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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-AC6538
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object has a square central plate with integrally cast, flat lobes at all four corners and the midpoint of each of the sides (eight in total). The corner lobes are moulded, stylised fleurs de lys. The lobes along the sides are rectangular and undecorated. The upper lobe extends into the integrally cast suspension loop. The loop is set at a right angle to the plate with a circular aperture. The lower lobe has a central circular perforation. The central plate has a heraldic design c…
Created on: Wednesday 20th 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-F26F31
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pot Leg of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object has a sub-triangular cross section and sub-rectangular in plan. The upper end is slightly concave, where the fragment would have been attached to the body of the vessel. The front of the object has a centra, longitudinally running rib extending for the length of the object. This foot would likely have been attached to a posnet or small cooking pot.
Length: 55.31mm, Width: 29.79mm, Thickness: 17.17mm, Weight: 83.3g
The metal is dark green in colour with a pitted and corroded patina.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F25B93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Vessel of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The fragment is sub-rectangular in shape and is part of the rim and body of the vessel. The exterior surface has a slightly everted lip. The curvature at the rim suggests a wide vessel. There is black sooting to the outside of the fragment suggestive of its use over a fire.
Height: 50.60mm, Width: 64.94mm, Thickness: 4.63mm, Weight: 45.8g
The metal is a dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Cast copper-alloy vessels were in common usage c 1200 - 1700 AD, becoming superseded…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F24E85
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1500). The object is composed of a D shaped frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar, which retains a partial distorted folded plate. The plate retains two circular domed rivets.
Length: 21.73mm, Width: 26.00mm, Thickness: 2.66mm, Weight: 4.9g
The metal is mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.
Whitehead, P 19, No 59.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-70E38D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jetton of Unclear master of Post-Medieval date (AD 1490-1636). Probably Rose Orb type. Probably Nuremberg mint.
Diameter: 23.45mm, Thickness: 0.52mm, Weight: 1.0g
The jetton has an ovate perforation within the inner field.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-70274E
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy toggle of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is pointed oval shape with a circular cross section. Both ends narrow to rounded point. The centre of the object has two short transverse grooves on each outer edge. The back of the object is flat and undecorated.
Length: 42.05mm, Width: 10.29mm, Thickness: 6.17mm, Weight: 10.0g
The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: WMID-F53DDD, OXON-F35164 and LVPL-C8BCCC.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-701C85
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Spur Rowel of Post-Medieval date (1500-1700). The object is a star-shaped rowel has eight points. Both faces are flat and the object has a circular hole at the centre to accommodate a bar. The arms have varying widths with each of the ends tapering to a point. The edges of the arms are bevelled.
Height: 33.31mm, Width: 34.41mm, Thickness: 2.83mm, Weight: 5.9g
The metal is a light greenish brown in colour with a pitted patina
There is some variation in suggested adoption date for the use of rowel spurs. Ellis, B., 2002 suggests that rowel spurs start supersedi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F4E8D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Strap Fitting of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of the hooked component of a probable sword belt fitting. The object is the lobed terminal with a round hook, and has three transverse rasied bands above the hooked aspect.
Length: 16.06mm, Width: 6.40mm, Thickness: 2.65mm, Weight: 1.1g
The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-769915
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 1450-1600). The object is a double loop oval buckle with cusped/serrated outer edges. The outer edges have six fileted grooves on each loop (forming cusps) with incised lines across each. The frame narrows at the ends of the strap bar, the wire pin is missing, however there is iron corrosion adhering around the bar and one end of the frame, suggesting that the pin was composed of iron.
Length: 28.96mm, Width: 28.26mm, Thickness: 2.54mm, Weight: 1.5g
The metal is brown in colour with a pitted patina.
See Wh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-76757E
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Purse Frame of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1450-1600). Williams class C. The object is composed of a short portion of a circular frame, which is L-shaped in section and terminates in old, abraded breaks at both ends. The lower edge of the frame has three circular perforations, these perforations are to facilitate the attachment of a cloth or leather purse bag. The upper overhanging edge is decorated with incised double lined chevrons.
Length: 41.35mm, Width: 6.35mm, Thickness: 2.63mm, Weight: 5.6g
The metal is dark green in colour wi…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-7460D9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Harness Pendant of Medieval date (AD 1175-1400). The pendant is square with an integral suspension loop projecting centrally from one edge. The front of the pendant is decorated with a crude rampant lion left, with other motifs obscured by corrosion and abrasion. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal is mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.
Length: 25.46mm, Width: 17.86mm, Thickness: 2.25mm, Weight: 3.9g
Ashley (2002, 14, fig.14, no.110)
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A0A8B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting (Sword Belt) of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of a flat plate with moulded foliate or vine scroll decoration. It has a trefoil terminal and a tapering body and a rounded terminal. There is a single rivet hole in the upper trilobed portion with iron corrosion surrounding.
Length: 25.87mm, Width: 13.65mm, Thickness: 1.94mm, Weight: 1.7g
The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
This is one of usually three fittings that together with an upper plate formed a hanging arrangemen…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-376106
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object is a single loop rectangular frame with slightly bevelled edges. The outer edge and short lengths of the sides of the frame are retained.
Length: 27.91mm, Width: 12.39mm, Thickness: 2.70mm, Weight: 1.9g
The metal is mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.
As Whitehead, P 26, No 126.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DFA4D5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cauldron or skillet Pot Leg of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is broadly sub-triangular in cross section with a flat back and convex front. It is broken at the point where the leg joins the vessel, resulting in a transverse break. There are three moulded ribs which extend vertically down the convex surface.
Height: 43.39mm, Width: 56.87mm, Thickness: 29.35mm, Weight: 232.2g
The metal is light green in colour with a pitted patina.
Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD 1200 to 1700 for ser…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-CA744A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cauldron or skillet Pot Leg of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is broadly D-shaped in cross section with a flat back and convex front. It is broken at the point where the leg joins the vessel, resulting in a transverse break. There are three shallow moulded ribs which extend vertically down the convex surface. This flares and widens giving the impression of a beast's paw. Below the break, is a raised transverse moulded band.
Cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from AD 1200 to 1700 for se…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BB7D59
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The mount has an oval shaped body with an integral sub-ovate knop at either end. Each knop has a rivet hole, within which are the remnants of a copper alloy rivet. The mount is decorated with transverse grooves on the body. There is a circular perforation within the centre of the central plate. The body and knops are domed in profile and hollow on the reverse.
The metal is a dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Length: 15.00mm, Width: 9.26mm, Thickness: 3.76mm, Weight: 1.1g.
Egan and Prit…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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