Finds within constituency of Mid Sussex
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Coin | SUSS-693EB3 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A struck silver Post Medieval escalin of Albert and Elizabeth of Austria, ruling in the Spanish Netherlands. Coin probably minted in Hertogenbosch in 1617. Obverse depicts an eagle with the shield of Austria-Burgundy on breast; legend reads: ALBERTVS [ET ELISABET] [...] [GR]ATIA. The reverse depi... | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-68D8A1 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| An extremely worn struck Post Medieval silver Shilling of Charles I (1625-49 AD). Tower mint, probably under Parliament, 1642-8. In addition to severe wear on the surface of the coin, it has torn on the outer edges in multiple places and has been rippled, probably due to soil compression. It i... | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-CADA13 |
Medieval | West Sussex |
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| A very worn Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307 AD) or the early reign of Edward II (1307-1327 AD). Certainly Class 10cf and further probably Class 10cf5 (due to remaining attributes of the crown), c. 1307-1310. Mint: Bury St. Edmunds. The obverse depicts a crowned bust facing with b... | |||||
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Pilgrim badge | SUR-E49EE8 |
Medieval | Greater London |
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| A small incomplete pilgrim badge in the form of the mitred head of Thomas Becket. The Mitre is decorated with groups of pellets. Little of the collar survives. On the hollow back is an integral projection for attachment. | |||||
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Dagger | SUSS-A84682 |
Medieval | East Sussex |
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| A complete cast copper alloy pommel from a knife or dagger. This example probably dates to the Medieval period based upon the information below (c. 1100-c. 1450 AD). It is hollow and sub-spherical in form and has a sub-oval hole at the top measuring 8.5 mm long by 6.45 mm wide and a sub-rectangul... | |||||
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Mount | SUSS-7E8614 |
Medieval | West Sussex |
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| A nearly complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic decorative mount, probably from the Medieval period, c. 12th-c. 13th century AD. The mount seems to be in the figure of either an aquatic mammal, such as a beaver or otter, or more likely, a stylised interpretation of a dog or lion. The mount is sub-... | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-C7AFE3 |
Medieval | West Sussex |
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| A Medieval short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), minted in c. 1204/5-c. 1208/9 AD. North Type 5bii; Wren Type 5b2. Moneyer may be Adam, but is misspelled clearly as 'ADAN.'; if this is correct, the mint must be either London or Northampton, but this portion of the reverse legend is cut. ... | |||||
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Brooch | SUSS-C6F156 |
Roman | West Sussex |
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| An highly corroded, bent, and incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester One-piece Type, c. 1st century AD. Only the stump of the spring remains with a portion of the spring and hook curving upwards; there is a short crossbar and in spite of the degree of corrosion a few grooves ... | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-3D0A85 |
Iron age | East Sussex |
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| A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater common to southern England in areas occupied by the Regini and Atrebates, dating to c. 60-20 BC. One side of the coin depicts a wreath design with 'hidden face'; the other face depicts a triple-tailed horse right, beaded name, floral sun above, cogwheel bel... | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-F039D1 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A small sherd possibly from a late 15th century but more probably a 16th century vessel. The shard is not diagnostic enough to identify the vessel form from which it originates and the dating is based on the material evidence only. The fragment is unglazed but shows surface discolouration on both... | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-EFAAF6 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A small body sherd from a 16th or possibly 17th century Post Medieval green glaze dish. The fragment is glazed on both sides. | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-EF7A67 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A body sherd most probably from a Post Medieval 'border ware' vessel from the Surrey/Hampshire border. As such it would date from the mid 16th -17th century AD. The fragment has an olive interior glaze with dark brown iron specks. The clay body colour is a yellowish cream. | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-EF3D81 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A body sherd from a Post Medieval Frenchen ware salt glazed stone ware vessel, dating from the mid 16th to early 17th century. The fragment has a mottled brown surface appearance with grey body colour that is characteristic of this type of ware. | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-EEEFD4 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A fragment of a Post Medieval hard-fired metallic glaze local earthenware vessel, dating from the late 16th century to late 17th century. The fragment consists of part of the base and side wall and is glazed on both sides with a thick dark brown metallic glaze. The base diameter is estimated at ... | |||||
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Dress fastener (unknown) | SUSS-1C52B1 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| An incomplete and corroded early Post Medieval cast copper alloy eye from a dress clasp fastener. The object is sub-oval in shape with three trifoliate attachment knops, one located at the end of the oval and one at either side of the fastener; each knop is pierced by a circular hole. At the othe... | |||||
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Vessel | SUSS-1C12C3 |
Medieval | West Sussex |
