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-6A719E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy English Jetton of Edward II-Edward III dating to AD 1310-1335. Mernick series 2d, probably obverse 44, reverse 41. (Fox Class 11-15). There are portions of the outer flan missing. Diameter: 20.94mm, Thickness: 1.05mm, Weight: 1.2g. Obverse: Crowned bust facing Reverse: Cross with pellet rosette in each quadrant pellets in outer field. See: https://www.mernick.org.uk/englishjettons/series2d/44.htm
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-539937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf3. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1307-1309. Diameter: 16.37mm, Thickness: 0.69mm, Weight: 0.7g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan due to clipping. North Vol II, P 32, No 1042/1-2
Created on: Tuesday 9th 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-E7CB79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1310). Class 8b. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1294-1299. Diameter: 18.15mm, Thickness: 0.82mm, Weight: 1.3g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan between 12-3 O’clock. North Vol II, P 30, No 1034/2
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-D66157
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf3b. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Canterbury mint. AD 1307-1309. Diameter: 16.78mm, Thickness: 0.57mm, Weight: 1.0g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 32, No 1042/2
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDDD7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 4a. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1282-1283. Diameter: 19.66mm, Thickness: 0.82mm, Weight: 1.2g North Vol II, P 29, No 1023.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDD0C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class III-IV. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Unclear mint. AD 1248-1251. Length: 9.78mm, Width: 9.59mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.4g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDAAD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IIIa. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Henri in London. AD 1248-1250. Length: 18.06mm, Width: 9.16mm, Thickness: 0.75mm, Weight: 0.7g North Vol I, P 226, No 986/1.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BD9A8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5a2. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by Iohan in Canterbury. AD 1204-1205. Length: 17.88mm, Width: 9.30mm, Thickness: 0.71mm, Weight: 0.5g North Vol I, P 221, No 969
Created on: Tuesday 2nd 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-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 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-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-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-2F1DDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Florin coinage. Fox class 1, Withers type 7i. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1344-1351. Diameter: 15.11mm, Thickness: 0.77mm, Weight: 0.7g The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan between 6-9 O’clock. North, Vol II, P 48, No 1131
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-2F0918
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10ab3. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1302-1303. Diameter: 18.20mm, Thickness: 0.83mm, Weight: 1.2g. The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan and has two opposing bends forming an S shape. North, Vol II, P 31, No 1038/2(a).
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-2EF27B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (Ad 1272-1310). Class 8b. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1294-1299. Diameter: 18.65mm, Thickness: 0.77mm, Weight: 1.3g North Vol II, P 30, No 1034/2
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-2EE4F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class II-III. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Ion, in Lincoln. AD 1248-1250. Length: 17.21mm, Width: 8.80mm, Thickness: 0.76mm, Weight: 0.6g North Vol I, P 226, Nos 985/1-988/1
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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Record ID: NARC-0688B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 4b. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Canterbury mint. AD 1283-1286. Diameter: 18.97mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 1.0g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 7-10 O’clock North Vol II, P 29, No 1024.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-066EEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IIIa-b. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Nicole in unclear Mint. AD 1247-1250. Length: 8.49mm, Width: 8.75mm, Thickness: 0.70mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin has a transverse break at 8 O’clock North Vol I, P 226, No 986-997.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-066085
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Farthing of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5b. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by unclear moneyer in Oxford. AD 1205-1207. Length: 10.45mm, Width: 8.41mm, Thickness: 0.63mm, Weight: 0.2g North Vol I, P 221, No 970.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-064B22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5b2. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by Iohan in Winchester. AD 1205-1207. Length: 17.70mm, Width: 8.04mm, Thickness: 0.72mm, Weight: 0.6g North Vol I, P 221, No 970.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-063C7C
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: 32.65mm, Diameter: 4.97mm, Weight 6.4g 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 objects that appear to be conventi…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2CB06
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: 45.96mm, Diameter: 8.90mm, Weight 23.9g 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 objects that appear to be convent…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2B0BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Weight of Medieval to Post-medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is conical in form with a flat upper and rounded, convex upper surface. The object has a single sub-circular perforation placed centrally. Height: 16.27mm, Diameter: 25.53mm, Diameter (inner): 10.22mm, Weight: 51.4g The metal cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina and numerous grooves. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The fu…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2A471
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead vessel repair or pot mend of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is a cast plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall. The object is composed of an outer sub-ovate plate with a tapered inward circumferential portion and a smaller, sub-ovate plate which would have attached the plate to the body of the vessel. Portions of ceramic are adhering to the recessed central portion of the pot mend, which have light buff colour outer with a ark grey inner core, which is similar to: NARC-67E014 which is of Medieval date, Length: 41.34mm, Width: 33.40mm, Thickness: 14.19mm, We…
Created on: Monday 11th 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-9A10FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver farthing of Edward I Henry VIII (AD 1272-1547). Unclear reverse. Unclear mint. Length: 11.02mm, Width: 5.50mm, Thickness (folded): 1.00mm, Weight: 0.1g The coin has been folded and is heavily abraded.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-99EA3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Halfpenny of Edward IV, first reign (AD 1461-1470). Light coinage. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Lis initial mark. York mint. AD 1465-1471. Diameter: 16.89mm, Thickness: 0.39mm, Weight: 0.6g North Vol II, P 89, No 1610.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-99C426
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Long cross reverse with quatrefoil and pellet in centre and three pellets in each quadrant. York mint. Diameter: 18.60mm, Thickness: 0.61mm, Weight: 1.1g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-88FF2E
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 1500-1650). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs which would have been connected by a short rectangular tab, now missing, with the two discs folded to meet. One face of the object has a moulded letter A, for the city of Augsburg. The second face has an unclear moulded linear motif. Diameter: 20.05mm, Thickness: 4.26mm, Weight: 10.0g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th 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-709C46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf2-3. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1306-1309. Diameter: 17.62mm, Thickness: 0.56mm, Weight: 0.9g North Vol II, P 32, No 1041- 1042/2.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-708E87
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-b. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Nicole in London. AD 1247-1250. Length: 16.98mm, Width: 8.85mm, Thickness: 0.97mm, Weight: 0.6g North Vol I, P 226, No 986-997.
