Record ID: IOW-181039
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy object, possibly a strap fitting (c. 1600-c. 1700). A small portion of one loop is missing due to a break. This object is symmetrical in plan. The main body is an elongated oval shape with a loop at each end which is 90° to the plane of the fitting. The main body is very slightly convex at the front and flat at the rear. Between the main body and each loop there is a pair of pointed projections/knops, one at each side. The front has oblique parallel 'scratches'. The fitting has bright green corrosion products and patches of a dul…
Created on: Friday 29th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 30th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-14BDF7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight post-Medieval lead alloy shot found close together (1600-1800). These shot were found in an area c. 20.0 metres x 20.0 metres. 1. Smooth surface, impact flattened. Diameter: 13.5mm. Weight: 14.27g. 2. Coarse surface with 'teeth marks'. Diameter 14.0mm. Weight: 16.04g. 3. Smooth surface with dimple in possible sprue scar. Diameter: 14.2mm. Weight: 16.84g. 4. Uneven surface due to melting or burning. Maximum diameter: 16.0mm; minimum diameter: 41.1mm. Weight: 16.42g. 5. Smooth surface with casting sprue and a small dent. Diameter: 14.4mm. Weight: 16.66g. 6. Sm…
Created on: Friday 29th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FF46D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but broken post-medieval silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, half helmet shilling / 3-Stuivers (halve gehelmde schelling) of the Province of Friesland (Purmer Fr65), dated 1599. Ref: Purmer 2009: 203. The coin is worn and in two pieces with a portion of the coin - about 20% of the outer circle - detached along a curving line. Obverse: NISI.DOMIN[V]S / NOBI[SCVM.15]99 ('unless the Lord is with us'); Provincial coat of arms with crowned helmet. Reverse: MONE.NOV[A.O]RDI.[FR]ISI; Provincial coat of arms on decorative cross fleuretty. Diameter: 2…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FE8C91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly clipped post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: woolpack/woolpack, 1594-1595/6 (North 1991: 137, ref: 2017). Obverse: E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust facing left. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription. Diameter: 12.9mm. Weight: 0.41g. DA=12:2. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E730E0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1500-c. 1650). Most of one loop is missing due to breaks. This frame is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. The loop is sub-circular in plan and is bevelled internally at the front. The outside edge has a knop in the style of a shell. There is a protrusion at each outer corner. The bar is triangular in cross-section and has a small knop at each end. The tapering copper-alloy pin is flat and has an open loop. The buckle is drab green. Frame: length: 25.0mm; width: 20.2mm; thickness: 3.0mm. Pin: leng…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-D771C9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800). The sub-square suspension loop at the top is about 10.0mm long, 13.0mm wide, 5.1mm thick and has a circular aperture measuring 4.9mm in diameter. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At each side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. The upper and lower hemispheres have a 'sunburst' design (gadroons).…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 8th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D71AE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy plate/chape from a spur buckle (c. 1500-c. 1700). This plate is widest at the inner end where there is a cylindrical housing for an iron spindle, parts of which remain within. The plate tapers to a pair of hemispherical knops, one to each side. These knops form a juncture between the flat plate and hook. The hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on the inner face. The plate is drab green with patches of a darker green patina and off-white deposits. Length: 27.5mm; width: 14.8mm; thickness of cylinder: 3.6mm; thickness including hook: 9.4…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: IOW-D30E81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and heavily worn post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), minted at York between 1696 and 1697 (date on coin illegible). Obverse: G[VLIEL]MVS [III DEI GRA]; Laureate and draped bust facing right, 'Y' below bust. Reverse: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX (date)]; [Four shields within which are a harp, one lion rampant, three lions passant and three fleurs-de-lis, all around a central circle with the lion of Nassau within, creating a cruciform shape]. Diameter: 21.0mm. Weight: 2.40g. DA=12:6. The coin is bent once and may be a 'love-token'.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D1172D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval gold plated copper-alloy military button (1803-c. 1808). A button of the Newport Loyal Volunteers of the Isle of Wight. The attachment loop is missing due to a break. The button is circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear with a flat rim. At the front it has a crown over initial letters in copperplate style: N L V (Newport Loyal Volunteers). This button is reddish brown and traces of gilding can be seen at the front and rear. Diameter: 16.0mm; thickness: 2.3mm. Weight: 1.77g. Compare with a complete button of the Newpo…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C0665E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy asymmetrical double-loop buckle (c. 1575-c. 1700). This buckle frame is convex at the front and flat at the rear. One loop is sub-rectangular and the other is 'D'-shaped with a pointed outside edge. The upper face of each loop is bevelled internally. The bar is sub-triangular in cross-section and has a minor projection at each end. An iron pin is corroded and fused to the bar. This buckle is dull green. Length: 20.0mm; width: 14.8mm; thickness: 2.0mm; thickness including pin: 5.1mm. Weight: 1.80g. A similar buckle has been…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C057D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver halfgroat (twopence) of Charles II (1660-1685), minted at London. Initial mark: crown (on reverse). Mark of value, no inner circles (North 1991: 210, ref: 2771). Obverse: CAROLVS II D G M B F & H REX; Crowned bust left. Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (I reign under the auspice of Christ); Square shield on cross fleury. Diameter: 14.0mm. Weight: 0.94g. DA=12:6. The coin has been pierced with a circular hole, 2.6mm in diameter, at about two o' clock on the obverse. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles I…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B08D77
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver cufflink element (c. 1725-c. 1800). This flat element is octagonal in plan with eight cusped edges. The front is inscribed with a four petalled flower head. The centre of the head is cross-hatched. The rear face has a soldered silver attachment loop which is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. Length: 12.9mm; width: 12.1mm; overall thickness (including loop): 5.0mm. Weight: 0.50g.
