Record ID: IOW-0A7327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) Merovingian gold tremissis, minted at Nantes (c. AD 560-c. 585 AD). MEC 460; Belfort 3094; Depeyrot type 3-2E. A Merovingian coin imitating Visigothic (which itself imitates Byzantine in a very devolved way). Obverse: left-facing bust, inscription possibly reading NAM Reverse: Victory advancing left; IVIO / N References: MEC: P. Grierson and M. Blackburn (1986), Medieval European Coinage 1: the early middle ages (Cambridge), see pl. 22 (no. 460); Depeyrot, G 'Le Numeraire Merovngien L'age de L'or (Moneta).
Created on: Sunday 1st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2E33C0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An interesting buckle plate consisting of 4 parts: 1. The principal part of the plate is formed by a strip of copper alloy bent in two with a gap at the fold, like that on a modern hairpin, to receive the buckle frame and pin (now both missing). Three tectangular notches have been cut into the folded edge; a central pin slot to locate the pin and a further two frame recesses cut into the corners to receive the buckle frame. The front of the plate is openwork with nine holes cut into it in three rows. The row nearest the fold consists of three circles, then in the centre is a row of…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knotting', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-31EDC3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Early-medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) strap fitting (strap distributor, harness link) dating from the 11th Century AD. The fitting has a central boss with knops extending to the top and bottom and projecting from the upper face; the fitting is broken to the right side of this central boss, missing the arm extending to the right. The left link arm is complete and terminates with a large openwork boss with side knops. This terminal would have held a strap or other connector.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-35EF06
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete single-looped cast copper-alloy buckle probably of early-medieval date. The frame is of simple, oval form with a circular cross-section. The inner edge around which the pin is looped is flattened. The thick wire pin survives well with minimal pitting. The frame is retained within a simple, short plate formed of a folded rectangular sheet. This features a slot for the pin and a pair of rivet holes at the attachment end. The plate has broken at the strips either side of the pin. The lower half of the fold is abraded at one of these strips and one of the rivet holes. Two …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-42E303
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Anglo-Saxon S-brooch from the 6th century AD. It is a closed S shape in plan, with an integral catchplate and a hinge for the pin on the reverse. The front has two raised lateral ridges that follow the S shape from the top to the bottom of the brooch, creating three cells. The pin is missing, but was made of iron; iron corrosion is visible on the reverse at the hinge and catchplate. Many examples of this type are zoomorphic, however corrosion hides any evidence of this, if any, on the brooch. The brooch is in fair condition and is a light green colour. It me…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Nicholas at Wade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-43A0F2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Early-medieval stirrup terminal of the Anglo-Scandinavian period dating to the 11th Century (see Williams 1997 fig 4a). The zoomorphic terminal is roughly D-shaped in section with a hollow reverse where the stirrup arms would have slotted into the terminal. At the top of the terminal is a horzontal raised band, below this is a small perforation due to wear. The terminal depicts a beast's head with lozengeform eyes and a long snout. Above the snout are two V shaped raised bands. The reverse is hollow, at the tip where the arms would have slotted in is a …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-43D456
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch fragment dating to the 6th century AD. The fragment is the central panel and two knops on the sides, as well as the hinge on the reverse. The central panel is trapezoidal in plan, and sub-rectangular in section. It has a central punched ring and dot design. It is recessed from the two side knops, which are round, with a flat reverse. Each knop has a square collar separating it from the panel; the collar is joined to a short narrow stem, which is joined to the round end. The end has two parallel transverse lines at its base. …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4601A4
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy stirrup terminal of early-medieval date. The stirrup terminal is formed from a hollow cylinder with an open attachment end that would have enabled it to attach to the now missing stirrup. Traces of iron corrosion remain within the open top. The cylinder narrows slightly and bends to form a loop which rejoins the main body of the cylinder roughly half way along its length. Further traces of iron corrosion are present around the external edge of the cure and where the loop meets the body. The metal is a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The terminal…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Sunday 12th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulrome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4A3A98
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable fragment of a copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian disc brooch. The brooch has an openwork design, possibly zoomorphic, and retains a stub of the original fastening. Most of the brooch, along with the hinge and pin fastening, have broken away and been lost. A complete example can be seen on this database (SWYOR-114BB0), though our brooch fragment lacks the fine moulded surface detail which has probably been lost as a result of surface corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-58AFB4
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Early Medieval silver decorated with triangular punches each with a pellet in the centre. The fragment is sub rectangular, broken at each end and tapering. It may be a fragment of an armlet or finger ring, or possibly from a strap end. There are five longitudinal rows of punch marks, two rows overlapping. The fragment is curved. The object may represent hacksilver, but as it is broken rather than cut, this is not certain. Compare DENO-9F9344 (2010 T385).
