Record ID: YORYM-919227
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount is openwork, cross fleuretty in shape within an ovate border. A central lozenge is present from which the four arms project to terminate in flared ends. These ends extend to create the irregular border. Circular perforations are present at the two longest ends and would have served as a means of attachment. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 25.7mm long, 21.7mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 3.7g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as SOM-40D4…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-914358
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy harness pendant of medieval date. The pendant is quatrefoil in plan with an integrally cast circular suspension loop. The front is decorated with a moulded design featuring a quadruped advancing left, perhaps passing in front of a tree or similar. Traces of yellow enamel survive within the border of the quadruped while the background retains much of its red enamel. A hinged mount remains in situ on the attachment loop though no longer articulates due to corrosion. The pendant has a 90 degree bend along the top lobe of the quatrefoil. The metal has a dark bl…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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Record ID: SOM-912A35
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: SOMERSET
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper-alloy single-looped buckle, missing its pin. The outer edge is widened and thickened, and tapers in thickness to the sides. It has slight lateral knops. There are three incised transverse grooves on the front of the outer edge in the centre, with further nicks to help define the knops. The top and bottom sides are slightly bowed in plan. The pin bar is very slightly narrowed and recessed. At the centre of its back is a prominent notch around which the pin would have looped. The frame is 16.2mm long, 13.8mm wide and 3.8mm (max.) thick, and 2.13g in weight.…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-90E841
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: SOMERSET
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval double-looped buckle dating to c. 1660-1720 AD. The frame is sub-trapezoidal with concave notched ends each with two conjoined circular openwork apertures. The sides are pronouncedly concave with pointed and grooved knops at the junction with the apertures. The sides are thickened at the pin bar.. The latter appears integral to the frame, though narrowed and recessed. Patches of iron corrosion product are attached to it on both surfaces. The front of the buckle is moulded while the back is flat. It is curved in profile probably as a result of its use as a shoe or k…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-907196
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class E, Type 3 being circular in plan. The main plate is circular with a moulded relief central domed boss bearing a classical style human facing mask within two concentric circles. The area between the circles is filled with pellets and the outer border is beaded. A ridged collar is present at the juncture of the plate and hook and a rectangular loop projects from the upper edge. The tip of the hook has been lost to a worn break and the reverse is undecorated and concave. The metal has a dark…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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Record ID: SOM-906CC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: SOMERSET
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval cast copper-alloy single-loop (probably) sub-rectangular buckle frame with decorated outer edge. The frame is flat on its lower surface and moulded externally on the upper. The pin bar is slightly narrowed. At the corners of the outer edge are lobed knops that protrude diagonally. Between them is cusping around a central triangle which bears a scored pin rest centrally. There are four small lateral knops and the sides just in from the pin bar and outer edge, respectively. The pin is missing, although there is a hint of iron corrosion product at the centre of the pin b…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8F7721
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete probable, post medieval copper-alloy single loop buckle plate dating from around 1500-1700. The plate consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy, the upper surface being semi-circular measuring 22.92mmx19.10mm and the lower surface a rectangle measuring 20.26mmx11.52mm. It has a central pin slot in the fold with pin in-situ. Three rivet holes, two of which attach themselves to the lower rectangular section (one rivet still remaining) and another hole 4.52mm in from the outer curved edge. The colour is now brown with patches of light green patina and weighs 3.4g. Similar p…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Record ID: BH-8F1D53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nauheim brooch, probably dating from the late 1st century BC to the mid 1st century AD. The brooch, which has been made in one piece, is missing its pin and most of its catchplate. The bow is of inverted-sub-triangular form, its slightly inward-bowing sides converging towards the remains of the damaged openwork catchplate. The bow is of thin, flat section and has a hump at the top. A pair of grooved chevrons decorates the upper surface of the bow, with a narrower groove border parallel to each side. Four coils and an internal chord form the spring mechanism, …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8DAB97
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy thimble of medieval date. The thimble has a circular base (which has been bent out of shape) from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The thimble is decorated with drilled pits in continuing spiralling rings from the centre of the crown towards the base where they terminates above a circumferential groove. The inside of the thimble is undecorated. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The thimble is 17.4mm in height, 21.8mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 2.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton With Scarthingwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8DA856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The solid-cast weight is biconical, its two sides being of roughly equal length. A pair of corroded iron prongs project from either end and represent the remains of the otherwise missing loop element. Dimensions: 42.9mm long, 28mm wide. Weight: 125.52g (equivalent to slightly less than 5 unciae).
