Record ID: LVPL-2E4528
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and fragmentary copper alloy early Bronze Age dagger dating to c.1600-1400 BC. The object is in three fragments, two of which (frags 2 & 3) fit together. Overall, the object has a broadly sub-triangular shape that tapers gently and a lentoid cross-section that tapers to the blade edges. The blade itself is decorated on both faces with two sets of four parallel grooves which run along each edge of the blade on both sides, following the line of the taper and merging at the point. Fragment 2, the largest fragment has a slight curve which su…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: ESS-2E1CD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete gold finger ring of early medieval date (c.550-650). Description: The ring is composed of a wide, flat sheet metal band which tapers slightly at the back. The bezel is an extension of the band, implied by its width, in relation to the tapering back, and applied decoration. The bezel is decorated with a central bird-in-flight motif, constructed from five raised cells, three of which are inlaid with cloisonne settings with garnet overlay, and one a white stone while the other is missing its setting. A central square cell forms the bird's body, while triangula…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Harlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1DABA5
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T273. Gold and garnet 7th century Anglo-Saxon assemblage consisting of four pendants and one boss, probably from a brooch. 1. One oval gold pendant set with cabochon-cut gem, probably a garnet. The oval pendant comprises a dark, gently convex oval gem, possibly a garnet, set within a gold frame. The frame is composite, made from a sheet gold backplate with a raised border to which has been attached an upright gold strip, surrounding the gold strip is a gold ridge and a beaded border. The suspension loop is formed out of a reeded strip projection w…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Donington on Bain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: NMS-1C6F9B
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cordate/sub cordate, of Wymer (1999) type E/D/J, of lightly rolled and slightly patinated black flint with paler grey inclusions, now a grey/brown colour, the damage to the point is a pronounced flake scar, this has a slightly matt surface compared to the glossy nature of the original worked surfaces, this is likely to be from being cast on to other flints and stones during bad weather by the sea, also this is the likely cause of the incipient hertzian cones that appear as small impact rings to both faces, both faces appear to be entirely modified by hard hammer struck flake scar…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1A3097
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Roman copper alloy brooch of the dragonesque type dating from c. AD50-200.  The brooch comprises the 'S' shaped openwork plate, essentially the body of the brooch, missing both terminal heads and the pin. The openwork plate is shaped from a 'D' shaped frame forming the outline of the body, with two further strands of the frame scrolling outwards from the centre. The reverse of the brooch is flat. Unusually, the patina of the metal is black and lustrous, with occasional patches of bright green active copper corrosion.  D…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-197F5C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper- alloy Anglo- Scandinavian Viking stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 16, dating to c. AD 1000-1100.  The shape of the mount is sub-rectangular with a zoomorphic mask, possibly a deer's head, with a pointed nose and large flanking ears. A pair of antlers rise from the top of the head to frame a pierced attachment lug at the apex of the object. Below the head are interlaced tendrils flaring from a narrow stalk or body, at the base of which are three flared projections which run into the base of the object and the lower corners. The lower m…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: GLO-07BADC
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy flat axe of Early Bronze Age date. The axe is sub-triangular in plan with a narrow rounded butt that is 29mm wide, the sides expand out evenly in a gradual concave arch to the cutting edge which is 66mm wide, the blade is slightly convex in shape with a pronounced bevel (10mm deep) on both sides of the cutting edge. The surface of the axe has suffered from corrosion resulting is a lighter green pitted exterior with occasional patches of darker green patina that are the remains of the original surface. This axehead is best described as coming from the later phases of…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-053760
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval worn cast copper-alloy (Anglo-Saxon) button brooch (Suzuki Class C) dating c. AD. 480-550. Parts of the rim and the pin are missing due to old breaks. This brooch is sub-circular in plan and has an incomplete and worn raised rim which extends upwards diagonally from the plate. At the centre of the brooch there is a moulded anthropomorphic forward facing mask, the lower features obscured from iron corrosion. The upper half of the mask survives with two curved eyebrows descending into a T-shaped feature with concave sides and ho…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F9DBB2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy socketed and side-looped spearhead from the Middle Bronze Age, about 1550 BC - 1250 BC, with textile also surviving. It probably dates from the Acton Park or Taunton phases. The blade is narrow and sub-flame-shaped, with a pronounced rounded midrib running down the centre of both faces. Each wing is very worn and has a bevelled outer edge. The hollow socket is worn and broken, but it is circular in cross-section, tapering to the midrib. There are the remains of a small loop to either side of the socket, each broken off with a length of 13.5mm. The spear…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-F31B56
