Record ID: PUBLIC-65CFC2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete misshapen post-Medieval cast copper-alloy mount (c. 1500-c. 1700 AD). The body of the mount was formally flat and symmetrical. It has a rectangular terminal at each end which has a decorative transverse groove. There is an indent at both ends of each groove. It has a central rectangular element that is divided from the terminals by two semi-circular cut outs at each side. Each projecting end of this element has two indents similar to those on the terminals. The rear face has two tapering integral spikes, one at each end. These are rectangular in cross-section. The mount ap…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6538E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy medieval bar mount, small and sub-hemispherical in form dating to c. 14th century. The convex, central lobe is crossed by three main neatly incised transverse lines that create ridges. One of the smaller perforated terminal lobes retains a copper-alloy rivet. The reverse is recessed in all three lobes, central and terminal. The mount is 13.97mm long, up to 7.41mm wide, up to 3.25mm thick and weighs 0.95g The object is similar to artefacts illustrated in Read (2001, 23; fig. 12) and Egan and Pritchard (1991, 214; fig. 134) which are dated to the second half of…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-64C495
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy casket key which comprises a hollow-ended sub-circular shank a round bow with a terminal knop and rectangular bit. The bit has a small notch on the inside and 2 notches on the outside edge. The bit measures 12.79 mm long and 9.45 mm wide and is 1.3 mm thick. The overall length is 38.25mm long. The bow is 12.82 mm in diameter. This key probably dates to the 14th-15th century. The overall condition is good with some powdery corrosion. See also NMS-30F2B2
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-619028
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver three halfpence of Elizabeth I, 1561, London, mm Pheon.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chrishall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-60EA03
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
14 pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. Four have marks of impact, the others unmarked except for casting seams and sprues. There are five different calibres of shot, see information below. Quantity of Shot. Average weight. Average diameter. 2. 20.6g. 15.2mm. 1. 17.3g. 15.0mm. 4. 15.2g. 13.6mm. 6. 12.0g. 13.1mm. 1. 10.6g. 12.7mm.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5F8107
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast rectangular belt mount, of D shaped section with a rivet hole of 1mm diameter towards each end. The rivet holes are wider, as if countersunk, c.2mm, on the reverse face. It was probably used as a belt stiffener. The convex surface is apparently smoothed by wear. The mount tapers from 3.80mm to 4.28mm wide, it is 13.82mm long x I.91mm thick and weighs 1.2g. A similar one can been seen at NLM-EC91BO. Suggested date: Medieval, 1350-1500.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5EBB47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap mount dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is octagonal in plan and raised in the middle (having slightly chamfered edges). Two oval sectioned tapering integral lugs or spikes project from the reverse of the object; one has broken off at the bend, and the other is complete but bent at 90 degrees in the middle. The mount has probably been fastened to a leather belt or strap and the lugs bent over to grip the leather. It is plain on the front. Mounts with two integral fixing rivets or spikes tend to date from the 17th century. Although a different…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5E5BC3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. Small pea sized spherical shot for a pistol. The eleven have average measurements for weight of 3.55g, and diameter 8.2mm. All are in good condition.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D92A5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval strap end, probably dating from the 14th century. It is sub rectangular in plan, and has a trefoil end with a rounded projection below the trefoil and another narrow oval projection below this. The back plate appears to have broken away just below the first rounded projection. There is a rivet remaining joining the two plates in the middle of the rounded projection, but only the one plate remains below this point and it is broken off with no rivet holes remaining. The strap end has a patchy green patina and has been bent in the plough soil. One side …
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D3D93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the spring mechanism and has an integral loop to hold the spring. The pin no longer remains. The head itself is trumpet shaped and tapers to form the upper bow which extends to a circumferential collar. Below the collar is an elaborate acanthus decoration followed by a second circumferential collar. Extending down from the lower collar is a triangular sectioned lower bow which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The brooch is 36.48mm…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CC6E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
64 pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. There are six different calibres of spherical shaped Shot, their average measurements given below. Their find circumstances suggest either a manufacturing site or firing point, as most of the balls appear to have been dropped rather than fired. Another similar find site,(less shot), was found on the same field. Quantity of shot. Average weight. Average diameter. 1. 20.1g. 15.1mm. 8. 16.7g. 14.1mm. 4. 14.6g. 13.7mm. 35. 11.6g. 12.2mm. 10. 8.7 g. 11.3mm. 6. 7.1 g. 10.6mm.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4FEC03
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy domed stud. The stud has a concavo-convex oval shaped head with an integrally cast square-sectioned shank which is broken off. The stud is Post Medieval in date, probably 1500-1700. Similar examples can be seen on this database, for example NCM-E260C6. The stud is incomplete, missing the shank. The overall condition is good although the surface has degraded slightly due to corrosion.
