Record ID: LON-027138
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from AD 1200-1500. The seal matrix has a conical handle that is hexagonally faceted and has an openwork triangular terminal with trefoil shaped perforation. On either side of the outer edge of the terminal is a horizontal raised bar. The sub-circular die is blank. Each facets of the handle has a central incised line running vertically 4mm from the terminal to join a linear hexagonal border. Dimensions: length: 20.01mm; diameter: 14.36; weight: 5.70g A similar blank seal matrix on the database is LON-37E577.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: LON-D883F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval, glazed ceramic vessel, dating from AD 1250-1350. This is a London-type ware. The vessel is glazed with a cream glaze. On the external surface there are vertical strips of applied decoration in the form of a raised strips with lattice decoration, these then have a green glaze applied over them. Dimensions: length: 86.64mm; width: 70.63mm; weight: 36.34g Reference: Pearce, J., Vince, A. & Jenner, M. A. 1985. Medieval Pottery London-Type Ware. Special Paper No. 6. London and Middlesex Archaeological Society; London.
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-D85052
Object type: PARCHMENT PRICKER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval bone or ivory parchment-pricker dating to the 13th-16th century. The shaft has a circular cross-section and tapers towards the tip, which is socketed to accommodate the iron tip which is missing. At the opposite end the stylus has a globular head with a three banded collar below. The parchment pricker is a mid-dark brown in colour. Dimensions: length: 69.40mm; diameter of head: 8.67mm; weight: 2.77g These objects were in use throughout the medieval period though most parallels are from the later 13th -16th century, AD.1270-1600 (Egan 1…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-81258D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy pilgrim ampulla dating from AD1220-1420. The ampulla is 'church' or 'chasse' type, it is hollow-cast, consisting of a large cylinder with a central, smaller cylinder perpendicular to it forming a neck. The neck is flank by two right angled suspension arms with square cross section. Excluding the end panels, the whole object is ornamented with bands of triangle patterns, alternately decorated with hatching and parallel lines. One end depicts an enthroned Becket, nimbate and mitred, his right hand is raised in benediction and there is a staff surmounted by a cross …
Created on: Friday 10th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-CB49DA
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy two piece 'crescentic' type strap end dating from AD 1400-1500. The strap end has a plain undecorated back plate which is attached by four rivets. The front of the strap end is decorated with incised design consisting the letters 'IHC' (monogram for Jesus Christ) within the crescentic field, below this is an elaborate foliate openwork terminal. Fingerlin 1971 Kat Nr. 314 illustrates a strap end with similar terminal. Dimensions: length: 53.02mm; width: 31.22mm; thickness: 3.3mm; weight: 12.21g Similar strap ends on the database are WILT-E…
Created on: Friday 20th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: LON-CAEE16
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval copper alloy finger ring dating from AD 1300-1500. The finger ring has a plain D-shaped band and integral oval bezel, the shoulders are decorated with tapering rhomboid shaped panels with scrolling design within. The upper surface of the bezel is decorated with an engraved left facing leopard passant regardant with a split tail, on a dashed field. Dimensions: diameter: 21.01mm; width of bezel: 16.36mm; weight: 5.69g Another Medieval heraldic finger ring on the database is YORYM-C72114.
Created on: Friday 20th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
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Record ID: LON-CA802D
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge of Thomas Becket dating to the 14th century. It depicts St Thomas Becket returning from exile riding in triumph on a horse. The remaining fragment consists of part of the neck and body of a dappled horse with part of the left leg of Becket. On the left leg of Becket are two stars which have been scratched into the surface after manufacture. On the reverse is a possible scratched letter 'a'. A more complete version of this badge can be found in Spencer 1998:85 no.49b, British Museum number 1984,0505.1. Dimensions: length: 62.92mm; wi…
Created on: Friday 20th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: LON-692684
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval stone plano-convex spindle whorl. There is a small piece of damage to the whorl on the underside. Similar whorls are illustrated in Egan (1998:258-9 fig 202:790). Dimensions: diameter 39.54mm, Diameter of hole: 8.24mm, Thickness: 17.26mm, Weight: 30.18g A similar whorl on the database is LON-E91584. References: Egan, G. 1998 The Medieval Household - Medieval finds from excavations in London. HMSO. London
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: LON-C1D652
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chipped Medieval silver penny of Richard III (AD 1483 - 1485) dating to AD 1483-1485. Minted at Durham. North (1991: 98) No.1687. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, S on breast. Obverse inscription: [] Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets and a D at the centre Reverse inscription: [] Dimensions: diameter: 11.77mm; weight: 0.30g
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: LON-C18C18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Irish silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Second coinage (AD 1279-1302), Mint of Waterford, Spink (2002) no. 6246 - 6268.​ Obverse description: Facing Crowned bust within triangular border, two pellets on breast​ Obverse inscription: EDW.R / [A]N[GL]/ NS YB Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / WATE / RFOR Dimensions: diameter: 14.75mm; weight: 1.60g
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: LON-BF8F7C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic Coarse Border ware figure from a lobed cup dating from AD1300-1400. The remaining fragment consists of the torso and arms of an anthropomorphic figure of indeterminate sex. The figure is in a buff fabric with a green glaze. The figure is similar to one recorded by Pearce and Vince (1988:61, fig. 33b). and assigned to a Coarse Border ware tradition. Other lobed cup figures are LON-374669 and LON-65F408. Dimensions: height: 26.05mm; width: 27.98mm; thickness: 26.05mm; weight: 11.30g Reference: Pearce, J. and Vince, A. 1988. Surrey Whitewares. Lond…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: LON-AC8CC6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval, glazed ceramic vessel, probably a rounded jug dating from AD1250-1350. This is a London ware jug with Rouen style decoration. A similar example of London-type ware jug with Rouen style decoration can be seen in Pearce, Vince and Jenner, (1985:74 no. 99) Dimensions: length: 155.60mm; width: 147.53mm; thickness: 4.57mm; weight: 263g Reference: Pearce, J., Vince, A. & Jenner, M. A. 1985. Medieval Pottery London-Type Ware. Special Paper No. 6. London and Middlesex Archaeological Society; London.
