Record ID: ESS-509A22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2012 T356 A medieval brooch with a circular frame and a recess to accommodate a pin. The pin has a grooved collar and is bent out of shape at about a 90 degree angle. The brooch is silver and dates from the thirteenth century. Dimensions: diameter 15 mm. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 9th August 2012 Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-1981C3
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Two silver groats of Edward IV. 1) Groat, Edward IV, First Reign, Light Coinage, London mint, type 7 (July 1466-July 1477), initial mark crown/crown Obverse legend: ...DWARD... Obverse: Crowned bust, facing. Quatrefoils to either side of neck Reverse legend: POSVI...V...E MEV // CIVITAS LOnDOn Reverse: Cross. Three pellets in each angle Initial mark: Crown/Crown Diameter: 25.94mm Weight: 2.55g (incomplete) 2) Groat, Edward IV, First Reign, Light Coinage, York mint, type 8b (July 1467-July 1468), initial mark lis Obverse legend: ...A.RE…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-194F13
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger- ring, consisting of a flattened hoop moulded into the form of two clasped hands (a "fede" or friendship ring). The shoulders of the hoop are decorated with a square panel engraved with four petals or leaves. The remainder of the hoop is engraved with the letters IES NAZ an abbreviation to indicate the phrase IESVS NAZARENVS (Jesus of Nazarus) These words were invoked as a charm against illness in the Middle Ages. The hoop of the finger- ring is broken centre back, where a third square panel decorated with petals or leaves is positioned. The fing…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as '"Little Bentley Area, Essex"', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F14423
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T180 Medieval silver mount Period: AD c. thirteenth - early fourteenth century Description: silver bar-mount with central aperture. The bar extends with two arms, triangular in shape and chamfered. Soldered onto the reverse are two rivets, one on each arm. On both is a circular sheet which has been threaded on. Each circular sheet is free to move up and down the rivet but held in place as the ends of both rivets have been blunted/ flattened. Dimensions: Length: 11.17mm Width: 5.5mm Thickness: 1.05mm Weight: 0.42g Discussion: A similar item can be f…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mersea Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F0EB98
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Number: 2012 T177 Period: sixteenth century (?) Date of Discovery: 28/2/12 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting Description: silver-gilt lozenge shaped object, perhaps a fragment from a dress accessory/ fastener. The object is now broken from the corners closest apart in width. The front is silver-gilt and a ridge runs down the central length of the object, with striation marks, possibly used to add texture to the surface, running perpendicular to the central ridge. On the reverse is soldered a hook, with the pointed end of the hook turned back towar…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-ECC216
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Thurrock
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T126 A medieval brooch, circular in shape, with a recessed bar for the attachment of a pin, now missing. The circumference of the frame is decorated with three equally spaced leaves resembling ivy. The frame has a raised central ridge either side of which is an alternating design of squares and circular punches. The reverse of the brooch is flat and plain. The brooch is gold and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: diameter 17 mm. Discussion: The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Cons…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corringham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BFAC53
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2012 T21A medieval mount with a central shaft that flares at one end and terminates in a downturned hook. At the narrow end two arms branch out ending in a foliate terminal. Each of these is pierced with a hole, as is the flared end. Beneath the hook is an incised design, semicircular in shape, containing elliptical motifs. The design is much abraded. The function of the mount is unclear but may be connected with the accessories that were used to adorn horses. The mount is silver and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: length 27 mm, width 19 mm. J P Robinson Curat…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.