Record ID: GLO-132237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver annular brooch that has a semicircular cross-section frame with a constriction to one side to mount the pin. The frame is decorated with four animal heads that are arranged into two set. The first group is bordering the constriction bar with the two heads facing each other and the bar in between. Each head has a raised, square cranium with pellet eyes in the two froward faceted corners and upwardly projecting knop ears above the rear two corners. The narrowed snout is bevelled on either side and grips the constriction between the two heads. This is mirrored on the opposite whe…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FAF5A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I or II Class 10cf3 Date c1307-1309 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-5617E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small gold annular brooch dating to the 13th-14th century. Circular frame that has a constriction bar on one side for the pin, which is now missing. The frame has a semicircular cross-section, with the flat surface forming the face of the brooch; this surface has been engraved with the inscription + A + G + L+ A. The underside of the fame is undecorated. The engraved letters ‘AGLA’ was a popular amuletic charm in the medieval period with the letters standing for "Ata gibor le'olam Adonai" (You are mighty forever, O Lord) and considered to be a powerful cha…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ham and Stone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8563A6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy purse frame fragment that has a triangular cross-section with a concave underside. On one face is a double set of alternating diagonal recessed lines. On the other side is a series of pierced hole to stitch a bag onto. Date 1400-1600.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-4813BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
sliver penny possibly Henry VI or Edward IV Date 1422-1483. Obverse: crowned bust facing [...]X[...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle [CIVI] [...]
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-AFC4AE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle with oval frames (one frame is missing) that have bevelled outer edges and a narrowed, recessed strap bar. 
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9AE17C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded lead pointed-oval or vesica-shaped seal matrix. The declaration in the centre of the face and the surrounding inscription are obscured by corrosion. On the reverse is a branch style decoration consisting of three raised chevrons intersected by a central ridge, at one end is a rearward projecting tab.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-744A62
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book mount. The has been made from a pressed sheet that has a domed centre with hollowed-back, a pierced central circular hole (3mm in diameter) would have held a rivet which is now missing. The basal flange is in the form of an elaborate quatrefoil with each arm made from a semicircular projection that has a pointed tip.   For similar items see PUBLIC-C6950E, WILT-D104AB and BM-E8EF94 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7261D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II Class 11b Date 1310-1314 Minted in Canterbury   Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards E[DWA R A]NGL DNS HYB   Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/[TAS/CA]N/TAR 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-8B2520
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Richard III (1483-1485) Minted for the Archbishop Thomas Rotherham in York Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards, T and Key by neck [RICARD DEI GRA REX ANG] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI[TAS EBO]RA[CI] Note: this coin has a large, pierced hole at 2 o’clock on the obverse
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7467D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is one half of a broken copper alloy buckle that has a D-shaped frame with an expanded forward edge whose face is decreased with ring-and-dots, the strap bar is missing. 1250-1400.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-73A1E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck, flanking the neck are two angled handles. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of four large pointed petals and four small petals in each angle with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-734A14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. Both sides are decorated with a series of radiating lines.  
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-387EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a worn and damaged silver long cross penny dating from Edward III to Richard III 1327-1485. Obverse: no detail remains [...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle. CIVI[…]
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A331B7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated). The circular chamber is decorated a cross hatched field with an elongated D-shaped object that is view with the curve at the base. The straight edge, forming the top appears to have extended sixes.  The D-shape is divided in two by a central bar that has a long lozenge in the centre (this gives the object the looks of a double looped D-shaped buckle complete with pin). On the right side of the object are three central radiating lines, and on the le…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A09FF5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with two copper alloy rivets retained at the rear. The forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The face is decorated with two concentric rings towards the rear.     Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A05828
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with two semicircular notches on either side and three V-shaped notches running down the rear edge. The forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The face is decorated with six square stamps that that have an eight paralleled flowed within and a ring a dog at the rear.    Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9FD6F6
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spoon fragment that retains the stem and the rear part of the bowl. The bowl has slightly angled sides that narrow to the base of the stem suggesting that the bowl may have originally been fig shaped. The stem has a sub-oval cross section that narrows to the tip where there is an acorn shaped terminal.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-243C6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry II type 1a-b date Aug 1180 - May 1181. Mint London by Philip Aimer Obverse: bust facing forward holding a sceptre, [HENRICVS R-EX] Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle. + FIL AIMER ON LVN Note: this coin has been folded in antiquity, most likely for use as a prayer or pilgrimage exposing the reverse while masking the obverse. Fortunately, this coin has not been unfolded.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A74BBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
fragment of a worn and clipped silver long cross penny dating from Edward III to Richard III 1327-1485. Obverse: bottom half of the bust facing forwards [...] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle quatrefoil in the centre [CIVITAS EBORACI]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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