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Record ID: GAT-C21560
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axe head.
Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges and surfaces of the find, giving the axe and thin irregular form.
The butt end is sub-square, and is slightly more truncated to one side. From the butt, the sides flare slightly. The side flanges are missing; however, the stop ridge is still prominently visible, especially on one side. From the stop ridge, the blade tapers slightly (due to surface loss) before flaring marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. A partial rib is visible on one face…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanycil', grid reference and parish protected.
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.
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Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: GAT-10F54A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy rotary key.
The key consists of a triangular bow, an oval in section solid stem, and a sub-rectangular bit with multiple wards and clefts projecting.
An incised X is visible on the stem as it tapers outwards at the bow.
No direct comparable examples could be found. The key is too big to be identified as a casket key, and could therefore be suggested to have been a door key. While the key doesn’t fit stylistically with any compared examples, it can be suggested to be of late medieval to post medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-10EF31
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount.
The brooch is formed of a single plate of copper alloy in the shape of a Tudor rose.
Raised floral decoration is present on the front face. On the reverse, aside from seeing the underside of the decoration, the mount is plain with no visible attachment points.
Due to the thinness of the metal the mount has become slightly warped and has a number of voids on its surface, probably occurring post deposition.
Based on comparable examples the find is likely Post Medieval (1650-1750) in date.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.
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: WREX-7FAF23
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy harness fitting or hanging mount (fob or dangler) of late Iron Age or early Roman date (c100 BC - AD 80). It is a circular decorative mount with a three armed or triskele design. The object is openwork and is likely to have had a circular frame (most of this is now missing), what survives is slightly distorted. Equally spaced around this frame are three circular bosses. These are joined by an S shaped scroll to the centre of the object, which also has a circular boss. The reverse is broadly flat and undecorated. There is no obv…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llandderfel', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-827A43
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring.
The ring bears circular decoration as well as the name ‘RICARD’ around its outer circumference.
No further decoration is present.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanbedr', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-72EB03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object.
The find is undiagnostic, and primarily plain, although a linear indent runs along one side. It is roughly sub-rectangularly/triangular in form.
Given how fragmented the find is, it is not possible to positively identify a function or date.
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-6F0F7C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy brooch.
The fragment is sub rectangular in section. The object curves at one end before widening slightly. Both ends of the fragment are truncated while the find has a dark patina.
The find likely formed part of a brooch, potentially a bow brooch, although due to how heavily truncated the object is, it is not possible to identify a specific type to the find.
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-E7DC44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub rectangular fragment of copper alloy.
There is no decoration present on the find.
In profile the find takes the form of an elongated trapezoid shape, which may indicate that this is a fragment from a vessel or bowl.
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanllechid', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-08B9F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, probably a coin, truncated with roughly half missing.
Both the obverse and reverse are heavily corroded and as such it is not possible to make out any details, although there may be traces of a vague legend still visible on one face.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanddeiniolen', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-088C4B
Object type: BROOCH PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A badly corroded ferrous pin.
The find is formed of an irregular bar. At one end the bar terminates in a rounded knop, while at the opposing end the bar widens into a corrosive irregular mass.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanddeiniolen', 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-D81BC7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axehead.
Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges of the find, giving the axe a thin irregular form.
The butt end is squared, yet slightly rounded. From the butt, the sides flare slightly, although one side is partially truncated/ missing. The one remaining side flange terminates at a prominent stop ridge. From the stop ridge, the blade flares marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. There is no evidence for side loops.
Likely of Early to Middle Bronze Age in date.
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: WREX-4E74A0
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit link of Early Medieval date (c.1000-1200AD). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and oval in section. The bar is broken at one end and at the other are the remains of a circular loop. The surface of the object has a light green patina. The breaks are old and patinated.
Length: 36.8mm; width: 22.9mm; thickness: 17.5mm; weight: 26.1g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WREX-4BDDAA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, which appears to be incomplete. Possibly a handle of a key or part of a steelyard balance. The main body of the object is rectangular in plan and section. The object is flat on the reverse with two collars which project out from the object on three sides only. One end of the object is broken with traces of iron protruding. At the other end of the object is a sub-circular suspension, the internal diameter of which is 8.4mm.
The exterior of the object has a green patina with traces of corroded iron.…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-82DC32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman trumpet brooch.
The brooch has a sub-oval flat head which has been truncated, an integral sub-circular loop may have been present beyond this truncation. The reverse would have had two perforated projections which would have held the spring, support bar and pin, however on this find these are missing, although evidence of their existence is present.
The āDā in cross section bow emerges from the front of the head and curves to a raised knee. The knee has decoration in the form of transversal ribs.
From the knee, the brooch tapers and terminates …
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Llanrug', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-1FF319
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flat Roman disc brooch.
A once circular plate, now truncated, with four surviving raised circles with central circular reserves. At the centre of the disc, a large circular rim is present. The plate is framed by a raised circular rim.
The reverse is undecorated, with two semi-circular lugs at one end, and opposite, a worn/damaged catch plate.
There are traces of enamel present, primarily in one of the four surviving circular decorations.
The find may date to the 2nd Century AD.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Pentir', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-1FBCFB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy fragment, roughly sub-rectangular in form and hollow.
Due to the size of the find and lack of decoration, it is difficult to assign either a date or function to the object. It may have formed part of a decorative fitting, perhaps a personal accessory (brooch?), although this is uncertain.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Criccieth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GAT-9B7AC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin.
The coin is worn with no discernable detail on the obverse or reverse.
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.
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