Record ID: SUSS-7E9D11
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a late Anglo-Saxon cast silver hooked tag, comprising the hook, animal-head terminal and part of the plate. Judging by the curvature of the surviving portion of the plate, it was originally circular or sub-circular in form. It has an incised stepped border and the remains of a more complex design in the central field, now limited to two tendril-like terminals. An animal's head viewed from above projects from the lower edge. It has circular ears with central semi-circular depressions, and incised details on the face. Transverse grooves mark the junction between the animal's…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-4EDDA0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy token dating to the Post-Medieval period. This type of token is known as 'Lyon counter', and dates c. 1575-1589. The obverse of the token depicts a lion facing left, rampant, within a circular border in the form of a belt or garter. At the top of the token above the lion, a tri-lobed crown is visible. The legend set within the circular border (now largely illegible) would have originally read; 'HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PE', the motto of the order of the garter. The reverse of the token depicts the crowned arms of France (modern) between two crowned pillars. These pilla…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-40A1A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy standing or hanging weight of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, c. 43-1700 AD. The weight is roughly bell shaped, with a thick ridge at its top (though no aperture for suspension) and a prominent dimple in its base. The object is relatively well made, and survives in good condition with a patchy whitish brown patina. The lack of a perforation or aperture in the pre-prepared suspension area suggests that this weight may not have been finished properly, or possibly only existed in order to make the piece easier to pick up. The weight stands 29.4…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-408245
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy animal rumbler or 'crotal' bell dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1500-1700. The bell survives in very good condition, with its sub-rectangular integral suspension loop and internal iron pea present. From the suspension loop, a series of radiating lines decorate the top of the bell, while the bottom half underneath the latitudinal ridge which divides the object in two has been covered with a 'fishscale' pattern. From the top of the suspension loop to the base of the sound chamber the bell measures 36.93mm, the maximum central diameter of the object is 29.2…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4068C0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy single looped buckle of Medieval date, c. 1250-1400. The buckle is symmetrical in plan view, with a constricted pin bar and equal armed sub-oval frame that terminates in two prominent lobed knops at each end of the pin rest and outer frame which itself is straight. In the middle of the pin rest, a roller mechanism has been manufactured out of sheet metal which is decorated with a series of shallow incised parallel lines. The buckle retains its pin, comprising of a single piece of metal which is wrapped relatively loosely around the inner frame. The object …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4045F1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1600-1750. The mount takes the form of a Tudor rose, with moulded floral decoration on its outer surface. Parts of the edges of the mount have broken away in old damage, although the two fixing lugs on the back of the object survive intact despite some bending. The object measures 21.56mm in diameter, is 2.48mm thick and weighs 5.66 grammes.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4032EE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1600-1750. The mount takes the form of a Tudor rose, which demonstrates some surviving gilding on its decorated face. On the back of the mount two fixing lugs are present, although these are bent outwards. A small section of the main body of the mount has broken away in old damage. It measures 32.10mm in diameter, 1.70mm thick and weighs 7.37 grammes.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4008DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman dupondius or as of uncertain emperor, dating from the first to mid-third century AD. Reece period unknown, mint of Rome. Almost all the details on this coin are illegible except for a very degraded bust on the obverse, although the reverse appears to depict a standing figure facing left, with right arm outstretched.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3FD455
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Early Medieval stirrup mount of Anglo-Scandinavian association, dating to the 11th century AD. The mount is lozengiform in plan view, and plano-convex in section, with a circular suspension loop set above the main body of the object. At the bottom of the mount, the object curves inwards slightly so as to give the impression of a retrograde 'L' shape in profile view. At the bottom of this section of the object, a rivet hole is visible though the rivet itself is missing, with only some ferrous corrosion products on the back of the object to ever indicate its…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3F8BC9
