Record ID: HESH-21384D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
"A gold, medieval finger-ring consisting of a simple, undecorated wire hoop and a small, oval bezel. The bezel is designed to contain a stone which is now lost. Dimensions and metal content: Examination at the British Museum has established the precious metal content to be in excess of 10 per cent of the ring's weight". - J.P. Robinson. Quoted from the DCMS 2002 Treasure Report
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-93C745
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring, consisting of a flat band, badly distorted and broken. On the exterior of the hoop, within two incised bands, are the following letters: S A N I R P The S, R and P are all retrograde. The significance of the letters is not clear. The finger-ring is silver and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: length 24 mm, width 14 mm. 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. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 13th June 2012
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isleham Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-91F276
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver badge fragment in two pieces, leg length 18 mm, width 7 mm; tail length 11 mm, width 5 mm. It represents the hindquarters of a lion with a flowing tail. The tail has broken off. On the reverse are traces of a pin attachment or stitching loop that would have attached the badge to a garment or a hat. The lion was probably used to signify a heraldic affiliation or perhaps the Royal Coat of Arms. The badge fragments are silver and date from the fourteenth or fifteenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirby Bellars area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-BDF4F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report done by J.P. Robinson of the British Musuem: A medieval bar-mount, broken at one end, the other terminating in a hemispherical boss decorated with cross-hatching. A similar find in copper- alloy is recorded in Egan and Pritchard, Dress Accessories, (1991), pp 214 and 215, No.1166. The bar-mount is silver- gilt and dates from the mid- to late twelfth century. Dimensions: length 24 mm, width including boss 8 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-63CB46
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring of Medieval dating. Only the bezel of the finger ring is present. It is oval in shape, with a cavity at the centre, intended to accommodate a gem, possibly a Classical intaglio. The border is engraved with a legend that reads: +IERVSALEM (Jersusalem). The bezel is silver and dates from the 13th Century AD. Dimensions: Height 17mm, width 15mm. The bezel was not weighed. 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: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uttoxeter Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4A3763
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval annular brooch, with the pin intact. The frame of the brooch is plain and without decoration. The pin tapers to a point, which rests on the frame. The other end of the pin encircles the frame and has a collar. This lies flush against the attachment loop and is decorated with punched circles. The brooch is silver and dates from the thirteenth century. Dimensions: diameter of frame 21 mm, height of frame 2 mm, length of pin 22 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton-in-Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D76C20
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Report: 2012 T256 Cumbria A medieval brooch fragment, roughly semi-circular shape with a plain reverse and the letters of an inscription engraved on the obverse. The inscription reads IESVS The vertical stroke of the next letter survives on the broken edge. This almost certainly formed the letter "N", so that the inscription would read IESVS NAZARENUS REX IUDIORUM or an abbreviation of the same. This inscription was a popular form of decoration on Medieval brooches and is the Latin for: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews It was invoked as an amuletic charm throughout t…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ashby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-8507E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval or early post- medieval finger- ring, consisting of a flat hoop cast with the form of two clasped hands (a "fede" or friendship ring). Incised lines at the wrist of the hand probably indicate the drapery of a cuff. The hoop is decorated with lozenges alternating with rectangular panels and a central square panel engraved with a cross. The rectangular panels are cross-hatched. The finger-ring is silver-gilt and dates from the late fifteenth or sixteenth century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies a…
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-60CCC5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver-gilt coin pendant made from a penny from the reign of Edward I (class 4b), minted at Canterbury between 1282-9. The practice of converting coins to items of jewellery such as brooches or pendants was quite widespread and is usually considered to be done close to the period of coin production. This pendant has received the additional decoration of five shallow collets (much abraded), possibly to contain coloured glass. Each of these are placed at the end of the arms of the cross and at its centre. The cross is exploited for its decorative potential and significantly, …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: KENT-38D035
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete medieval silver annual brooch dating to the 13th century. It consists of a plain frame with a circular section and a diameter of 25mm. At the base, the pin is furnished with a transverse collar with incised cross hatching.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
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Record ID: SUR-A704D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval brooch, consisting of a hoop, triangular in section, set with a collett at the top accommodating a coloured stone and terminating in a pair of clasped hands. The hands were designed to hold a stone, probably a pearl, which has now perished. The two registers formed by the triangular sections are engraved with letters that read + PAR CEST PRESENT M VERWSRENTENS (By/with this present.....) The meaning of this (rhyming?) French inscription is unclear but it almost certainly signifies a gift between two lovers. The brooch is gold and dates from the thirteenth century. …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'chiddingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A6D001
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval or early post-medieval gilded silver pendant, with a suspension loop at the top, a cabled border and a claw setting, which contains a black stone. The black stone resembles jet and is very distressed, but appears to have been carved into the shape of a scallop shell. There may be a central figure of St James but the damage is too extensive to be certain of this. Jet souvenirs were avidly collected by pilgrims to the shrine of Santiago de Compostela from the late Middle Ages. The scallop shell is the symbol of St James, who is venerated there. The pendant date…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-25D004
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Published
James Robinson of the British Museum writes: Silver Finger Ring of probable medieval date. Only a fragment of the object remains. Engraved with a rudimentary design of notches within a rectangular border. To the left of this is a square panel with horizontal incisions at either side. The reverse is undecorated and there is some tarnish evident on the object. Parallels include NCL-6B3121 on the PAS database and Egan, G and Pritchard, F. (2002^2) Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London: Museum of London: 331: no. 1624.
