Record ID: NARC-F5254E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 500-600). The object is composed of a small square plate, with notches removed from the lower corners. The plate is decorated on the upper face with punched ring a dot motifs, in two rows of three, across the upper and lower portions of the plate. On the reverse of the brooch there is a vertical integral lug with a central circular perforation. Protruding from the lower edge of the headplate is an integral bow, which is convex on the outer face, concave on the reverse and D shaped in section. The bow has moulding on t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-7EF328
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Sceat of Early-Medieval date (AD 710-765). Series U, type 23c, style 1. Obverse depicts Bird left in foliage pecking berries Reverse depicts Cowled figure, facing forward, holding cross pommée in both hands. Crescent boat almost encircling As Abramson P 101. No U200 The coin is missing approximately 50% of its original form. Length: 12.16mm, Width: 6.77mm, Thickness: 1.49mm, Weight: 0.4g
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-D2640C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny or sceat dating to c. AD  680-710. Series BX type 26. Obverse: Diademed bust right, crescent ear, shoulder breaking serpent shoulder. Possible blundered legend.  Reverse: Bird on cross, steps break serpent circle, annulet either side of bird and of steps.  Abramson 2006 page 49.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-3EF715
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval (Anglo Saxon) cast copper alloy wrist-clasp hook-plate (cf. Hines 1993 Form B12), comprising a bar (hollowed on reverse) with plano convex cross section and a hollowed reverse. A small flat hook projects from the centre of one edge and two projecting circular attachment lugs project from the other, both of which appear to be heavily worn. The bar is decorated with four bands of groups of fine incised lines.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-4C0714
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny or sceat dating to AD 700-765. Series E, variety A, E140. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, crescent enclosing four bars.  Reverse: Beaded standard enclosing angular symbols and central annulet, representing degenerate TOTII legend Abramson 2006, page 86, E140.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4BDA6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny or sceat dating to AD 685-704 . Series E, sub group 7, type 105.  Obverse: Quilled crescent with pellet head, coiled right, enclosing four bars, with wavy exergual line. Reverse: Runic Æthili/ræd in two lines either side of base line within a triple beaded border. Abramson 2006, page 90, E500.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-3DE1E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval object, possibly a buckle tongue, dating from c. AD 500-700. The tongue is zoomorphic in style, the creature has a long curved snout with a rounded groove underneath to sit on the buckle bar.  There is a smaller rounded groove next to it. There is an incised circular spiral on both sides of the snout. There is a ring and dot eye, with the edge of the tongue projecting out slightly round this, and another smaller rounded projection in front of it. There is a diagonal incised line or scratch in front of one of the eyes on one side. The head of the creature nar…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: NARC-71BCC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceat of Early-Medieval date (AD 695-750). Series Q sub-group 3. Single eagle/gull with crosses type. plumed bird type. Obverse: Sea bird of Eagle, left, feet splayed pellets above wings raised and bifurcated tail. Crosses either side of legs. Reverse: Quadruped left, looking back, raised tail falling between forelegs pellets in field. Diameter: 13.33mm, Thickness: 1.51mm, Weight: 1.0g Abramson (2012), P 50, Type 65 variety Q320.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: BUC-39B851
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, Early Medieval, sceat(ta) or Penny, uninscribed, AD.500-650, quilled bird and standard. Obverse, a stylised bird with quills, Reverse, pelleted square standard with central ring and dot and a ring and dot in each corner.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-7DD7E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceat dating to the period AD 720-740. Series K (type 33). Secondary Phase. Curled wolf-worm facing left reverse. Diameter: 11.79mm, Thickness: 1.59mm, Weight: 0.6g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: NARC-82610E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
incomplete copper alloy Strap-End of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). Thomas's (2003, 2) Class A, Type 2. The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is partially retained with the upper plate of this split end is missing due to a transverse break. The upper edge of the retained back plate is broken and abraded. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellet…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
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Record ID: NARC-824615
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pin of Early Medieval date (AD 700-900). The object is composed of a partial flattened head with a central semi-circular perforation retained along the upper edge of the head, truncated by a transverse break. From the lower edge of the plate a tapering circular sectioned shaft extends. The object is recurved and now forms a ring shape. The metal has a mid-green predominantly patina. Length: 26.89mm, Width (head): 4.72mm, Thickness (head): 1.18mm, Diameter: 2.41mm, Weight: 2.3g Similar pins illustrated from Coppergate, York in Mainman and…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
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Record ID: NARC-4813C8
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword Pommel of Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date (AD 410-720). The object is a pommel cap of the 'cocked hat' type. The pommel cap is rectangular in plan and pyramidal in profile with four sides; the long sides being flat and the short edges being concave. Around the outside is a moulded ridged border, however there is no other evident decoration. The underside is hollow. One end of the long axis retains short spurs which would have formed an integral pierced attachment lug, the opposing edge broken and abraded. The 'cocked hat' pommel is an early Ang…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: BH-5116F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers B1 dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, c. AD 650-1200. The whorl is discoidal, or flat-circular, in form with flat surfaces and slightly rounded sides. A circular hole perforates the centre. Patination across the object is patchy and light and mid brown in colour. The large perforation suggests that the spindle whorl is Early Medieval to Medieval in date. The spindle whorl measures 34mm diameter and 9.4mm thick. The central perforation is c. 11mm diameter. The entire object weighs 66.47 grams.
