Record ID: LEIC-AD8007
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with three lions passant. It has a rectangular perforation at the top of the shield of 5.2mm in width. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 116.9 mm Width: 90.1 mm Thickness: 16.5 mm Weight: 1367 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AD659D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy key. A small cast rotary key for a casket, more finely cast and finished than is usual for the type, with a long rhomboid open bow separated by a collar from a round section stem which is expanded slightly where the stub of a rectangular bit with a cleft in its front edge remains; there is a constricted point at the end of the stem beyond the bit. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350 Length: 43.9mm, Height: 11.3mm, Thickness (stem): 3.2mm, Weight: 2.70gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD1A5A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing.  The wings are decorated with grooved ridges at the ends and beside the bow. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this, merging with the centrl one, and two further ridges travel down the edges of the bow. The b…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD005E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The brooch is circular in plan, with six shallow collets arranged equidistantly around the frame. The pin is missing, but the indent where it would have been restricted is present. Three of the collets retain a white adhesive. The space in between the collets is decorated with with four shallow dimples.The brooch has a smooth surface on the reverse, and has a grey-green patina. Measurements:  Diameter; 20.4mm, Thickness; 2.99m, Weight; 1.38g  Discu…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-ACE58D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late iron Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy and enamelled 'hoof-type' linch pin  dating c. AD 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises the copper alloy decorative terminal of a linchpin with missing iron shank. The terminal is of a hoof-type; but is extremely worn; the flat integral disc-shaped plate only survives as an elongated oval stub with oval aperture behind created from the arching leg and hoof element. There are remnants of decoration surviving on the plate in the form of t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: GAT-ACDC21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable sixpence dated to the reign of Elizabeth I. Obverse: Bust facing right, possible traces of rose to the right of bust but difficult to discern due to wear. Legend worn. Reverse: Long cross fourchee over shield. Date above shield 1564. Third and fourth issue mint mark, Pheon (1561-65). Legend worn but likely reads: ‘POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV’.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangristiolus', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ACDBC8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc brooch. Cast circular flat plate with an off-centre large ring and dot of diameter 1.8mm with a border of fifteen smaller [diameter 2.5mm] ring and dot at its outer edge. The triangular stub of either a catch plate or pin seat appears on the back. This sort of brooch is infrequently reported in our area, though a Roman version was recently reported from Low Burnham in the Isle of Axholme. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-600 Diameter: 25.1mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 2.2mm, Weight: 5.54gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ACD8FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to c.AD 1634 - 1636.. Type 3 or 5, uncertain initial mark. North (1998), pp. 164-5, nos. 2280-2 or 2286-93.~ Weight: 0.58 g Diameter: 13 mm
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-ACCE62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held. The axis bar has broken in half and has come out of the lug, although it is still intact inside the spring. The spring is complete coiling around the axis bar four times on the right before passing over the head, through the lug, coiling around the left hand side of the axis bar three times and extending into the now missing pin. The wings …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ACC711
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens, dating to c. AD 364 - 378. Reece Period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, reverse type shows Victory walking left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 15.9 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-ACC45E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with dark green glossy patina and minor surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Diameter: 25.38mm, Weight: 69.5g The metal is dark green with a smooth patina. Due to the lack wear marks, it seems more likely that this might be a Post-Medieval gaming piece.  Compare: BH-DBB686, NLM-56E8F6, SUR-2CE255 and SWYOR-CF23D7.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-ACBE4C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. Cast elongated oval zoomorphic strap end with a beast head terminal with drilled dots for nostrils and eyes and moulded nostrils, with a bordered panel of  incised vegetal ornament which ends in two short curls beyond which are a pair of rivets of diameter 2.5mm and length 3.1mm with burred ends which pass through the split inner or proximal end of the object; Thomas Class A Type 1 subtype possibly axvi. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850 Length: 37.9mm, Width: 12.9mm, Thickness (overall): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-ACBD78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I, dating to c. AD 364 - 378. Reece Period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, reverse type shows Victory walking left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-ACB69D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman silver denarius of unclear emperor. Unclear reverse type. Complete diameter would have been approximately 20mm 
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-ACAD6C
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword or Dagger Chape of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1450–1600). The object is the front plate of composite chape. The retained portion is sub-triangular with a convex edge on one side and a straight edge on the other. The front face is convex with chamfered sides, the rear hollowed creating a seam around the edge for the back plate to be attached which is now missing. The upper edge is scalloped with three circular perforations aligned with the three central undulations, below which is a raised transverse ridge. The cen…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-ACA974
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a Roman silver denarius of unclear emperor. Similar to SALVS reverse type depicting Salus draped seated on throne holding patera left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-AC9CB4
Object type: MANICURE SET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, zoomorphic Manicure set or Chatelaine of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is composed of a Cockerel shaped body, with a hollow body, which is piriform in plan. The tail is missing, leaving only a short upward projecting spur, due to an old, abraded break. The neck is curved and expands to form the lozenge shaped head, with an upper projecting undulating comb, and flanked by downward projecting wattles, with left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break. The head tapers in to form a sharp beak. The body retains an incomplete upper loop, and one larg…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AC9C9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Scots long cross and stars penny of Alexander III (1249-1286), second coinage from 1280, small edge chip; Seaby no. 5050 or 5052 Obverse description: crowned bust left with sceptre before face; initial cross potent. Obverse inscription: +ALEXANDER DEI GRA Reverse description: long cross, star of six points alternating with star of seven points in the angles, all with central pit. Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+ Diameter: 18.4mm, Weight: 1.21gms, die axis: 10
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-AC9A6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy dupondius or as probably of Faustina junior, probably dating to AD 147-175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monxton CP', grid reference and parish protected.