Record ID: SWYOR-CA40A0
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked tag of Post Medieval date, probably AD 1500 - 1600, or Read class D, type 3. Only the lozenge shaped sheet metal plate survives. The fittings were soldered on and are now missing. The object is lozenge shaped in plan and white metal on the front suggests that there was a separate, smaller lozenge sheet soldered to the front. The back of the object is flat and undecorated. There is a silvery layer which has been applied to the top of the copper alloy surface and is uneven. It seems likely that this was a solder and that the loop and hook were origin…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-EF7982
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy belt or strap mount dating from the early Post-medieval period, AD 1500 - 1700. The mount is in the form of a two deminsional acorn in a cupola, above an incomplete knop. The underside of the mount is flat except for two mounting spikes, one towards each end of the mount; both of these appear to be broken. Measurements; Length 23.9mm, width 9.9mm thickness 5.7mm, and weight 2.7g. WMID-2935B5 is a similar example. The record notes that: "Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17th century (page 37 n…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F12FB6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-Medieval mount or strap fitting dating from AD 1500 - 1700. It is an openwork lozenge shape. On the reverse are the stubs of two integral spikes, bent over to grip the leather. Measurements; length 18.9mm, width 13.8mm, thickness 5.4mm, width 1.34g. Compare figure 5 in Maslin (2021) Finds Research Datasheet 55.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F20957
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy belt mount or strap fitting of Post-Medieval date (about AD 1500-1700).  The fitting comprises an openwork plate based on a fleur-de-lis design pierced with two holes.  The surface has two horizontal grooves below the rounded holes, above the three pronged end of the mount.. The reverse of the fitting is flat with two projecting lugs bent towards at 90 degrees; both are circular in cross section. Measurements; length 15.1, width 13.3mm, thickness 6.1mm, and weight 1.3g Compare SWYOR-7139CB and OXON-98C3D9 which i…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CA517F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval copper alloy double looped buckle dating from AD 1550 - 1650. Only the central bar survives. There is a knop at one end, and the stubs of both loops.  Length 12.5mm, width 37.2mm, thickness 3.0mm and weight 2.69g. Compare Whitehead (2003) number 375 on page 62.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C9D342
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post medieval copper alloy sharp hooked clasp, (Read class E, type 3) dating between AD 1500-1550.  The plate is circular in plan, with a rectangular attachment loop. The openwork plate features cast moulded decoration of an equal-armed cross with a central pellet. Each quarter of the cross contains four circular apertures. Some of the openwork is filled with brown concretion.  The exterior circumferntial edge of the plate is beaded. On the opposite side of the rectangular attachment loop, the sharp hook of the clasp is l…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-23C211
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1625-1725). Description: The object consists of a circular die face, a waisted handle, oval in cross-section and trefoil loop, now broken at the apex. The dies face is engraved with a heart pierced with two arrows and summounted by a weeping eye. The object has a dark brown and red patchy patina. Measurements: height: 21mm; width: 15mm; weight: 3.87g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8CB49
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unclear copper alloy Token of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1800). Unclear type. The object has a central sub-circular perforation measuring in diameter 3.90mm. Both faces are heavily abraded, one side reads I D [???], the opposing face is entirely illegible but appears to depict a lis in the inner field. Diameter: 26.65mm, Thickness: 0.56mm, Weight: 1.9g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E9368A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third coinage. Long cross fourchée over squared shield reverse. One initial mark. London mint. AD 1601-1602. Diameter: 15.59mm, Thickness: 0.52mm, Weight: 0.5g. The coin is missing a section between 12-5 O’clock. North Vol II, P 137, No 2016.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8DC6F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jetton probably of Hans Krauwinckel II, dating to the period AD 1586-1635. Rose orb type. Struck in Nuremburg.  Diameter: 20.90mm, Thickness: 0.39mm, Weight: 0.6g The jetton is missing minor portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8AD1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second coinage. Long cross fourchée reverse over squared shield with date above. Ermine initial mark. London mint. AD 1571. Diameter: 25.45mm, Thickness: 0.80mm, Weight: 2.9g North Vol II, P 134, No 1997
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5EE896
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete Post Medieval silver cufflink. It is one element of a set of silver cufflinks, and would have been attached to a similar item by a wire link. The object is circular, with a downward turned rim. The raised design on the upper surface comprises a pair of clasped hands, the wrists emerging from cuffs, and a crown located above the hands and two hearts below. The hearts have leaf-like projections within their clefts, possibly a flame (Lewis form 1, type C). The background to this raised decoration has been decorated with a stippled effect and the whole is surroun…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brentwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-7B1959
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy toy dish probably dating to the 17th century. The dish has moulded pelleted border around the rim, the pan contains one fish in high relief, placed on its side. Other dishes are dipicted in Forsyth and Egan (2005:272) design 10 and 11. Dimensions: length: 39.04mm; width: 27.94mm; weight: 3.09g. Reference: Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800. Unicorn Press, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-669A16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post medieval Venetian Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan, dating to the period AD 1501-1521. LAVS TIBI SOLI reverse type, depicting Christ with Halo and holding cross right. 
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-64AE84
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron grape/canister shot, 29.2mm in diameter (1.15 inches) dating c. 1700-1850. The shot is spherical with a casting seam.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-7C5EB5
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead customs seal of Post-Medievald date. The seal is circular in plan. It has two rectangular holes on one edge and a longer, single rectangular hole on the opposite edge. The seal is bi-faced. On one side is the letters "AA". On the other side is the interlaced letters "VA(?M)"
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-3C944F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable post-medieval date. Description: The object is a flat plate with a single hole through it. There is moulded decoration on one side which is difficult to identify, and the reverse side is flat. The perimeter is shaped with varying curved edges, apparently to match elements of the image. The object has a green-brown patina.    Measurements: Length: 38.3 mm; width 24.7 mm; thickness: 2.2 mm; weight: 6.9g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-3D581E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver Russian wire kopek or Denga (half kopek) possibly struck in the name of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov (1613-45). Mint: Moscow. Measurements: Length: 12.5 mm; width 9.3 mm; thickness: 0.6 mm; weight: 0.5 g Discussion: See KENT-60C25B for a discussion
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-792746
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable buckle fragment of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1550 - 1650. The object is only a fragment and consists of the centre part of the outer edge frame. It is pointed oval in cross section. It is decorated with a sub-triangular moulding, containing a raised lozenge shape and two annulets. Either side of this moulding is a raised collar. The reverse is undecorated.  The buckle is green / grey in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm, width 6.6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. The fragme…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F90AE0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1625-1649. Uncertain class. Tower mint. The coin is cut and worn.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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