Created on: Sunday 10th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4F8125
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Bronze Age Socketed Spear. The fragment has a central oval socket with breaks at both ends. One end is broken away in to the centre of the rim. It is trapezoid in plan with an oval mid rib. Approx 25mm from the tip end.Its widest end is 28mm and tapers to 16.4mm and the tip end socket width is 6mm. A similar example can be seen on the database in the Burnham hoard: ESS-A2E203. c. 1000-800 BC.
Created on: Sunday 10th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lower Road', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-48A890
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight spherical, Post Medieval pieces of cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. Four have marks of impact, four appear unused. All have slightly different measurements, which are listed below. Weight. Diameter. 36.0g. 18.2mm. 22.9g. 16.7mm. 16.4g. 14.6mm. 15.2g. 14.1mm. 15.0g. 13.6mm. 13.8g. 13.9mm. 13.5g. 13.3mm. 12.4g. 12.8mm.
Created on: Sunday 10th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-485B36
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four spherical pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. All four are probably Pistol balls, three having an average of 16.8g in weight, and 14.3mm in diameter. The fourth piece is smaller, and measures 7.1g in weight, and has a diameter of 10.6mm. One of the larger balls has marks from impact, the others appear unused.
Created on: Sunday 10th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-39B751
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
8 pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800. Spherical in shape, 4 balls have an average weight of 15.7g, and an average diameter of 13.8mm. 2 others have average measurements of 12.25g and 13.0mm. One piece weighs 7.0g, and has a diameter of 10.3mm, and another weighs 5.8g with a diameter of 9.4mm. Grey/white in colour due to oxidisation, all the ammunition is in good condition.
Created on: Saturday 9th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-33AD16
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval piece of cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. A spherical ball showing little impact damage, and some white oxidisation on its surface. It measures 15.8mm in diameter, and weighs 22.9g.
Created on: Saturday 9th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-337595
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval piece of cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800. A spherical Musket ball, unmarked except for a casting seam. It measures 16.1mm in diameter, and weighs 21.3g. The ball is in fair condition with some surface oxidisation.
Created on: Saturday 9th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-32AE54
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
36 Post Medieval pieces of cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800. Spherical Musket and Pistol balls of different calibres found in a field scatter around find spot. The number of shot, and their average measurements are listed below . All were in good/fair condition. Total number of shot. Average weight. Average diameter. 1. 28.5g 17.7mm 2. 24.15g. 16.1mm. 7. 19.3g. 14.8mm. 14. 15.6g. 13.8mm. 4. 7.3g 11.2mm. 2. 6.5g. 10.4mm. 1. 5.3g. 9.5mm. 5. 3.2g. 8.1mm.
Created on: Saturday 9th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2EC090
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four pieces of Post Medieval cast lead Shot, circa 1650 AD - 1800 AD. All four are spherical with small surface indentations. They measure "A":- 19.5mm in diameter, and weight 35.2g,"B":- Two balls with same dimensions - 16.8mm in diameter, and weight 26.7g, and "C":-16.4mm in diameter, and weight 24.1g.
Created on: Saturday 9th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.