Record ID: BH-A577C4
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup terminal of 11th century date. Several examples of this category of artefact are recorded on the PAS database (see, for example, SF-FEFD92). Williams illustrates a similar example in his Finds Research Group datasheet (No. 24; 1997; fig. 5). The object, which represents one of the two bottom corners of the stirrup, takes the form of a zoomorphic foot. The foot angles upwards from the flat base at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees. Evenly spaced around the rounded outer edge of the foot are three projecting toes. At the top of the outer face is a mould…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A54272
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Langton Down variant brooch of mid 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 80). The much damaged head takes the form of a cylinder, which would originally have enclosed the now-missing spring. An unusual feature of this brooch is that there is a ninety degree angle between the top section of the bow and the vertical main section. A moulded transverse ridge marks the transition between the head and the top section of the bow and the latter element is also decorated with two less prominent transverse ridges. The vertical section of the bow has a longitudinal…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A53030
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy coin - probably a Radiate or Nummus of late 3rd to early 5th century date. Measures 7.5mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.48g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A52335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and encrusted copper-alloy coin - probably a Radiate or Nummus of late 3rd to early 5th century date. Measures 9mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.3g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A50EF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Constantine; VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN reverse type; AD 343-348. Measures 17mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.75g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A4CC93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Denarius of Vespasian; AVGVR TRI POT reverse type; AD 70-72; mint of Rome; RIC no. 30. Measures 17.6mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.8g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A4A7A7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded Post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked mount of circa 16th century AD date. The top of the mount has a circular swelling, with a rivet hole, and then tapers into a bent tip. The body is roughly straight, with some irregularities, and there is a second rivet hole parallel with the top of the hook. The curve of the hook is relatively narrow, and then widens into an inverted drop-shape. The object measures 39.1mm high, 9.8mm deep and 6.1mm thick. It weighs 1.7g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A46010
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate; 275-285 AD date. Measures 16.3mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.6g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-945413
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent fragment from a lead cloth seal of 16th to 18th century date. Only the central part of the two disc seal remains. One side has a stamped privy mark which includes the letter 'F' and one other illegible letter. On the other disc are two scrathed letters or numbers of indecipherable form. The object measures 15.6mm in diameter, 2.1mm thick and weighs 2.51g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9445B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent lead cloth seal of probable 16th to 18th century date. The seal comprises two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. One disc bears an indecipherable stamped design; scratched into the surface of the other disc is the number '34'. The object measures 25.8mm long, 20.3mm wide and 7.2mm thick. The weight is 9.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-943413
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent lead cloth seal of probable 17th or 18th century date. The seal comprises two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. One disc bears a stamped privy mark comprising the letters 'G[]' with an elaborate floral interweave terminating at the top in three flower heads. The other disc is plain. The object measures 20.7mm in diameter, 5.3mm thick and weighs 7.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-93F964
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent lead cloth seal of post-medieval date. No parallel could be found for this seal. The seal consists of two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. One of the discs bears an image in relief showing the head and torso of a woman, facing forward. The figure has long, flowing hair and wears a dress of 17th century style, with broad, segmented arms. A cross pendant lies at the centre of the chest. A horizontal line of pellets separates the figure from the letters 'WH'. A line border surrounds the whole design. The other disc bears indecipherable incised…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-93D825
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent lead cloth seal of post-medieval date. No parallel could be found for this seal, which, it is suggested, may be of continental European origin. The seal consists of two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. The one decorated disc bears the relief image of a horse or unicorn standing left, its right leg raised in a heraldic pose. The lettering around the top appears to read: 'WIDSON'. The seal measures 30.7mm long, 24.8mm wide and 5.7mm thick. The weight is 12.31g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-939BE5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and bent lead Dyer's cloth seal from Colchester, Essex. Similar seals from London dyers have been found (see G. Egan; 1995; pp. 92) and are thought to date from the late 16th to late 17th century. The seal comprises two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. One disc bears the stamped legend: '....LISH/COL/[C]HESTER/DYE. The other disc is badly damaged and possibly has a heraldic image. The seal measures 28.8mm long, 25.2mm wide and 8.1mm thick. The weight is 10.84g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9364B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded copper-alloy Disc brooch of 2nd century date (see R. Hattatt; 2000; pp. 344). The current form suggests that the brooch would originally have been circular in plan. The upper surface has a slightly recessed central cell surrounded by two concentric cells. Both of the outer cells contain traces of enamel, most notably the outer one, which has a light blue setting flanked on either side by a darker blue or black one. The hinge and catchplate are located at opposite ends of the reverse. The hinge comprises two parallel perforated lugs (one damaged), joined at…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7AC337
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and heavily corroded copper-alloy jetton of early post-medieval date. Measures 24.2mm in diameter, 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.78g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitchin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7AADF1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt mount or horse harness decoration of probable 17th century date. The mount appears to be a representation of an acorn. The shell is defined at the top by a transverse ridge and is decorated with cross hatched indentations, each panel containing a single idented dot. A broken protrusion extends downwards from the underside of the shell. The acorn section tapers upwards, terminating in a rounded top edge. The reverse of the mount is slightly concave and there are two damaged, integral rivets. The mount is heavily corroded. It measures 38.7mm long, 22.8mm wide an…
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitchin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7A8335
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead weights of probable medieval to post-medieval date. These two pieces were found in the same field and are clearly related in terms of date and function. Both are crudely made sub-hexagonal discs which have been cut from a sheet of lead. Both weights have linear markings in the surfaces, but these appear unintentional, probably the result of vegetation being caught in the original sheet casting. The first weight (no. 07/39 - 102) measures 29mm in diameter and 3.8mm thick, the other (no. 07/39 - 103) is 28mm in diameter and also 3.8mm thick. 102 weighs 22.3g and 103 is 23.…
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitchin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7A13F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead 'nesting cup' weight of probable late medieval date. For similar examples, see G. Egan, 1998, pp. 309-10. The weight would originally have been circular in plan, but has become squashed. The base is flat and the sides angle upwards from the base at approximately 70 degrees. Closely spaced pellets extend around the flat rim and a single pellet is situated at the centre of the base. The object measures 21.4mm in diameter, 5.4mm high and weighs 6.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitchin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6B2831
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal of post medieval date. The intact circular disc bears an incised cross and an illegible number. Only a small piece of the other disc remains; it bears a stamped privy mark containing the letter 'H'. The object measures 17.7mm in diameter, 3.2mm thick and weighs 3.35g.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitchin', grid reference and parish protected.