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Record ID: LEIC-DE9A7D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to Early Roman copper-alloy birdlip brooch, dating to c. 50 BC - AD 60. The pin, lower bow and catch plate are missing. The oval head is decorated with a chevron, formed of two moulded lines, to the rear a cylindrical bar houses the spring pin and a fragment of the pin, the rest of the pin is missing. The oval head constricts, then expands into a globular knop which is undecorated. An hour glass shaped knop sits below, at the front is a small vulvate mount. The lower bow is cylindrical in section and decorated with incised horizontal lines, it terminate…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-3C88CE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is a 'simple' type. All that remains is one section of the loop with a double collar, and a small section of the sub oval strap bar.
Length: 41.4 mm
Width: 32.5 mm
Thickness: 10.5 mm
Weight: 22.45 g
Andy Agate comments on NCL-74A7AE: Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terrets were usually used per chariot. …
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5A70CE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Iron Age to Early Roman copper-alloy swing handle bucket fitting/escutcheon in the shape of a bull's head, dating to c. 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises a stylised bovine head with forward projecting horns (one horn is slightly incomplete), directly in front are small sideways protruding ears which are oval, recessed circular eyes and nostrils and a small incised line for mouth. Projecting from the rear of the head is a small rectangular projection which widens to an irregular circular loop. The reverse of the fitting is hollow and appears …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Sunday 22nd January 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Charnwood', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LEIC-9CA40C
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible Iron Age to early Roman bead, dating to c. 700 BC - AD 410. The bead is circular with circular perforation in the centre. Fragments of the outer edge are missing. The bead is decorated with three rows of annulets, covering the entirity of the bead.
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Thickness: 5.1 mm
Weight: 3.49 g
A similar bead is recorded on the PAS database under SF-32534A
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-6EDD0A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete late Iron Age enamelled copper alloy harness fitting (toggle or cheek-piece), dating to c.AD 1 - 100. The fitting is a sub-rectangular in plan with swollen central block and either side the arms are slightly narrowed. The arms are circular in section and slightly expanded at the terminal. The central block has rounded edges and has a slightly rounded rectangular shaped perforation running through it. On one face the central block has three recessed square cells in a row. There are traces of enamel in the cells, the outer two retain traces of red a…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-B911CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age coin. Uninscribed silver unit of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi. South Ferriby boar type, dating to c.50-20 BC. ABC 1800. BMC 3214-17. Obverse: Simplified boar right, single front leg, ring of pellets above, other ring below. Reverse: Horse right, double upper front legs.
Diameter: 14.3 mm;
Thickness: 0.8 mm;
Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LEIC-80B839
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Bronze Age or Iron Age copper-alloy rounded moustache-shaped object, dating to c.1600 BC - AD 4. The object has been cast in one and is crescentric in shape. It has a uniform vertical groove in the centre of the body, with a pointed oval hole beneath. The body tapers down to a point, it is uncertain as to whether any decoration is present. The object is covered in mottled green patina.
Length: 50.19 mm
Width: 11.20 mm
Weight: 15.59 g
A number of objects of this type have now been recovered and several are recorded on the PAS database. Examples with a shape very simi…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-7EF456
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age to Early Roman copper-alloy toggle, dating to, c. 100 BC - AD 100.The toggle is of the dumbell type comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central circular shaft. Integral raised collars are present where the shaft and terminals meet.
Length: 23.56 mm
Width: 11.72 mm
Weight: 14.55 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Harborough', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LEIC-594DE6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman copper-alloy mount or, dating to c.200 BC - AD 100. The object is in the form of a triskele, only one arm is complete. The object is flat at the front and concave at the rear, giving it a D-shaped cross section. Each of the arms appear to have the same decoration consisting of a raised coiled ridge. In the centre remains a fragment of cylindrical rivet which would have secured the object. The rear is domed at each arm and undecorated.
Length: 24.11 mm
Width: 25.65 mm
Thickness: 9.11 mm
Weight: 13.83 g
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-C3826C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin of the Kent region / Cantiaci, dating to the c.late-2nd century BC, Thurrock MA (Kentish Primary Series) type. Obverse: Helmeted head of Apollo left. Reverse: Stylised butting bull right, MA above. ABC, p. 33, no. 120; BMC nos. 660-666; VA 1402-1442.
