Record ID: NARC-D2E9A3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pot leg, from a cauldron, posnet or skillet of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object consists of the leg and foot and is broadly rectangular in cross section and L-shaped in profile.  The upper edge is recurved with both sides on the outer edges of which are circular apertures. The upper surface is decorated with a double central moulded rib that runs the length of the recurved portion, the lower projecting foot is decorated with two raised transverse lines. Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-825567
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is a spectacle buckle is of a double loop oval form with bevelled edges and a narrowed strap bar. The wire pin is missing. The metal is a mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 29.00mm, Width: 18.46mm, Thickness: 1.85mm, Weight: 2.2g Whitehead, P 54, No 310.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-6B0021
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jetton of Medieval date (AD 1415-1497). Shield of France, stock type.  Reverse depicts triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four arched tressure reverse.  Diameter: 28.43mm, Thickness: 2.22mm, Weight: 9.6g The jetton is missing minor portions of its outer flan. Mitchiner, Vol I, P 225, Nos 670-671.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-537C08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 3c-e. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. York mint. AD 1280-1282. Diameter: 19.22mm, Thickness: 0.65mm, Weight: 1.2g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan between 5-6 and 7-8 O’clock. North Vol II, P 29, Nos 1018-1020
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-531EFA
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Hooked tag of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1660). The frame is broadly rectangular with a flat back and rounded front face, plano convex in section. The interior of the frame has penwork decoration, with two moulded scrolls projecting inwards. A triangular lip projects from the upwards into the openwork from a rectangular collar set below. The hook emerges from the bottom of the collar and has two flanking mouldings situated at the top. The hook is D shaped in sections and tapers to a backwards curved point. Length: 26.57mm, Width: 12.…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-530DBB
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy hooked tag of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of a sub-circular, cast openwork plate, with a rectangular attachment loop and a sharp backward pointing recurved hook. The decorative openwork pattern is in the outer boarder and consists of seven oval shaped voids with projecting pellet on the outer edge. Within the central portion has a raised moulded motif composed of a central five-petalled flower or rose Length: 38.67mm, Width: 19.55mm, Thickness: 1.77mm, Weight: 2.7g The metal has a dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-52E76D
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Hooked Tag of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). Read class E, type 3. The object is composed of a rectangular upper loop, below which is a sub-triangular plate with a central pineapple moulding, raised chevron below and openwork outer edges. The left- and right-hand sides have openwork motif composed of four circular voids flanking the central motif. A single circular void on each side is filled with corrosion biproduct. The lower outer edges have projecting spurs. From the lower edge projects a narrow, D sectioned, tapering recurving hook…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-00A6AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Farthing of Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Withers Type 2c/e/g. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. Diameter: 8.44mm, Thickness: 0.76mm, Weight: 0.3g North Vol II, P 72, No 1413.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-174103
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle and plate of Medieval date (AD 1250-1500). The object is a single loop D shaped buckle with a notched sheet plate. The plate is folded and retains two circular domed rivets attaching the folded end to the main body of the plate. The pin is composed of a recurved, tapering wire pin. The metal is a mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 27.04mm, Width: 20.59mm, Thickness: 2.91mm, Weight: 5.0g. Whitehead (2003), P 18, No 45.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C33FB7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is cross-shaped in plan and D shaped in section. The upper arm is elongated to for a suspension loop, which is narrowed and set at a right angle to plane of the pendant. The loop retains a small section of iron from the axis bar. The object has curved and expanded inner angles and a swelling to the end of each terminus. Length: 41.20mm, Width: 33.79mm, Thickness: 4.76mm, Weight: 9.0g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0F190
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1525 - 1724). The object is one disc from a two or four disc set. It is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. One side is stamped with a crown with 2 above within a beaded boarder. Crowns are a common motif on cloth seal of the Post-Medieval period. Length: 14.99mm, Width: 13.70mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 1.4g The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0DFD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Venetian Soldino issued by Doge Agostino Barbarigo, (AD 1486-1501), dating to the period AD 1499-1501. Obverse: AV·BAR·DVX·S·M·V· ; depicting the Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Reverse: LAVS TIBI SOLI (Thee alone be praised); Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross. Minted Venice. Diameter: 12.35mm, Thickness: 0.45mm, Weight: 0.3g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B08E6D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Annular Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is composed of a single loop frame with a recurved tapering pin which is decorated with three transverse grooves below the loop. The recurved loop of the pin moves freely around the frame. The pin is decorated with a rectangular moulded collar below the loop. Frame: Diameter: 30.97mm, Width: 3.72, Thickness: 2.38mm Pin: Length: 35.56mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thickness: 5.53mm Weight: 8.1g The metal is mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. The metal is dark green in colour with a smooth pa…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-ACAD6C
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword or Dagger Chape of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1450–1600). The object is the front plate of composite chape. The retained portion is sub-triangular with a convex edge on one side and a straight edge on the other. The front face is convex with chamfered sides, the rear hollowed creating a seam around the edge for the back plate to be attached which is now missing. The upper edge is scalloped with three circular perforations aligned with the three central undulations, below which is a raised transverse ridge. The cen…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC84AC
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness Stud of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The plate is quatrefoil with projecting points in the spandrels. The front of the object is decorated with a heraldic design composed of a flat-topped shield with a lion rampant within. Around the shield are three foliage sprays. The back of the object retains a circular cross-sectioned integral stud within the centre of the plate. Length: 26.33mm, Width: 25.86mm, Thickness: 3.07mm, Diameter (stud): 5.49mm, Weight: 11.0g The metal is dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97DB76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of a cross Pommée with lettering reading: W Crown V (pellet within) Crown V (pellet within and flanking). The opposing side is decorated with cross Pommée H•N•?•quatrefoil/A (chevron barred). Diameter: 32.14mm, Diameter (inner): 12.02mm, Thickness: 11.92mm, Weight: 56.0g The metal is a cream in colour with a slightly pitted smooth patina. It is…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97ABEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 6.75mm.  neither face is decorated. Diameter: 22.07mm, Diameter (perforation): 6.75mm, Thickness: 17.14mm, Weight: 34.4g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-979116
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy French jetton of Medieval date (AD 1385-1415). 'Crown' type. Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four arched tressure reverse. Probably mint of Paris. Diameter: 24.84mm, Thickness: 1.26mm, Weight: 2.8g As Mitchiner, P 181, No 476.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-310558
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Strap End of Medieval date (AD 1300-1450). The object is one plate from a composite strap end, which is rectangular in shape with an upper circular perforation, the lower end terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The front of the object is decorated with an incised with a geometric motif composed of an outer linear boarder, within which are repeating triple lined chevrons on each side, with a double central line dividing. The back of the object is undecorated. Length: 18.95mm, Width: 11.77mm, Thickness: 2.05mm, Diameter (perforation): 2.71mm, Weig…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-069D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Farthing of Unclear Ruler (AD 1272-1509). Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. Diameter: 11.24mm, Thickness: 0.65mm, Weight: 0.3g
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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