Record ID: NMS-4AE0C4
Object type: POT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd from medieval ceramic Surrey Whiteware (possibly "Tudor Green") vessel dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1500. Hard, pale grey fabric with well-sorted fine quartz inclusions and occasional black and red iron-rich compound. Coated in a thick, mottled dark green-yellow lead glaze, slightly crazed.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-47EAF3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval gilded copper alloy mount dating to the period c. AD 1100 - 1300. Circular concavo-convex terminal with a central circular perforation. Projecting from one side is a rectangular bar with traces of moulded ribs and terminating in an old break. Similar in form to NLM-E21B96 which notes parallels form London cited by Helen Geake.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-478F96
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval - post medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period c. AD 1400 - 1600. A narrowed central strap bar with one intact loop projecting from one side. The frame expands towards the outer edge which is engraved with three radiating grooves. The other loop is largely missing; only two stubs remain. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 85, no. 347.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-473BDA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy strap fitting from a folding clasp dating to the period c. AD 1270 - 1450. Sheet plate, rounded at one end with two pointed knops and waited towards the front rectangular terminal which has a rectangular bar soldered to it. On the reverse are two integrally cast roved rivets, each with a small washer held in place by roved over ends. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 116, fig. 76.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-2011F1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Silver object of possible medieval date. It comprises a straight cylindrical bar, expanded in the centre and tapering towards each end. At each end is an expanded oblong terminal, tapering towards the tip. Dimensions: Length: 64mm, maximum width: 6.7mm, minimum width: 4mm, maximum thickness: 6.1mm, minimum thickness: 4mm, weight: 9.3g. Discussion: A similar example, also of silver, with a slightly curved bar and more elaborate terminals has been reported as Treasure (NMS-E9E9D3; 2007T463). The record for this artefact notes a similar example, now in the Ashmolean Museum…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1FEDBB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Late medieval to early post-medieval gilded silver finger ring. The bezel is in the form of two clasped hands, the fingers depicted by engraved lines; this is often known as a fede ring. The shoulders narrow to form the wrist before expanding into a loop which exhibits an engraved transverse line at the junction with the shoulders. The loop tapers slightly in width from the shoulders to the bottom. The exterior exhibits a series of moulded bands alternating wide and narrow; the narrow bands punched with a series of annulets. At the base of the loop a transverse soldering …
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-1F5D65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval silver finger ring. Hexagonal bezel, the upper surface engraved with a reversed lower case letter k with a contraction mark to the left. Both ends of the D-sectioned loop are soldered to the underside of the bezel. The loop is now squashed out of shape. Dimensions:  Height: 21.5mm, diameter: 27mm, length of bezel: 8.7mm, width of bezel: 8.7mm, thickness: of bezel: 4.1mm, width of loop: 4.8mm, thickness: of loop: 2.1mm, weight: 5.2g. Discussion: Oman (1974, 30) notes: "The most typical fourteenth century signet is of silver or bronze and has t…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: NMS-E2F668
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval gilded silver annular brooch. Teardrop-shaped frame with a circular perforation on one long edge which houses the loop of the pin. The pin is flat with a rectangular collar. The front of the frame exhibits a beaded filigree wire border on both the inner and outer edge encircling a series of beaded filigree wire annulets of varying circumference. Traces of gilding are visible on the front. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: Length 22.7mm, width 14.8mm, thickness of frame 0.8mm, weight 1.05g. Discussion: A number of similar examples have bee…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th June 2021
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Record ID: NMS-E02E1C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete medieval or early post-medieval silver mount or dress fastener. One edge has a recessed flange terminating in an old break at one end. The rest of the object consists of a moulded design around a central hole or eye, now incomplete due to old breaks. The decoration appears to comprise two opposed S-shaped tendrils, each terminating in a trefoil. The reverse exhibits traces of parallel grooves indicating the object was cast in a cuttlefish bone mould. The reverse has a single integrally cast rivet with a burred-over end. Dimensions: Leng…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: NMS-D040BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry III dating to AD 1250 - 1256. Class 5b. Moneyer: Ricard. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. I, no. 992.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CA6AFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut farthing of John dating to c. AD 1204 - 1209. Class 5. Monyer: possibly Ricard B of London.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-CA332A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of John dating to AD 1205 - 1207. Class 5b. Uncertain moneyer. Mint of Canterbury. See: North, Vol. II, no. 970 i - iii.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-5115F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn late medieval silver penny of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 1351 - 1509. Mint of York.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-51040C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1301 - 1305. Class 10ab. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, p. 31, no. 1039/2.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-50484B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300 - 1302. Class 9b. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, p. 24, no. 1037.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-503BC4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to early post medieval sewing ring dating to the period c. AD 1400 - 1600. It comprises a conical loop with open top and bottom; the exterior decorated by a circumferential groove running around top and bottom and a spiral of rectangular punched pits across five rows. Egan (2005, p. 8 & 132, fig.126, no.64) discusses a similar sewing ring from Fastolf Place, Southwark which is dated from the late 15th to the early 16th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-4F7719
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry II dating to the period AD 1180 - 1190. Class 1 or 2. Moneyer: Hugo of York.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-4F579B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval to post medieval foot from a cooking vessel such as a posnet or skillet dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1700. The leg has a worn break at the top, showing a trapezoidal cross-section. The leg is rectangular with an angled out-turned foot with rounded edges. Traces of sooting are visible across the surface. The vessels to which these were attached were usually of a tripod form and were widely used from circa AD 1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003) 15, state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasing…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-4E7B2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry VI (first reign) dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet issue. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, p. 60, no. 1431.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: NMS-4E3797
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lave stone quern of Roman to medieval date (c. AD 43 - 1300). Old breaks on all edges. The grinding surface has a series of radiating grooves engraved across the surface. Uncertain original diameter. This form of lava quern was imported into Britain, probably from Germany, from the Roman period to around the 13th century. They were commonly transported as ballast in unfinished form. It is, therefore, difficult to narrow down a date range. Use of querns was largely banned during the medieval period, however, their illegal use continued as did some use under license. …
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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