Record ID: SUR-24FB2A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy forked spacer from a Medieval composite strap end, comprising the end of the spacer and a terminal projection in the form of an acorn. Both flanking plates and the rest of the spacer are missing. c. 14th century. Cf. Egan and Pritchard (2002), p141.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 20th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-24EC96
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked suspension hanger from a post medieval sword belt suspension set. The hanger is 48.4mm in length with moulded foliate or vine scroll decoration and two rivet holes which have traces of rusted iron rivets. It has a trefoil terminal and a tapering body which ends in lobed terminal with a round hook.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 20th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-24A0DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval half groat of Charles I (r. AD 1625 to AD 1649). Bust facing left with II behind. Oval garnished shield. Inner circles on both sides. Mint mark: triangle in circle, dating to AD 1641-43. Spink (2008) no.2832. North Vol 2, p162. Group D, no 2258.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-247D1B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy stock from a toy gun or musket, 26.1mm in length. Both sides have moulded decoration in the form of a vinescroll motif within a ridged border. The cross section is flat and the stock, which is concave with pointed corners, tapers from 19.6mm wide at the end to 10.2mm wide at the break.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2465DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and heavily worn Medieval short cross silver penny of Henry III (r. AD 1216  to AD 1272). Triple pellet stops. Most likely Class 8, dating to AD 1242-1247. Moneyer and mint unknown, due to missing and faded legend. 
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-2457B3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval cast copper alloy thimble of Holmes' Type II dating to the mid 17th to mid 18th century. The thimble is seamless, with mechanically knurled pits and basal bands with deep grooves. There are no maker's marks.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-241D78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (possibly CD PH 4.k type) of Roman date, circa AD 75-160. The brooch is missing its, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is oval in cross section and tapers to a worn transverse break. The sides of the head are decorated with curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. At the top of the head is a broken rearward facing hook.&…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-23A358
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat square lead object of 7.3g (c. 1/4 oz). The upper surface has a moulded capital letter A, with serifs, set within a broad rim. There are no other marks. Possibly a 1/4oz trade weight - the style of the letter suggests a later 16th century or later date.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-239143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 3b dating to 1280-1281. Bristol mint. As North 1017.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-236CCD
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strip of cast copper alloy, probably part of a Roman bracelet, which has been re-purposed into a finger ring with internal diameter of 15.2mm. The strip tapers along its length from 7.4mm to 4.7mm wide and is decorated with a moulded spine which has a line of fine punched dots running along it. Both ends appear to have been deliberately cut.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-2324DA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete post medieval cast copper alloy strap mount with a narrow heart-shaped plate. The pointed terminal is missing, but on the basis of complete examples (i.e. SUR-CBD7A2) likely comprised a small pointed acorn shaped knop. The reverse is flat with two integrally cast attachment rivets.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-230CF0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle frame with integral forked spacer, from a composite buckle. The frame is oval with a ridge across the rear edge. Most of the frame, the pin, one fork and both plates are missing. Circa 14th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-22C17C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval (Middle Anglo-Saxon) pin dating to c.AD 700-850. Faceted cube head with  ringed dot decoration. Rounded collar beneath. The shaft is rounded and tapers to a broken point. Length: 29.4mm
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigtoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-161B11
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast Post-Medieval thimble of Holmes Type II, dating to c.AD 1620-1750. Description: The object has a circular base raising to straight sides which slope to a domed crown. The thimble is seamless, with a regular series of mechanically knurled pits covering the dome and body. There is an indented band between the body and crown and some basal bands with deep grooves. There are no visible makers marks. The thimble is a light green in colour and is near complete, apart from some slight loss along the basal rim. Measurements: Height: 19.43 mm; Diameter…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-1615E5
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dress hook of likely Post-Medieval to Modern date, c. AD 1500-1950. Description: The object is comprised of a copper alloy wire, doubled and bent to form a hook. The ends of the wire have been curved around on either side to create two attachment loops. The object has a mottled green patina and is complete. Measurements: Length: 14.36 mm; Width: 5.46 mm; Thickness: 3.46 mm and Weight: 1.52 g. Discussion: This fastener is classed as Read's (2008) Early Post-Medieval Class A, Type 1, with similar examples seen in Nos. 582-586. This type of fa…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-160F85
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy furniture fitting, dating to c.AD 1660-1710. Description: The object is sub-trapezoidal in shape. There is a small hinge, which was likely secured on both sides, leading into the body of the handle. This has a incised line at the top and raised trianguar moulding in the central recantangular field. This leads to rearward curled handles which project out to either side. The object is a dark green-brown in colour and is likely incomplete, due to the missing hinge connection. Measurements: Length: 29.7 mm; Width: 15.…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-1601AC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval casket key, dating to c.AD 1100-1500. Description: This objects consists of a sub-circular angled bow, with an oval cross-section; there is no collar. 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 slight cleft on one face but is otherwise smooth, forming a simple block. The key has a green patina and is complete. Measurements: Length: 33.54 mm; Width: 12.81 mm; Thickness: 3.63 mm and Weight: 3.48 g. Discussion: …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-137492
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1558-60. Lis initial mark.  Tower of London mint.  North (1991: 133) No. 1986 1 o'clock diaxis
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuddesdon and Denton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-13636F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman Republican silver denarius of Mark Antony (42-30 BC) dating to 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG XII reverse type depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint. Measurements: diameter 16.6mm, weight 3 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-135132
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) voided long cross class IIIa-c dating to 1248-1250. Struck by Nicole at unclear mint. North (1994: 226): no: 986-88.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newington CP', grid reference and parish protected.