at Early Mediev…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boroughbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8D91C7
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, openwork hooked tag dating from c. 1500-1600. The sewing loop is trapezoidal and the body of the hook is in the form of a wheel with serrated edges, each half of the wheel having seven teeth. The centre of the body is in the form of a plain cross with three or four small, circular holes pierced in each of the angles. The point of the fastening hook has broken off and is missing. The tag has a light green patina. It is 27.2mm long, 15.9mm wide and 3.2mm thick. It weighs 1.45 gm. See Museum of London, Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition, fig. 25, No.…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boroughbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8D6217
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy unidentified object. It is in the shape of an isosceles triangle in plan and is D shaped in section. At the wide end, it suddenly becomes thicker. The wide end is also an old break. The point is somewhat rounded, and the edges are not particularly straight, nor the faces flat. It is 36.5mm long, 15mm wide and 6.7mm thick. It weighs 8.5gm. Although having a superficial similarity to the tip of a spear, the roundedness of the edges and the sudden thickening does not make this possible. It could also be the end of a larger object such as a scabbard chape, with the ho…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8D5032
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy strap end consisting of a strip of folded sheet metal, and dating from c. 1270-1350. The open end has rounded corners and the outer end is delineated by a deep transverse groove. There is one copper alloy fastening rivet, which remains in place in the centre of the open end. Traces of gilding remain on the upper face. It is otherwise undecorated. It has a light green patina. The strap end is 32.2mm long, 16mm wide and 6.4mm thick. It weighs 9.83g. See Museum of London, Dress Accessories, p. 159, No. 749, but this is made from thin sheet with a gap at the fold. A paralle…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8D3740
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken, three piece, copper alloy strap end consisting of a front and back plate with a sheet spacer, and dating from c1350-1400. There is a tri-lobed terminal knop at the closed end. None of the plates are complete and it is not possible to determine the number of fitting rivets. The strap end has a light green patina. It is 21.8mm long, 9.7mm wide and 2.5mm thick. It weighs 1.47gm. See Museum of London, Dress Accessories, p. 147, No. 703.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CFCB0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, annular buckle with a central bar, dating from c. 1450-1550. The buckle frame is moulded in the shape of a five-petalled flower, each petal being defined by a lateral incised line along the outer edge of the frame. Within each petal are multiple incised, transverse lines. There is a central pin bar with slightly bevelled sides, but no remains of any pin or plate. The underside of the buckle is flat and undecorated. It has a light green patina. It is 28.4mm long, 26.7mm wide and 2.1mm thick. It weighs 4.23gm. See Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, p. 47, No. 272.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CD222
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, double loop asymmetrical buckle, dating from c. 1575-1700. There are lobed knops at two symmetrical points on the outer edge of the rounded loop. The frame of the buckle is somewhat corroded, but the inner and outer edges of the frame were possibly bevelled. The frame is bent upwards at the outer edges, suggesting it was a knee or spur buckle. The pin and plate are missing. The buckle has a light brown patina and an area of rust in the centre of the bar; the remains of the pin. It is 22.9mm long, 18.7mm wide and 4mm thick. It weighs 2.42gm. See Whitehead, Buckles…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CBD06
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, double loop asymmetrical buckle, dating from c. 1575-1700. There are lobed knops at two symmetrical points on the outer edge of the rounded loop. The frame of the buckle is somewhat corroded, but the inner and outer edges of the frame were possibly bevelled. The frame is bent upwards at the outer edges, suggesting it was a knee or spur buckle. The pin and plate are missing. The buckle has a light green patina. It is 25.5mm long, 19.3mm wide and 2.7mm thick. It weighs 2.41gm. see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, p. 92, No. 574.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CAF04
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, single loop, D-shaped buckle with narrowed and offset strap bar, dating from c. 1250-1350. The buckle has a light green patina. The pin and plate are missing. It is 14mm long, 17.2mm wide and 2.4mm thick. It weighs 1.12gm. It is a Meols type 2 buckle.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8C8DE7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, single loop, D-shaped buckle with a lipped frame and a narrowed strap bar, dating from the medieval period. The lip is notched to act as a pin rest. A folded, copper alloy plate remains in situ and has corroded on to the strap bar. There is one copper alloy fastening rivet in the plate: this remains in place. The plate is not recessed, and is a pain rectangle in plan. There are traces of an iron pin remaining around the strap bar. The remainder of the pin has corroded away. The buckle has a light green patina. It is 24.9mm long, 15mm wide and 4.9mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8C75F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin; a Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). It has a diameter of 13.36mm, thickness 1mm, weight 0.75g. See North vol II p. 140 no: 2289.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8B6D60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; probably a nummus of the House of Constantine (307 - 364), Gloria Exercitvs, two soldiers and one standard type, dating from AD 335-41. It has a diameter of 16.25mm, 1.99mm, weight 2.02g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 10th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8B5C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a contemporary copy (barbarous radiate) of a radiate coin of an unknown emperor. The copy dates from 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). It has a diameter of 10.49mm, thickness 1.59mm, weight 0.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8B41F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, Fel Temp Reparatio, soldier spearing fallen horseman type dating from 355 - 361. It has a diameter of 8.34mm, thickness 1.86mm, weight 0.45g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 10th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8B0F22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, Fel Temp Reparatio, soldier spearing fallen horseman type dating from 355 - 361. It has a diameter of 12.82mm, thickness 1.28mm, weight 0.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 10th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8AA006
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of the House of Constantine (307 - 364), Gloria Exercitvs, two soldiers and one standard type, dating from AD 335-41. It was minted at Antioch. It has a diameter of 15.97mm, thickness 1.63mm, weight 1.93g. See LRBC numbers 1363 - 1393.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 10th May 2020
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