Diameter: 17.01 mm
Weight: 3.41 g
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-B91B4E
Object type: SICKLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Bronze Age to early Iron Age copper-alloy socketed sickle, dating to c. 850 - 600 BC. Ewart Park / Llyn Fawr phase. The sickle is complete, though fragments of the blade edge are missing. The socketed sickle has a double edged cresentic blade with a central narrow midrib. The tip of the blade is integrally cast, it is sub-conical tapering from the open mouth to the top and is hollow throughout, organic material from the original handle remains in the socket, therefore the sockets depth is undetermined. Approximately half-way between the socket and the beginning of the sickle bl…
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2021
Last updated: Saturday 16th April 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Hinckley and Bosworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LEIC-2E7142
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to 200 BC - AD 200. The copper alloy strap union is composed of a sub-rectangular central body, with four spherical knops in each corner. The short sides are joined by a narrow cylindrical bar, the lower being slightly wider. The four knops are joined in the centre by a wide horizontal rectangular bar with curved short edges, the straight long edges are comprised of a raised ridge, creating a horizontal recession. The underside almost mirrors the pattern seen on the front, except the central bar is recessed vertically and is slig…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-19E7BA
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An Incomplete copper-alloy Iron Age to early Roman linch pin terminal, dating to 100 BC- AD 100. It has a sub conical shape and terminates with a large flat integral disc which is set parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body of the terminal. One side of the conical body has a circular recess. The disc has a thick rim, inside of which is a concentric band decorated with diagonally incised lines, creating a rope like effect, the remainder of the disc is undecorated. The opposite end of the terminal has a circumferential raised collar followed by a narro…
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-647FD3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy strap junction/fitting, dating to 100 - 50 BC. The mount is sub-rectangular with two pentagonal holes. The mount is comprised of six co-joined roundels, three each side on a vertical axis. The centre two circular cells are recessed with a small circular hole in the centre. The remaining four roundels are decorated with two concentric rings. The upper and lower roundels are connected by an integral sub-rectangular bar, which is undecorated. The rear of the mount is undecorated and flat.
Length: 30 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 12.17 g
Al…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-38C922
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy mount in the form of a duck, probably dating from c.100 BC - AD 100. The object is solid with an integral rivet to the underside. The body is tear-drop shaped with a D-shaped cross-section (being flat to the underside). From the rounded end, the neck which is oval in cross-section, extends vertically into a rounded head and forwards at an angle into a triangular shaped beak.
The main body is decorated with two pairs of chevrons, one set meet at the rear of the neck, the second pair begin 1/3 of the way down the body and meet slightly above the …
Created on: Monday 24th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-64BDF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast late Iron Age to early Roman copper-alloy caprine vessel or bucket mount dating to the first century AD.
Most of the goats head remains, one horn is missing. The mount is largely sub-oval in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The front face of the mount is elaborately decorated. The remaining horn projects diagonally to the rear and is roughly 7.5 mm long, it is cylindrical in section and tapers to a blunted point. The top of the mount are decorative forelocks consisting of a raised triangle with rounded edges and central incised line and small recessed pits.
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Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-D89E4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper-alloy La Tène type I or II brooch, dating to the period c. 400 - 100 BC. The head, part of the spring pin and most of the bow remain. The pin and catchplate/foot are missing. The bow is D-shaped in section and highly arched. The head of the brooch consists of a large incomplete coiled spring, with three coils on the left hand side (when viewed from the front), held in place with an integral back-projecting pin from the head. Most of the bow remains and projects outwards to form a C shape, it is cylindrical in cross section and tapers to a point/old break…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-352DE2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy probable strap fitting, probably dating to c. 800 - 1 BC. The object is made up of a slightly trapezoidal square frame with an integral irregularly sized sub-spherical knop on each corner. The arms of the frame have a flattened oval cross section. One of the knops appears to have some corrosion or be damaged?
Length: 17 mm
Width: 17 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
A very similar object DENO-0D92E4 is recorded on the database as a 'swan headed pin'
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-26EAA6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman copper-alloy Langton Down brooch of Mackreth 2011, LD 2.a, dating to AD 25 - 100. The wings, most of the pin and most of the bow remain, the lower bow, catchplate and part of the pin are missing. The hollow cylidrical wings house the spring pin, which is almost complete. The wings are decorated on the front with a single moulded vertical line at each end of the wing. The bow is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section, it is decorated with eight vertical moulded lines, it terminates in an old break.
Reference: Hattatt (2000) fig. 165, p 3…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-D7300B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper-alloy La Tène type I or II brooch, dating to the period c. 400 - 100 BC. The head, part of the spring pin and most of the bow remain. The pin and catchplate/foot are missing. The bow is D-shaped in section and highly arched. The head of the brooch consists of a large incomplete coiled spring, with three/four coils on the right hand side (when viewed from the front), held in place with an integral back-projecting pin from the head. Most of the bow remains and projects outwards to form a large C shape, it is cylindrical in cross section and tapers to a poi…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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