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| A rim fragment from a Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper alloy object possibly a vessel, circa 1200-1700 AD. The rim projects outwards to create a raised collar around the rim of the object. Both ends of the object are broken, whilst the side opposite the rim has a highly worn edge suggesting ... | |||||
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Scraper (tool) | SUSS-C2FC72 |
Neolithic | East Sussex |
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| A flint horseshoe type scraper of the Neolithic period (3500-2100 BC). The struck flake is sub-circular in shape and is a mottled grey to dark grey in colour. There is a significant bulb of percussion on the dorsal face with concoidal waves indicating the striking platform at the proximal end. Th... | |||||
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Strap fitting | SUSS-E3BFE8 |
Medieval | East Sussex |
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| A heavily corroded Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy hook and ring (c. 1300-1700 AD). The object comprises a D-shaped ring and circular-sectioned tapering shaft, bent in half to form a hook. The hook measures 38mm long, with a 4.8mm max. shaft diameter. The shape of the end loop suggests i... | |||||
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Mount | SUSS-E38462 |
Medieval | East Sussex |
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| A corroded Medieval or Post Medieval cast tin or lead alloy mount of unknown type (c. 1300-1850 AD). It is rectangular in plan with a moulded raised border which is further raised to a pyramidal shape with ridges along each of the four angles of the pyramid. The apex is also slightly raised. The ... | |||||
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Dagger | SUSS-E2EDF2 |
Medieval | West Sussex |
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| A complete cast copper alloy object, probably a pommel from a knife or dagger. This example probably dates to the Medieval period based upon the information below (c. 1100-1300 AD). It is hollow and sub-spheroidal in form and has a square hole at the top and bottom. One of the holes is slightl... | |||||
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Jetton | SUSS-E2D1E7 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| A very worn copper alloy object, possibly a jetton or commemorative medal dating to the Post Medieval to Early Modern period (c. 18th c-19th c. AD). The remaining attributes of the disc imply that a laurel wreath with a crown were depicted on one side with traces of a possibly Russian legend. T... | |||||
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Buckle | SUSS-006012 |
Post medieval | East Sussex |
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| An incomplete and bent Post Medieval copper alloy cast double-loop buckle. One oval-shaped loop is complete, whilst only approximately 10% remains of the second loop. The central strap bar is narrowed symmetrically from either side and shows some reddish discolouration that may indicate the remna... | |||||
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Spindle whorl | KENT-1720B3 |
Unknown | West Sussex |
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| A complete, age uncertain, cast, lead alloy, spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is roughly circular, plain, convex or a flattened, conical shape with relatively large roughly central spindle hole. The small size implies it's use on delicate fine materials such as silk. There is a white overall surf... | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-B95962 |
Roman | West Sussex |
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| A complete nummus of Crispus Caesar (323-324 AD). Reverse Type: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS with altar, globe, and VO-TIS XX. Reece period 16, Vol. 7, No. 321, p. 191. Bust type G5.L | |||||
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Coin | SUSS-A7F772 |
Medieval | East Sussex |
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| A complete Medieval silver long cross coin of the Edwardian Type (c. 1279-1377 AD), broken into two pieces. Because of the fragmented state of the coin and the fact that the outer borders containing the legends are clipped, it is impossible to determine which ruler is represented, either Edward ... | |||||
| Microlith | SUSS-007764 |
Mesolithic | West Sussex |
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| A Collection of 12 Microliths of probable Mesolithic date, c. 8300-4500 BC. 1) Rectangular in plan, triangular in cross section. Dorsal surface has four negative scars with a very pronounced arrises running down the centre of the flake. The ventral surface shows the butt of the striking p... | |||||
| Tile | SUSS-004354 |
Post medieval | West Sussex |
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| Corner of a thick tile, probably a floor tile of mid 16th to 18th century date. Mid-buff in colour with a slightly reduced, grey outer surface and fine sand temper; it has a clear glaze on the top and sides and a rounded upper edge. It weghs 59.9 grams. | |||||
| Retouched flake | SUSS-001CB4 |
Neolithic | West Sussex |
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| A flint waster flake with some evidence of retouch probably of Neolithic to Bronze Age date (c.4500-1000 BC). The dorsal surface is partially cortical with two negative scars. The ventral surface has the butt of the striking platform, bulb of percussion and cracking ripples. Small amounts of reto... | |||||
| Blade | SUSS-FFEAE6 |
Neolithic | West Sussex |
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| Flint blade of probable Neolithic to Bronze Age date (4500-1000 BC). The blade has an "S" shaped twisted profile with a trapezoidal cross section. The dorsal surface is partially cortical with six negative scars. The ventral surface has the butt of the striking platform, bulb of percussion and cr... | |||||
| Vessel | SUSS-FFE7F5 |
Post medieval | West Sussex |
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| Sherd of German 16th century stoneware probably from a mug. Pale grey to buff fabric with a pale orange slip on the inner and outer side and clear glaze on the outer side. Prominent wheel throwing marks on the inner and outer side. 10.23 grams, relatively fresh breaks. | |||||