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spofforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-58BCC3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Early-medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) openwork strap end, probably of Thomas (2004) Class E. The strap end is 'tongue-shaped' being broadly rectangular in plan but having one rounded end; there are several oval cells of openwork spaced around the outside of a moulded central crucifix-shaped design in raised relief, probably representing a figure with outstretched arms. There is a small stepped collar at the base of the strap end with a (now loose) upper plate with rivets which would have attached to the end of a strap. The reverse is plain. Although the strap end is …
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-596EA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy late Early Medieval buckle frame, (11th century). It is D-shaped, with a thickened outside edge which is faceted. There are animal-head terminals facing each other to either side of the bar, which is narrowed and circular in section. They have dots for eyes and ears which are flattened against the head; they hold the bar in their mouths. The metalwork is pitted and patinated and any other decorative detail is now lost. Along the centre of the ridge on the outside edge there is a short strip of oblique grooves forming cable decoration. A pin rest is visible on one side o…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felixstowe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5AD445
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy cruciform brooch. Only part of the headplate remains. The headplate was originally flat and rectangular, and divided into three narrower rectangular panels but is now distorted. The headplate had integral half-rounded side knops; only one remains. The remains of a pin lug is visible in the centre of the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5B61F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Anglo-Saxon, cast copper alloy, small long brooch, dating from AD500-600. It consists of part of a plain rectangular headplate with L-shaped cutouts in the upper corners and two circular perforations. There was a further pair of perforations, which may have been rectangular with rounded ends, but the plate is broken at this point and it is impossible to be certain. Part of an integral pin lug, now broken, remains on the reverse of the plate. The brooch has a light brown patina. It is 24.2mm long, 17.6mm wide and 5.6mm thick. It weighs 3.11gm. A complete brooch of a…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-5C5653
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pin dating to the middle to late Early Medieval period. The head is cuboid with a facet at each corner. The four side faces each contain a ring and dot motif. The top face also contains a ring and dot motif. Below the head is a narrow collar. The shank is circular in cross-section and broken circa 4mm from the base.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5D0503
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Ethelred II (978-1016), minted by Leofwine at London. Crux type, c. 991-c. 997 (North 1994: 159, ref: 770).
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stow on the wold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-5D6E02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066); 'Pointed Helmet' type, minted 1050-1053. Ref.: North 1980: p. 141, no. 825. Moneyer: OSFERD ON LINCOLL (Asfrithr at Lincoln). Dimensions: 19.6mm diameter, 0.4mm thick; weight: 1.23g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-703394
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver halfpenny of Cnut (1016-1035); Short-cross type, minted 1029-1036; North no. 791 (1980: 129). Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 0.7mm thick; weight: 0.51g.
Created on: Friday 6th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-968A80
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper-alloy gilded great square-headed brooch of 6th century date. This fragment comprises a headplate corner and a small portion of headplate frame both of which are chip carved. The corner is in the form of a pointed oval cell, now empty. The decoration on the frame may represent part of a Style 1 animal. It has traces of a green patina and has been gilded at the front. There is a fracture between the cell and the frame. The breaks are old. No indication of burning or melting. 27.9 x 16.6 x 1.9mm. Weight: 2.96g. The corner is s…
Created on: Sunday 8th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-A95336
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late early-medieval cast copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, Williams Class A, Type 5, of 11th-century date. The pentagonal frame is missing its upper part, including the apex, to an old break. The curved tendrils above the main field survive in part, uppermost. The engraved decoration on the frame consists of a double border, with futher curved engraved lines to delineate the tendrils. An incised line joins the two circular fixing holes towards the lower edge; both rivets are missing. Above these is an engraved pendent trefoil motif. Two debased animal heads protrude f…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wing', grid reference and parish protected.