Record ID: SWYOR-0CF004
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval copper-alloy bracelet or bangle of a form that was popular among the rural working classes of the 18th century. These bracelets are either plain or, like this example, decorated with a simple groove. This one has a groove decorated with small circular punch marks along the centre of the outer face. Very much like copper bracelets today, this 18th century version was worn in the belief that it would prevent or help relieve illnesses, in this case the 'ague', a type of fever that was rife at the time. Compare LANCUM-CB8F84 and see Bailey (2008) Detector Finds…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0CC6E4
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman (AD 43-410) snake bracelet, missing part of the band and one snake's head terminal. The surviving band is rather bent and the break is old. The surviving part measures 47.48mm in length and weighs 3.11g. The band is D-shaped in cross-section, being flat on the inside surface and measuring 3.06x1.67mm at the break. At the intact terminal, the head measures 5.29mm wide and 2.65mm thick. Grooves flank the opposing longer sides and the snout is slightly curled upwards. At the centre is a circular hole 2.24mm in diameter, apparent also on its reverse and …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quarley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-097194
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy probable bracelet of possible late Roman date, AD200-410. From its small size, it was probably made for a child. It consists of an oval loop, of D shaped section, the upper surface slightly rippled and pitted. The loop tapers towards each end; the ends are overlapped, but not fastened together, neither is there any clasp or other fastening. Most of the patina has been stripped, with a brassy surface showing. Elsewhere the bracelet displays a dark brown patina. It is 40.1mm long, 5mm wide and 27mm thick. It weighs 5.05gm. A similar bracelet can be found on the…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Sunday 13th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.