Record ID: GLO-8548CA
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness mount consisting of a sub-oval loop that has three evenly spaced outwardly projection knops running around its circumference. Emanating from one side of the loop is a short, truncated bar that is 23mm long and has an expanded bulbous terminal that would have formed the centre of a large bar perhaps with a corresponding loop at the other end as is the case of GLO-6B54AA.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-A70D45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy disc brooch of possible Scandinavian origin dating to the period c.AD850 - 950. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration consisting of three figures that are shown as a prone animal that stretch from one side of the disc to the other, crossing each other at the midpoint where that is a recessed disc that would have mounded a stone or enamel, this disc bisects the animals where the three would meet and leaves the torso and hind legs in one half, then head and arm in the other.  Each animal comprises of L-shaped legs that have expanded thighs; the lower…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-38B021
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of hack silver dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1000. The item is rectangular in plan with straight edges on all four sides.  Both the top and bottom ends have vertical sides that are unaltered.  However, the long edges on both sides display deep cuts that are 2/3 deep and cut from the rear of the item, the final 1/3 has a rough edge suggesting that the initial cut was not deep enough to sever it completely, making it necessary to finish the process by bending and snapping this section from its parent object. Both the front and rear face…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-A67859
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked tag with a triangular plate that tapes to an integral rearwards facing hook. There is an attachment hole in each of the top corners separated from each other by a U-shaped notch on the top edge. The plate is undecorated and narrows to the hook, where small a transverse double recessed line with small flanged side knops above, mark the division between the hook and the plate.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-A33117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Secondary Phase Series E, sub-variety e dating to c.AD 720-40, mint: northern Netherlands. Ref: Metcalf and Op den Velde 2009-10: 46, pl.43-4, nos. 1470-3. Obverse: Quilled crescent, right with triangular head with pellets. Reverse: A beaded standard containing TOT L I (I on its side)
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-909811
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete polychrome glass bead of late Roman to Early-Medieval date, c.AD 300 - 650. The bead is bi-conical body that is 12mm in diameter in the centre and tapers 7mm at either end. The bead is made from black glass that has been decorated with two bands of applied chevrons formed from the first application of zigzagging white glass which is then overlayed with offset zigzagging yellow glass, both of which run around the waste of the bead. On one end is an applied double band of yellow glass that runs around the circumference, with a triple band of yellow glass at the opposite end.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-56B845
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy hooked tag that has a triangular plate that tapes to an integral rearwards facing hook. The plate is truncated, missing the top two thirds but enough remains to show that originally it would have been decorated with two triangular panels formed from linear recessed border, the interiors may have been decorated but not enough remains to show any further decoration. The triangles are divided from each other by a central recessed channel the is infilled with niello.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-FCC3EB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end that is made from a long tapering rod. The forward edge is decorated with a moulded animal facemask which us heavily worn but a narrowed snout recessed eyes and raised arched ears are just visible.  The main body is formed form an elongated rod that appears to be undecorate, although the high level of ware may have removed any detail.  the end of the strap end is expanded ad decorated with a recessed knot or geometric patten tat is filled with niello. The terminal is slotted for the strap that would be held in place by two copper alloy rivets. This is a…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-D70D27
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). This is the lower half of GLO-B9DC5E, comprising of the lower part of the bow and the foot plate. Only that base of the bow remains and leads to the top of the foot plate. The foot plate is roughly sub-rectangular with an elongated pointed lower edge that has an ‘axehead shaped’ trapezoid base that has a raises and flanged collar before. To either side of the main plate is a further ‘axe shape’ trapezoid projection. The face of the plate is decorated with a raised lozenge frame that…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D6BDB4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). This is the lower half of GLO-B9E5E1, comprising of the lower half of the bow and the foot plate. The bow is decorated with two vertical, recessed lines that run parallel to each other and lead to the top of the foot plate. The foot plate is roughly sub-rectangular with an elongated pointed lower edge that is now truncated. To either side is a trapezoid ‘axe shape’ projection (the right-side projection is missing). The face of the plate is decorated with a raised lozenge frame that encloses a c…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D21437
