Record ID: BERK-C9C4D5
Object type: LANCE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and part of the shaft of an 1840 pattern British Cavalry lance, with the remains of the two langets and an insitu rivet. The blade is leaf-shaped and has a mid-rib and measures 80.19mm in length and 21.54mm wide. The balde is 6.89mm thick and is made of iron. The shaft is 83.72mm long and at its greatest is 21.98mm in diameter. The socket is circular and has the remains of two langets, which extend to a length of 20.52mm from the end of the socket. The rivet is round and measures 20.26mm in length and 5.75mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-CC2BF1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron buckle, probably used as part of a horse harness fitting. This buckle is of the double loop sub-rectangular type with uneven sized loops. It weighs 8.49 gms and is 46.4mm in length, 52.88mm in width and is 3.67mm thick. Iron horse equipment buckles are hard to date, but it is suggested that this object dates to between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fritwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CCCD08
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead musket ball with mould clip. The musket ball retains it moulded shape, indicating that if it was fired, it did not impact anything. The musket ball is 12.83mm in diameter, or .50 caliber - the average size of musket balls during the 17th and 18th centuries. The ball weighs 11.02 gms.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fritwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-5CFE81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded, iron rectangular buckle. The buckle pin survives but is corroded to the buckle frame. This is probably a horse-harness buckle of the 17th / 18th centuries.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9A5D01
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded pewter zoomorphic head - either an eagle’s or a raven's head, possibly the handle-mount of a walking stick. The mount is well detailed, having feather detail around the eyes and partly over the beak, although stylistically, only the top half of the beak is represented. A necked circular hole on the underside is likely to have been the mounting point for a walking stick. The hole on the top of the head appears to be secondary, and is probably the reason for the mount's disposal. The object is hollow and weights 65.60gms and measures 72.81mm length, 41.88mm max width, 30.56mm…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9BCBC7
Object type: LINEN SMOOTHER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A spherical dark glass smoother used to give linen a shiny gloss. This type of linen smoother had an integral and indented central glass handle, which no longer survives, and has a concave base and convex top. It is similar to 18th century examples that also have intgreal glass handles.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-66FCB2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Published
This heavy gold ring with D-shaped section is decorated on the exterior with pansy sprays and other flowers, once enamelled though no traces of the enamel survive. There is no mark or inscription to confirm the dating but the type is generally dated to the second half of the 17th or early 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7ED0E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a lead seal, probably from a cloth bag/sack. The remains consist two parts of the seal, the obverse having a lined border above the letters (A)R(R)AS, while on the reverse is the remains of a possible W. The seal measures 23.55mm diameter and is 3.76mm thick weighing 4.6gms. It is from Arras in France and dates from AD 1460-1477. Thanks are extended to 'Royer' for the additonal information and identification.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Minster Lovell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-806962
Object type: BRICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of yellow-orange hand-made brick with flecks of ironstone and that has been exposed to uneven firing in the kiln. The surface of the brick is a pale yellow colour. This does not appear to be Roman and is likely medieval or post-medieval in date. The fragment measures 133.59mm long, 103.78mm wide and 58.24mm thick and it weighs over 300 gms.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-814791
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 'dandy' style button made from copper alloy with gilded decoration of three concentric bands of varying thickness and design, with the central band reminiscent of the sun's rays or a halo. The reverse retains a compacted copper alloy shank, which when made, would have been small and oval in shape. The button has been reused - six small sub-circular holes pierce the button from back to front with evidence for more holes existing around the broken and missing fragment. One of the complete holes is filled with iron corrosion. It is suggested that this button dates from the 1…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0FED06
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal cast lead-tin alloy button or cloak fastener. The object is decorated in moulded relief consisting of a raised cross through the centre with four indented chevrons within each cross-bay, all contained within a curvilinear border. The object has a slightly convex obverse and part of the shank survives on the reverse. The size of this object suggests that it was more likely employed as a cloak fastener rather than a button. For an exact parallel, see Read 2005 p75 fig 299. The button / cloak fastener is 26.23mm diameter, 6.67mm thick and weighs 13.70gms. It dates to the…
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-104F67
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal (weaver's seal?) with its joining loop intact. The letters RET are visible on the obverse - each letter has a crown above it, and a 3 is visible beneath the letters. No decoration or inscription can be seen on the reverse. The cloth seal is 34.48mm long (including the attached loop), 25.98mm diameter, 3.99mm thick and weighs 12.81gms. It dates from the 16th - 17th centuries.