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th August 2021
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Record ID: BUC-4670B2
Object type: SHIELD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, early medieval, iron, shield boss AD.500-650. The object comprises the upper portion of the boss dome, with incomplete discoidal projection. The boss is a waisted cone with the wider 'base' edge terminating in a ragged corroded edge, at the top of the cone point is the remains of a small disc. The edges of the dome have coroded and the overall state of the object is poor. Only approximately 25% of the original boss survives with the dome walls and flange lost to corrosion. Shield bosses are common finds in Early Medieval grave assemblages and it is likely this exa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-F3D323
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Medieval copper-alloy pin with a flattened polyhedral head (measuring 11.1mm by 5.3mm across) with ring and dot decoration and a small collar. The wide faces have four ring-and-dots, the flat side facets each have a single ring-and-dot and the flat top facet has an incised saltire. Between the top, sides and collar and four undecorated bevelled facets. The shaft is 23.8mm in length, with circular cross section and ends at an old break.
Created on: Friday 2nd July 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd July 2021
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Record ID: BUC-F2BD87
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval copper alloy great square headed brooch, dating to the later 5th to 6th century AD. The front of the brooch is gilded, with patches of the green copper alloy showing through in places. The headplate of the brooch is rectangular in shape. It is divided into three sections by a series of borders. The central inner panel is made of two rectangular shapes, surrounded by a raised solid border. Inside the two rectangles there is irregular moulded decoration. The next section is decorated with a border of double lined triangles running around the central s…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-B5B183
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness Bit link of Early-Medieval date (AD 1000-1100) (Anglo-Scandinavian). Williams 2007: 5, fig. 6 (a). The object has two arms emanating from a central, sub-rectangular boss with a terminal loop at each end of the arms, one of the loops is distorted due to post depositional processes. The arms and boss are 'D'-shaped in cross-section and the loop has bevelled edges. The metal is green and brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 66.39mm, Width: 18.83mm, Thickness: 6.94mm, Weight: 12.3g According to Williams, 'Anglo Scandi…
Created on: Friday 12th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: NARC-B5A166
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Hooked Tag of Early-Medieval date (AD 800-900). Read Class E Type 1. The tag has a flat circular plate with a bi-lobed top and opposing, tapering hook. The lobes at the top have central circular attachment holes. At the tapered base of the plate forms a rectangular spur, which terminates in an abraded break, resulting in the loss of the hooked aspect. The front of the plate is decorated with an outer circular border with repeating lines, radiating from the border, leaving a space in the centre of the plate. The back of the object is undecorated. …
Created on: Friday 12th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: SUR-616912
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper-alloy sword pommel cap of the 'cocked hat' type (c. 410-c. 720), 56.2mm in length. The pommel cap is rectangular in plan and pyramidal in profile with four sides; the long sides being flat and the short edges being concave. Around the outside is a moulded ridged border, however there is no other evident decoration. The underside is hollow. At each end on the long axis there is an integral pierced attachment lug, one of which is broken. Traces of rusted iron remain on the underside of one of the rivet holes.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-6F2D12
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and bent gilded copper alloy mount of early Medieval (late Anglo Saxon, c10th century) date. The plate has a central circular portion, 17.5mm in diameter containing an expanding-arm cross within a circular frame, with drilled holes within each teardrop-shaped quarter. From one side of this round portion projects a tapering triangular arm with a rounded end. Within this is a frame of chip-carved loose reticulate interlace. A possibly matching extension on the opposite side of the central roundel has broken away. There are four visible fixing holes; two on lateral and oppo…
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: SUR-468322
