Record ID: OXON-404A15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-66), 'Sovereign/Eagles' type dating to the period c. AD 1056-1059. Uncertain moneyer (appears to end in an 'E'), struck at the Oxford mint. North N827.
Created on: Saturday 26th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: OXON-1C2E42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, late psuedo-Imperial or National Coinage, probably minted at Cirilia (Aveyron), Rodez (France), c. AD 560-585. The coin is comparable to others listed from Cirilia and Rodez (especially Prou 1910-11; Belfort 1509, 1570; Depeyrot Rodez 3-2A). Refs: Prou 1892: 395; Belfort 1892: 428, 445; Depeyrot: 119 (vol IV).
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
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Record ID: OXON-71CB72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Anglo-Saxon silver sceatta, Abramsson's Series E type (quilled bird (or porcupine) / standard), intermediate type, dating to the period c. AD 700-710.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-70CCD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy saucer brooch of early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date, dating from c. AD 450-550. The fragment (the larger of the two in the image, on the right hand side) has geometric patterns in a border around a central double-armed cross. There is traces of silvering. The reverse of the fragment retains part of the broken pin lug. Interestingly, this fragment re-fits with a fragment found at Detectival 2018 (which also matched to a third piece found in 2018) and donated to the Museum. The 2019 discovery is a different patina to the donated fragment but they re-fit …
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: OXON-23E4AA
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete but worn cast copper-alloy and silver Hiberno-Scandinavian-style Early Medieval strap-end, dating to the latter ninth to eleventh centuries. The strap-end is roughly tongue-shaped with a split end for the insertion of the strap, a zoomorphic terminal consisting of an open-mouthed beast with large protruding eyes, and a flat circular region between these which has incised decoration on both sides, featuring a roundel and separate panels of interlace. The inscribed decoration is identical on each side of the plate. This consists of, in the roundel, an equal-armed cross of…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-4E0F8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Anglo-Saxon secondary phase sceatta, dating to the period c. AD 725-745. Series X BMC 30b. Frisian. Obverse: 'Woden head', with long beard, facing; saltires flanking beard. Reverse: Two men facing holding crosses with a long cross between, pellets above.
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chinnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-EAA1F2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end of early-medieval date (c. AD 750 - 950). The strap end belongs to Thomas' Class A, Type 2. It is sub-rectangular in shape tapeing to a zoomorphic terminal consisting of an animal's head with ears, eye-ridges and flat snout all depicted. The main plate is decorated with a simple cross-hatched design. At the rear of the strap end are two holes for rivets to attach the strap end to a leather strap - the rivets are now missing and the holes are damaged. The reverse of the strap end has a recessed plate at the rear end (so the strap) and is otherwise…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
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Record ID: OXON-D3F11E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy Anglo-Saxon disc brooch, flat and originally circular. The front has a punched ring-and-dot motif at the centre, now very worn, surrounded by six similar motifs; a seventh and eighth motif might have been in the missing fragment. The reverse has a single pin lug and the remains of the catch plate. See similar examples in MacGregor and Bolick 1993, 63-65, in particular no. 4.43. It dates to the late 5th or early 6th century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-52F05A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped buckle of Late Anglo-Saxon date, c. AD 900-1100. The buckle has a D-shaped frame with integral strap bar. The upper side of the buckle has incised decoration in the Ringerike (Anglo-Scandinavian) style. The decoration comprises symmetrical interlace bodies and tendrils, the latter protruding from the rounded frame edge. The designs terminate in a stylised dolphin's head, the snout of which protrudes beyond the strap bar. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is missing its pin. Similar buckles recorded on the PAS d…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-2AC55D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hair or dress pin of middle Anglo-Saxon date (AD 700-800). The pin has a biconical head, more rounded on the upper half and more conical on the lower hemisphere, narrowing into the circular-section shaft; this head shape is sometimes called 'balloon-shaped'. The head and shaft are separated by a raised circumferential collar. The shaft of the pin is now bent, with two almost right-angled bends, in the same fashion as a Roman pin found nearby (see OXON-2AD3B5). The shaft narrows towards the tip of the pin, the very end of which is missing.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st July 2021