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two possible fragments of cast copper-alloy bracelet or bangle, probably of Roman date, c. 43-410 AD. The two fragments are of slightly different diameters, and despite being found in close proximity it is unlikely that they belong to the same original object. The larger of the two fragments is circular in section, while the smaller piece has more pronounced flattening on its inner surface and is thus slightly plano-convex. Both fragments are preserved relatively well, with even green patinas covering most of their surfaces. The first measures 43.52mm long, is c. 6.14mm thick, and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3F54B8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle and integral plate of Medieval date, c. 1250-1400. The buckle and plate have been cast in one piece, with the frame of the former being sub-oval in plan view with a straight outer edge, and the plate itself being pointed and roughly sub-triangular in plan view. Just past the junction between frame and plate, there is a small circular aperture which now is filled with ferrous corrosion products indicating the presence of an iron pin component or integral rivet. About halfway down its length, the plate of the buckle abruptly tapers, and between thi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3F0005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double-struck Medieval silver long cross penny of Edwardian issue, c. AD 1279-1377. Mint of London.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-3DC89C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1600-1700. The main body of the mount is broadly leaf shaped in plan and plano-convex in section, with a short 'stem' protruding from the bottom of the object. This part of the object is characterised by openwork decoration, with a lonzengiform and heart-shaped space created respectively by a connecting strip which runs across the bottom part of the body. The top of the mount is broadly trefoil shaped with an elongated central knop which in turn is flanked by two small projecting apertures which broadly give …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3D8535
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy die of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides and rounded corners. The numerical pits have been drilled in negative relief to each surface in a regular manner, with those on opposing faces NOT adding up to a total of seven (7) as is usual. The metal has a dark green patina and is slightly worn. The die measures 10.9 mm x 10.89 mm x 11.01 mm and weighs 8.89 grams. Geoff Egan (1997) notes that the "regular" layout (opposing sides totalling 7) is most common among medieval and later dice though this is in contrast with Mac…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-3D80C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy toggle-clasp component from a sword belt, dating to the post-medieval period, c. 1500-1700. The object is plano-convex in section and sub-triangular in plan view with a circular knop at the apex of the object, underneath which are two collars which abruptly flare inwards to create the neck of the toggle. Below this, openwork decoration is visible in the form of a central circular aperture flanked by three small decorative 'wings' on each side. A second aperture is visible below the first, though this is much smaller and originally would have served the …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EFCD65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completely illegible core of a copper-alloy Roman dupondius or as dating from the first to mid-third century AD. Reverse type illegible. Mint probably of Rome.
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-EFC05C
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knapped core probably dating to the Mesolithic period, c. 9000-4300 BC. A large portion of buff grey cortex remains one rounded and unworked face and the core has been worked from multiple edges. Small removals corresponding to small flint blades on multiple faces of the core suggest that this core should be dated to the Mesolithic period. The flint is of a dark grey colour. The core measures 41.42 mm high, 49.42 mm wide, 27 mm thick, and weighs 70.8 grams.
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-EFA93B
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knapped core probably dating to the Mesolithic period, c. 9000-4300 BC. A small portion of buff grey cortex remains on the rounded distal end and the core has a rectangular prepared flat platform. Small removals on all vertical edges of the core suggest that this core should be dated to the Mesolithic period. The flint is of a dark grey colour. The core measures 32.32 mm high, 35.5 mm wide, 16.94 mm thick and weighs 23.29 grams.
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-EF9ACF
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint knapped core probably dating to the Mesolithic period, c. 9000-4300 BC. A small portion of buff grey cortex remains on the rounded distal end and the core has a rectangular prepared flat platform. Small removals on all vertical edges of the core suggest that this core should be dated to the Mesolithic period; however it is possible that the core dates to the early Neolithic. The flint is of a dark grey colour. The core measures 32.44 mm high, 29.25 mm wide, 24 mm thick and weighs 37.2 grams.
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-E94808
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and damaged cast copper-alloy Late Iron Age to early Roman period brooch of Langton Down type, c. AD 25-60. The remains of the brooch consists of a cylindrical head with incised horizontal decoration across the outer face of the semi-rectangular top edge, below which is lightly incised cross-hatching, followed by a semi-circular delineation in decoration between head and body, followed by a decorated sub-triangular tapering body. The brooch is severely bent and damaged, but seems to be mostly intact, including the openwork catchplate on the reverse which, while torn and …
Created on: Friday 1st April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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