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-AC5597
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bichrome, glazed ceramic floor tile dating to the 14th century. This a Penn tile. Possibly Eames design No.2233 an example in the catalogue is no.439-440 . The tile is decorated with a central motif of a fleur de lis. The tile is a highly fired, bright red ceramic. Examples of this tile have been found at Baynards Castle, London and Oxford Abbey. Dimensions: length: 84.55mm; width: 78.35mm; thickness: 28.27mm; wight: 238g A similar tile on the database is LON-5B711D. Reference: Eames E., 1980. Catalogue of medieval lead-glazed earthenware tiles in the d…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: LON-F0B31C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy sewing ring, dating to the 15th century. The object is formed of a cast cylindrical tube of copper alloy which tapers from one open end to the other. There are circular drilled indentations in four bands around the body of the thimble. The metal has a mid-dark brown patina. Dimensions: diameter: 21.36mm; weight: 2.79g. Similar sewing rings on the database are LON-75F8E7 and LON-DD0938. Reference: Holmes, E. 1988. Sewing Thimbles. Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasbeets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-ECD702
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval English silver farthing issued by Edward III AD 1327-1377. Mint of Berwick dating from AD 1333-1342. Withers type 7 to 10. Withers and Withers (2006:60-61) Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: [EDWA]RD[] Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in two opposing quarters, bear's head in remaining two quarters. Rverse inscription: []AB ER[] Dimensions: diameter: 11.19mm; weight: 0.24g. References: Withers, P. & B. R. 2006. The Galata Guide to The Pennies of Edward I. Galata Print Ltd, Powys. North, J. J. 1975. English Ham…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: LON-D858AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver penny of John (AD 1199-1216), dating to the period AD 1205-1207. Probably Class 5b struck by the moneyer Roberd in Canterbury.  Obverse: Crowned bust facing, pellets in curls with the sceptre dividing the legend. Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoils in each quarter Reverse inscription: ROBERD ON CAN Dimensions: diameter: 18.55mm; weight: 1.26g
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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Record ID: LON-976F1F
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bichrome, glazed ceramic floor tile dating to the 14th century. The tile is made from red earthenware with impressed designs filled with white/cream slip and clear lead glaze. This is a Westminster tile, Eames design No.2109 an example in the catalogue is no. 812-815. The remaining tile consists of double curving band with three pellets between and a single pellet in the remaining two opposing corners. The tile is a highly fired, bright red ceramic. Tiles of this Eames design where found at Dunstable Priory. Dimensions: length: 104.44mm; width: 108.14mm; thic…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-9761C1
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bichrome, glazed ceramic floor tile dating to the 14th century. The tile is made from red earthenware with impressed designs filled with white/cream slip. This is a Penn tile, Eames design No.2412 an example in the catalogue is no. 178. The remaining tile consists of central eight petalled rosette within a broken lozenge with concave edges. Each resulting corner space is triangular in shape, with a convex edge. Only two corners survive and depicts two curving yellow lines forming an inverted V above the convex edge with a yellow circle at the centre of the resul…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-974F08
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bichrome, glazed ceramic floor tile dating to the 13th century. The tile is made from red earthenware with impressed designs filled with white slip. This is a Chertsey tile, Eames design No.2503 an example in the catalogue is no.10607. The remaining tile consists of a central foliate medallion within a double line border with scrolling foliate design between. The tile is a highly fired, bright red ceramic. Dimensions: length: 69.67mm; width: 58.29mm; thickness: 19.12mm; weight: 87.85g Reference: Eames E., 1980. Catalogue of medieval lead-glazed earthenware…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-F2BB9C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg, Bishop Saint Kilian issue jetton dating to AD 1440-1493. Anonymous issuer. A similar jetton are identified as a Mainz type is in Mitchiner (1988:339 no.1010). Obverse: Forward facing bust of Bishop Saint Killian mitred holding a raised sword in his left hand, stars in field. Obverse inscription: A B C [] Reverse: A saddled horse, without rider, galloping left: star and annulets in circle above and below. Reverse inscription: A A n[] Dimensions: diameter: 20.86mm, weight: 0.99g. Reference: Mitchiner, M., 1988. Jetons, Medalets and T…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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