Record ID: SUSS-7F0F31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, post medieval, lead or lead alloy object, possibly a weight, AD.1500-1600. The object is a small rectangular piece of cast lead, the upper surface is decorated with concentric incised squares. The rear of the object has to shallow ridges running along the short edges of the piece. The whole object is a dark grey patina with some flaking corrosion. The object may be similar to YORYM-F95A9A.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4433FA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, Post Medieval lead-alloy weight. AD 1600-1800. The weight is conical with a domed crown from which the body gently tapers to a flat base which has a small circular indentation. The weight was formed by pouring molten lead into a thimble casing then allowing it to cool. Concentric pits are present around the top of the object and from these indentations of incised lines follow a spiral pattern around the circumference of the body to the base. Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. It is a pale grey white in colour. See SUSS-…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-7C931D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible, lead pot mend or vessel component, probably post mediebal in date, AD.1500-1750. The object comprises a circular disc of lead with a central rivet on the rear side. The rivet comprises a short shank surmounted by a smaller circular disc. There is a small circular hole in the top of the rivet, it is shallow. The whole object has a white patina and has surface corrosion. It is possible that this is a pot mend for a ceramic or metal vessel, it could also be a piece of the vessel itself. Height (total length of rivet and disc thickness): 7.91mm Width of rivet head: 13.38…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B31646
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead, post medieval, jug or tankard handle, AD.1500-1800. The object comprises a curled tapering piece of lead which is triangular in cross section. The widest end of the piece forms the main attachment for the handle to the vessel. It is triangular and has a large central rivet, that has been distorted. The narrowest end if flat and would likely have been soldered on to the vessel. It has broken away and has coiled up on itself with the narrow end now tucked up behind the wide attachment end. The whole object has a grey-white patina. Length: 53.8mm Height: 49.3mm Wi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-CD2939
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-medieval ceramic vessel, probably dating to the period c.1550-1700. The fragment has an oxidised surface, red/orange in colour with a slightly reduced core, buff grey in colour. The interior surface has been coated with a yellow/green glaze. Height: 64.3mm Width: 80.37mm Thickness: 10.01mm Weight: 98.6g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 29th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-228277
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late medieval to post-medieval copper-alloy cauldron, dating to the period c. 1400-1650. The fragment, which comprises part of the rim of the vessel, has a cast defining line approximately 10mm below the rim. The interior surface is smooth, whereas the exterior is scored and rough, with linear markings, perhaps from where the bowl has been spun into shape on a lathe. The edges are rough, with worn breaks. Length: 91.29mm Width: 44.95mm Thickness: 3.42mm Weight: 69.23g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-28EB28
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of post-medieval ceramic vessels, dating to the period c.1600-1700. Both fragments have a dark red oxidised fabric and a pale green/yellow glaze on their interior surface. The smaller fragment is roughly rectangular in plan and has a darker,near black, glaze. Green-glazed oxidised wares were common in the 17th century, with one of the larger industries being Surrey/Hampshire Border Ware.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-7E413B
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, post medieval vervel, Hawking ring, inscribed (o)THOMAS CRISPE OF (r)GOVDHVRST IN KENT, AD.1600-1650. An annular ring of silver, the object is flat with the inscription running around the circumference. The letters are in Latin font and appear to be painted red to pick them out. The N and T in Kent are ligated.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-035F6D
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver inscribed post medieval vervel ring, AD.1600 -1660. The object comprises a flattened silver ring that has been inscribed on both faces. The obverse side reads 'Will Englefeilde ESQ *', while the reverse has '* of Spensers ='. Dimensions: Width: 2.69 mm Thickness: 1.15 mm Weight: 0.51 g Diameter: 11.93 mm Discussion: Rings of similar design can be found in SUR-D32343 and SOM-AD9013, where they are dated to the 17th century, despite their attachment to a 18/19th century watch winding ring. The style of the lettering is suggestive of a 17th century date. Vervels were u…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horndean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-60BF64
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver hawking vervel inscribed, with the name Obverse. Mr Edmund, Reverse. Bruning, AD.1600-1700. The vervel is a small flat disc of silver with a central perforation. The inscription runs arouns the central hole and begins with a cross fleury on each face. The lettering is in itallics. There are punched floral motifs to either side of the initial cross before the start and end of the inscription. See SUSS-035F6D for a similar example.