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval cast copper alloy strap end of openwork socketed form, with finely moulded zoomorphic decoration. The object is triangular in plan with a rectangular cross section. The rear end is hollow, with two rivet holes on either side and decorative cusps along the rear edge. The central portion of the front plate has been cut away revealing the hollow central socket of the object which extends around 60% of its length. The terminal is moulded into a finely worked beast head with scrollwork ears framing the front end of the cutaway panel, to the front of this are circular eyes…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
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Record ID: SUR-2FAF37
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early-Medieval globular-headed pin, most likely dating to the late 9th century. The pin head is globular, 6.7mm in diameter and decorated with two bands of ring-and-dot elements (one of five above the other of four) with another ring and dot on the apex. Below the head is a worn collar. Around 18mm of the shaft remains, which is bent sharply at the collar and ends in a break. The shaft has a circular cross section.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2021
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Record ID: SUR-E0C590
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy early Medieval strap fitting, 38.9mm in length. The fitting comprises a long plate, with plano-convex cross section and moulded zoomorphic decoration in the form of a beast mask which flanks a rivet hole, across which is an old break. One end of the object has a bent and broken trapezoidal loop, with bevelled sides. The other end is lost. Circa 11th century.
Created on: Monday 7th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2020
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Record ID: BUC-8AFB5C
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy possible girdle hanger, dating to the Early Medieval period (AD.475-600). The object is formed of a rectangular strip of metal, which is also rectangular in cross section. One end terminates in a projecting, off centre suspension loop set at right angles to the body, the other end is broken. The object appears to be undecorated on both faces but it is heavily worn and corroded, with a mid-green patina and patches of red. Broadly similar in form to: NLM-229429, SF-4DF1A9, NMS-4E0CAC, NMS-448D46 and NLM-C32874. Dimensions - length: 63.93mm,…
Created on: Monday 21st September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-4DE6AB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unknown copper-alloy object, likely dating from the Roman to Early-Medieval periods (AD.43-1066). The fragment is comprised of a single plate that is U-shaped and slightly convex plan and rectangular in cross-section. A raised rectangular knop expands from the base of the plate. The front of the plate is decorated with a line of ring and dot motifs, which extend from the base of the plate up each arm of the 'U'. The reverse is undecorated and concave. Overall the object has a smooth light yellow-green patina. Dimensions - length: 17.27mm, width: 10.39mm,…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-4A9570
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 12 and dating to AD.1000-1100. The stirrup mount consists of an incomplete lozenge-shape frame, with a central diagonal cross that separates three, and one incomplete, openwork lozenges. A central projecting circular boss decorates the centre of the cross and further knops decorated both side corners of the frame and where the ends of the cross meet the frame. The suspension loop is missing but the mount retains a right angled flange, which projects from the l…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-36D40C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early-Medieval cast copper-alloy Ansate (bow) brooch of Weetch Type II Aii (Thörle Gr.II A 1b) or Weetch Type II B (Thörle Gr. II E), dating to c.AD 700-1000. The fragment consists of one circular terminal of the brooch, with a curved catchplate on the reverse. The terminal is decorated with a central dot within a double ring circumvented by a boarder of dots. A very small portion of the bow survives; it is rectangular in cross-section and projects up from the plate at approximately 110° angle. Broadly comparable to: NMS-2F75FB, BUC-C5BC2E, LEIC-F16A00,…
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-361428
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval cast copper-alloy pin, dating to c.AD 800-1000. The pin head has some breakage to the upper section and is formed of a flat oval, which tapers towards the shaft. The shaft is rectangular in plan and in cross-section and tapers to a point. A motif of ring and dots decorated both sides of the shaft (five on one side, seven on the other) and terminate two thirds of the way down with a pair of incised horizontal lines. Due to corrosion, it is unclear if the head of the pin is decorated. Overall the pin is a mid to dark green colour with patches …
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: NARC-D09BBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), light coinage (North 301). Reverse depicts moneyer's name in the angles of a Celtic cross with a long cross fleury on limbs and a small cross saltire in centre Minted by Pentwald. AD 765-792. Mule, obverse of North 301, reverse North 277 Diameter: 16.67mm, Thickness: 1.08mm, Weight: 1.2g North Vol I, P 85 No 277, P 87 No 301
