Record ID: SUSS-E87062
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval cut farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating between AD 1248-1256. Long-cross class IIa or Vb. Probably mint of Canterbury. North (1991) no: 985 or 991. Dimensions: length: 8.63mm,  width: 8.11mm,  thickness: 0.72mm,  weight: 0.28g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E80DA6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The bow of the key is circular with an oval cross section and internal diameter of 5.18mm. The solid stem is sub-rectangular in cross section, extending from the base of the bow and terminating in a projecting pin beyond the bit. The bit has a rectangular ward with clefts on each side forming an inverted 'T' shape. The key has a dark green patina, and is bent slightly to the left. Dimensions: length: 32.90mm,  width: 9.23mm,  thickness: 2.57mm,  weight: 2.43g Similar keys can…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E59744
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint flake of suggested middle Neolithic to early Bronze Age date c. 3300-1000 BC.  The secondary flake is elongated and sub-triangular in plan and cross-section; a small section of cortex surviving at the distal edge which has a chip at the terminal with fresh breaks suggesting more recent damage. The ventral surface is slightly concave with a pronounced bulb of percussion and raised rippling suggested hard hammer working. The dorsal surface has five removal scars with crude removals at the proximal end, possibly damage, but some finer …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E48690
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating between AD 1550-1650 The frame is roughly oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section, with concave long sides with a projecting knop at either end of the pin bar. The outside edges of each loop also expand into a pointed knop, the internal outside edges are also slightly expanded creating a kidney shaped aperture. A loose copper alloy wrap around pin has survived in situ, formed from a copper strip measuring 22.11mm long. One loop has of the buckle has slightly bevelled inside edges, the o…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-D3C544
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate imitating an issue of an uncertain ruler dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Illegible reverse. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7FFF06
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy brooch probably a Colchester one-piece  type, c. AD 20-70. The brooch is heavily worn, consisting of the bow and partial head, as well as the remnants of the catchplate. The bow is flat at the head where it is slightly waisted before expanding slightly to worn breaks. At the back of the head is a small cusp ending in worn breaks, probably the base of the missing forward facing hook and lower loop. The body of the bow is flatter near the nead and thickens to a broadly D-shaped cross section as it narrows t…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7F01F1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating between AD 1550-1650 The frame is roughly oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section, with concave long sides with a projecting knop at either end of the pin bar. The outside edges of each loop also expand into a pointed knop.  A loose copper alloy wrap around pin has survived, (free of the pin bar), measuring 12.03mm long. One loop has of the buckle has slightly bevelled inside edges, as well as a very narrow break in the frame near the pin bar. The buckle is light green in colo…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7E138E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut fragment (1/8)of a post medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547) dating c. 1544-1547. Third coinage, Bust 1. Cf. North 1844; Spink 2369. Dimensions: length: 10.00mm,  width: 7.65mm,  thickness: 0.77mm,  weight: 0.25g
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7D287E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Early Medieval cut farthing of Cnut (1016-1035), 'Pointed Helmet' type dating to c.AD 1024-30, mint and moneyer: unclear. Ref: North 1994:168 no: 787. Spink: 1158.  Dimensions: length: 9.14mm,  width: 8.94mm,  thickness: 0.39mm,  weight: 0.17g
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7C2903
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete extremely worn medieval silver cut farthing, probably of Henry II-Edward I (AD 1154-1189/1272-1307) dating between AD 1180-1279. Probably short cross or voided longcross reverse type. Unknown mint, unknown moneyer. Dimensions: length: 9.74mm,  width: 8.95mm,  thickness: 0.54mm,  weight: 0.30g
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7AEAE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) Longcross reverse type, class IIIa or IIIb, dating between AD 1248-1250. Mint of York or Norwich. As North no 986/987. Dimensions: length: 8.39mm,  width: 8.03mm,  thickness: 0.65mm,  weight: 0.25g
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-79937A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold unite of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Group B, second bust, castle initial mark dating to AD 1627-1628. Tower mint under Charles I. As North (1991) no. 2148a Dimensions: diameter: 32.75mm,  thickness: 0.75mm,  weight: 9.18g. The flan is possibly lightly clipped on one edge. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-413083
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1800. The Jew's harp comprises a sub circular head with two tapering prongs, and is lozenge-shaped in cross section. A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the tongue, which is now missing, the rabbat encrusted with iron corrosion. The object has a dark brown patina. Measurements: length: 50.39mm,  width (at head): 22.73mm,  thickness (at head): 6.52mm,  weight: 9.27g. Egan (1998:284) notes: Jews harps, or trumps have a …
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-40B620
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-361) dating between AD 313-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type.  Mint of Trier. T F//PTR.  As RIC VII Treveri; no. 40 Dimensions: diameter: 23.59mm,  thickness: 1.57mm,  weight: 4.30g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-3F3FC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307); class 2b dating to January to May AD 1280. Mint of Bristol. As North (1991) no. 1015. A very small sliver has been clipped from the flan, cutting diagonally into the legend Dimensions: diameter: 19.50mm,  thickness: 0.54mm,  weight: 1.33g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-3EAD0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver halfgroat of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to AD 1611-1612. Second Coinage (AD 1604-1619).Mullet initial mark. Tower Mint, London. As North (1991) no. 2105/1 Dimensions: diameter: 17.12mm,  thickness: 0.52mm,  weight: 0.89g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-3BA1AE
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman painted wall plaster dating c. AD 43-410. The fragment comprises a small fragment of oxidised ceramic tile with a thick layer of off-white plaster with abundant quartz and calcareous inclusions with some possible crushed flint. The upper surface is smooth and flat, possibly painted with a layer of grey paint.  Length: 59.47mm and width: 49.70mm thickness: 19.65mm and weight; 57.35g.  Scattered fragments of roof, wall and floor tile were found in the same field see: SUSS-3B8874.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-3B8874
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A scattered assemblage of Roman Ceramic Building Material including six tegula roof tile fragments, three box flue tile fragments, five floor tile fragments and a possible imbrex tile. A  fragment of wall plaster, SUSS-3BA1AE was found in the same field. Total weight: 3170g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bosham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EC4B35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous seal matrix dating between AD 1300-1400. The seal is vesica shaped and the die inscribed with a standing facing figure wearing a long robe or gown. The head is triangular with a flat top;  a T shape forming the brow and nose with two pellets for the eyes and a straight mouth. The linear arms hang to each side, the hands either raised or alternatively holding two rods ending in three-forked prongs. Surrounding the device is a French legend in lombardic script and retrograde reading +IE …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-EBA0FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver fourpence of Charles II (1660-1685) dating c AD 1670-1684. Milled coinage. Four interlinked C's with quartered emblems reverse with unclear date. London. Spink: 3384.  Diameter: 19.34mm and weight: 1.76g. 
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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