Record ID: GLO-62D8BB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval gold ‘strirrup’ ring. The triangular bezel has a dark blue gemstone that has been identified by Raman spectroscopy in the British Museums Department of Scientific Research as corundum, likely sapphire. The band of the ring is distorted, bending inwards and forming a heart-shape. This is most likely accidental damage. Discussion: Stirrup-shaped ring with gemstones are common Medieval finger-ring types, with several parallels on the PAS database including ESS-B604F3, BH-74051C and NMS-EAE967. In terms of age and precious metal content, this artefact …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-12CCFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver Irish halfpenny of Edward I (1272-1307), second coinage (1279-1302), early issue from the mint at Waterford dating to c.AD 1281-4. Refs: Spink 2003: 127; Withers and Withers 2004: 45-6. The obverse of the coin is worn removing much of the central bust and parts of the inscription. Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards inside a triangle EDW R/ ANGL D/NS hYB; Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/TAS/VATE/RFOR
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-1241F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver Scottish cut farthing of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 - 1286), first coinage (voided long cross and stars), uncertain type, dating to 1250-80 AD. Moneyer: Willem or Wilam. Mint: uncertain Obverse: crowned bust facing right with sceptre (possible only one side of the head remains) […] Reverse: Long cross voided with a six-pointed star in each angle […]
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2021
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Record ID: GLO-03558D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead ampulla that has a circular hollow chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are double looped handles consisting of a small loop surmounting a larger (c. 13th-14th century). Emanating from the base of the handles is a circular flat band that in inscribed on both sides and has a rectangular cross-section.  The band surrounds the main chamber and is attached to the body at five points, the base of each handle and three small arms, one at the base and one on each side, the sections between each of the anchoring points remains open. On one side is depicted St James.…
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-EDEE27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-86) second coinage, class Mc2 (Spink S 5055) dating to 1280-1292. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Obverse: crowned bust facing right with sceptre ALEXANDER DEI GRA Reverse: Long cross with a mullet of six points in each angle. REX SCOTORVM Carl Savage comments on record GLO-FD32E3 that: The mint names were not listed on Scottish coins between 1280-1357/8 and current research suggests that the number of points on the reverese indicate the mint. In this case the four six-pointed mullets gives a total of 24 points, possible indica…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8B5514
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-86) second coinage, class Mc(2?) (Spink S5055) dating to 1280-1292. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Obverse: crowned bust facing right with sceptre ALEXANDE[R DEI GR]A Reverse: Long cross with a mullet of six points in two angles and two stars of seven points in the remaining two giving a total of 26 points. REX SCOTOR[VM]
Created on: Monday 21st September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: GLO-031814
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy flat pointed oval or vessica shape seal matrix. The face is finely decorated with a bishop dressed in his vestments that are shown as a long robe with mutable chevron shaped folds running down the front and transverse detailing at the hem and neck. This right arm is held up to shoulder height with the index and middle finger extended. His left hand grips a crozier which is shown to have a simple curved head and a straight vertical staff. Also trailing from the left hand are two linear groves that are decorated with multiple transverse lines which represent beads. The fact…
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: GLO-ED8E2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver Scottish cut halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 - 1286), first coinage, long cross and stars, (Type III(c?); Spink 5043) dating to 1250-80, moneyer: probably Andrev, mint: Aberdeen or Roxburgh. Ref Spink, 2015, pg 17 Obverse: crowned bust facing right with sceptre (only right side remains) Obverse inscription: ALEXAN[DER REX] Reverse: Long cross voided with a six-pointed star in each angle Reverse inscription: [AN]/DR?/EV[...]
