Record ID: NLM-FA6D22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Probably the lower bow from a large headstud brooch, Mackreth type Headstud 3.a or 5.a (depending on whether the lost pin was sprung or hinged). The mid to lower bow bears about eight rectangular cells apt to receive enamel, though no trace of colorant appears. The bow tapers gently to a drum-shaped pedestal foot with an annulus in its base. The tattered stub of a large unpierced catch plate projects from behind the lower bow. Fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Early Roman, 75-125 Length: 40.5mm, Width: 8.6mm, Thickness (at top of fragment): 3.3mm, Weight:…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E51AD0
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman looped toggle fastener. The toggle has a semi circular loop, 20.9mm wide, projecting from one long side of a cylindrical body. This body is 16.9mm in diameter, decorated with two incised circumferential bands and has a conical terminal with a small apical knop. One end of the body has broken away to reveal the hollow interior of the casting.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-E3383A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of late Iron Age copper-alloy D-shaped terret, now very corroded but perhaps originally enamelled. It has a sub-circular or slightly oval upright collar terminal 13.7mm wide, 12.1mm tall and 4.8mm thick. From one side of this projects a triangular-section upper ring, with a flat inner and an angled outer. On the other side of the collar, at its base, is a stub of the attachment bar which shows that this was rectangular-section, 6.5 x 3.4mm, and set vertically. The overall length is 21.0mm and it weighs 7.34g. All surfaces of the fragment, including the breaks,&…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-D0E1FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Iron Age unit, probably of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes (North Thames region), struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Obverse probably depicts horse right, unclear reverse. cf f. ABC no. 2727, 2945, 2972; 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ickford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-79F46D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy transverse wing terret dating to the Iron Age (c.100 cal BC - AD 100). About one third of the ring survives. The surviving fragment is made up of a circular cross sectioned bar bent into a curve that would have originally being circular or D-shaped in Plan. There are two surviving prominent mouldings, one placed just after a break, another at the apex of the surviving curve and traces of a moulding at the second transverse break. The first two mouldings consisting of two raised lips flaring away from another creating a V-sahped groove between them. The parit…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-54EBDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the later 2nd century BC, 'Thurrock MA' type. Obverse: Head of Apollo left; reverse: Bull butting right.  ABC, p. 33, no. 120; BMC 660-666; VA 1406. The two faces are slightly misaligned.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-547F6C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bridle bit, possibly dating to the late Iron Age to the Roman period (circa 100BC to 200AD). The object consists of two bars placed parallel with a central moulded collar which has been worn and thus less prominent. On each end of the bit, one bar has broken off and the other continues a short distance, curving slightly outwards before also ending in a break. The object has a green surface patina, with areas of pitting, and is overall smooth.  It is similar to WMID-8B23B3 and OXON-2C1494, suggesting this object is likely a bridle bit dating fro…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-517BF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age potin/ cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci dating to the period c.75/70 - 60/55 BC. Flat Linear type Holman (2016) group E3 or F. The coins remains as just over half. Measurements: diameter: 16.2mm; weight: 1.13g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-50886A
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ingot. It is basically rectangular in shape but with rounded ends and a waisted centre. It is flat on the bottom and domed on the top. The base has a series of vertical lines moulded into it which may be a relic of the moulding process. It has an even brown patina with little corrosion or damage. It is difficult to date this type of object, a wide date range has been allocated but it may be relatively recent in date.  Dimensions: 78mm long, 20mm wide and 12mm deep approximately. It weighs 78.35g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F6F90
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Section of a copper alloy knobbed terret ring of probable later Iron Age or early Roman dating. It would be D shaped in plan when complete, what survives here is part of the base and a section of one side. The base is sub-rectangular in section, and is divided by a circular collar protruding from the ring, which has suffered some damage on one side. This has a central line moulded into it. The ring is oval in section, decreasing in diameter as it curves towards what would have been the top. Near the end is a sphere on the outside as decoration. The te…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-01991E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Colchester one-piece) of Iron Age to Roman date (AD 25-60). Description: The bow is broadly triangular in plan, curved in profile, and oval in cross-section which tapers to a pointed foot. The head has two short wings, now mostly stubs. The head has a broken forward hook, which would have held the missing external chord and a projecting stub from the back of the head which would have extended into a one-piece spring and pin. The reverse of the bow lost much of its surface but appears undecorated. The catchplate is missing. Th…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FBD22F