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early medieval hooked tag. This has a circular plate that is finely engraved face, the decoration consisting of a long-cross that divides that plate into four sections, in each of the angles has a curving, snake like beast that has a sinus body, open mouth, recessed pellet eye and long thin ear behind the head. Surrounding the outside of the plate, and containing the decoration within, is a beaded border. On the top edge of the plate are two projection loops for attachment, with a truncated hop on the lower edge that is separated from the main plate by a small square p…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-808DDE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 900 - 1100. Thomas' Class E, Type 1 with inhabited foliate design. Winchester-style. The strapend is tongue-shaped with a series of openwork holes predominantly consisting of two rows running down the middle, with a smaller grouping on either sides that would help to emphasise the foliate decoration that would have covered the whole of the strap end but is now obscured by corrosion. There is a slot at the rear of the strapend to insert the belt which is held in place by four copper alloy riverts, all four rivets…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-725DFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Sceat, Series J (type 85), c.AD710-25, mint unknown. Type Bird on a cross reverse type Obverse: Diademed bust facing right within a serpent circle. Reverse: Bird on a cross inside a serpent circle. Annulet at the end of each horizontal arm of the cross, quatrefoil of pellets in front of the bird, trefoil of pellets on both sides of the crosses base.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-57E988
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy disc brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is a flat circular disc that has a centra hole drilled through the middle, otherwise the face of this item is undecorated.   On the reverse is a pierced tab for the pin, this area is encrusted with iron corrosion which is the remains of the iron pin. A tab for the catch plate survives the top of which is curled over to hold the tip of the pin.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 29th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-57D437
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy disc brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is a flat circular disc that is decorated with five ring-and-dots, each of which formed from using a central pellet depression surrounded but two concentric rings.  The first ring-and-dot positioned in the centre of the disc, with the other four evenly spaced around the perimeter of the brooch.   On the reverse is a pierced tab for the pin, this area is encrusted with iron corrosion which is the remains of the iron pin. A tab for the catch plate survives the top of which is curled over to hold the t…
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 29th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-2C9994
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle but is now heavily distorted from post depositional damage. The centre of the brooch is highly decorated and consists of a central roundel that is divided by three inwardly facing arches the forms a three-armed shape. This is surrounded by two rows, each row is formed from a line of squares, each comprising of a set of 3-4 lines set alternating perpendicular angle to its neighbour. Finally, this is all sur…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-291A18
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle. The brooch has a highly decorated interior that consist of a central boss that has a circular aperture in the middle (3mm in diameter). This is surrounded by six ovals made from two opposing separate lines and set at a slight angle.  A short line extends from the lower end of each oval to the central boss. Above is a row of six roughly semi-circular panels that are formed via a curving line radiating…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-28DFCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle. The brooch has a highly decorated interior that consist of a central small stamped roundel, this is surrounded by a ring six triangular panels, each with a separated rectangular base, that have their points angles towards the centre, this is contained within a circular recessed border. This is surrounded by ring of stramped roundels that borders the central design. Running around the internal rim of the b…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-267BD4
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval (6th century Anglo-Saxon) incomplete copper horse harness mount. The mount has a highly decorated circular plate that has a central boss formed from a central copper alloy roundel that may have mounted a garnet centre, this is surrounded by an annular of white paste; finally, this is contained within a raised border. Filling the main body of the plate by tightly packed triple strand interlace in Style II. This is all contained within a double concentric raised border, the first inner border has been decorated with a line of stamped annulars, the second outer border…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-A98068
