Record ID: FAKL-545867
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of gold wire, flat section 1.4 x 0.6mm, now bent, Length (extended) 26.8mm, Weight 0.27g.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-35C242
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A piece of gold wire made from four strands twisted. The wire was made from 4 smaller wires (diameter c. 2.4 mm) twisted together in a clockwise spiral giving an overall diameter for the twisted wire of 5 mm. The wire piece weighs 7.24g and is 20mm long (unstraightened). The fragment appears to have been cut from a larger piece of wire at one end, although the other end appears to be a break. Analysis shows these wires are made of over 80% gold.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gayton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-4D391D
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment from a thin gold wire strip 12.5 mm long, 2.0 mm wide and c. 0.25mm thick, was recovered from peaty marsh deposits that pre-date the construction of a Roman timber building on the site in the middle of the 1st Century BC.
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F08AB0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age strip fragment, the fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and 1.05mm thick. The front face has punched decoration (the concave recesses are visible on the reverse). The decoration consists of a stylised flower, the curved stem narrows towards the centre and thickens towards both tips (9.05mm in length). The flower head consists of overlapped broadly oval petals with a central circular motif which has two raised circular punches with central pellets. The tip of one petal is a raised broadly pointed oval with a central pellet, the other has a raised curved central punch. L…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-6C38DF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The second hoard contained a metal strip (smallfind 300), of an alloy consisting of 89% gold, 10% silver and 1% copper.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pershore II', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-155BF9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The detectorists also reportedly found some metalworking debris in the area, including two scraps described as sheet gold. 2 pieces of scrap gold, approx. 22 mm x 14 mm (maximum) and 16 mm x 8 mm (CCI 92.0317).
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-35A200
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular gold strip or binding with three ridges on one side, flat on the reverse. BM 1978,0108.176. 39mm long, 7mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waltham St. Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-D025BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1993 valuation included 5 metal strips and 2 discs from part A (detector find) and part B (BM excavation). It is not certain if the latter were coin blanks. 1 circular disc listed in 1994 addenda. Later referred to as a pellet.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C93D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2008 T27 Description: A short section of gold bar Discussion: Non-destructive analysis of the metal content of the bar shows that the core and surface have different concentrations of gold. The core is 50-54% gold whereas the surface is nearer 80%. It is impossible to be certain without destructive analysis of the bar, but the surface of the bar may have been treated by depletion gilding to improve the gold content. As far as is known, objects in the Bronze Age were not treated in this way. Analysis of objects from sites such as Snettisham, has shown that Iron A…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brympton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-ADCB3A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two strands of circular cross-section wire that have been twisted together and then bent into a small loop. The ends show that they have been deliberately chiselled, suggesting this was cut from a longer length of twisted wires, or a larger object such as a torc or bracelet. Measurements: Diameter: 20.5-22mm; Thickness (single wire): 2mm; Thickness (wires twisted together): 3.5-4.0mm; Weight: 4.04g Discussion: This fragment could have formed part of a torc or bracelet, made up of several twisted wires, which was broken up in antiquity. At Snettisham, and in particular …
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Deerhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-577F65
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold unidentified object, possibly a fragment of a torc or bracelet, of probable Iron Age date (c. 150-50 BC). Description: The object is comprised of two wires, sub-circular in cross-section, twisted together. The wires are roughly and irregularly facetted along their length, suggesting they were forged out from a square section rod before being hammered into a more circular cross-section. In many places, hammer marks and striations are visible. Both ends show signs of having been chiselled, suggesting that the original object was deliberately broken up. The fragment itself is…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C6DFC1
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold rotating dorsal muff from a torc. A composite ring constructed of six components comprising two broad semi-circular-sectioned concentric hollow ribs (or tubes) between three narrow twisted wires (probably square-sectioned) soldered to a sheet inner part. The twisted wires appear very worn. The surface of the inner sheet has concentric wear and scratches where the separate parts of the torc were twisted together. External diameter 24mm. Internal diameter19mm. Weight 10.94g. 84-87% gold, 10-12% silver and the remainder being copper
Created on: Friday 6th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C53CB8
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
2008 T557 - Gold/Silver alloy torc Dimensions: Fragment with terminal: Maximum width 89mm; Weight 35.67g. Twisted wire fragment: Maximum width 74mm; Weight 22.63g. Metal content: Examination of the surface of the two sections of twisted wire indicated a similar composition for both parts, with a gold content of 55-60%, silver content of 39-43%, the remainder being copper. Two sections of a gold/silver alloy twisted wire. The first section has a simple looped terminal ring at one end. Both pieces are of the same construction; two wires twisted together. Both sections look t…
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford Torc', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-7ACEC5
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment, probably from an Iron Age torc or bracelet, or a Roman bracelet. Two circular-sectioned strands of gold, each tapering slightly from one cut end to the other, twisted around each other. Total length 39mm. Diameter of strands at narrow end circa 2.5mm, diameter at the thicker end circa 3.5 - 4mm. Weight 7.5g. For potentially similar examples see PAS-845331 (Iron Age torc), SWYOR-CFE7F7 (Iron Age bracelet) and a 3rd-century bracelet in the collections of the British Museum (museum number 1883,1213.375).
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D6AEA2
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2013-T38: Specialist Report Gold Torc Fragment from Ellesmere Area - Shropshire Date: late Iron Age (c. 200 BC - 60 BC) Date of discovery: December 2012 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A small section of twisted gold alloy wire. The section comprises of two strands that have been twisted together to form one length. Each wire has a oval shaped section and the edges are slightly faceted. A single incised groove runs the length of each face creating a sinuous curve when twisted. Both ends are broken, both…
Created on: Monday 21st January 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-0E7EAB
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Iron Age Gold torc, dating c.150-50 BC. Description: The fragment represents a short section of an Iron Age gold alloy torc or bracelet comprising two wires, circular in cross-section, twisted together. The wires are facetted along their length, suggesting they were forged out from a square section rod before being hammered into a more circular cross-section. In some places, hammer marks and small striations are visible. Both ends show signs of having been chiselled, suggesting that the original object was deliberately broken up. The fragment itself is curved, with po…
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-4B33B7
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Torc from near Newark, Nottinghamshire (2005 T52) Date: Iron Age Description: An Iron Age multi twisted strand torc with decorated hollow ring shaped terminals. Like the 'Great Torc' from Ken Hill, Snettisham and the Sedgeford Torc, this torc is made from twisted gold wire 'ropes' that were fixed to hollow ring shaped terminals decorated with raised La Tene (so-called 'Early Celtic Art') design. This torc is made from an alloy of gold and silver. The body of the torc is made from 8 'ropes' each made from (possibly) four wires. The wires in each of the 8 ropes are twisted in t…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newark', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-8E5288
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The metalwork is said to have included "fragments from at least 50 torques". Metal not specified, assumed here to be gold.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snettisham F', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-A2CE18
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of torc (smallfind 301), consisting of 67% gold, 32% silver and 1% copper.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pershore II', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-1C4891
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
in 28 fragments 4 further pieces listed in addenda 1994, thought to be part of the same torc. Elsewhere listed as 9.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.