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of uncertain date, possibly of Iron Age to Roman c. 300 BC - AD 200.  It is circular, with a sub-circular cross section as one outer face is slightly flattened. There is no decoration. It is slightly pitted and has an even dark patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm outside diameter and the wire is 4mm diameter.    It is similar to SUSS-EA79B9, the entry for which notes - 'Rings are very difficult to date and there are numerous similar rings on the PAS database which may have served a variety of pu…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EB2261
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Late Iron Age/Early Roman Nauheim type brooch dating between 50 BC - AD 50. The brooch is cast in one piece; the spring being intact, with a partially surviving pin. The spring extends from the bow plate in four coils, the internal chord looping underneath the bow and extending into the pin, of which approximately half survives, ending in a worn break. The bow is composed of a flat triangular plate that narrows to an elongated foot, ending in a worn break. The upper surface of the bow is decorated with two incised…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-E6E726
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy uninscribed stater, c.50 BC-AD 50 (Spink 371 - end date as of Spink 2003), possible Durotriges mint. Worn on both faces. Obverse: Devolved Apollo head. Reverse: Disjointed horse.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D64C88
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn cast copper alloy miniature terret ring of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. AD 200BC - AD100.  The terret ring is oval with a circular cross-section and narrows in width and thickness on one longer curved side possibly accentuated from wear on the external edge. On the opposing side the hoop expands into a moulded transverse collar/lobe with a wedge shaped side profile which projects slightly on the interior of the hoop, (creating a kidney shaped aperture), and is more pronounced on the external edge. The hoop flares at the moulded collar&…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D21C08
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy toggle. Cast cylinder expanded to discoid form at either end with a rounded integrally cast loop set centrally. Extensive traces of a glossy black coating appear. A rounded scar of length 7.5mm appears on the central shank opposite the loop. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 50BC-AD43 Length: 32.7mm, Height (at loop): 23.3mm, Diameter (at ends): 14.9mm, Weight: 21.73gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Linwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D1493E
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A miniature copper alloy cast socketed Axe Pendant of early Iron Age to Roman date (800 BC - AD 410), 18.8mm in length. The axehead has a narrow body, with a slightly flared blade with a curved edge. The side loop is partially integral within the line of the body. The socket is oval and hollow. There is no decoration. Cf. Bliss (2020) Class C1/C2.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BF6D0F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late Iron Age brooch of a possible Kragenfibel rosette type (Mackreth, 2011, pg 28). It is very corroded, making typogology difficult. The wing shape suggests a coil spring, although missing, and the bow seems to have a seperate plate, which is mostly corroded away. It is decorated with longnitudinal lines. The reverse is flat, with a small D shaped bow. It appears similar to examples in Mackreth, 2011, pg 19, plate 16, 5799, 5807, 13755 Length: 28.86mm Width: 18.57mm Weight: 5.80g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-3EEF86
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman or later Iron Age bow brooch of La Tene III or Nauheim derivative type. A portion of the integrally cast spring is retained separately. The bow has a flat cross sectional profile and is lenticular in shape, expanding to a maximum width of 8.5mm at the lower end before tapering sharply towards the foot which has largely broken off. The bow is decorated with a double row of punched dots along both lateral margins.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D7E145
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent copper alloy Iron Age one-piece brooch;  La Tene 1 , dating from circa 350-250 BC. One piece brooch with a  strongly arched bow with a plano convex cross section. The brooch has a loosely wound spring with a mock-spring hingefoot has a catch-plate that curves back upon itself towards the bow, with a transverse moulded collar and a  disc- shaped terminal lobe. Possibly horizontal incised decorations on the bow.  Dimensions; maximum width at head 13.19mm, body width at head 6.02mm width at foot 3.49mm sub-circular terminal lobe 5.67mm.. …
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D7911E