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval seal matrix of 13th century date. The seal matrix is complete except for its top end point, suspension loop and raised reverse rib. This large seal matrix is of flat type and is pointed oval (vesica) in plan, though missing the upper point to damage. The reverse of the matrix is flat and undecorated, with a central solder scar 56.2mm long from the broken edge representing where the raised rib has detached. The die of the matrix is engraved deeply and of relatively high quality. The device is described by Mark Redknap as the following: Under a Gothi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F1C16C
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy processional cross in two pieces with a cast copper alloy figure of Christ and three associated copper alloy fragments, c. AD 1470-1510. A small piece of wood was also present, but it is unclear whether or not this is contemporary with the rest of the object. Cross (33.6cm long, 32.7cm wide, 0.8cm thick). The main object is a Latin cross with three lozenge shaped terminals. The arms of the cross are decorated with one couplet of foliate projections each midway along their length, one to either side, followed by three more foliate projections on each of …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F18B4F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token of the Beatified Queen, commemorating the reign of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating to circa 1603-1614. Obverse description: Crowned rose flanked by the letters E R - BEATI REGI[NA]. Reverse description: pheonix rising from flames - SO LA. PHENIX . MVN DYE. The token is in a fair condition with some corrosion and wear on both faces and around the edge.  As Mitchener 4744-4745 This is an example of a rare group of tokens made in the immediate aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth I and inspired in design by an earli…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F13374
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver cut halfpenny coin of Stephen (AD 1135-1154), Awbridge type dating to AD 1154-1158. North (1994) number 881 (BMC type vii). Uncertain moneyer, mint probably Northampton or Norwich. The coin is 18.8mm long, 9.1mm wide, 1.0mm thick and weighs 0.68g. It has been cut along the line of the reverse cross.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F12B76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin; a round halfpenny of Robert II of Scotland (AD 1371-90). Mint of Edinburgh. Spink No. 5152.The coin is 13.8mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.33g. Obverse: Crowned bust left, holding sceptre: ROBERTVS REX Reverse: Long cross dividing field into four quarters - a pierced mullet of five points in each quarter: VIL/A EI/DIn/BV[G] Reference: Spink, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (2003) No. 5152.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F0F880
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver probable annular brooch (incomplete) or large finger ring of the Medieval period, probably AD 1200 - 1350. The hoop is triangular in cross section with an inscription on the two outer faces.  +DEINE : [-]INISAT+AVE + INVF : TRV : VIR[...] : IRNA[-] The colons have been used to transcribe a group of four small recessed dots in a lozenge shape. The tops of the letters are adjacent to the central line of the hoop on both external faces. The lettering is in a slightly unusual medieval style, with square topped As and angular closed Es. Some Ns, or suspected …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F088E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age coin. Though originally suggested to be a gold plated contemporary copy of a gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi with a copper core (Esuprasu type dating from about AD 40 - 47), it is also suggested that this might be a coin with an unusual level of copper mixed with gold (as those with copper cores tend to weigh less). The coin is 20.1mm in diameter, 3.0mm thick and weighs 5.47g. The coin is dished, concave on the horse face. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end and a ring of pellets in each cresecent. Reverse: Styli…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F07BF9
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, English jetton of Medieval date that has been re-purposed as a dress hook by the addition of a narrow, pointed oval, strip of metal on the reverse in the same way as a nummular brooch. The strip is riveted through the centre of the jetton. The strip tapers at both ends and bends upwards, but is incomplete. It may have been a double hook or a hook and a loop. The jetton appears to be an untidy imitation or copy of an Anglo-Gallic or English jetton. The edges are missing. No parallel for this imitation jetton has been found in Mitchiner, Berry nor https://www.mernick…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F03D15
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy catch-piece from an Early-Medieval / Anglo-Saxon wrist clasp of Hines' form B20 dating from AD 450 - 600. It comprises a rectangular bar with integrally cast plate. The bar is rectangular in section with two groups of moulded transverse grooves that produce three evenly spaced plain square/rectangular plates along the length of the bar. On the inner edge at the centre of the bar is an incomplete but integrally cast rectangular loop. The outer edge is flattened and has a scalloped edge of five lobes. There re also four circular attachment holes in the…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: SUR-F01416
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman chatelaine (toilet set hanger), c. 2nd century AD. The object is 33.5mm long and 44.6mm wide. It has flanking horse heads either side of a narrow projecting arm which terminates in a small round suspension loop; this has broken through wear. The horse heads are simply moulded, with details of ears, eyes, snout, mouth and jawline rendered in the casting and faintly visible. The broad, flat sides of the object have two parallel decorative bands, each of two rows of punched dots which run across the width. The lower edge is flat wi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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