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8D8D23
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class E, Type 3 and consists of a moulded relief openwork plate featuring conjoined confronted spirals, a transverse ridge and ridged collar at the junction of the plate and hook. The hook no longer remains having been lost to a worn break and the reverse is flat and undecorated. An integrally cast rectangular attachment loop projects from the upper edge of the plate. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 17.6mm long, 12.8mm wide, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.1g.…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton With Scarthingwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8D86A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: SUFFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy belt or strap mount of Post-Medieval date. It has a sub-oval shaped plate with trilobate terminal at one end, tapering at the other end to a projecting circular knop. At each end of the back face there are raised circular panels from which extend integrally cast triangular lugs that taper to sharp points. The entire object has very worn surfaces and measures 25.31mm in length, 14.26mm in width, 1.77mm in thickness and 1.73g in weight. This is a worn copper-alloy belt or strap mount of Post-Medieval date, c.16th-17th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8D74D2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: SUFFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval date. It is in the form of an acorn, with sub-oval plate that has a concave back face and incised decoration on the front face. This comprises cross-hatching delineating the acorn cup, with incised transverse grooves at its top edge separating cup from acorn. At the centre of the plate is a separately cast copper-alloy rivet with flattened round head, missing most of its shaft due to old breaks. The entire object measures 14.60mm in length, 10.15mm in width, 2.84mm in thickness and 0.87g in weight. This is a decorative belt or strap mount of later …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8CFC72
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy mount. The openwork mount is roughly in the form of semicircular frame and is of flat section. There is a break in the design, halfway along the straight side, where there are two opposing, rounded lobes. The outer edge of the mount is scalloped and the upper surface bears traces of gilding and a black substance. On the reverse are two opposing, circular-sectioned rivets, both of which have been bent towards the open central area. Dimensions: 25.3mm long, 22.7mm wide, 2.3mm thick. Weight: 6.26g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8CE7A1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: SUFFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle of Post-Medieval date. One loop is missing due to old breaks. The surviving loop is trapezoidal in form and section with expanded triangular outer edge and integral bar that has semi-circular projections to either side of the frame. Hinging around the bar is a separately cast copper-alloy pin that is triangular in form, tapering to a rounded point. The entire object measures 23.25mm in width, 25.71mm in length, 2.47mm in thickness and 4.64g in weight. This buckle frame is of Post-Medieval date, c.16th-17th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8CD6C4
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy chisel of probable Mid to Late Bronze Age date. The blade is sub-trapezoidal in plan, the straight sides flaring towards the convex cutting edge. The piece is of thin, flat section, tapering at the edges. The patination of the break indicates that the tang was lost in antiquity. Dimensions: 27.3mm long, 25.2mm wide, 2.6mm thick. Weight: 6.52g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-764FA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead weight of Unknown date. This weight is spheroidal in form and has the remains of an imbedded iron suspension loop within the lead. The surface is facetted in places and one facet is corrugated. It has old and modern scuff marks and is grey with some buff patina. Height: 44.1mm; width: 43.5mm; thickness: 42.7mm. Weight: c. 414.0g.
Created on: Monday 6th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-762C62
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: KENT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped oval 'spectacle' buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (1550 - 1650). Only the buckle frame is present. the pin and buckle plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity.The buckle frame is a double looped oval buckle, with cast floral decoration on the outer edges. Knops are present on either end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated.The buckle frame measures 43.24 mm in length, 23.89 mm wide and 2.73 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. A similar buckle frame has been published as no 407 by Whitehead (2003) and has been dated to t…
Created on: Monday 6th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-75FA16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: KENT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval cast copper alloy double loop rectangular buckle frame. One loop is complete but 30% of the other missing. The complete loop is square with the outer edge extended into a point; the outer side is bevelled all the way around the loop. The strap bar is narrowed and there are small knops at either end, the buckle is tinned on both sides. The buckle measures 31.69mm long, 20.30mm wide and 2.43mm thick; it weighs 3.0 grams. Whitehead (2003) illustrates a similar frame, p. 82 ref. 511, which he dates to c.1620-1680 AD.
Created on: Monday 6th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-75CF72
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: KENT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle frame, with pointed ends. There is no pin recess and the pin is missing. The strap bar terminates with small lobed protrusions on either end. The buckle frame is complete. The buckle is a dark greyish-brown colour and the surface is very pitted. These buckles date from circa 1600 - 1700. Parallels for this type of buckle can be seen in Whitehead, 2003, p82.
Created on: Monday 6th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.