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Toggle of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (50 BC- AD 100). The body is baluster-shaped, the centre of the object is composed of two rounded expansions with a groove between, which taper before expanding into two discoidal terminals. A loop extends vertically upwards from the upper portions of the object, straddling the two central mouldings. This loop is of circular section and extends to a rounded, sub-rectangular form.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C34EC9
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Toggle of Iron Age to Roman date (200 BC-AD 150). The object is sub-ovate in form, with upturned rounded terminals, a convex upper surface with two circular knops, one on either side of the upper frame. The upper portion between the knops is steeply convex. The middle section of the frame has an ovate aperture with slightly upturned upper ends. The lower frame is D shaped in section with an outer linear boarder which respects the form of the lower frame. Length: 16.38mm, Width: 14.10mm, Thickness: 12.08mm, Weight: 5.9g Aperture: Length: 7.43mm, Width: 4.24mm.…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-C12B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Nauheim derivative) of Iron Age to Roman date (c.50BC-AD50). Description: The brooch has a four-coiled spring with internal chord. The pin is broken near the coil. The spring and bow are rectangular in cross-section, tapering slightly to the pointed foot. There is a solid rectangular catchplate on the back of the foot. The brooch has a medium green patina and is bent at >90 degrees the bottom. Measurements: length: 28mm; width (spring): 12.4mm, (bow): 3.3mm; thickness (spring): 8.3mm, (bow): 1.2mm; weight: 2.43g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-B121F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy biface unit of Eppillus of the Cantiaci, c.AD 1-15. Description: This a 'Eppillus Sqaure Eagle' bronze unit of the Cantiaci tribe of the Kent region. Obverse: Concave square around large pellet, 'EP PI CO MF' around. Reverse: Spread eagle standing, head right. Measurements: Diameter: 13.73 mm; Thickness: 2.18 mm and Weight: 1.46 g. Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 408 and VA 450. This coin is the first of its kind recorded on the PAS with photographs.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AE3D2B
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bracelet fragment. About half of a cast D-section beaded or segmented bracelet, with a thin billeted ring between each of thirteen bulbous mouldings along its surviving course. This appears related to the decoration of a torc, though this object would not fit readily round the neck of an adult. An Iron Age date would usually be apt, but the prominent presence of a slightly unusual [for this region] range of Early Medieval objects might permit its later use or reuse, especially when allied with the putative significance of the place names near the find spot, which attest an…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-ACE58D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late iron Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy and enamelled 'hoof-type' linch pin  dating c. AD 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises the copper alloy decorative terminal of a linchpin with missing iron shank. The terminal is of a hoof-type; but is extremely worn; the flat integral disc-shaped plate only survives as an elongated oval stub with oval aperture behind created from the arching leg and hoof element. There are remnants of decoration surviving on the plate in the form of t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-AC800B
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button and loop fastener. A massy cast oval or vesica-shaped loop with a thickened lug in its keeled front above and below the circular central aperture and with a grooved or stepped front; a round-section shank springing from the back of the upper part of the loop is turned through a right angle with a circular loop at its end. Abraded. The form does not appear in Wild’s type series though he ascribes massy casting of his Type 1 to an essentially Iron Age origin, pre-dating most others. This is a notably heavy example. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 2…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A97F2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Cast potin of an unknown ruler of the Cantiaci of Kent, probably ABC no. 132, described by Rudd et al. as ‘very common’ – though not necessarily so in North Lincolnshire – the PAS database lists only three others for the administrative county, all fairly local: from Appleby, Roxby cum Risby and Brigg, perhaps suggesting a traffic along the Ancholme. Obverse description: head of Apollo left. Reverse description: butting bull, whether left or right is uncertain. Suggested date: Haselgrove Period 1 Phase 2 to Period 2 Phase 5, 150-50BC Diamet…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-8559C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age potin/ cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci dating to the period c.75/70 - 60/55 BC. Flat Linear type Holman (2016) group F, probably subtype F2 (F2/2-1a). Measurements: length: 17.5mm; width: 12.4mm; weight: 1.07g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-4772CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, 35mm in length, comprising the bow and a stump of the spring, which is 8mm in diameter and made from the same piece of metal as the rest of the brooch. The bow is lozengiform with a flat cross sectional profile and is decorated with a line of punched S-shapes along the centre and linear external borders. The pin and most of the spring is missing as is the foot and catchplate.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-457C99
