Record ID: SUSS-E99D3D
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle/sword belt hanger dating to AD 1500 to 1630.  Only the circular suspension loop, a short section of the strap bar and the stubs of each loop survive. The suspension loop is set at 90°s to the frame. The object has a dark green patina and worn breaks.  Measurements: total length: 26.63mm; width: 9.91mm; thickness including loop: 12.07mm and weight: 3.35g.  Compare:BUC-E1EF78; PUBLIC-295732 and SOM-5AA907 which notes; buckles with integrally cast suspension loops are a s…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-D64C88
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn cast copper alloy miniature terret ring of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. AD 200BC - AD100.  The terret ring is oval with a circular cross-section and narrows in width and thickness on one longer curved side possibly accentuated from wear on the external edge. On the opposing side the hoop expands into a moulded transverse collar/lobe with a wedge shaped side profile which projects slightly on the interior of the hoop, (creating a kidney shaped aperture), and is more pronounced on the external edge. The hoop flares at the moulded collar&…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B296B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount dating to AD 1150-1450. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body with a central irregular sub-square hole, a sub-oval terminal lobe extends from one side. The opposing terminal is missing to an old break. The terminal lobe is drilled and still contains a copper alloy rivet in-situ. Rivets would have attached the mount to a strap. The lobe is hemispherical in section and concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central oval lobe is decorated with four transverse incised lines creating a crossed barre…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-39A20D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount dating to AD 1150-1450. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body, from which two sub-oval terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and one still contains a copper alloy rivet in-situ. The rivets would have attached the mount to a strap. The lobes are hemispherical in section and rough cast and hollow on the underside. The upper surface of the central oval lobe is decorated with a cross hatch of incised lines. This artefact is a dark green colour. Dimensions are 17.64 mm long, 8.90 mm…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25E303
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount dating to AD 1150-1450. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body, from which two sub-oval terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk on the rear. One still contains a copper alloy rivet in-situ. The rivets would have attached the mount to a strap. The lobes are hemispherical in section and concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central oval lobe is decorated with four transverse incised grooves creating a crossed barrel pattern. This artefact is a dark green colour. Dimens…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FAEA7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second Issue dating c. AD 1560-61.  Initial mark: Cross crosslet. Spink (2008) 2557. North (1991) Vol 2, no 1987. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D.G.AN.FR.[ET.HI].REGINA Reverse description: Long cross fourcheé over square shield, dividing legend. Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV [A]D/IVTOR/EM.MEV
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BC4CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval Silver long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), minted at London. Moneyer Nicole. Class 3bc, dating c. 1248-1250 (North 1994: 226, ref: 987/1). Obverse: hE[NRICVS R]EX·III; Crowned bust facing without sceptre. Reverse: NIC [OLE ONL]VND Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.82mm. Thickness: 0.74mm. Weight: 0.71. DA=12:5. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Sunday 25th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B2BAB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, Medieval Silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), minted at London (North 1991: 63, ref: 132(b); Withers 2002: 50-51, Type 4(a). Obverse: Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown. Inscription: + RI[CARD RE]X [AnG]LI Reverse: Long cross dividing a beeded circle with three pellets in each quadrant. Inscription:  [CIVI T]AS LOn [DOn] Diameter: 13.23mm. Weight: 0.45g. DA=12:2.
Created on: Sunday 25th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-940852
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval Silver long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), minted at Newcastle. Class 3b, 1248-1250 (North 1994: 226, ref: 987). Obverse: hENRICV[S RE]X·III; Crowned bust facing without sceptre. Reverse: ROG/[ERO]/NNE/WEC Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.19mm. Thickness: 0.75mm. Weight: 1.26. DA=12:5. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 18th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F2B1E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval, cast copper alloy, sub-rectangular two-piece buckle frame dating c. AD 1690-1720.  The plain and undecorated frame has rounded corners and the internal edges of all four sides are expanded inwards. The side profile is curved to lie against the shoe with a thickened central area drilled to receive the spindle which is now missing. The object is in good condition with an olive-green patina. Corrosion product is all that remains of an iron spindle within the drilled frame. Length 46.09 mm, width 32.21 mm, and thickness 4.15 mm. …
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FC523B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy trefoil pendant loop dating from the 14th century. The openwork frame consists of three co-joined circles in a trefoil design. An offset and narrowed bar is present on the outer edge of one of the circles. Measurements: length: 18.59; width:18.1mm; thickness: 3.33mm and weight: 2.34g Similar examples of this design can be seen on the database: SUR-653CA2 and WILT-F76464. 
