Record ID: NMS-133AF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of thin gold sheet or foil, from an object of indeterminate use and date. The artefact comprises a flat, roughly D-shaped sheet, with a single neat straight edge. A crease follows the line of the straight edge about 2-3mm from it, forming a slight  groove or ridge along the edge. The rest of the object has hammer marks, probably from being beaten into its flat sheet form. Although the straight edge appears to have been neatly cut (or scored and folded until it broke), it is not clear if the straight edge is part of the form of the …
Created on: Saturday 8th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-D14408
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fragment of unidentified object of unknown purpose and date. The fragment appears to be a small piece of a circular container body or lid (estimated diameter 55mm), where it turns-down around the circumference to form the sides of the body or a rim (wall thickness 1.8mm). What would be the top appears to be very slightly domed. It is decorated on both surviving outside faces with raised oval pellets; the inside faces are smooth. All edges are broken and it has a rough light green patina with the pellets worn lighter. Unfortunately the fragment is too small t…
Created on: Monday 18th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-9B734D
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plano-convex possible ingot. Sub-rectangular cast strip (69.5mm x 17.5mm x 3mm) with asymmetrical half round ends; flat on the reverse with a curved wedge-shaped cross-section. The underlying metal is quite hard and has a silvery colour with a dark brown patina. It is very dense and is slightly magnetic. Date unknown, but see note below.
Created on: Monday 28th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-7F2640
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large amorphous-shaped piece of copper alloy, possible casting waste. The waste does not contain any evidence of slag or mineral ore within it's surface contours and is not from a refining process. It has solidified unfettered from the molten state and may possibly be associated with casting or industrial activity hereabouts. No metallurgical investigation has been carried out and the object remains un-dateable. A good deal of similar material has been found in the plough-zone of the fields in the vicinity of this find and further information and context is discussed in the notes sect…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-D4EAC8
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy handmade nail of unknown date. The nail has a large sub-circular flat head from the nominal centre of which springs an integral square sectioned tapering prong. The flat head is set at an angle of approximately 25 degrees to the horizontal. The oblique angle appears to be by design and not the result of damage and this coupled with the copper alloy manufacture may suggest a specialist purpose such as ship building or a non-spark application. The nail has an even dark green patina indicative of age, and as a handmade example it would predate the industrial revolution.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Spatial data recorded.