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-DC6959
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period. Series C. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each of the central quadrants, legend in two fields. Annulet stops and reverse barred N. London Mint. AD 1351-1352.   Diameter: 26.93mm, Thickness: 0.97mm, Weight: 4.1g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan and has an incomplete fracture at 8 O’clock. North Vol II, P 50, No 1147.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-76A987
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy Pilgrim Badge of Medieval date (AD 1450-1550). The badge would probably have originally formed a circular disc, with raised decoration on the face. The decoration probably depicted St George riding a horse to the left, lancing a dragon below the horse or the drapery of the Virgin and Child. Running round the edge of the disc is a triple border of pellets. No attachments are retained on the back of the fragment. Length: 16.01mm, Width: 11.94mm, Thickness: 2.54mm, Weight: 1.5g The metal is cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar Pilg…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 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-757FEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). North Class 10/11. Withers type 11-13. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1300-1314. Diameter: 13.78mm, Thickness: 0.43mm, Weight: 0.3g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-7561D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Withers type 3bi. North Class 2. Star marked coinage. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1335-1343.  Diameter: 15.77mm, Thickness: 0.51mm, Weight: 0.5g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 45, No 1100/1
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-4A6017
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Transitional Treaty period. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1361-1363. Diameter: 17.44mm, Thickness: 0.79mm, Weight: 0.9g. The coin is missing portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 59, No 1295.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A484C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth to Post-Treaty coinage. Long cross with quatrefoil and pellet at centre. York mint. AD 1351-1377. Diameter: 18.32mm, Thickness: 0.47mm, Weight: 0.8g. The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A375E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Farthing of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). Withers type 30h, North class 11. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1310-1314. Diameter: 12.07mm, Thickness: 0.39mm, Weight: 0.3g. The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 38, No 1070/1
Created on: Tuesday 20th 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-377D73
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Horseshoe of Medieval date (AD 1150-1350). Clark's (1995) Type 2B, 'wavy-edged' horseshoe type. The object is composed of one half of its original form, with an old, abraded break. The retained portion has an inner raised ridge with three rectangular countersunk nail holes and a retained calkin at the lower end. Length: 93.75mm, Width: 57.25mm, Thickness: 10.08mm, Weight: 56.0g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-376DE2
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a limestone possible Architectural Fragment of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1350-1750). The object is plano convex in section and slightly curved in plan and has simple decoration consisting of a central hollow forming two raised ridges. The back of the object is flat. Length: 83.96mm, Width: 50.51mm, Thickness: 32.34mm, Weight: 183.3g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NLM-3A5730 and BERK-361D12.
Created on: Monday 19th 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-D0FD24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (AD 1422-1461). Annulet issue. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Roundabout initial cross. London mint. AD 1422-1427. Diameter: 12.19mm, Thickness: 0.59mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 2-7 O’clock. North Vol II, P 75, No 1434.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-D0C197
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval continental sterling imitation of an Edwardian penny dating to the period AD 1279-1305. Struck under Guy of Dampierre, Count of Flanders and Marquis of Namus. Diameter: 19.57mm, Thickness: 0.56mm, Weight: 1.2g Mayhew, 1983 P 31.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-D0AB52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class Vb. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by unclear moneyer in Canterbury. AD 1205-1207. Length: 18.15mm, Width: 8.23mm, Thickness: 0.67mm, Weight: 0.5g North Vol I, P 221, No 970.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-CABE63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10ab-cf. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Canterbury mint. AD 1301-1310. Length: 18.38mm, Width: 13.64mm, Thickness: 0.61mm, Weight: 1.0g The coin is missing a section between 8-11 O’clock.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-CAAE32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete base silver Farthing of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). Withers class 30b, North class 10/11. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1310-1314. Diameter: 12.43mm, Thickness: 0.43mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing small portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 38, No 1070/1
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-CA94F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class Va-b. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Gilbert in Canterbury. AD 1250-1256 Length: 17.58mm, Width: 9.12mm, Thickness: 0.79mm, Weight: 0.6g. North Vol I, P 226-7, Nos 991-992
Created on: Wednesday 14th 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-BB9793
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Henry VI, First reign (AD 1422-1461). Leaf issue. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1434-1454. Diameter: 12.38mm, Thickness: 0.35mm, Weight: 0.2g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BB8F52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I-III (AD 1272-1377). Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant and quatrefoil in centre. York mint. AD 1279-1351. Length: 14.33mm, Width: 12.71mm, Thickness: 0.58mm, Weight: 0.4g. The coin is missing large portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Tuesday 13th 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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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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