Created on: Sunday 24th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-AF5950
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and possibly clipped post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: key/key, dated 159[ ] on coin (North 1991: 137, ref: 2015). Obverse: [ELIZ]AB.D.G.ANG FR ET HIB.REGI; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head. Reverse: POSVI/[DEV.AD]/IVTORE/M.MEV (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 159[ ] above shield. Diameter: 25.0mm. Weight: 2.74g. DA=12:6. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & S…
Created on: Sunday 24th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-957B58
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post-Medieval or Modern copper-alloy possible strap-fitting or buckle (c. 1500. c. 1950). The frame is sub-triangular in plan and has one large sub-rectangular loop and a further circular. Each loop is bevelled internally on the upper and lower face. This fitting is reddish brown with patches of a dark green patina. Length: 24.0mm; width: 22.0mm; thickness: 3.0mm. Weight: 4.47g. For shape, compare with: WMID-3E1B48.
Created on: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7F0AB2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. At one end a rounded knop is pierced and contains the remains of a separate iron rivet. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. Between the hook and main body is a transverse ridge. There is an integral copper-alloy rivet on the rear face situated between the hook and main body. The fitting is red…
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2019
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: IOW-7D4BBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at the Tower of London under Charles I. Type 2, 1636-1644. Initial marks: crescent/crescent (North 1991: 165, ref: 2291). Obverse: CAROLV D.G MAG.BRI; Single arched crown with sceptres in saltire through it. Reverse: [FRAN E]T HI REX; Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. Diameter: 13.8mm. Weight: 0.72g. DA=12:12. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7C6F35
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval Augsburg lead alloy two-disc cloth seal (1500-1650). Disc 1. Raised ornate capital 'A' with a chevron bar and three annulets. Disc 2. Raised pinecone design. The seal is buff. Length: 31.3mm; width: 18.9mm; width of joining strip: 3.6mm; overall thickness: 3.9mm. Weight: 10.15g. A very similar seal recorded in 'Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items at the British Museum' by Geoff Egan, (Egan 1994: 106, fig. 41, refs: 308-310) has been attributed to Augsburg in Germany. The 'A' and pinecone design indicates the seal will have originated in Augsburg,…
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7B9C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval or post-Medieval silver farthing of Henry VII (1485-1509) or Henry VIII (1509-1547). Obverse: [ ]A; Crowned bust facing. Reverse: [ ]; Long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 12.7mm. Weight: 0.27g.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-6706B5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but fractured post-Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting, possibly from a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The fitting consists of a plate and a hook. The flat plate is ovoid or drop-shaped. It has two circular rivet holes along the longitudinal centre-line, one at each end. At the juncture of the plate and hook there are two small projections, one at each side. The forward facing hook is sub-circular in cross-section and has a blunt tip. This fitting is reddish brown with a small area of bright green corrosion at the front. There is a tiny iron deposit around the rivet…
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-59F1D5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy button (c. 1650-c. 1750). The shank and rim are missing. This button is roughly circular in plan. At the centre a large pellet is surrounded by a circle of two interwoven strands of rope. These are enclosed by a circle of thirteen scarab-like or insect-like motifs. The rear face is plain and at the centre there is the stub of an integral shank. The outer edge is uneven due to breaks or corrosion. Length: 33.0mm; width: 32.2mm; thickness: 7.0mm. Weight: 21.19g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.