Record ID: ESS-526A97
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold hoop probably dating to the post-medieval period, almost certainly modern. The hoop is circular in shape and is formed from a single gold wire that has been twisted along its length. There is a small crimp visible, where the wire has been joined. Dimensions: The diameter is 9.2mm and it weighs 0.2g. Discussion: If a ring, this is very small when compared, for example with NMS-4AFCF9. Other examples of twisted wire rings are made of two interwoven strands, such as LON-031583. Conclusion: In terms of precious metal content, this artefact qualifies as T…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8ECAB3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy item of uncertain age and function. The item is sub-rectangular with a raised (now broken) rectangular sectioned shaft rising from the centre. One side of the rectangular portion appears to be moulded in the design of a human foot, with distinct lines denoting toes. The opposite side is worn and partially broken, so it is not known whether this moulding was also present here, though this side is now also thinner. There are moulded ridges positioned diagonaly toward the front of the foot and at the base of the shaft. The shaft itself points slightly away from th…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-AABAF9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object of tinned and cast copper-alloy. The item is compsed of two circular bosses joined at one edge. The face of the bosses are slightly convex and faceted, rising to points at their centres. There is a dotted border around both circles. The back of the object is flat and plain. Dimensions: weight: 1.0g, length: 16.0mm, width: 7.3mm, thickness: 1.7mm
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-7989A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cat copper-alloy item of unknown function and age. It is oval and shape and relatively flat. It features moulded relief decoration on both faces, and a small raised decorative knop at the centre of one edge. The edge opposite that of the knop shows a crescent shaped indent. There is evidence of gilding over the entire surface. Dimensions Length (mm) Width (mm) Thickness (mm) Weight (g) 16.1 14.7 1.7 1.3
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.