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-F19E35
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vervel, composed of a silver strip of rectangular section, forming a semi-circle in plan. At each end are two projecting sockets forming half of a hinge mechanism. The exterior face of the strip is inscribed in italic script: Halland in Sussex. Length: 21.37mm Width: 4.59mm Thickness: 1.24mm. Weight: 1.53g. Discussion: This example differs from the other vervels recorded with the PAS in that rather than being designed to attach to the jesses, it appears to have been made to attach to the leg of the bird itself. Such vervels were described by early 17th century falcon…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-D17951
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, post medieval, silver vervel, probably dating to AD1603-1625. The vervel is of Lewis and Richardson type C.ii, and comprises a small silver ring with an attached silver shield aligned lengthways along the ring band. The shield is damaged with the edges, which extend slightly deyond the width of the ring band, having been bent over and in one place broken away. The shield is quartered and appears waisted; the arms displayed are the royal arms used by the Stuarts (outside of Scotland) between the accession of James I to the British throne in 1603 and the death of…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-FF89A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, fitting, probably Post Medieval in date, AD.1600-1850. The object comprises a curved top, that forms a half-cylinder. This has a collar that projects from it on the front face, giving it a knee shape. Below this there is a waisted plate that is slightly curved though to the degree of the top. It broadens again in the middle before tapering down to a narrow point. On the rear of the object there are two scars that may represent where integral rivets were attached that have now been lost.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AF881D
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of incomplete, post medieval, cast lead, cockrels, AD.1800-1950. The cockrels are posed slightly differently but are stylistically identical and probably come from a set. One is rearing up while the other is stretched low. They are perhaps a pair of fighting cockrels. They have been manufactured flat with the details of the birds picked out in cast relief. Both sides of the cockrel are detailed. bird 1 (Top) L: 44.63mmH: 23.4mmTh: 2.75mmWg: 5.41g Bird 2 (Below: Rearing) L.43.03mm, H.28.7mm, th.3.24mm, wg.6.48g
Created on: Friday 26th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-C53AA6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, post medieval, lead and iron, toy pistol, AD.1600-1750. The object comprises the firing mechanism, stock and barrel of a toy gun. It is primarily cast in lead or a lead alloy with some iron parts for the mechanism. The stock has a flat butt and tapers up towards the mechanism and the barrel. Both sides of the stock are decorated with foliate design. The trigger has been lost. The mechanism is attached to the stock on the left side of the gun by three iron screws. Forward of this is the powder pan, this is circular and has the touch hole preserved. The pan sits atop the …
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-0F858C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy token farthing, dated 1655 and from an unidentified Chichester trader. Obverse description: W H in field Obverse legend: WIL[...] [...]ATCH Reverse description: 1655 in field Reverse legend: [IN] CHICHESTER [..]
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-1655C1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 17th century token, possibly a halfpenny or farthing token, dating to the period 1648-1679. The token has worn to near complete illegibility. On one face the letters 'BILL' survive in the legend.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-7D8A2E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval, lead, uniface, oval token, obverse face, spoked wheel with central pellet, AD.1500-1800. The obverse has eight spokes radiating from the central pellet. The reverse is undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3A38CC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, uniface, lead token, AD.1550-1850. The token comprises a circular thick disc of lead that has been cast with what appears to be a stylised anchor on its obverse face. The reverse of the token is undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-93C074
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval, bifacial, lead token, AD.1500-1850. The token is circular and has I . S with a star above and three pellets below on one face. On the reverse face there is a long cross and border formed of grided cells, two wide on the cross and a sigle line for the edge border. In the cross angles is a single pellet. Weight: 5.31g Diameter: 18.78mm
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2018
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