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The fragment consists of decorated silver plate attached to a piece of corroded iron. The silver plate has the form of a ninth century strap end but the presence of the iron points to it having had some other use. The incised decoration is in the ninth/early tenth century ‘Trewhiddle’ style but too little survives to allow a confident identification of the motifs used. These consist of a triangular panel filled with oblique lines, a feature difficult to parallel. Through this panel are two leaf tendrils. To the left of the panel is a crescent panel containing further leaves…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D7210D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end that is rectangular shape with slightly convex edges and a pointed forward edge. The forward edge of the strap end has a crude animal facemask, that has a triangular undecorated head with the leading point forming the mussel that terminates in a slightly expanded snout.  Behind the head two oval panels with recessed centres form the ears.  The main panel is decorated with a curvilinear motif forming a curving vine with protruding leaves and buds, the recess are then filled with niello.  At the rear is a simple transverse crescent lines with two i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-D5492E
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Early Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian zoomorphic stirrup terminal. The terminal is in the form of a serpent-like beast whose head, is arched back over its body to form a loop. There is a large crest on the back of the head that is decorated with a central groove and two knops along the ridge.  The face narrows to a rounded snout with oval raised eyes behind.  The mouth is open with both side of the jaw resting on the back of the beast.   The reverse has a hollow concave back that forms the socket for the sidearm of the stirrup, this hollow is filled with a wh…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-9D6963
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a fragment of an Early Medieval strap end that dates to the AD775 to AD900.  Consisting if the rear third of the strap end, the face of the strap end has been decorated with incised lines forming a crescent at the back with a triangle flanked by ovals in front, this would led to the main panel of decoration which is now missing.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-1AC24B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy mount of Early Medieval date, c.AD 450 - 750. The mount is sub-rectangular with a seme circular terminal that has a central piercing for attachment, the terminal at to opposite end is truncated. The face is decorated with a geometric pattern although only the end section remains, the remaining portion consists of a line that zigzags across the frame to form a multi-bordered triangle, this face is also gilded.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-DDF4B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver sceat, Celtic Cross and Rosettes (Type 14), Secondary Phase (c.710-60), c.720-50. Obverse: Bust facing right with long, thin face and prominent nose. Obverse inscription: [DELVNDO]NI[A+] Reverse: Celtic cross with 'rosette' of pellets enclosing a central pellet in each angle. The cross has a large central pellet and a small pellet at the end of each arm, BERK-BB1DB5 records that these are a type known from very few specimens. Metcalf (1994, 428) cites two specimens, one from Cosham (Sussex) and another is recorded on EMC under 2009.0049 listed as &…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-481C1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut quarter Early Medieval farthing of Aethelred II (978-1016), Crux type (North 770) dating to c.AD991-997. Obverse: Bare-headed bust facing left with sceptre (only the left side remains) GLOX Reverse: Voided short cross with one angle remaining containing an X. OLE+ North 770
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-47F292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver penny of Alfred 'the Great' of Wessex (871-899), Cross-and-Lozenge type (North 629) dating to c.AD875-80, 'West Mercian' style, moneyer: Lulla. Refs: North 1994: 124; Naylor 2022 (in Naylor and Standley 2022): 93-6; Blackburn and Keynes 1998: cf. nos 53 and 54. Obverse: Bust diademed and cuirassed right. AELFRED REX SAX Reverse: Cross Pattee with central lozenge, cross saltire in the centre. Cross bar on each arm of the cross. MON/ETA/LVL/LA North 629
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-BA1791
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). The object is composed of a small square head plate that is decorated with a row of small stamped arches that runs along the top edge and both sides.  Traces of the top of the bow are present at the base of the headplate but this has been truncated in antiquity. At the rear of the headplate is a projecting perforated lug (now broken) that would have mounted the pin. The pin is missing but this area is encrusted in iron corrosion suggesting the pin may have been made of iron.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B9E5E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). The object is composed of a small and highly detailed square head plate. The decoration consists of n central square panel that has a pellet in each of the top corners, each are surrounded by a double inwardly facing crescent. Below is a double chevron that forms the base of this panel.  This is surrounded on three edges by a raised band with stipple detailing. Then forming the outer border is a flat panel again on three edges (both sides and the top) this is decorated with a row of recessed double ovals…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B9DC5E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). The object is composed of a small and highly detailed square head plate. The decoration consists of n central square panel that has a pellet in each of the top corners, each are surrounded by a double inwardly facing crescent. Below is a double chevron that forms the base of this panel.  This is surrounded on three edges by a raised band with stipple detailing. Then forming the outer border is a flat panel again on three edges (both sides and the top) this is decorated with a row of recessed double ovals…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-4EA94C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle. The brooch has a highly decorated interior that consist of a central small stamped roundel, this is surrounded by a ring six triangular panels, each with a separated rectangular base, that have their points angles towards the centre, this is contained within a circular recessed border. This is surrounded by ring of stramped roundels that borders the central design. Running around the internal rim of the b…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-283C65
