Record ID: HESH-298FF4
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undecorated developed flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). This example is extremely small and uncommon within the metalworking tradition of the earlier Bronze Age. The style of this axe fits into the developed flat axes specifically into the division type Aylesford. This type is dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase III), of metalworking tradition phase IV, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2050 - 1700 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight expanded crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid, …
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2988C4
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of Bronze Age axe, dated to the period 1500-800 BC. The fragment consists of a much worn and abraded blade tip / cutting edge. The fragment is broadly D shaped in plan with an irregular oval cross section. There is no evidence for the remains of the socket on the broken edge and the blade facet has been almost completely worn away. The fragment has been heavily abraded in the ploughsoil and is in poor condition. All surface patina has been lost and a much corroded light blue green powdery surface is present. A direct parallel can not be found due to the condition of…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-298206
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated flat axe found in close proximity to axe described in record HESH-297346 Flat axe. Essentially complete, but significant loss from corrosion at the cutting edge and butt. Much of patina has flaked away, removing surface detail, but where intact it reveals a neat fluted design on the lower blade. This comprises longitudinal furrows which diverge as the blade splays; closest to the cutting edge there are three furrows to either side and a central triangular one. The sides of the implement are very slightly raised, possibly just as a consequence of this particular decorative t…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-297346
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated flat axe found in close proximity to axe described in record HESH-298206. Flat axe. Essentially complete, but with significant loss from corrosion at the cutting edge and butt and virtually all patinated surface flaked away. The side profile, supported by a remnant of patina on one face, shows that the axe-head had a transverse stop bevel just below the middle making the haft-end longer than the blade. There is no sign of decoration where the patina is intact, but it is possible that the sides were shaped into a double longitudinal facet. Dimensions: Length: 146 mm; width c…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-286940
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast lead object, possibly part of an architectural element. Probably Post Medieval (c. AD 1500 – c. AD 1750). Length 19.2mm, width 21.2mm and 2.8mm thick. Weight 5.34g. The fragment consists of a curving strip of lead which is convex on both faces. One end has an old break and the other end terminates with three crudely shaped and conjoined pointed features which resemble leaves. This object is possibly part of a lattice-work ventilation grille for a vent in a building. Compare with other architectural elements in the form of lead grilles recorded on the Portab…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-273062
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantius II as Caesar, GLORIAEXERCITVS (two soldiers standing with two standards), mintmark off flan, AD 330-35.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2699A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Crispus, Possibly [BEATATRANQVILLITAS] (largely obliterated but three stars over ?alter), mintmark illegible, AD 321-24.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-25F303
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper alloy as of Gordian III, AD 238-244, possibly PRINCIPIIVVENTVTIS reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-255D51
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age socketed axe, cast in copper alloy. The axe is incomplete, consisting of the blade end and a significant amount of the body. The transverse break across the socket is very worn. The surviving section of axe is sub-rectangular with a triangular profile. The sides are straight, expanding out slightly at the blade end. There are casting flashes along both sides. The blade is straight and is quite worn. One face of the axe is narrower than the other, and there is a small casting fault on this surface. The rectangular socket is filled with compact soil. The axe has a worn su…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2556C6
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age socketed axe, cast in copper alloy. Only a fragment of the axe survives, including the blade end. There is a worn transverse break across the base of the socket, with only a small part of the rectangular socket surviving. The surviving section of axe is sub-rectangular with a triangular profile. The sides are straight, expanding out slightly at the blade end. There are casting flashes along both sides. The blade is straight and is quite worn. The axe has a worn surface and an even mid green patina. The surviving fragment is 31.44mm long, 32.48mm wide and 13.42mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-255006
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age socketed axe, cast in copper alloy. Only a fragment of the axe survives, including the blade end. There is a worn transverse break across the socket. The socket was originally rectangular, but has been crushed inwards along one edge. The surviving section of axe is sub-rectangular with a triangular profile. The sides are straight, expanding out slightly at the blade end. There are casting flashes along both sides. The blade is straight and is quite worn, however the wear is more pronounced on one side. The axe has a worn surface and an even mid green patina. The fragmen…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-253D34
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age socketed axe, cast in copper alloy. Only a fragment of the axe survives. There are worn transverse breaks at both ends, leaving only part of the socket. The breaks appear old, however one, towards the butt end is more recent. The surviving section is sub-rectangular, with the sides expanding out towards what would have been the blade end. The fragment is rectangular in profile, with casting flashes along both sides. The axe has a worn surface and an even mid green patina. It is filled with compact soil. The axe fragment is 36.52mm long, 26.83mm wide and 13.18mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-252944
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age spear head, cast in copper alloy. The incomplete spear head is lozenge shaped, with bevelled edges and a pronounced central ridge running down both faces. The tip and edges of the spearhead are extremely worn. There is a worn break across the spearhead, with none of the socket remaining. The spearhead has a sub-lozenge cross section, which suggests it is part of side looped socketed spearhead of middle Bronze Age date. The surface of the metal has some pitting and it has a patchy mid to dark green patina. The fragment is 41.99mm long, with a maximum width of 8.06mm, a minim…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-252206
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Medieval strap loop. The loop is square, with one edge of the rectangular frame being particularly worn. It has a mid green patina. Length 15.83mm, width 12.01mm and thickness 1.58mm.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-251206
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy bell. The bell has been crushed but not completely flattened. In its current condition it is 30.67mm long, 17.73mm wide and 11.44mm thick. The original diameter of the bell cannot be determined. There is no apparent decoration on the surface. There is a squashed suspension loop at the apex, which is 8.35mm long and 4.88mm wide in its current condition. The loop is not integrally cast, and appears to have been soldered to the bell. The iron ball is corroded to the inside. The bell has an even green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-250903
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Medieval cast copper alloy buckle with integrally cast forked spacers to hold a double sheet plate. This fragment is a prong from a forked spacer which would have been integrally cast to the back of a buckle frame, there is a worn break where the frame was originally attached. The spacer is sub-rectangular at the attachment end, and narrows into the prong which has a square cross section. It has a dull dark green-black patina and the surface is very worn. The fragment is 34.96mm long, 14.07mm wide and 3.81mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-250071
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy mount. The rectangular plate is roughly symmetrical, with two semi-circular indentations along each of the longer edges, which form three rectangular zones. The central rectangular zone has two shallow 'v' shaped indentations on both external edges. The outer two rectangular zones have a horizontal indentation, with a parallel ropework design on the outer edge. The plate measures 24.6mm by 11.63mm, and is 1.63mm thick. It has a rectangular cross section. The reverse of the mount has two integrally cast projecting rivets, both of which have been bent to form a…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-24F0E2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle plate. The folded copper alloy sheet has a looped end to hold the strap bar of the buckle frame. There is a central, rectangular slot in this loop to accommodate the buckle pin. The plate is rectangular, with a small recess to either side of the loop to alloy movement of the buckle frame. There is a rivet hole on the outer edge of the plate, containing the corroded remains of an iron rivet. One plate has a worn break just before the rivet hole. Both surfaces are plain and undecorated. The brooch has an even mid green patina. The plate is 19.31mm long, 6.42m…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-24E4C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Roman dupondius or as. The obverse has a (barely visible) right facing bust, and the reverse is completely worn. No legends are visible on either side.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-24CAB3
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy biconal bead with a raised rib around the circumference. The bead has an external diameter of 10.79mm. It has a circular longetudinal perforation with a diameter of 4.76mm. The bead is 5.17mm thick. The bead is complete, although there is some damge to one edge. It has an even mid to dark green patina. Beads of this type are difficult to date, however this example is similar to beads dated to the Roman period.
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.