Record ID: WREX-03B37E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable copper alloy Roman plate brooch, inlaid with enamel, dating to the 2nd century AD (100-200AD). The object is oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face. There is a break at the top and bottom of the object.  This suggests that the object could be a large roundel from the centre of a brooch bow.  It is decorated on the outer face with a series of concentric circular cells, the largest of which contains blue enamel or glass. The inner circles appear to contain degraded enamel or glass, which is a rusty brown colour. The reverse is plain.  …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D2A3A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval Series D type 2c sub variety 3d early silver penny (sceat or sceatta) dating to between 690-710 AD. As Metcalf 1993: 184-190 or Abramson 2017: 65, 8-10. The obverse has a radiate crowned bust facing right with transverse A behind. The reverse has a central cross with a pellet in each angle surrounded by blundered letters. This type is thought to be a continental issue, likely minted at Domburg. Further analysis by Op den Velde and Metcalf in 2007 identifies this coin as sub variety 3d although it is noted by the authors that this is…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbotskerswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FA24C1
Object type: POLISHER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Stone rubber or polisher. A fine-grained Sandstone chunk, possibly half of an originally cylindrical object, with smooth curved sides and flat top with one groove near its edge. The other two adjacent flat sides are both slightly ridged or grooved in the same direction, with about four ridges or grooves passing across that face which preserves these details best. In its present form, the object sits well in the hand if either of the flat faces are used. The improvised use of rubbers and sharpeners and polishers extends from Prehistory, through the Roman period and into the Early Mediev…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-389137
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy enamelled button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Wild Class VIa variant. The head is formed of a flat rectangular plate. Decoration on this plate consists of red and yellow enamel, set within three parallel square cells with yellow enamel set in the middle cell and red enamel present in the two flanking cells. An integral circular sectioned shank extends at 90 degrees from the underside of the head before splitting in to two arms, and forming a loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and arms being on different plains…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BA080C
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy button and loop fastener. Circular openwork Romano-Celtic toggle fastener with traces of wear, Wild Class II. Suggested date: Early Roman, 50-125 Length: 31.9mm, Width: 17.0mm, Thickness: 12.1mm, Weight: 6.60gms 
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5B5E27
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy and enamelled button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating c. AD 50-200. The fastener has a teardrop shaped head that is sub-D-shape in cross-section. On the face are two moulded concentric grooves forming a raised edge and domed centre with recessed apex. At the centre of the apex is a small circular recess filled with the remains of white enamel. The sides of the head are rounded and the underside is flat. Projecting from the non-pointed end of the head is a square-sectioned shank that turns at approximately 90 degrees after a straight secti…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains. The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-563BE2
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild's Class VIa dating to the period c. AD 100 - 200. The object exhibits a rectangular head measuring 15.4 mm in length, 14 mm in width and 2.87 mm in thickness. The obverse of the head exhibits four semi-circles with traces of decayed enamel that is now a dull brownish-green, the semi-circles border a central lozenge recess with traces of light blue enamel. An integrally cast shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop with an oval cross-s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-FB2ED4
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Wild 1970, Class III. Cast teardrop-shaped concavo-convex button with a large central round boss within a deep gutter, with the offset stub of a triangular loop behind, Wild Class III. Suggested date: Early Roman,AD 50-150 Length: 27.2mm, Width: 14.3mm, Thickness (overall): 9.9mm, Weight: 6.27gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F42968
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval to Modern cast copper alloy probable watch winder or handle dating to c. AD 1800-1900.  The object has an annular round section handle with a cylindrical lug which widens out to a double collar, and terminates in a single small loop. The whole object is decorated with a raised foliate design. It has a very dark patina, with some small areas of red. Dimensions: Diameter of handle section 17.1mm; length of whole object 33.1mm; length of lug and collars 12.8mm; diameter of loop 3.9mm; weight 3.49g. See ESS-8DDFC4 on the PAS …