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FBB3E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Copper alloy single loop buckle with an integral plate of Medieval date (circa AD 1250 to AD 1400). The buckle has a circular frame with a projecting knop on which to rest the pin. The integral plate consists of a sub-square shoulder which is drilled to retain the pin, now lost to antiquity. The plate continues beyond at a reduced width and then tapers sharply to a point. A centrally placed copper alloy rivet remains in-situ near the terminal end. It measures 26.01 mm in length, and 1.40 mm wide. It weighs 1.14 g. This type of bu…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D254F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, Post Medieval Silver three pence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating to AD 1563. Second issue. Mintmark: Pheon. As North (1991:135) no. 1998. Obverse description: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Mintmark: Pheon. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D'G' ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA Reverse description: Long cross fourcheé on shield of Arms of England and France, date '1563' above. Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.'AD/IVTORE/MEV: Dimensions: Diameter: 19.21mm, Thickness: 0.83mm, Weight: 1.39g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A96FC1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount dating to AD 1150-1450. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body, from which two sub-oval terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and still contain copper alloy rivets in-situ. The rivets would have attached the mount to a strap. The lobes are hemispherical in section and concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central oval lobe is decorated with four transverse incised lines creating a crossed barrel pattern. This artefact is a dark green colour. Dimensions are 18.56 mm long, 8.99 mm&n…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A92A5E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating from circa 1150 AD -1450 AD. The mount is formed of a central, sub-oval body from which two sub-rectangular terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap. The terminal lobes are of differing size. All three lobes are hemispherical in section, the central lobe is roughly cast on the underside. The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with three incised lines with opposing incised lines forming a band with a c…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9413C4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle with two loops separated by an integral plate of Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1400.  The buckle comprises a sub-circular frame with a notched lip projecting from the centre of the outside edge. A substantial integral plate extends from the opposite side of the frame expanding into another loop which is mostly lost due to worn breaks. A perforation for the pin is present to the inner edge of the surviving loop. Two further perforations in line with the first are filled with Iron corrosion which extends to the front face, pres…
Created on: Sunday 13th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-54282B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating from circa 1150 AD -1450 AD. The mount is formed of a central, sub-oval body with a central piercing from which two sub-rectangular terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate rivets with the remains in-situ and would have attached the mount to a strap. The terminal lobes are of differing size. All three lobes are hemispherical in section, the central lobe is concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with six incised lines with opposing i…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-52C1F8
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early Post Medieval cast copper alloy eye from a two-piece blunt hooked clothing fastener, (Read Class A, Type 8) dating c. AD 1600-1700. This is half of a two-piece clothes fastener. It is sub-oval in plan with three circular attachment loops, one each side of the rectangular attachment loop at the apex and the third at the opposing end. Two ornamental sub-rectangular knops sit at the mid-point on each side of the plate.  The upper surface is decorated in moulded relief with a mounted horseman riding left. The reverse is plain and u…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-15C81F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating c. AD 1200-1400.  The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body from which two tapering arms extend, each with a sub-circular terminal lobe. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate copper alloy rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap. Remains of both rivets survive in-situ. The terminal lobes are of differing sizes. All three lobes are hemispherical in section and concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with incised circumferential …
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FEDC81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Post Medieval Silver shilling of Charles I  (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1645-1646. Group F sixth bust.  Initial mark: unclear. Reverse mint mark: sun. Tower of London mint.  Ref: North (1991) no: 2232.
Created on: Sunday 6th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.