Record ID: CAM-F0A07E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval pewter button weighing 3.30g. The body of the button is circular in shape with a domed front and flat reverse. The body has a diameter of 12.0mm and depth of 4.9mm. The front of the body has a raised pellet at the centre, 1.7mm in diameter surrounded by a spoked wheel design in relief. Across the centre of the reverse surface of the body is a casting line. An integral shank and loop emerge from the centre of the reverse body surface. The total length of the piece is 15.3mm and the shank and loop account for 12.0mm of the total length with the shank being…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2018
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Record ID: CAM-F09C21
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl probably dating from the medieval to post medieval period. This artefact weighs 41.66g (1.47oz). Looking down on the central circular perforation which has a diameter of 7.9mm, this artefact is circular in shape with a maximum diameter of 25.3mm. The perforation through the artefact is cylindrical and slightly concave. The whorl has an oval cross-section. The depth of the whorl measures 13.8mm. The surface is covered with scratches and indentations. On the outer surface there is evidence of a decorative lozenge shape pattern formed of triangles, probably punch sta…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th April 2018
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Record ID: CAM-0A3188
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix. The matrix face is oval in shape measuring length 24.1mm x width 19.6mm. The flat face is filled by a central motif surrounded by a circumferential legend which is bordered above and below by a line of closely set pellets forming an oval. These features are in the negative so that any impression made with the matrix is produced in relief. Super imposed on the central oval field is a rectangular portico. This portico is positioned on a portrait orientation with walls and base formed of single solid lines. The upper third of the structure…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
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Record ID: CAM-273CCC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval moulded bifacial lead token dating from the 13th to 15th centuries AD. This token weighs 6.54g, has a diameter of 20.6mm and maximum thickness of 3.3mm. The design on both sides of the artefact are formed in relief. One side shows a star formed of four lines, which all intersect at the mid-point. The other motif is uncertain but probably shows an arched crown. It is quite common for this type of token to have crudely depicted motifs. See Fletcher, E., 2003. Tokens and Tallies Through the Ages Witham, Essex : Greenlight Publishing pp.28-38.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017
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Record ID: CAM-112187
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold stirrup-shaped finger-ring with remains of a stone setting. The band has a slight D-shaped cross-section the convex inner surface of the band being a little flatter than the convex curve of the outer surface. The band has a width of 1.5mm and thickness of 0.7mm. The band forms a loop 17.8mm wide and 20.2mm tall. The loop of this finger-ring is sub-circular, now slightly bent out of shape, and rises to the bezel forming a subtle ovoid shape. The bezel accounts for 2.2mm of the total height. and widens to a width of 2.1mm. The top of the bezel comes to a sub-oval/sub-rec…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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Record ID: CAM-D5ED45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver Medieval coin. A penny of Edward IV, second reign AD1471-1483. North number 1652. Obverse shows a forward facing, open bifoliate crowned bust, B and key by the neck. The obverse legend is completely missing due to the clipped condition of the coin but is likely to have read [EDWARD D(E)I GRA REX ANG(LIE)]. Reverse shows solid long cross with unclear quatrefoil at centre and three pellets per quarter. The reverse legend is completely missing due to the clipped condition of the coin. Mint is York, under Archbishop Lawrence Booth AD1476-1480. Die axis is uncertain. We…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: CAM-9C0FC6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly squashed silver annular (or ring) brooch of Medieval date c. AD1200-1400. Weight is 1.88g. This brooch is made of silver sheet metal and has a domed profile, the sheet metal being diagonally angled so that the outer rim has a maximum diameter of c.26.9mm and the inner raised rim a maximum diameter of 19.5mm. The brooch has a slight concave lower surface and convex upper surface. The band of sheet metal that forms the brooch has a width of 5.9mm and thickness of 0.5mm. At the inner rim the metal has been shaped to give a narrow groove on the reverse surface a…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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Record ID: CAM-855599
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-square sheet of copper-alloy weighing 1.03g. This piece of metal has a thickness of 1.0mm and measures a maximum 16.8mm x 15.9mm. A sub-oval to kidney-shaped perforation is present, off centre, through the sheet metal. This perforation has a length of 4.5mm and maximum width of 2.3mm. The intended function of this perforation is uncertain however, a rivet hole is a probable explaination unless it is just the result of unintentional damage. No decoration has been identified on either surface of the object. This sub-square sheet of metal may possibly have been used as a knife-h…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: CAM-854D55
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact, probably a strap fitting of 'strap loop without rivets' type dating to the Medieval period, c.AD1150 - 1400. Only the moulded leading edge of the loop and a very short length of one of the side arms survive. This fragment weighs 6.26g. Rather than being straight, the leading bar is angled to a slight 'V' with the centre protruding further forwards than the ends. It has an angular oval to sub-rectangular cross-section. This bar gives the artefact a width of 58.5mm, plain and undecorated on the inner edge with transverse moulded ribs around the ot…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: CAM-85354D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix in the shape of a flat-topped shield. The top of the shield has a width of 16.8mm. The artefact has a length of 18.8mm, the lower two angles gently curving down to a tapered rounded blunt point. The flat matrix face is filled by a design in negative, so that any impression made with the matrix is produced in relief. Across the top of the shield is the lettering S[....]V, probably reading SOHOV which is a French hunting cry (see LVPL-A61A35 etc.). The rest of the shield is filled by a hound advancing left (right on any impression), tail outstret…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: CAM-1B72D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular Medieval lead seal matrix. This artefact weighs 14.68g, has a diameter of 27.2mm and thickness of 3.6mm. The reverse surface has a curvilinear design in relief that may represent a Fleur-de-lis motif, two pellets to either side, surrounded by a solid line border. At the base of the Fleur-de-lis is an integral pierced lug which protrudes upwards from the reverse surface. This lug has a length of 8.9mm starting at the very edge of the matrix flan. The lug has a width of 3.2mm and height of 5.4mm. The circular perforation has a diameter of 3.1mm. The lug has a sub-rectangul…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
