Record ID: BH-496604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth period, 1649-1660. The coin has one definite bend and a second possible one, which may be a deliberate conversion into a 'love token'. Dimensions: 15.1mm diameter, 0.4mm thick. Weight: 0.94g.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4941D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver farthing of Edward I. North Class 2, no. 1052. Minted at London, in 1279. Dimensions: 12.3mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 0.33g.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-491002
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long-cross penny of Edward II. Class 11a, minted at London, 1310-1312. Dimensions: 16.9mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 0.99g.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-48B1E7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Langton Down type brooch, dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Roman periods. The head of the brooch comprises a cylindrical casing, which is now squashed and contains a small portion of its original spring. The pin, which is also missing, would have projected from a slit at the centre of the spring casing. In comparison to other brooches of this type, the bow is narrow and of thin, flat section. Only a short length of the bow survives, the remainder having been lost in antiquity. Dimensions: 13.3mm long, 23.1mm wide. Weight: 2.7g.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3EE3F5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-Medieval cast copper-alloy buckle frame (c. 1720-c. 1790). This fragment, moulded at the front and convex on the underside, is rectangular in plan. It is part of one side of the frame. The front has a contiguous pattern of raised lozenges. This fragment is corroded and drab green. Minute flecks of tinning are visible in the crevices at the front. The breaks are old. Length: 23.94mm; width: 7.42mm; thickness: 3.40mm. Weight: 2.48g. A buckle with similar decoration has been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See find: IOW-F20F16.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3E9966
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet (AD 43-AD 410). This fragment is an elongated triangular shape in plan, rectangular in cross-section and curved in side profile. At the narrower end there are the remains of a small hook and at the opposite end there is an oblique break. The upper face is decorated with regularly spaced oblique grooves and the rear face is plain. Both sides are flat. This fragment is corroded in places and has a mid-brown patina. The breaks are old. Lenght: 37.51mm; length (if straightened): c. 41.6mm; width at wide end: 5.48mm; width at narrow end: 1.81…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3E6271
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet (AD 43-AD 410). This fragment is rectangular in plan and cross-section. At one end there is a partial 'eye' loop where a break has occurred. Consequently, most of the loop is missing. Close to this end there is a transverse ridge which is sub-triangular when viewed from the side. At the opposite end there is a transverse break. On the front decoration is in the form of a central lengthways line of stamped ring-and-dots. Possibly due to wear, these are barely visible. The rear face is plain. This fragment is corroded to a green colour an…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3C2A67
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: NORFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman penannular finger-ring, possibly cut down from a bracelet. The hoop is decorated with two longitudinal grooves, both with a line of very fine pellets along the base. The surviving terminal is a blunt point. Some distortion has occurred, so the true diameter cannot be accurately determined. Width of hoop 5.5mm. Thickness 1mm. 3rd - 4th century. Found within 10m of the grid reference.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-3B9716
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The solid-cast weight is roughly bi-conical, the upper half having slightly convex surfaces. The apex loop has been made from a bent piece of iron wire, the two ends of which have been pushed into the surface of the weight. Dimensions: 39.7mm long, 35.8mm wide. Weight: 232.12g, which is roughly equivalent to 8.5 Roman unciae (just under three quarters of a Roman libra).
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ippolyts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3B96C5
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy harness mount with two integral flat-sectioned attachment spikes on the reverse. The trilobate form is close to that of Read 2001 no. 310. 21.5 x 6.5mm. 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'FINCHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3B7D64
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The solid-cast weight is bi-conical, the two sides being of roughly equal length. The uppermost point has been pierced for the addition of a now-missing suspension loop. Dimensions: 38.6mm long, 36.5mm wide. Weight: 219.51g, which is roughly equivalent to 8 Roman unciae (two thirds of a Roman libra).
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-3B5D11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: OXFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn copper alloy Roman nummi (AE3's) probably of Valens and dating to the period AD 364-378. GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3B51F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantius IIdated to AD 348-350 (Reece 18) diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right [D N CON]STAN-TIVS P F AV[G] / emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and a standard with Chi-Rho in the banner; Victory to right at helm steering the ship [FEL TEMP REP]ARATIO in ex TRP
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3B4596
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This object is possibly the central part of a balance. This is a lozenge shaped cross-section bar that is wider in the middle and has a semicircular constriction in the centre. Both ends are slightly arched and gently taper from the central point. The ends of the bar are bent back on then selves forming a hook, one side has been truncated. Although roman examples are known (See Crummy 1983, 99), it is also possible that this may date to the medieval period (see Biddle, 1990, nos.3208-9 and 3213) which is dated to the 11-12th century. Crummy, N., 1983. Colchester Archaeological Report…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-3B3CF5
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy lock-pin head. The lower portion of the solid-cast head is of truncated-conical form and has a portion of the corroded iron shaft projecting from the centre of its underside. The upper portion of the head takes the form of a larger truncated cone, this time inverted. On the upper surface the sides angle downwards from the outer edge and there is a moulded ring, located slightly off-centre, its base marked by a groove. Dimensions: 15.5mm wide, 14.2mm long. Weight: 6.85g. Similar lock-pins have been found in excavations at Colchester (see Crummy 1983: 124-5). For oth…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3B2D82
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORFOLK
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Front part of a medieval gilt sheet copper alloy rectangular buckle plate broken across the fold, with pin slot, frame recesses, and five rivet holes, four containing convex-headed rivets. The front is very worn. Gilding survives around the rivet heads andthere are very faint signs of an engraved line running close to the sides and edges. 29 x 15.5mm. 13th - 14th century. Found within 10mm of the grid reference.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-3B1001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ESSEX
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, c.275-285 AD. Uncertain reverse type.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3B0876
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: HERTFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative (two-piece) brooch, dating from the mid to late 1st century AD. The wings consist of a horizontal half-cylinder with a series of moulded vertical grooves and ridges on their upper surface. At the centre of the head's underside are two perforated lugs which would have held in place the now-missing spring. The uppermost lug extends into a central ridge which tapers into the trapezoidal-sectioned bow. The straight sides of the bow converge towards a squared-off foot, on the underside of which are the remains of an openwork catchplate. Dimen…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3B0662
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ESSEX
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, c.275-285 AD. Reverse: Uncertain figure standing right?
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3AFD31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ESSEX
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, c.275-285 AD. Reverse: Uncertain figure standing right.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.