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
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Record ID: GLO-DC536D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
~~Copper alloy buckle that has a D-shaped frame with an expanded moulded forward edge that is flanked a large angled knop. Emanating from the knops are curved side arms that hold the narrowed strap bar at the rear. 1250-1400
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-4B5A24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Scottish cut half penny of William I "The Lion" (AD 1165 - 1214), short cross and stars, Phase B (Spink 5029), bust III, dating to c.1205 to 1230, moneyer: Hue and Walter, mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref. Spink, 2015 pg 14 Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front L- [AM] Reverse: short cross and a five pointed star in each angle [..]E WAL[T..]
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
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Record ID: GLO-A3F408
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy composite strap end that would have originally been made from two plates that are riveted either side of a forked spacer, now only one of the plates remain. The remaining plate is tongue shaped, comprising of a rectangular body and a semi-circular tip. The face of the plate, is decorated with a cross-saltire patten archived by two incised zigzag lines that cross from one corner to the next. In the centre of each angle is a short and unconnected incised zigzag line. On the reverse of the plate a scar can be seen where the forked spacer was held against the …
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cromhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8479BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Scottish cut half penny of William I (AD 1165-1214) dating to c. AD 1205-1230. Short cross and stars phase B, probably bust III (Spink, 5029), moneyer: Hue Walter, minted at Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref. Spink, 2015, pg 14 Obverse: bust facing left LE […] Reverse: Voided short cross with 5 pointed stars in each angle […]EWAL[…]
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
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Record ID: GLO-C04D42
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy buckle that has a rectangular frame with an offset spindle for the pin, the side of the pin is expanded to form a hooked locking arm.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
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Record ID: GLO-C03C49
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy composite strap end made from two sheets that are riveted either side of a forked spacer. Knop terminal, single copper alloy rivet on the rear for attachment.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: GLO-5AF64F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver cut halfpenny, A silver Scottish cut halfpenny of William I "The Lion" (AD 1165 - 1214), short cross and stars Phase A (Spink S5027 or S5028) dating to 1195 to c.1205, moneyer: Raul, mint: Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14 Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front [...] ILE Reverse: short cross and a star in each angle RA[...]
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: GLO-8C3C42
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy uniface coin weight for the "masse d'or" of Philippe IV of France (AD 1268-1314), dating to AD 1296-1310. The weight is a thick copper-alloy disc, the top engraved with a seated figure wearing long robes and a crown his right hand is held an upright sceptre while the left hand is held in front of his chest with his index finger raise up slightly. His legs are flanked by trefoils that are most likely elements of the chair he is sitting on. This is surrounded by the inscription BERTELIn LOM.BART in roman letters except for the N which is Lombardic. Ref: Withers 1995…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Record ID: GLO-7BC2C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Scottish penny of William I (AD 1165 - 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B, bust IV (Spink S5029) dating to c.1205-c.1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter. Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. This coin is from the same dies as Burns (1887) fig 60. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front +LI WIER:ELT: Reverse: short cross and a six pointed star in each angle +hVE W:ALR:O
Created on: Monday 17th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2020
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Record ID: GLO-FD32E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-86) second coinage, class Mc2 (Spink S 5055) dating to 1280-1292. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Obverse: crowned bust facing right with sceptre ALEXANDER DEI GRA Reverse: Long cross with a mullet of six points in each angle. REX SCOTORVM
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
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Record ID: GLO-98F723
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy buckle with integral box chape. The box chape is rectangular in plan with two rivet holes at the rear. The topside is inscribed with a letter M (presumably for Mary) with a crosshatched background. The neck of the chape is narrowed and leads to a flanged transverse bar that is an equal width to the chape. The bar is decorated with two transverse and recessed lines and has a circular hole in the middle that holds the copper alloy pin. The frame of the buckle is a long trapezoid with a cordate shaped internal aperture; the sides are slightly concave with four protruding …
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-49754E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver scottish penny of William I (AD 1165-1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), phase B, bust II (Spink S5029) dating to c. AD 1205-1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter. Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Obverse: bust facing left LE REI WILA[..] Reverse: Voided short cross with 5 pointed stars in each angle [...]RETLAW (all of these letters are reversed).
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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