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Record ID: CAM-79CA93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, cracked and bent silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign AD 1422-1461. Calais mint, annulet issue. The obverse initial cross is a 'roundabout' type with the annulet visible at the centre. Obverse legend reads: + hE[NR]IC REX [AN]GL. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust, single annulet at each shoulder. Reverse legend reads: [V]IL/LA(saltire stop)/[CA]L/IS[...]. Reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets per quarter, two opposing quarters have a single annulet at the centre of the three pellets ('VIL' & 'CAL' quarters). Die axis is 3 o'clock. Weight i…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2017
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Record ID: CAM-79A585
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead bulla of Pope Alexander III, born AD c.1105, pope AD1159-1181. Obverse shows St. Paul on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. The second face is less clear but shows St. Peter on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Each Saint is portrayed within an oval compartment defined by closely set pellets. There is a cross pattee with a long foot between the heads. A circular perforation of 4.0mm pierces the bulla just below this cross. The area above the heads is missing as a result o…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
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Record ID: CAM-396F14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and bent silver Medieval penny of Edward I, AD1272-1307, class 1d-9c or Edward III, AD1327-1377, Florin coinage dating AD1344-1351. Obverse shows an unclear forward facing crowned bust, type of side fleurs to crown uncertain. Obverse legend reads + EDWRANGL[DNSh]YB. The 'ANGL' area of the flan is very worn, but these letters can just be seen under a raking light. Reverse shows a solid long cross, three pellets per quarter. Reverse legend reads CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DON (probably closed C & normal N's). Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 0.94g, diameter is 18.4mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: CAM-3953FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign AD 1422-1461. Calais mint, annulet issue. Obverse legend reads: + hEN[...]GL'. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust, single annulet at each shoulder. Reverse legend reads: VIL/L[A..]/CAL/IS(saltire stop). Reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets per quarter, two opposing quarters have a single annulet at the centre of the three pellets ('VIL' & 'CAL' quarters). Die axis is 9 o'clock. See: Withers, P. and Withers, B.R., 2003 Halfpennies and Farthings: Henry IV, V and VI Llanfyllin : Galata Print , pp.44.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: CAM-393891
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I, AD1272-1307. Obverse shows an unclear trifoliate crowned bust forward facing. Obverse legend reads +EDW[...DN]S hYB (egg waisted S). Reverse legend reads CIVI/[TA]S/LON/DON (composite S, normal N's). Reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets per quater. Die axis is 5 o'clock. Weight is 1.02g, diameter is 18.5mm, thickness is 0.6mm. The combination of a egg-waisted S on the obverse and composite S on the reverse indicate that this coin falls somewhere into class range 3 to 7, not further identified.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: CAM-EA942A
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy composite Medieval folding balance dating approximately AD1150-1450. This incomplete object weighs 5.76g. It consists of two complete but now bent arms that have been riveted, to allow hinged movement, to a central body section. The scar of a now broken off central pointer, which would have originally projected up from the centre of the upper surface is visible on the body. This scar has a length of 5.5mm, width of 2.3mm but only survives to a height of 0.7mm. The scar reveals the remains of a centrally set perforation whose shape and dimensions are uncer…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: CAM-69EB04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and clipped medieval silver penny, uncertain ruler (Edward I - Henry VII; 1279-1504), long cross reverse, mint: York or Irish. Obverse shows an unclear forward facing crowned head or bust. Obverse legend is illegible. Reverse shows a solid long cross with quatrefoil at centre, and probably a single pellet at the centre of the quatrefoil, three very unclear pellets per quarter. Reverse legend is illegible, possibly reading [...]IVI/[.../.../...]I. Mint is probably York. Die axis is uncertain, possibly c.12 o'clock. Weight is 1.06g, 18.3mm, thickness is 0.7mm. What can…
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: CAM-697DC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped and very worn medieval silver penny of Edward IV (2nd reign; 1471-83), type XXIvi (North 1656), mint: York (under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham). Ref: North 1991: 94; Wren 1995: 140. The star to the right of the crown is slightly conjectural but appears to be present, the star on the breast is illegible. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 0.72g, diameter is 15.2mm, thickness is 0.6mm.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2017
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Record ID: CAM-689F5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of long cross type, Henry III - Edward I (1247-79), not further defined, mint: London. Obverse shows an illegible forward facing crowned head or bust. Obverse legend reads [...]CVS REX. Reverse shows a voided long cross with unclear (three) pellets per quarter. Reverse legend reads [.../.. O]/N LV/ND[E]. Mint is London. Die axis is probably 3 o'clock. Weight is 0.67g, diameter is 17.1mm, thickness is 0.7mm.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbourn Parish Area', grid reference and parish protected.