Record ID: NARC-BAAC26
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Hooked Tag of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). Read Class E Type 2. The object is shield shaped openwork design, with a rectangular attachment loop at the apex, with two fleur de lis forming the transverse bar below it. Below which are three openwork trefoil shaped apertures below. Another transverse bar divides this area from the tapering part below which is pierced by five circular holes and has a beaded lower edge. The hook is partially retained and is formed by a collared tapering rectangular projection, the hooked end is missing due to an old, abr…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B92555
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Pin of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1450-1700). The object is composed of a globular head which appears to be of composite form, due to a circumferential seam. From the underside of the head projects a tapering sub-square sectioned shaft which recurves and terminates in a blunted point. Length: 30.17mm, Diameter (head): 10.83mm, Diameter (shaft): 4.18mm, Weight: 5.7g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Egan 2005, Nos. 221& 224.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B907D7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Button of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object is circular, and slightly domed, with a flat back. The front has a central cross design in relief, created by four chevron shaped recesses. The arms of the cross terminate in a raised circular border. The back of the object retains a partial integral attachment loop on the reverse, cast as one with the button. There is a retained raised casting seam to either side of the attachment loop. Similar lead alloy buttons have been recorded on the PAS Database: SWYOR-4BC21C, NARC-2B05E0 and WMID-CAE4DF…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B8CEA7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Crotal Bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. There are two sound holes, one larger, one on either side of the integral rectangular suspension loop. The loop projects from the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere is composed of two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot. The iron pea is retained within the object. The upper hemisphere is decorated with a repeating linear sunburst pattern while the lower hemisphere is deco…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B432AE
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Furniture Mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1800). The object is a two-piece openwork mount with a sub-triangular portion with a forward-facing loop which is affixed through an ovate aperture in the upper end of the second quatrefoil plate. The back of the lower plate retains one recurved tapered attachment spur and a short length of a second. Both plates have openwork decoration consisting of pairs of curving apertures with fleur de lis inner portions. At the centre of the plate is an openwork quatrefoil. The upper plate has two outer single curv…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B41840
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Saddle Pommel of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500 – 1700). The object comprises a tall hollow dome formed of two semi-circular sectioned pieces soldered together at the middle. An inverted U-shaped cut-away portion is present to the front of the object with expanded double perforated wings extending outward from the base, one of which is missing due to an old, abraded break. A fifth perforation is also present to the back of the object. The outer surface is decorated with a series of irregularly spaces grooves running the length of the objec…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A61E08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10ab-10cf. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Newcastle mint. AD 1301-1310. Diameter: 17.75mm, Thickness: 0.73mm, Weight: 1.1g
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A6027B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver Continental imitation long cross penny, issued by Valéran II, Count of Ligny (AD 1304-1366). Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Mint of Serain. AD 1310-1330 Diameter: 18.94mm, Thickness: 0.67mm, Weight: 1.1g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 4-5 O’clock Mayhew (1983: 88) no. 220.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A2230A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book-clasp of Medieval date (AD 1350-1450). The object is composed of a solid cast loop, which has a plano-convex roundel with a central perforation 2.74mm in diameter, and a projecting zoomorphic terminal at its end. A drilled hole passes through the projecting terminal from side to side which has a diameter of 2.35mm. The loop extends into an integral forked spaces which is situated between two rectangular plates. The plates are fixed in place by a single perforating circular sectioned rivet at the open end of the object. the lower plate is partially missin…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1BE44
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pencil of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is a cylindrical rod in form with a circular cross-section, tapering to a blunted point at its lower end, the upper end is flat. The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 56.28mm, Diameter (max): 8.18mm, Diameter (min): 2.67mm, Weight 21.6g LVPL-FECCAB notes: A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead alloy is rarely used for obj…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1A231
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable Net or Loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is an off centre, sub-circular perforation through the object. Both faces are flat. There is some post depositional damage in the form of indentations and scratches on the surface of the object. The object is undecorated. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina. Diameter: 21.31mm, Thickness: 5.59mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 7.51mm, Weight: 15.8g. Lead weights are difficult to date securely o…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A174E9
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 repeating, radiating lines with double a satire and pellets distributed between each line. On the opposing side are radiating lines and pellets with a single letter in each cell, it reads + E/T/W/A Diameter: 29.21mm, Diameter (inner): 10.47mm, Thickness: 11.21mm, Weight: 42.3g The metal is a grey/cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. It is possible th…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-511598
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IIIa-c. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by unclear moneyer in Gloucester. AD 1248-1250. Length: 17.52mm, Width: 9.57mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.6g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 11-12 O’clock North Vol I, P 226, No 986-988.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-3A066E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Farthing of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Withers type 6-7, Treaty to Transitional Treaty period. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1351-1361. Diameter: 11.99mm, Thickness: 0.59mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing a large portion of its outer flan between 1-5 O’clock
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-39CB24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IIIc. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Henri in London. AD 1248-1250. The coin is missing small a section between 5-6 O’clock. Length: 15.40mm, Width: 8.67mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.5g North Vol I, P 226, No 998
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-39AB85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny probably of John (AD 1199-1216). Classes 5c-6a1. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1205-1217. The coin possibly has an engravers error or is a contemporary copy Obverse reads: hENRIEVS REX Moneyer on Reverse reads: [?]ENCI•ON•LVND The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 7-9 O’clock As North Vol I, P 221-223, Nos 971-974/1 Diameter: 17.57mm, Thickness: 0.72mm, Weight: 0.9g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-393CC8
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Book Clasp or Buckle plate of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). As Howsam type A.6.2. The object is composed of two sheets of coper allow affixed by three perforated rivets at the terminal end. The terminal is trilobed and expands to a sub-rectangular attachment with a central sub-rectangular open portion in the centre of the frame. A partial attachment bar is retained between the inner open portion. The upper portion of the trilobed end is decorated around each of the rivets with three concentric circles. Length: 43.49mm, Width: 29.52mm, Thic…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-241809
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Henry VI (AD 1422-1471). First Reign AD 1422-1461. Pinecone mascle type. Long cross reverse type with three pellets in each quadrant. Mint of London. AD 1430-1434. Diameter: 13.30mm, Thickness: 0.73mm, Weight: 0.4g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 7-10 O’clock North Vol II, P 77, No 1468
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-23C46B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 3g. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Lincoln mint. AD 1280-1282. Diameter: 19.11mm, Thickness: 0.63mm, Weight: 1.2g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan between 2-4, 6-7 and 10-12 O’clock. North Vol II, P 29, No 1022
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-0BC705
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327. Withers type 11a. North class 10-11. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1310-1314. Length: 14.75mm, Width: 9.69mm, Thickness: 0.48mm, Weight: 0.3g North Vol II, P 37, No 1069/3 The retained portion of the coin represents approximately 50% of its original form due to an old, abraded break running between 2-6 O’clock.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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