Record ID: LVPL-5E2753
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, dating to the medieval period (c. AD 1189-1399).  The pendant is in the shape of a square topped shield (Heater shield), with straight top and convex sides meeting at a point at the bottom that is broken to the left of the point. At the centre of the top edge projects an integral incomplete transverse loop. The face is decorated with enamelled heraldic design that consists of three lions passant on a background of gules (red). The enamel of the lions is lost. The reverse is plain and undecorated. …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-FD0292
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and abraded copper alloy strap end of probably medieval date (c. 1300-1400).  The object is tongue shaped which is rounded at one end and with the remains of two possible rivet holes at the other.  On the outer face at the rivet end of the object, there are four sub-rectangular patches that appear to be the remains of the original surface.  On the reverse there is a slight indentation at the rivet end of the object, which may have taken the original strap.  The surface of the object is rough with a powdery green patina. Measurements: Length: 49.5mm; wid…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D5C67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver half penny of King John (1199-1216). Obverse: Crowned bust facing, holding scepter. Reverse: Voided short cross with four pellets in inner quadrants.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D58E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward I (1272-1307). Obverse: Crowned bust, facing. Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Civitas London.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D571B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward I (1272-1307). Obverse: Crowned bust, facing. Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Civitas London.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D53A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent but complete gold hammered half noble of Edward III (1327-77). Obverse: King standing, facing, in a ship. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at the end of each limb. ‘E’ central. Transitional treaty period, 1361.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-8179BC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead spindle whorls. Spindle Whorl A has a large central perforation and another perforation located along its circumference. Spindle Whorl B is similar, although the perforation along its circumference is smaller in size. Suggested date: Early Medieval - Post Medieval. Whorl A Whorl B Diameter: 16mm Diameter: 16mm Inner Diameter: 10mm Inner Diameter: 10mm Thickness: 13mm Thickness: 10mm Weight (g): 9.1g Weight (g): 8.4g
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-72CC56
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable writing lead. The stylus is roughly sub rectangular in form and tapers to a point. At the opposing end is a small perforation, which would have acted as a suspension loop. Most writing leads are medieval in date, mainly dating from the late 12th to 14th centuries.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aberdaron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-371154
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy swivel strap fitting. The object comprises a pair of oval shaped loops which are articulated together on a pivot integrally cast on one loop and sitting within a hole at the base of the opposing loop. One of the loops has present a folded copper alloy plate with two rectangular perforations. The plate is free to move around the thinnest end of the oval loop. The strap fitting shows heavy wear, particularly at one end of the oval loop. The strap fitting is probably medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanllechid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-D87B48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval coin dating to the reign of either Edward I, II or III. ‘EDW’ is clearly visible in the legend. Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend reads: ‘CIVITAS LONDON’.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dolbenmaen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-D86B9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Henry VII halfgroat struck under Archbishop Morton in Canterbury in 1486-1500.    Obverse: Double arched crowned bust. Reverse:  Long cross dividing double legend with three pellets in each quarter.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dolbenmaen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-D8635A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval penny of King Edward. It is not certain which Edward is depicted on the coin, first, second or third. Obverse: Crowned forward facing bust, ‘EDW’ clearly visible in legend, however rest of legend quite worn. Reverse: Long cross with 3 pellets in each quadrant. Legend reads: ‘CIVITAS LONDON’.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dolbenmaen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-834C86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver late Medieval coin; a double patard of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders (1467-1477). Obverse: Burgundian coat of arms. Legend: [KA]ROLVS:DEI:GRA:D[VX]:[BVRG]:CO:FLA Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders. Reverse: Cross fleur-de-lisee with lozenge centre containing a fleur de lis. Legend: SIT:NOMEN:DOM...:BENEDICTVM By the name of the Lord be blessed. The coin has a circular hole pierced through the obverse side of the coin.
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanllechid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-833521
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Edward II (1307-27) coin. Obverse: Forward facing crowned bust. Legend: Non discernable due to wear. ‘EDW’ visible. Reverse: Long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: Non discernable due to wear. Mint CIVITAS uncertain. Possibly London.
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddeiniolen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F251E0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification Silver annular stirrup brooch. Groups of transverse grooves inlaid with niello on both faces: chevrons separating grooves of transverse grooves in front face, and three groups of transverse groups on the back. The pin is complete and the stirrup has inturned ends and punched grooves along its edge, with slight grooves at the junction of pin and wrap-around head. The pin is complete and has a diamond cross-section, each facet being decorated with zig-zag grooves. Dimensions: max. diameter 15.3mm; thickness 1.9 x 1.4mm; pin length 16.3mm; weight 1.56g. …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arthog', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-9B4E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards. Legend identifies the coin as an Edward (‘EDW’) possibly Edward II, although difficult to say for certain due to the coins condition. Reverse: Long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. The legend is worn and mint not discernable.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arthog', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9B8E7D
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval figure of the crucified Christ. It is well made and solidly cast, modelled in three dimensions. The arms are straight and broken (worn breaks) so that the hands are missing. There appears to be the remnants of an iron pin at the break on the right arm. The head is downturned to the figures right. Detailing of the hair in the form of grooves, survive on the figures right shoulder and down the back of the head. The top of the head and the face are worn and little detail survives. There is some grooving on the sides of the body, suggesting ribs. The fi…
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-035A33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short cross coin possibly to the reign of either Henry II or Henry III. Obverse: Forward facing bust with legend non-discernable. Reverse: Voided short cross.
Created on: Friday 8th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanllechid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-034AEF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable silver hammered coin of Henry VI. Obverse: Facing crowned bust, within double tressure of nine arcs, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark plain cross or possibly pierced cross. Reverse: Long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and double concentric legends surrounding. Mint of Calais.
Created on: Friday 8th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanllyfni', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-02E69A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hammered coin of Medieval date. Obverse: The coin has been badly worn. Traces of a front facing bust as well as two pellets are visible. The legend is worn and not discernible. Reverse: The reverse has also been badly worn. No image is longer visible. The legend has been damaged and is partially visible. Due to the condition of the coin it is unfortunately not possible to identify the depicted ruler or date.
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bethesda', grid reference and parish protected.