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Record ID: IOW-2A5FCC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified copper-alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function (c. AD 43-1850). The object is mainly flat on both faces and just over half its length it is semi-circular in plan. The remaining part, an extension along the straight edge, is roughly square in cross-section and measures c. 4.0mm x c. 4.0mm. This extension terminates with a right angled bend where there is a break. The object is corroded and bright green. Length: 42.0mm; width: 14.6mm; thickness: 3.7mm; thickness including bend: 6.4mm. Weight: 7.17g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-2C1713
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
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An incomplete unidentified copper-alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function. Possibly Medieval or post-Medieval (c. 1250-c. 1800). This sub-triangular/pentagonal object is moulded at the front and mainly flat at the rear. A flange, which is possibly complete, projects at one end at an angle of about 50°. At the front, three shallow grooves emanate from a transverse shallow groove. One groove is vertical and the others flank the central groove obliquely. The underside of the flange has two parallel grooves. The object is green with patches of a darker green patina. Len…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-B85352
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
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An incomplete copper-alloy and gilded openwork unidentified object. The object is convex at the front and flat at the rear except for the median ridge. When complete it was probably sub-circular in plan and has a small knop at one end. The two outer 'arms' are broken and the four breaks appear to be old. At the front, minute cells inlaid with gilding are in the form of: I I · I I · I I · The central ridge at the rear is heightened at each end. This object is mainly covered in bright green corrosion products. Length: 22.7mm; width: 18.9mm; thickness: 2.3mm; thickness …
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-1980DF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete unidentified lead object of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). This object is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The upper face has an irregular rim. In side view the corners are rounded. The rear face is mainly flat. At the side a distinct near vertical groove may be accidental rather than deliberate. Length: 51.0mm; width: 48.7mm; thickness: 13.7mm; maximum depth of depression: 4.4mm. Weight: 224.03g.
Created on: Friday 19th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-5ECCA6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete undiagnostic silver-gilt object of Uncertain date. This object is sub-triangular in plan, moulded at the front and flat at the rear. A scroll in each corner at the top is divided equally by a vertical ridge. Just to one side of the ridge a circular hole, c. 0.9mm in diameter, has been pierced from the front. There is an unfinished circular hole further down on the other side of the ridge. It is possible that there was hook at the pointed end. However, there is no obvious break. Silver can be seen at the top where there is a break. Length: 14.7mm; width: 10.8mm; thi…
Created on: Monday 21st January 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-903175
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy and gilded object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object is circular and the front is decorated with a 'triskele'-like motif. The motif is in the form of curvilinear lines forming three evenly spaced conjoined 'scrolls'. The front has a patterned border of continuous oblique lines. The reverse is flat and plain with whitish patches of corrosion. On the rear face, just below the protrusion, a small pale circular area is possibly a break. This object is drab green with patches of a dark green patina. Traces of gilding can be seen on both s…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-501DF7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object is chisel-like and is square and also rectangular in cross-section. The edges are sharp. The narrow end is square and flares to the wider end where it is pointed and splayed. On one face at the splayed end an oblique step may be a casting imperfection. The object is reddish brown with light and mid-green corrosion products. Length: 26.3mm; width: 4.9mm; thickness: 2.7mm. Weight: 1.12g.
Created on: Sunday 9th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-D16A21
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified gold object of Unknown date. This strip is flat and undulating, rectangular in cross-section. The two short edges are finished and straight and the two long edges are in the form of breaks (not chopped). Dents on both faces appear to be old. Length: 12.5mm; width: 9.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.36g.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-B3289C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function in the form of a pierced disc. The disc is sub-circular and flat. An off-centre circular hole has a diameter of 2.8mm. On one side the hole is slightly burred. There is also another circular hole (incomplete) at the edge. This hole has a diameter of 2.0mm. The object is green with patches of a darker green patina. Length: 13.7mm; width: 13.2mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 1.04g.