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Record ID: OXON-2A8EEC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy slide key for a slide lock / padlock of probable late early-medieval to medieval date (c. AD 900-1300). The key has a sub-rectangular shaft with bevelled edge and a double collar towards the bit. The bit is a reversed 'D' with T-shaped aperture within and a T-shaped projection on the outer edge. At the opposing end is a lozenge-shaped loop with external angled projections. A similar find, HAMP 799738 states; '"There is much discussion on these type of slide keys, known popularly as 'Viking' keys, though only similar to known Viking keys (from dated con…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: OXON-2A683D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval copper alloy sceat, Secondary Phase Series E Variety A, dating to the period AD 675-750. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, enclosing four bars. Reverse: Beaded standard enclosing angular symbols and central annulet, representing degenerate TOTII legend. Reference: Abramson E130, E140.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-993704
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An Early Medieval, Viking-period silver ingot dating from c. AD 850 - 1000. It is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. The complete end is rounded while the opposite end is cut. The surface is dimpled and scratched with one surface having 'teeth'-like marks, two and one. Measurements: 21.2mm long, 10.2mm wide, 6.7mm thick. 8.6 grams. Discussion: Compare CAM-F04AC8 (2014 T636) which notes that: "Viking silver ingots were probably used as bullion in trade and commercial transactions before the introduction of coinage and possibly also sometimes a…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northmoor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BAAEB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) brooch of uncertain form. The remaining fragment has a (now) sub-rectangular plate with a one raised lower end which may have arched into a bow, as the bend seems purposeful rather than the result of damage. The front of the brooch is decorated with a central raised, cone-shaped pellet and is surrounded by multiple small pellets arranged in three or four rows around the main pellet. On the reverse of the brooch are two raised triangular lugs, probably the lugs for a hinged pin. Parallels have been difficult to come by - The decora…
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2019
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-AB76A8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy late early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) tongue-shaped strap-end of Thomas' Class E Type 1. The strap end is tongue shaped in plan with heavily moulded decoration in the classic Winchester style. The attachment end of the strap end is missing. The reverse is flat, plain and undecorated. The decoration combines zoomorphic and foliate elements, with a sub-rectangular feline-like head at the top and simplified vine-scroll and looping tendrils below and to the side. A number of strap fittings, brooches and dress accessories are known in lead from Anglo-Scandinavia…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-AA6AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver sceatta of Secondary Phase Series L (type 15a), dated to the period AD 730-760. The obverse appears to be in the so-called 'Hwiccian' style (Metcalf 1994: 406-8). The reverse shows a standing figure holding two crosses.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-6B8D7D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ansate or equal-armed brooch dating to the early medieval (Middle Saxon) period, c. AD 750-900. The brooch has two rounded terminals joined by an arched bow which is D-shaped in section. The terminals are decorated with four punched ring-and-dot motifs; one terminal has three motifs stamped on top of each other. Three ring-and-dot motifs appear on the bow, with V-shaped notches on the edge of bow at the pin lug end. On the reverse of the brooch is a hooked catch and a single pin lug. The pin is missing. Similar brooches were recovered from the Ipswich Town E…
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-6648EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy saucer brooch of early Anglo-Saxon date (c. AD 450-600). The brooch has an incomplete outwardly-turned rim around a central panel of decoration. The cast decoration is partly obscured by concretion but depicts a central circular motif with an equal-armed cross, and is surrounded by a repeating interlace design possibly of an entwined beast. Gilding survives over much of the outer face. The reverse of the brooch retains both the catch plate and single lug for the pin. This brooch was found along with another of identical design, and this may suggest the …
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-65D2A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy saucer brooch of early Anglo-Saxon date (c. AD 450-600). The brooch has an incomplete outwardly-turned rim around a central panel of decoration. The cast decoration is partly obscured by concretion but depicts a central circular motif with an equal-armed cross, and is surrounded by a repeating interlace design possibly of an entwined beast. Gilding survives over much of the outer face. The reverse of the brooch retains both the catch plate and single lug for the pin but iron corrosion adheres to this area, indicative of an iron pin, a common feature of …
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: OXON-419926
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy penannular brooch of late Roman / early medieval date (4/5th to 7th century c. AD 350-700). The brooch has a circular sectioned curving arm flattening at one end into a curved rectangular plate with moulded linear decoration of double lines arranged in a chevron. The flat is plain and undecorated. A similar object has been recorded from nearby (See BERK-67DE91). Possibly Fowler Type H.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bicester', grid reference and parish protected.