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-106E72
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead cloth seal in two parts (the joining loop does not survive). The obverse detail shows the letters OET and the image of a sword with a cross above the blade tip and two six-pointed stars on either side of the blade, all contained within a seven-pointed shield within a concentric ring. On the reverse, a possible '4' and O are all that can be seen of the inscription. This cloth seal is 25.64mm diameter, 3.81mm thick and weighs 7.17gms. It dates to the 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-25B6C7
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A twisted silver-thread gilded ring. There are c. 12 separate threads that are twisted tightly together, and some gilding remains. The object is complete although some of the threads have snapped apart - the ring is bent and mis-shapen. In this condition, the ring is 18.13mm long, 11.04mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 1.8mm. It weighs 0.5g.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2008
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Moreton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-5E1156
Object type: LADLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ladle or large spoon. The bowl is quite narrow and may be described as 'fig shaped'. The stem of the ladle is decorated with incised design comprising two longitudinal lines with curved chevrons between. In the centre of the stem the lines are broken by a lozenge shaped design with knops on each corner and filled with straight lines at a c.100 degree angle. The crown of the ladle, which is incomplete, widens out from the neck and may have been circular in form. There is a triangular attachment point both here and in to the bowl of the ladle, suggesting tha…
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-602172
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trapezoidal buckle dating to the 17th century and made from copper alloy. The buckle frame has oviod knops on each corner, at either end of the strap bar and at the outer edge of each loop, totalling 8 knops in all. A rolled copper alloy pin still adheres to the strap bar. File marks for finishing are visible on the underside of the buckle frame and knops. The buckle is 62.71mm long, 50.48mm wide and weighs 41.13gms. The pin measures 33.02mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-C95E53
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval 'snake' buckle in surprisingly excellent condition, although the adjoining half is missing. Although known as a snake buckle, the zoomorphic designs are actually ducks or swans. The zoomorphic element is attached to a rounded rectangular strap bar - the missing half would have been identical. The buckle is made from copper alloy but appears to have been silvered or painted with a silver coloured coating. The buckle measures 52.41mm maximum length, with the bar having a maximum width of 57.09mm. The zoomorphic element is 6.60mm thick and the whole buckle weighs 18.5gms.
Created on: Friday 6th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-40D5C3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver 'snake' buckle dating to the post-medieval period. The buckle consists of the heads and necks of two snakes curved and joined together to form an 'S' shape. The snakes may be representations of cobras as they have puffed-out throats. The buckle is very small and may have belonged to a child. This object was submitted to the British Museum under the Treasure Act 1996. The Curator's report follows: Small silver buckle in form of two snakes joined in the middle to form an S shape. Broken element re-adhered by finder. This example is very small, length 2cm, and is made out an unu…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2009
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bucklebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E779D7
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rolled silver jewellery item, possibly a penannular ring. The item is solid silver and the main body consists of a thick rolled sheet of silver creating a circular (now distorted) profile. There is a circular terminal cap with small central protrusion at one end, while the other terminal has a small hole - possible intended to join with the other terminal to form a ring, or for mounting another terminal cap. There is the additional decoration of a silver band wrapped three times around the central body of the ring.
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Crendon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-FC9B75
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square copper alloy furniture mount, convexed and illustrated with flower heads and stems in stamped relief. The flower heads may have been painted although no trace survives. The furniture mount measures 16.86mm in length, 16.86mm in width and 0.86mm thick and weighs 1.1gms. It probably dates to the Post-medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.