Created on: Friday 27th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-9D35C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy and gilded object of Unknown date and uncertain function, possibly Roman or Early-Medieval (c. 43-c. 700). The surviving part of the object is double-waisted (wavy) at each side and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. One end has a transverse break and the opposite end is curved and complete. The front has a longitudinal raised integral panel which is centrally situated on the plate. It has a length of 22.0mm, a width of 5.0mm and a height above the plate of c. 2.0mm. At the broken end a circular hole (now incomplete) with a diameter of about 3.3mm penet…
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-5E5167
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified iron and copper-alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object is in the form of a bi-conical terminal with a small portion of shaft. The outer end of the terminal has seven evenly spaced longitudinal grooves. The terminal is partially sheathed/encased in copper-alloy. Length: 18.5mm; width: 11.5mm; thickness: 10.4mm. Weight: 3.92g.
Created on: Sunday 29th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-9ED2C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object has a blade and tang. The blade is triangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section. The incomplete tang is roughly square in cross-section. There is a swelling between the blade and tang. The object is corroded but the edges of the blade are sharp. The tip of the blade is missing. Length: 60.0mm; width: 20.4mm; thickness of blade: 4.6mm; overall thickness: 6.4mm. Weight: 12.42g.
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-4B09EF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of Unknown date (AD 43-1800). A flat rectangular 'tablet' or strip, hexagonal in plan. The upper face of the object bears incised or stamped Roman numerals: X L. This object is dark buff. Length: 32.0mm; width: 25.4mm; thickness: 2.7mm. Weight: 15.26g.
Created on: Monday 16th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-BF61D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object of Unknown date and uncertain function. Possibly Medieval or post-Medieval. This object is sub rectangular in plan and sub-oval in cross-section. One edge is flat and the opposite end is pointed. The object is sheathed/encased in sheet copper-alloy which has transverse grooves. An abutting seam can be seen on one face. Traces of gilding are present on the copper-alloy. Length: 40.4mm; width: 17.0mm; thickness: 12.4mm. Weight: 28.19g.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-9418AB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified copper-alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This object is a handle or loop which had four projections. The loop is circular in plan, flat on both faces and bevelled internally on both faces. It has an outer diameter of 17.5mm and an inner diameter of 10.0mm. Between the handle and projection, a collar is oval in cross-section and measures 10.0mm x 9.0mm. There were originally four projections. The existing projection is incomplete and the other three are missing due to breaks. Scars formed by the breaks can be seen where the projection…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: IOW-79A690
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified lead alloy object of Unknown date and uncertain function. The object is flat on both sides and is in the form of a long cross fourchée. This object is greyish buff. Length: 35.0mm; width: 26.2mm; thickness: 5.1mm. Weight: 23.19g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-1CAB1B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medievlal (Anglo-Saxon) or post-Medieval unidentified object (c. 1000-c. 1800). The openwork plate is sub-lozenge shaped in plan, moulded at the front and mainly flat at the rear. At the centre there are two sub-square holes with two smaller circular holes nearby. There are also two incomplete holes at one end. This object is reddish brown with bright green corrosion products at the front and rear. A fleck of gilding can be seen at the front. Length: 24.8mm; width: 23.0mm; thickness: 2.7mm. Weight: 3.02g.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-743379
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and function. This object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. In plan, from the straight and broken end, the sides taper in for a short distance and then flare to the slightly rounded and complete end. On the underside, close to the break, there is a circular hole, 8.0mm in diameter and 4.7mm in depth. The object is green and corroded with patches of a dark brown patina. The break is abraded. Length: 50.0mm; width: 23.1mm; thickness across hole: 6.4mm. Weight: 29.71g.
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-D0709A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function. The object is toggle-like/dumbbell-like. It has an integral circular terminal at each end of a shaft which is roughly circular in cross-section. The terminals are convex on their inner and outer surfaces. The surface of the object is corroded and drab brown. Length: 30.8mm; diameter of terminals: c. 13.5mm; width of terminals: c. 4.9mm; maximum diameter of shaft: 6.3mm; minimum diameter of shaft: 5.7mm. Weight: 12.40g.
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-6A3379
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object of Unknown date (AD 43-1800). A flat rectangular 'tablet' or strip. The upper face of the object bears stamped pseudo ?Roman numerals. A circular hole on the upper face has a diameter of 2.8mm and it penetrates through to the rear face where it is smaller and its edge is partially burred. The object appears to have been chopped at each end. This object is greyish buff. Length: 40.0mm; width: 25.9mm; thickness: 2.0mm. Weight: 19.04g. The object was found close to the find-spot of IOW-5A4709.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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