Record ID: WMID-26E3E3
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilt copper alloy plaque or inlay, of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 1200). The plaque is rectangular in shape, with moulded decoration (?Style 1) on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The decoration on the front bears similarity to that of the Tiermensch or 'beastman' motif. The decoration consists of several motifs, each appears to be multistranded. Gilding survives in the recesses. It measures 26.6 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The plaque is a dark green to gold colour, with an even surface patina. Several si…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2632A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain identification and function, possibly a sword pommel of Early Medieval to Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 1500). The artefact is sub cuboid in shape. A circular perforation (hole) is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 8.3 mm. A sub circular flat border is present around this perforation. Possible arms extend to either side. These arms curve upwards, with a recurved tip. The top of this possible sword pommel extends with these curvilinear shapes and it has been folded over with the tip touching the base. It measures 63…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E951A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete early medieval silver sceat, Series C (Metcalf variety R1; c.705-710). The obverse depicts a diademed bust facing right. The reverse depicts a square with TOTII within. Diameter: 11.6 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 4th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F05381
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sceat of a variety of the Monitascorum Group with the obverse inscription DE LVNDONIA, mint: London, date: c.715-50. Diameter: 11.2 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F02432
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sceat, Primary Phase, Series E (VICO type 1b); mint: southern Netherlands (most like Domburg or Dorestad); c.705-15. . Diameter: 12.3 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratford-on-Avon area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E147C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sceat of the the Primary phase, Series D (type 2c), Op den Velde and Metcalf 2003 variety 3h (probably); mint: probably Frisia. Diameter: 11.1 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 0.9 g Op den Velde, W and Metcalf, M 2003 'The Monetary Economy of the Netherlands, c.690-c.715 and the trade with England, Jaarboek voor Munt- en Penningkunde 90.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratford-on-Avon area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E12467
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver penny of Coenwulf of Mercia (796-821), Large Portrait Phase (c.810-22); moneyer:Werheard; mint: Canterbury; Naismith C45.1; BMC 81. North 347. Diameter: 20.6 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E0C967
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978-1016), CRUX type (991-7); Mint: London, Thetford or York (not on coin). Moneyer: Oswulf/Asulfr; North 770. Diameter: 20.2 mm. Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Daventry Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E0A886
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978-1016); Last Small Cross type (c.1009-17; North 777). Moneyer: Aethelric; mint: uncertain, possibly Bath. Diameter: 19.7 mm. Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 0.8 g1
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4D4124
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy head from a hair pin, of Early Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 900). The hair pin consists of the head and a small section of the shank. The head is similar to that of Cool's Group 15 type (Cool, 1990, 164), consisting of a cube shaped head, covered by diamond and triangular shaped facets (Orthorhombic shape). Each of the sides has been decorated with a ring and dot stamp. Four ring and dots are present on both the front and back faces. One ring and dot is present on each of the side facets. The top is plain. The shank is circular in cross section and exten…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8EF778
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub triangular in shape and irregular in cross section. The apex is incomplete, with the break across the top attachment hole. The front exhibits three (3) attachment holes: one (now incomplete) positioned centrally at the apex of the mount and two at the base, one containing the remains of an iron rivet. Minimal decoration is present on the front of the mount, consisting of a recessed thin border. Two bifid feet are present, one on either side, located at the base of …
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8D2884
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy great square headed brooch, of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 520 to c. AD 590). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of part of the footplate. The footplate bar and the upper borders are present on the front of the brooch. The remnants of the catch plate is present on the reverse. The footplate bar has been decorated with two stamped annulet eyes, with five horizontal grooves beneath it. To either side of the footplate bar, are the upper borders. These comprise a bird on the right and a probable bird on the left. Gilding is still prese…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-25F720
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword pommel of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 410 to c. AD 600). The pommel is a 'cocked hat' type. It is broadly rectangular in plan, with slightly bowed longer edges. The two shorter edges are abraded and each retains the remains of a flat semi-circular lug that enabled the pommel to be secured to the pommel bar by means of rivets. The artefact is pyramidal in outline with concave sides and a small rounded top. The lower surface of the pommel is deeply concave. It measures 30.7 mm in length, 14.2 mm wide and 14.4 mm tall. The sides are 1.9 mm thick. I…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E72EC3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy head from a hair pin, of Early Medieval dating (700 to 900 AD). The hair pin consists of the head and a small section of the shank. The head is similar to that of Cool's Group 15 type (Cool, 1990, 164), consisting of a cube shaped head, covered by diamond and triangular shaped facets (Orthorhombic shape). Each of the sides has been decorated with a ring and dot stamp. The shank is circular in cross section and extends 14.4 mm below the head. A small circular collar is present just beneath the head, at the start of the shank. The hair pin is a mid to da…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E96A51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy gilded great square headed brooch fragment, of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 450 to c. AD 600). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of part of the bow and a small amount of the head plate. The rest of the brooch is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch fragment is sub triangular in plan, and curved in section. The front has been gilded. The decoration on the front can be separated in two parts: the bow and the square plate. The bow is decorated with a central rectangular ridge, with two lower ridges diagonally to either sid…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C23FB4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of probable Late Anglo-Saxon dating (AD 800 - AD 900). Around 50% of the strap end is present, consisting of the lower half. The upper part of the strap end (attachment end) is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and curved sides) in shape. At the bottom of the strap-end is an animal-head terminal. The head consists of a pair of large oval or relief ears with central engraved curved lines, then a smaller relief brow with a central engraved vertical line, and a nose with, to either…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-308D55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy trefoil plate brooch of Late Early Medieval (Scandiniavian / Viking) dating (AD 850 to AD 1050). Around two thirds (66%) of the brooch is present, consisting of two of the three arms. The third arm is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The surviving arms are sub triangular in shape, with a rounded tip. The front is slightly convex and the reverse is flat and undecorated. The front has been decorated with a a triple strand interlace design wrapped around six animals. The animal heads are all positioned in the centre, with three pointing inwards and three…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-07DF63
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub triangular in shape and irregular in cross section. The front exhibits one (1) attachment holes: positioned centrally at the apex of the mount. The decoration is indistinct, but probably depicts an interlaced beast, with the head at the apex of the mount. Two feet are present on either side at the base of the mount. The back is concave and undecorated. A flange is present at the base, of the Common Right Angle Flange type (A) as catalogued by Williams (1997, p.25, …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1E7FA6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of Early Medieval dating (AD 720 to AD 850). The pin consists of a biconical head with a plain median band. A small circular collar is present at the base of the head. The shaft is incomplete, with the tip missing. It has a circular cross section. The pin measures 22.0 mm in length. The head has a maximum diameter of 10.3 mm and 10.7 mm tall. The collar is 1.1 mm long. The shaft has a diameter of 1.4 mm. It weighs 4.3 g. The pin is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-602FD5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable saucer brooch of Early Early Medieval dating (6th to 7th Century AD). Around 25% of the brooch is present, and probably had an original rim diameter of 8 cm. The brooch has suffered from a degree of post depositional damage and is slightly bent. The edge of the brooch still extends upwards at an obtuse angle, but the main saucer part of the brooch is no longer flat but slightly bowed. The reverse of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The catch plate and pin attachment lug are not present. The decoration on the front of the brooch consists of a double pellet…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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