Record ID: BERK-23A342
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid lead alloy weight in the form of a thimble. It appears that the weight has been formed by pouring lead into a thimble casing then being allowed to cool; the pits of the thimble are evident around the circumference and on the peak of the weight. There are two small imperfections near the peak of the weight, sticking up like ears and possibly from clamping or pinching. These may have been made when removing the casing. The form of the thimble allows the dating of the weight; the pits are regular and even; it is likely that the thimble itself dates from c. AD 1650 - 1850, and the…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-23817A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop 'spectacle' buckle with bevelled outer frame edges with moulded linear decoration. Just over half of the original buckle survives; the narrowed strap bar is missing its pin and all of the second loop is now absent. There is a slight knop at one end of the strap bar. Whitehead (1996:54) illustrates similar oval buckles with bevelled inside edges and narrowed strap bars (e.g. Nos.305 & 310), which are dated from c. AD 1500-1650.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-236645
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle. The buckle has one D-shaped loop and one rectangular 'loop', divided by a central bar for the pin and strap. The pin is now missing. The buckle has a silvery-tint which appears to be surface tinning to imitate silver. This type of buckle dates from c. AD 1575-1700.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-22616D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle. The buckle has one D-shaped loop and one rectangular 'loop', divided by a central bar for the pin and strap. There is a notch in the rectangular loop in which the pin would have rested. The pin is now missing. This type of buckle dates from c. 1575-1700 and may have fastened breetches or similar.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-2250CE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button, dating from the late 15th to 16th century AD. The button has a pyramidal head with crowning pimple and a long integral shank with loop. Similar buttons are illustrated in Bailey (2004:28), for example fig. 7.24 and 7.27. They date to the Tudor period.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-223287
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy (pewter) vessel top, possble from a tobacco jar or bottle, of post-medieval date. The lid has a horizontal S-shaped thumb turn connected to the recessed stopper by a rounded stem. The stopper has a wide flange above the hollow, circular neck that would have been inserted into the vessel's neck. There is no other decoration. c. AD 1650-1900.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: BERK-FB5458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and slightly bent silver sixpence of James I of England and Ireland (AD 1603-1625), Irish issue dating to the period AD 1605-1606. Rose initial mark. Minted in London but for use in Ireland. Possibly slightly clipped. Spink 6517.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th November 2014
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Record ID: BERK-FB2093
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to the period AD 1578-1580. Plain cross initial mark on both faces. Mint of London. North 2001.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: BERK-FAF9EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), now broken in two. The intial mark appears to be an ermine, which would date the coin to c. AD 1572-73, however the wear and damage to the coin makes the reading difficult. There does not appear to be a rose behind the Queen's head, and there is no date above the shield on the reverse, making this identification likely. Probably North 1999.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th November 2014
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Record ID: BERK-5554B2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper alloy post-medieval trader's token of the seventeenth century AD. The farthing token belongs to John Hartley of Buckingham and although it doesn't appear to bear a date, it is likely this is the issue that dates to c. AD 1650. Williamson Buckinghamshire no. 32.
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th April 2014
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Record ID: BERK-5502C1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy post-medieval buckle, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. The buckle is the type with a recessed strap bar and swollen frame junction - here the remains of the frame junction and the recessed strap bar is all that remains. For similar see Whitehead (2003) p28-29.
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Record ID: BERK-5327F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent gold crown of James I, dating from AD 1604-1605. The issue is known as the 'Britain Crown' because it is the first coin of this period that used the term Britain (here BRI) rather than referring to England and Scotland seperately. Initial mark is a lys, the first bust issue of this demonination. North N2090
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
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Record ID: BERK-FA8B05
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast (moulded) lead alloy token or tally dating to the post-medieval period. The token is bifacial. On the obverse there is a grid design covering the whole face while the reverse has the initials I (or possibly J) C. The use of these objects is subject to discussion however they are common finds and are generally dated to c. AD 1600-1800.
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: BERK-4B61E3
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dress hook dating to the early post-Medieval period. Often known as hook-clasps, these fasteners were the button of the day. This example can be compared to Read's single sharp-hooked clasps (p53-54), Class C type 3. Read describes this hook as convex with a semi-circular section, the front plate having hatching with transverse bands. These examples were often inlaid with niello but this example does not retain any. The back plate on this example is also missing, but would have had a square hole presumably for the attachment of the cord or thong. This example measures…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-4B0DE5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy two-piece crotal bell with integral suspension loop and soldered girth seam. The bell has two sounding holes half-way up its upper body and the ?iron pea remains in the body but is corroded to one side. Part of the iron hoop to which the bell was attached remains extant. The bell is decorated on both halves with the common 'sunburst' design. The bell dates to the middle Medieval period, roughly the 16th-17th centuries. It measures 38.68mm depth, 33.59mm diameter and weighs 53.7gms.
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2013
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Record ID: BERK-4AE9D6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy bell, probably for an animal. The bell is plain but for a ridge above the lip. The bell was made from two seperate elements and joining them together with an alloy strip - the join is clearly visible on this example. Only a small portion of the suspension loop remains on this bell, while internally, two small holes are visible beneath the peak of the bell suggesting that this was the attachment point for the clapper, which no longer survives. This bell probably dates to the post-Medieval period, probably the 17th Century. It measures 26.51mm deep and is 31.57mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whichford', grid reference and parish protected.