Record ID: SUR-441AF2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pendant loop with a terminal knop, from a belt. The knobbed rivet has a V-shaped sheet metal attachment and possibly two roves. Cf Egan and Pritchard no.1192.
Created on: Saturday 26th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2013
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Record ID: SUR-4405F0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy oval buckle with a narrow offset bar. The buckle has a sheet metal ribbed roller on its outer edge.
Created on: Saturday 26th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2013
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Record ID: BH-6A1323
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness link of 11th century date. Anglo-Scandinavian horse harness fittings are discussed by Williams (2007), who illustrates a similar example to this piece (p. 5, (b)), from Soberton, Hampshire. Several parallels are also recorded on the PAS database - see, for example, BH-D36F23 and SOMDOR-E14156. At the centre of the double-ended link is a moulded boss which takes the form of a forward-facing zoomorphic head. Each of the two eyes is depicted with a single raised pellet. The nose consists of a vertical ridge between the eyes which forks at the bottom, th…
Created on: Friday 22nd May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-CA6DA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin. AE 3 or 4 of Constans as caesar. The coin is in good condition, with only a small amount of wear. There is no visible corrosion, due to the coin having been cleaned. It measures 13.4mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.8g.
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-935B87
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-ally pin of Roman date. The object is intact but severely bent. The head is button-shaped and measures 6.8mm diameter by 3.3mm high. The shaft tapers from 3.2mm diameter to a point. It has two grooves cut into the top of it, producing a single cordon. The approximate length of the pin prior to having been bent is 97.1mm. It weighs 4.27g.
Created on: Saturday 15th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-79B655
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman coin. Radiate of Aurelian (270-275 AD). The coin is slightly worn, particularly on the obverse side. It measures 21.2mm diameter by 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.89g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-774A95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin. Nummus (probably an AE 3) of Constantius II. The coin is in good condition with little wear or corrosion. It measures 19.9mm diameter by 1.8mm thick and weighs 4.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B78AB8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead seal matrix of medieval date. A non-heraldic, personal seal which probably dates from the mid 13th C. AD. The object measures 33mm diameter by 4.8mm thick and weighs 38.33g. It has suffered badly from corrosion and the legend is unclear. The central design sits within a circular border and is a fairly crudely executed fleur-de-lis pattern. The legend is unclear but appears to read: "[S]IGILLU[M] SIUV....." The lettering is poorly executed and heavily damaged. The reverse of the piece is plain, with no evidence of a handle.
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: KENT-15B4E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Luton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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