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-294C25
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix of Medieval date. It is a pointed oval shape with a suspension loop at one end. The loop projects from the top of the matrix and is zoomorphic, with a stylised animal head facing away from the matrix face on the front of the loop. The central design is of an ornate and stylised fleur-de-lis. The legend is set between grooved borders, and reads + SIGILL: WILLELMI: WART (Seal of William Wart). It is in very good condition. The reverse of the seal matrix is flat and plain. Compare PAS-2A3EE5 (2006 T434) which is a seal matrix of similar design. The surname was pro…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boroughbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6D5A34
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval silver iconographic finger-ring (1400-1500 AD). Treasure case no. 2012 T42. The ring has a two-faceted bezel, each engraved with decoration. One facet has a human figure, possibly a saint, and the other facet is unclear due to wear. 'Stab' marks are barely visible on the shoulders. This ring is very worn and may have been gilded. It was complete when found and accidentally broken by the finder. 22.56mm (length); 7.28mm (width); 2.93mm (thickness). Weight: 3.23g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shorwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-75E9A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature silver medieval brooch, Treasure reference 2011 T892. The report for the coroner, inserted below, was prepared by J P Robinson of the British Museum. A miniature medieval brooch, decorated with a scalloped design on the front of the frame, which is circular. The pin rests within a recess and has a down-turned "hilt". The reverse of the brooch is much abraded, but appears to carry an inscription terminating in the letters L A(?) The brooch is silver and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: diameter 12 mm. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object con…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2013
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Record ID: SOM-B1AD78
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval silver-gilt pendant in the form of a crucifix. The left arm and upper part of the top arm and suspension loop are lost to irregular breaks. The cross is flat with fleur-de-lis shaped terminals to the complete arms. On the front is a moulded figure of Jesus with head bent, body shaped in a long S, draped loins and feet on a cross board. On the back is a moulded figure of Mary holding the infant Jesus in her left arm. Mary's feet rest near the bottom of the lower limb and the top of her head is level with the base of the cross arms. The cross behind these figures is decora…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: SOM-B18D53
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late fifteenth/early sixteenth century silver-gilt bracteate stamped pilgrims badge. The badge is incomplete with only one corner and most of the centre surviving but was probably originally rectangular. The remaining corner has an irregular hole pierced through from the front, probably a sewing hole. The badge is decorated with an Annunciation scene showing Mary to the left kneeling at a prayer desk on which rests a book, to her right kneels the angel Gabriel with a lily growing from a pot between them. Behind the angel is an arched strip, probably a scroll inscribed A[V]E GRA. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-9D2B90
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval gold finger ring. The bezel consists of a lion couchant, moulded in high relief and soldered to the hoop. The beast's rump is faceted with multiple hammer marks. There are deeply moulded grooves on the mane and paws, and a deep groove for the mouth, but the top of the lion's head is worn smooth, with only traces surviving of grooves indicating the nose and eyes. A separate circular sectioned piece of wire extends from the lion's mouth to between its paws, curving back up towards the nose before a break. The hoop in front of the lion is plain before a transverse ridge and slig…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Carleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4A2243
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure item: 2011 T606; item subsequently disclaimed and returned to finder. Specialist report: A medieval gold brooch of quatrefoil shape ornamented with four settings for stones. Three of the stones survive and appear green in colour (probably glass). Each collett is supported by a collar of stamped decoration. The frame of the brooch has been bent slightly out of shape. The brooch is gold, and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: length 17 mm, width 11.95 mm; length of pin 14mm; weight: 0.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heathfield and Waldron', grid reference and parish protected.