Record ID: NARC-DC304B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/2 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained with minor portions of the upper hemisphere retained above. The bell is of single cast form. Both the upper and lower portions are decorated with a radiating curvilinear 'sunburst' pattern. Within the retained lower portion, is the founder's symbol, in the form of a hammer. Length: 33.43mm, Width: 36.64mm, Thickness (body): 2.73mm, Weight: 18.5…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DC246A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/4 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained with minor portions of the upper hemisphere retained above. The bell is of single cast form. The retained lower portion is decorated with a radiating linear 'sunburst' pattern. Length: 30.63mm, Width: 36.27mm, Thickness (body): 2.78mm, Weight: 10.0g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DB44E6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Crotal bell of a single cast form of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. There are two sound holes, one larger, on either side of the upper hemisphere where the remnants of a now lost integral suspension loop would have been situated. The lower hemisphere is composed of two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot. There is no visible retained decorative patter on the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere retains portions of a…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-76B65C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second coinage. Long cross fourchée reverse over squared shield with date above. Castle initial mark. London mint. AD 1571. Diameter: 26.00mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 2.7g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan.  North Vol II, P 134, No 1997
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-768ADA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1720). The object is a double loop sub-ovate buckle with an engraved rosette on each outer edge and trefoil knop flanking the strap bar with a pair of projecting spurs flanking each knop. The wire pin is missing. Length: 49.44mm, Width: 41.78mm, Thickness: 2.74mm, Weight: 12.3g The metal is brown in colour with a pitted patina. See Whitehead, P 71, No 444
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-765C3A
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Rowel Spur of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is composed of one retained arm and the rowel box. The object is undecorated, the arm 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on the inner face. The slightly curving integral neck is oval in cross-section with a step at either end of the moulded collar. Each section of the rowel box is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. At each lobed end of the rowel box is a perforation to accommodate a pin/axis bar, now missing. Length: 53.30mm, Width: 9.59mm, Thickness: 3.07mm, Weight: 11.4g The metal i…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-759C48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547). Second coinage. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1526-1544. Diameter: 12.70mm, Thickness: 0.48mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-745602
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of a trefoil upper and lower terminal, with the upper love missing due to an old, abraded break and a retained tapering attachment spike projecting from the back of the lower lobe. The central plate is sub-circular with a circular openwork aperture at its centre. Length: 39.82mm, Width: 21.45mm, Thickness: 1.79mm, Weight: 5.4g The metal is mid-green in colour with a pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A8611
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver probable love Token of Post Medieval date (AD 1558-1714). The object is heavily abraded and is a probable love Token. The obverse and reverse details are illegible, it is therefore not possible to identify the exact age of the token. Diameter: 19.98mm, Thickness: 1.12mm, Weight: 1.7g Both faces are heavily abraded and there is some indication of bending suggesting the coins use as a “love token”. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A72CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Half Groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group D. Ovate garnished shield reverse. Tower of London mint under Charles I. Crown initial mark. AD 1635-1636. Diameter: 16.10mm, Thickness: 0.75mm, Weight: 0.9g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 162, No 2257.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A23BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Half Groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group D. Ovate garnished shield reverse. Tower of London mint under Parliament. Eye initial mark. AD 1645. Diameter: 15.48mm, Thickness: 0.76mm, Weight: 0.8g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 162, No 2258.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4A17BD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with drilled fame and separate spindle. The frame has bevelled outer edges and a cast chape with a single, partially retained pin, with a transverse break resulting in the loss of the end of the pin and chape. The plate of the chape has an abraded stamped maker's mark which reads VIIVI. The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 21.59mm, Width: 18.91mm, Thickness: 3.71mm, Weight: 2.7g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-37396B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass Vessel of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The fragment consists of a piece of the vessel wall which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section. The glass is clear with a greenish tint and has a slight frosted opalescent appearance due to the deposition environment. Length: 11.48mm, Width: 15.09mm, Thickness: 7.23mm, Weight: 1.5g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-37310C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass Vessel of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The fragment consists of a piece of the vessel wall which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section. The glass is clear with a greenish tint and has a frosted opalescent appearance due to the deposition environment. Length: 15.08mm, Width: 20.89mm, Thickness: 9.41mm, Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-372987
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass Vessel of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The fragment consists of a piece of the vessel wall or window glass which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section and is transparent with no visible air bubbles. Length: 9.25mm, Width: 12.88mm, Thickness: 2.88mm, Weight: 0.6g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-371D1E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass Vessel of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The fragment consists of a piece of the vessel wall or window glass which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section with a light blue colour and no visible air bubbles. Length: 12.82mm, Width: 17.24mm, Thickness: 2.59mm, Weight: 0.7g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E05AB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver love Token of Post Medieval date (AD 1558-1685). The obverse and reverse are worn with no details remaining, it is therefore not possible to identify the exact age of the token. Diameter: 19.28mm, Thickness: 0.53mm, Weight: 1.2g There are small portions of the outer flan missing and both faces are abraded with linear grooves. There is some indication of bending suggesting the coins use as a “love token”. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E00D0D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/4 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained with minor portions of the upper hemisphere retained above. The bell is of single cast form. The retained lower portion is decorated with a radiating linear 'sunburst' pattern. Length: 22.61mm, Width: 28.70mm, Thickness (body): 1.77mm, Weight: 5.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DFED39
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Powder Flask Nozzle of Post-Medieval date (1600-1700). The container is sub-ovate in plan, the inner portion of the container is hollow, the rim is thickened rim retains an everted lip. The lower edge of the object retains one of a pair of flanking attachment loops with a single central perforation through. The nozzle would have extended from the centre of the flat base, no partially missing, of the object and would have been conical in shape and circular in cross-section. Height: 15.63mm, Width: 31.36mm, Thickness: 21.64mm, Weight: 16.2g The metal is cr…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-D110FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). First Coinage. Long cross fourchée over squared shield reverse. Cross crosslet initial mark. London mint. AD 1560-1561 Diameter: 14.03mm, Thickness: 0.42mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 133, No 1988.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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