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy unidentifed object, possibly a fob dangler or mount, of Late Iron Age date (c.100BC-AD43). Description: The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. One side has a moulded triskele motif in relief and cells for enamel inlay behind. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a central hole with traces of iron corrosion around its edge. The rest of the object has a medium green patina.  Measurements: diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 4.5mm; hole diameter: 3.4mm; weight: 5.65g Discussion: The triskele design can be seen on fob da…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-1C036C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown copper alloy mount. Three legged or triskele openwork mount, Celtic, no attachments. suggested date: Late Iron Age, 50BC-AD43 Height: 27.1mm, Width: 24.1mm, Thickness: 8.9mm, Weight: 8.08gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-1AC08B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Bow only of a continental Knotenfibel, moulded area near the top, Mackreth type TBC. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 20BC-AD43 TBC Length: 21.9mm, Width: 8.6mm, Thickness: 3.8mm, Weight: 1.33gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-1A0B8A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy bead dating to circa 800 BC-AD 410. It is broadly circular in plan, with no evidence of decoration. It is dark brown in patina with some pitting and corrosion.  Diameter: 12.30mm; Height: 8.40mm; Weight: 4.23g. Beads are problematic to date without secure contextual information as they have been found in contexts from the Bronze Age to the end of the Early Medieval period. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-047B79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC – AD 100. Uncertain type. The brooch comprises a rectangular plate with a narrowed elongated trapezoidal foot to one end and an integral coiled spring to the other. The circular sectioned spring extends from the centre of one edge of the plate. It extends backwards and curves up and round to form a coil. The coil continues upward and curves over the central spring to form a second coil to the other side. The coil then extends downward to form the tapering sectioned pin.  The rectangular …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-035B66
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toggle of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c. 50BC-100AD). Description: The object is symmetrical, consisitng of two conjoined globules which narrow at either end before flaring to discoidal terminals, each with circumferential grooves. A rectangular loop, D-shaped in cross-section, extends from both globules, straddling them both. The object has a dark grey-brown shiny patina, with areas of wear revealing a light green matte colour to the metal. Measurements: length: 25.4mm; height: 16.1mm; width: 9.6mm; weight: 11.74g Discussion: A…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B15723
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC – AD 150. Uncertain Type. The fitting comprises a sub-circular main ring with a double leaf-style skirt. Plain circular collars are present to either side of the skirt from which the main ring extends. The ring tapers in thickened away from the skirt.  The metal has a delaminated mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 56.5mm x 66.2mm overall. The ring is 6.7mm in diameter. The collars are 22.1mm x 20.5mm. The terret weighs 87g. Terret rings have been classified by Lewis (2015) int…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9DF266
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terret harness fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date (c.50 BC - AD 100). The terret survives only as a fragment and presents a curved D-shape bar with a raised moulding that terminates in a won break. The beginnings of a horizontal strap bar extends from the bar and also terminates in a worn break. The surface is undecorated and has a slightly pitted surface and a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 38.9mm; width 13mm; weight 14.15g Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9D1084
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fob dangler dating to the Iron Age to Roman period (c. 200 BC- AD 100). The object consists of a flat ring that is mostly complete. Within and integral to the ring is an open triskele pattern of which one of the three arms is missing. In the centre of the triskele projects an integral bar that is cylindrical in shape and at the top of which is an open loop for attachment. The loop has a diameter of 16.4mm. The object is undecorated and largely has a smooth mid green patina. Patches of active, bright green corrosion are present at the broken areas. Dime…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-99D672
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting  of Iron Age or Roman date, roughly circular in shape, with a d-shaped cross section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and abraded; and shows sign of wear on the interior edge, potentially from an attachment to a larger piece. It is 20.55mm in width, 17.47mm in length and weighs 10.78g. Larger examples of copper alloy strap fittings like this are  sometimes identified as beads or rings or scabbard suspension fittings (i.e. BH-11AEC2 WILT-04E485, SUR-A477DB)
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.