Record ID: IOW-B2A6B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper-alloy mount (1500-1700 AD). This mount is slightly convex at the front and largely flat at the rear. It has a fleur-de-lis at the top of a tapering neck, below which are two arms curving out and upwards, one at each side. The ends of these almost make contact with the outer petals of the fleur-de-lis. Below the arms the mount widens and has two raised parallel ridges and then an oval section which terminates with a small projecting lobed terminal with one raised ridge. At the rear, two integral spikes situated along the longitudinal centre-line are circul…
Created on: Sunday 15th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B25B68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Irish copper-alloy 'gun money' sixpence of James II (1685-1691 AD), dated 1689 on coin and minted at Dublin or Limerick. Spink: 6583B. Obverse: IACOBVS . II.-DEI . GRATIA; Laureate and draped bust left Reverse: 1689 . MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REX; Crown with two sceptres crossed behind, in each quarter VI//I/R//July (VI = denomination) These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal…
Created on: Sunday 15th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A875F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Spanish copper-alloy maravedis, possibly of Philip III (1598-1621 AD) - Philip IV (1621-1665 AD). Not further defined. The copper-alloy coins of these two kings are often squarish in shape.
Created on: Sunday 15th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9B8222
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval sheet lead or lead-alloy whirligig or buzz disc/wheel of possible 17th to 18th century date. The toy consists of a disc with a serrated outer edge and two string holes at the centre. All the serrations have been crudely made, possibly by chopping or shearing. On one face the string holes are burred over. The object is misshapen and has traces of a buff patina. Height: 59.71mm; width: 57.50mm; thickness: 2.48mm. Weight: 58.80g. A number of these toys are illustrated in Egan and Forsyth: Toys Trifles and Trinkets pages 387-391. The closest par…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9AA716
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast lead cloth seal with the remains of cloth. A two-part seal: Disc 1: [ ]ARSE/ERGEI (or T) within a beaded circle. Disc 2: 37 (scratched). The joining strip is intact and disc 2 is much larger than disc 1. Between the discs and joining strip a fibrous brown material, the remains of cloth, can be seen. This seal is grey and is partially covered with a buff patina. Height: 42.08m. width: 32.50mm; thickness: 5.68mm. Weight: 18.28g.
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Sunday 15th April 2012
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Record ID: IOW-9A7668
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval to Modern cast lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850 AD). The token has a raised design on both faces: T C on one side with a tree between and a four legged animal on the other side. The animal is facing right and its tail is raised and curved over its body; pellet above and below. Diameter: 19.59mm. Weight: 2.83g. DA=12:12. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely but those with initials are thought to date c.1500-1850 AD.
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: IOW-988CA7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1720-c. 1790 AD). Part of the iron chape survives and the pin is missing. The frame has moulded decoration at the front and is slightly convex at the rear. In plan, the frame is sub-rectangular. An iron spindle at the centre forms double loops. Each loop is sub-rectangular, is similar in size and has similar decoration. The outside of the frame is cusped and is formed of 'C'-shaped scroll-like features, two at each outer edge and two at each side (one either side of the spindle housing). The housing is in the for…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Sunday 15th April 2012
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Record ID: HAMP-959214
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent, plain copper-alloy sheet rivet which would have been used to hold repairs to a vessel in place. The artefact is sub-rectangular in form, having originally been broadly hexagonal. It have been folded in on themselves from the sides before being folded back, the folds protruding beyond the side, one side is incomplete. Similar examples found in Norwich tend to be found in post-medieval contexts (Margeson 1993, 92-93; refs. 574, 575).
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2012
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Record ID: HAMP-939525
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval copper alloy knife handle end cap with fragment of the iron tang remaining (late 15th - 16th century). The terminal has an oval cross-section that expands to form a semi-circular projection. The end cap has three ridges running along the top of the cap. A fragment of the iron tang survives, iron corrosion is visible on the end cap.
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2012
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Record ID: IOW-8566D6
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy book fitting in the form of a clasp (c. 1550-c. 1600 AD). The fitting is formed of two sheet copper-alloy plates riveted together. However, only a small portion of the back sheet or plate has survived. In plan, it has a flaring 'fish-tail' attachment end and tapers to the terminal end. The 'fish-tail' end is notched but the notches are slightly damaged. It has three sets of linear chevrons formed of grooves and extending lengthways at the 'fish-tale' end. At the terminal end there are parallel grooves forming a triangular shape and beyond th…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-84E166
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Post Medieval ceramic vessel dating from the late 17th century probably. It had a rim diameter of about 11cm, and has a thin flared rim. The fabric is dark red to purple and the inclusions are not visible. It has a streaked dark brown glaze on both faces. Compare figure 21 on page 14 of Post Medieval Pottery 1650 - 1800 by Jo Draper.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: IOW-84CE56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced post-Medieval silver threepence of Charles II (1660-1685 AD), minted at London and dated 1674 on coin. Reference: Spink 3386. Obverse: CAROLVS.II.DEI.GRATIA; Laureate and draped bust right Reverse: 74.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16; Three interlinked Cs with crown above The coin is pierced at 9 o' clock on the obverse.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2012
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Record ID: NMS-84AD31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy farthing of Charles I, rose type, probably crescent initial mark, cf North 2291, 1636-43
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-849E90
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a Post Medieval ceramic vessel probably dating from 1600 - 1800 AD. It is a wall sherd. The fabric is very hard and quite fine; cream throughout. There are infrequent white and grey inclusions. The sherd is glazed with a lustrous speckled dark brown glaze on both faces.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SF-8498A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame of Post-Medieval date. Only one D-shaped loop and the bar survive intact, the second loop and pin now missing due to old breaks. The loop is D-shaped in form and section, with projecting knops to either side where the bar and frame meet. It has a slightly expanded outer edge with central fleur-de-lis shaped projecting moulding. The bar is rectangular in form and triangular in section, the entire object having worn and corroded surfaces with traces of a dark green patina. It measures 23.28mm in width, 25.48mm in surviving lengt…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 13th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-848D00
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sherds of Post Medieval ceramic vessels probably dating from 1550 - 1700 AD. They are all tiny fragments, one base, one rim and one wall sherd. The fabric is very hard and quite fine; dark red to purple or grey in colour. There are infrequent mica and red iron ore inclusions. The sherds are glazed with a lustrous dark brown to black glaze on both faces. The fabric seems similar to Wrenthorpe Black Ware.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: IOW-846CC2
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete an undecorated post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse bar (c. 1500-c. 1600 AD). The loop is sub-oval, wider at the top than at the bottom and is largely 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on the inner face of the loop. At the base of the loop, a flaring collar is integral with a shank, circular in cross-section and 3.27mm in diameter. Attached to the end of the shank is a separate bi-conical copper-alloy rove. In plan and side view the central block is sub-rectangular in cross-section and measures 7.52mm in height, 14.61mm in width and 8.79mm in thickness. It has a vert…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-846B76
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a Post Medieval ceramic vessel probably dating from 1550 - 1700 AD. It is a rim sherd with a rim diameter of about 13cm. The fabric is very hard and quite fine; creamy buff throughout but fading to tan on the outer face, and with few visible inclusions, just sparse tiny flecks of mica. It is glazed on the inside with a lustrous clear to yellow glaze. The rim is stepped to provide a seating for a lid. The fabric seems similar to Earlier Wrenthorpe Yellow Ware.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SF-846937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of the Commonwealth, c.1649-1660 AD. As North, 1975: no. 2729.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 13th April 2012
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Record ID: NMS-846406
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy farthing token of Great Yarmouth Corporation, Williamson 286, 1669
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2012
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