Record ID: ESS-A0B0FE
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An incomplete, single post-medieval silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A style (Finds Research Datasheet 46), dating to the 17th century or very early 18th century, circa AD 1625-1725.  The disc is near complete with a chip missing from the top left side (at around the ‘11 O’clock’ mark if compared with a clock face).  There is some damage to the border on the right side and the general condition is quite worn.  The front of the cufflink shows a crown above two side-by-side hearts.  The reverse has two …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9E9A85
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver, or possibly silver-gilt, dress hook dating to the early Post-Medieval period (c. 1500-1600), of Read (2008) Class K, Type 2. The object is an openwork, moulded-relief, circular plate decorated with a love-heart in the centre surrounded by a floral wreath made up of five flowers, probably roses, spaced equidistantly apart with foliage between. A rectangular attachment loop extends from the upper edge of the wreath. Extending from the lower edge of the wreath is a circular-sectioned hook with a pointed terminal that curves inwards towards the rear. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Sampford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9E4414
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, gilded silver decorated pin of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1600). The object consists only of the head of the pin, which is composed of a semi-hemispherical upper part with a circumferential rib separating it from the inverted cone shaped lower part. The upper hemisphere is decorated with three filigree circles, enclosing four smaller circles in the shape of a clover, around a central knop. Another, larger knop is at the top of the head, where the three larger circles meet. Additional pellets are placed between each of the three larger knops (two…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DB992A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A cast post-medieval silver commemorative medallion or pendant depicting Charles I, dating to c. AD1625-1700. The medallion is oval in shape with the partial remains of a suspension loop at the top and a complete loop at the bottom, and decorative knops to the left and right.  Both sides of the pendant are decorated with a raised border formed of 2 concentric incised lines.  Within the border on the obverse is a moulded bust of Charles I, facing left, bareheaded with flowing hair and pointed beard.  Within the border on the reverse is the royal coat o…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Weald Bassett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DB1D08
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete post-medieval silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type, dating to AD 1662-1714. The button is circular with a downward-turned rim.  There are two dents in the rim.  The raised design on the upper surface comprises a crown above two hearts which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type A).  The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link.  Accompanied by a loose silver wire, assumed…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C81459
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy tobacco pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1700. The item is formed of a flat oval shaped plate with two faces. On one can be seen a profile bust in relief, likely that of King Charles I. On the opposite side is a crowned oval shield with three lozenges across, inside a garniture. Extending from the bottom edge of the oval plate is a cylindrical shaft with a widened mid-section and decorative collars, and a tapering base below an incised collar, ending in the flat circular tamper portion of the artefact. A close parallel to this example exis…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1F1C75
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cauldron or similar large metal vessel. The leg is zoomorphic in form and appears as a three-toed foot. Each 'toe' is rounded with the centre one being the largest. The upper portion of the toes moulds into the leg support, which is triangular in plan. The base of the pot leg is somewhat uneven and worn. The patina is light green in colour and very worn, with areas of darker green, smoother texture. The item likely dates from the medieval to post medieval periods, c. AD 1250-1700.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1EAE2A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy eye fitting from a toggle clasp sword belt, dating from c. AD 1550-1650. The item is sub-rectangular in shape and is formed of an outer 'D' shaped sectioned frame with a rectangular void at the centre. One edge has a raised curved profile. The opposite edge appears to be broken just beyond a slightly raised ridge. Near to the raised curved edge there is a loop attached with an approx internal diameter of 3.6mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1E90AB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the post medieval period. The seal is sub-circular in shape with the legend HENRY TVTHIL[L].
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8B15E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (1649-1660). As North 2728
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8AEF94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Damaged silver groat of Philip and Mary (1554-1558) dating from 1554 - 1558. As North 1973.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8AC292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second coinage, dating to 1565, as North 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-8A953D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy and possibly lead traders token, likely dating to the post medieval period. Obverse features beaded border, inside is an eight pointed star or flower with I L DEVON around. Possibly a token for a trader with the initials 'I.L', from Devon.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-BEFB64
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy 'rumbler' bell dating to the Post-Medieval period Cast in two halves, the bell has moulded decoration in the form of an octofoil flower on both the upper and lower hemispheres. There is a sounding slit in the lower hemisphere, as well as two sounding holes in the upper. Between the upper sounding holes are two small mounds at the top of which are holes, where the attachement loop has now broken off. The pea inside is still present. Dimensions: weight: 60.76g, diameter: 38.4mm, height: 39.2mm
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-7EB270
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut and fragmentary struck silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Dating to the period c. AD 1561-1603. Initial mark unknown. Obverse depicts bust facing left. [ELIZABETH D G] ANG FRA E [T HIB REGINA Reverse depicts cross fourchee over shield. Date of 15[??] above. [POSVI DEV ADIVTO] REM ME[V] Radius is 12.5 giving an approx diameter of 25mm
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AB69E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver milled shilling of William III dating to AD 1698. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint of London. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: 16 96 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AAF877
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy octofoil mount or furniture fitting, likely dating to the Post Medieval period, c. AD 1550 - 1800. The mount is octofoil in form and comprises eight slightly raised segments separated by thinner, also raised, linear bars which emanate from the petals of an octofoil flower. At the centre of the mount is a circular hole, likely for a rivet. The underside of the mount is plain and undecorated. Dimensions: weight: 8.81g, diameter: 31.5mm, thickness: 1.9mm
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AACB0B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragmented copper-alloy rumbler bell dating to the Post Medieval period. The remaining portion of the bell comprises the upper hemisphere, the middle raised ridge, and a thin section of the lower hemisphere. There are two sounding bells on the upper hemisphere surface, between which is a squared attachment loop. The pea is missing. Dimensions: weight: 19.56g, height: 31.1mm, diameter at centre: 32.7mm, thickness:1.0mm
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-97C3D5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragmented copper-alloy rumbler bell with intact iron pea. The item dates to the Post-Medieval period. The bel is formed of two connected hemispheres with a raised ridge at the centre. There are two sounding holes in the upper hemisphere and a slit in the lower. Much of the lower hemisphere is damaged, with a small fragment of the bell wall having come loose. The iron pea is intact. The upper hemisphere also shows evidence of an attachment loop between the sounding holes, as the surface has worn away at two points, likley where a loop was originally attached. Dimensions: wei…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5A542B
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete post-medieval silver commemorative button. The button consists of a near complete silver circular disc which has a small chip missing at the '8 o'clock' mark (if compared with a clock face). The disc is bent so the front folds slightly inwards. The front face is decorated with a border of three rows of rectangular stamped marks. Inside the border is a motif consisting of an acorn on a leaf. The back of the disc is plain. The edges are damaged such that it is difficult to determine the extent to which they may have originally curved towards the bac…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashingdon', grid reference and parish protected.