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper-alloy sword pommel cap of the 'cocked hat' type (c. 410-c. 720). The pommel cap is rectangular in plan and pyramidal in profile with four sides; the faces are flat and triangular in shape and decorated with three ring-and-dots: the short edges being concave and decorated with two deep grooves. The interior is hollow with traces of iron corrosion in the centre. At each end are two integral pierced attachment lug (one is each corner), one of which is broken. The exterior is coated in a white metal. The 'cocked hat' po…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-27C3DF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy disc brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is a flat circular disc that has a hole in the centre. The face is decorated with two concentric rings of evenly spaced ring-and-dot motifs.  The inner ring consists of four ring-and-dots; the outer ring consists of thirteen. This face is also coated in a white metal. On the reverse is a pierced tab for the pin, this area is encrusted with iron corrosion which is the remains of the iron pin. A tab for the catch plate survives the top of which is curled over to hold the tip of the pin, inside the curl is fu…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-278B93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle. The brooch has a highly decorated interior that consist of a central boss that has a circular aperture in the middle (3mm in diameter). This is surrounded by six ovals made from two opposing separate lines and set at a slight angle.  A short line extends from the lower end of each oval to the central boss. Above is a row of six roughly semi-circular panels that are formed via a curving line radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-27804C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Anglo-Saxon gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch dated to AD450-550. The item is circular in shape with an upturned rim that is angled outward at an approximate 45 degree angle. The brooch has a highly decorated interior that consist of a central boss that has a circular aperture in the middle (3mm in diameter). This is surrounded by six ovals made from two opposing separate lines and set at a slight angle.  A short line extends from the lower end of each oval to the central boss. Above is a row of six roughly semi-circular panels that are formed via a curving line radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3E281D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy harness mount consisting of a bar that has a loop terminal at both ends. Both loops are roughly oval shaped with no further decoration. Off centre on the bar is a moulded expansion that is formed form a central raised boss.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-262206
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but distorted wound wire or 'plaited' gold finger ring of Late Saxon date c. AD 900-1100. The ring is formed of three thick lengths of circular-sectioned gold wire, which have been plaited to form the bezel and shoulders. The strands have been beaten together at their lower edge as can be seen in detail, these terminals would have originally overlapped at the base to form a hoop but the ring has subsequently been opened and straightened, with one of the gold twisted strands becoming broken in the process. Wound wire rings of copper-alloy, silver and gold form are …
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tidenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E9B60D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end that is made from a long tapering rod that is formed from three elongated oval panels. There is a transvers collar separating the 2nd and 3rd panel and a knop on the forward edge of the 1st panel, otherwise the strapend is underrated. The rear 3rd panel is stopped to accept the belt strap, with two rivet holes at the reverse to secure it in place. This is a Thomas class B type 1 which dates it to the late 8th early 11th century.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-E97B75
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Early Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian zoomorphic stirrup terminal. The face is decorated a central raises transverse collar that has two sets of recessed lines on either side. The reverse is has a hollow concave back that forms the socket for the sidearm of the stirrup, this hollow is filled with a white paste.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-E8D20E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy harness mount consisting of a bar that would have had a loop terminal at both ends.  In the centre of the bar is an expanded central boss that has a projecting arm on either side. Both arms would have ended in a looped terminal, but are now truncated   See GLO-6B54AA for a complete example.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.