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F496F9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount, dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). The mount is formed of a sub-circular multi-lobed plate, which is convex on the front and concave on the reverse. On the front, each lobe is divided by a groove, creating a flower or shell-like shape, and there is a central indentation c.3.9mm in diameter. The reverse is undecorated and slightly concave. The mount is missing a central the attachment projection. Both surfaces are worn and eroded with a brown patina and some patches of red. Dimensions: Diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F20C38
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval copper alloy sexfoil furniture mount dating to c. AD 1500-1800. The object consists of six conjoined petals that taper towards a central perforation. The object is conical in shape. Each of the petals has an external knop at the apex. The reverse of the object is undecorated but the front has linear engraved divisions between each of the petals. Dimensions: Diameter, 34.3mm; thickness, 1.5mm; weight, 5.04g. A similar fitting can be seen at SUSS-D16C52 and SWYOR-42C0ED. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-85B2E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Roman copper-alloy plate brooch of the Roman period dating to the 3rd to 4th centuries AD. The brooch is oval in form. It has a raised outer border and a higher inner border that holds a black glass oval conical 'gemstone'. The flat space between the two raised borders is filled with concentric circle stamped decoration. On the reverse, the remains of the pin and hinge can be seen; the rust-like corrosion on these suggest that they were made of iron. Part of the catch plate can also be seen but the pin is missing.The metal face of the brooch is gilded with most…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-F12F6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval gilded cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c AD1550-1650. The buckle frame is complete but missing its pin. The buckle frame is oval, D shaped in cross section, with stylised trilobed, trefoil mouldings at the extended outer edges and at the ends of the narrowed pin bar. Each lobe contains a row of three blind holes. The pin bar is trapezoidal in section. The buckle is bent upwards a little at its outer edges. The gilding on the front of the buckle is a gold colour on the mouldings and silver on the frame, which may b…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-FEF171
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy socketed axehead of Bronze Age date. Only the socket end of the axe remains, and it has post-depositional damage. It is broadly trapezoidal in shape, and is hollow. At the socket end the rim in thickened. Along one outer edge is the remains of a longitudinal casting seam.There is a similar example recorded on the PAS database (SF-CA59D7). This socket measures 43.02mm in length, 47.15mm in width, 4.77m in thickness, 47.86g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-F0D89F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval 'Galley halfpenny' or Venetian soldino of the Doge Leonardo Loredan (AD 1436-1521), dating to AD 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Obverse inscription: LE·LAV·DVX·S·M·V·  Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. Reverse inscription: LAVS TIBI SOLI (Thee alone be praised). The silver soldino of Venice was known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was bro…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-FEC37E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. 1. Broadly retangular in shape, it tapers to a point, and has two integral lugs, and a circular perforation at one end.  Length: 42.55mm Width:19.59mm  Weight: 6.18g 2. Broadly rectangular in shape,there are two circular perforations Length: 26.59mm Width:21.54mm  Weight: 2.92g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FEA144
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval cast cooking vessel. It is a foot for a cooking vessel, which is rectangular in cross section. Cooking vessel such as this one were in use for a long period, first becoming common during the 13th and 14th centuries, with little change in form well into the post medieval period (Butler and Green 2003, 27). Height: 43.21mm, width: 30.44mm,  weight: 139.98g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AEBE53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly Late Saxon lead weight, conical with hollow underside and X-shaped rib on the upper part. Some small irregular indentations near the base are probably deliberate. In rather abraded condition. Height 12mm. Diameter 14mm. The height of the hollow on the underide 10mm. Weight 8.52g, perhaps for one third of a weight unit of 26.6g (8.86g) postulated for Viking Dublin (Kruse 1992, 86). No. 6 on annotated map in file.
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-FE80DE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. It is plano-convex in shape with a convex upper surface and a flat base. It is sub circular in shape with a central circular hole of internal diameter 8.22mm. It weighs 40.00g and is 23.69mm in diameter. Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.