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-D07FB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceat, secondary, series K, type 20/18 (AD 720-740). Obverse depicts a diademed and draped bust right, holding cross in front. Reverse depicts a figure standing in crescent boat, holding a staff topped by a cross left, and hawk right; T-shaped perch below. North N 74 / Spink 795 (cf Metcalf 1994 no. 318). Diameter: 11.57mm, Thickness: 1.50mm, Weight: 0.7g The coin has a sub-square flan Obverse depicts a diademed and draped bust right, holding cross in front. Reverse depicts a figure standing in crescent boat, holding a staff top…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: BUC-555640
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of cast copper-alloy tweezers dating to the Early-Medieval period (c.AD.410-900). The tweezers are formed of a single piece of metal, which has been bent over to form two arms that are sub-triangular shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. At the apex of the object, the arms thicken and tapers in to form a small loop, from the apex the arms expand outwards before curling inwards at a sub-90° angle to form the blades. A single incised line circumvents the edge of tweezers and a motif of punched ring and dots decorates the exterior faces of the arms. Th…
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-548B09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medeival silver sceat, Continental Series E (variant on variety A; Quilled Figures). Minted c. AD.710-765. Abramson (2006:12,86), E100.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-543C81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medeival silver sceat, Primary Series A3 (type 2a; Radiates). Minted c. AD 680-700. Abramson (2006:6,94), A100.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-540BB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medeival silver sceat, Continental Series X (type 31). Minted c. AD 710-740. Abramson (2006:15, 74), X120.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: NARC-68AC9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sceatta of the Early Medieval period (AD 680-710). Obverse depicts degraded bust, resembling porcupine right, with four bars and pellet with triangle right of field. Reverse depicts beaded standard containing lines and pellets, central annulet, symbols in angles Series E Porcupine type, North 45 Diameter: 11.67mm, Thickness: 1.62mm, Weight: 1.0g
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
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Record ID: NARC-685D0C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, dress Pin of Early Medieval date (AD 700–900). The retained portion consists of the polyhedral head and a short length of a circular shaft. The head is sub-rectangular and has angled facets at each of the upper and lower corners and a single, flat facet forming the upper surface. Each face, with the exception of the uppermost, carries decoration in the form of a single punched ring and dot motif on each. There is a collar at the point at which the shaft meets the head. Length: 11.28mm, Width: 7.15mm, Thickness: 6.94mm, Diameter: 2.28mm, Weight: 1.6…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-60AC35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of an early-medieval silver penny of Ecgberht of Wessex (802-839), non portrait type dating to c828-839, moneyer: Ifa, mint: Wessex (probably Winchester or Southampton); North 590; Naismith W8.2. Ref: North 1994: 119; Naismith 2017: pl. 42 no 1175. Obverse: [S]AX/[O]NIO/[RV]M in three lines. Reverse: cross patteé.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: NARC-0EB13B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Sceatta, Series E, type E130 dating to the period AD 710-765. Obverse, quilled crescent coiled right. Reverse beaded standard enclosing angular symbols and central annulet, crosses at sides. Unknown mint. Diameter: 11.81mm, Thickness: 1.61mm, Weight: 0.9g Abramson (1994), p. 86, nos. E130
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
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Record ID: NARC-BDDEE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Sceatta, Series BI, type 27b dating to AD 675-750. Obverse, diademed head right in serpent circle. Reverse serpent circle enclosing a bird facing right on cross with two annulets in the lower angles, one at the bird's tail and one below its head. Unknown mint Diameter: 12.30mm, Thickness: 1.53mm, Weight: 1.1g Abramson (1994), p. 66, nos. B350
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: NARC-BC299C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Sceat of Series L (secondary) type 12, dating to AD 650-725. Obverse: diademed, draped bust right with small cross pommee before and blundered legend LVNDOON+. Reverse: standing figure wearing long robe in crescent boat holding long cross (with pellets on shaft) to either side. Diameter: 11.93mm, Thickness: 1.60mm, Weight: 0.9g North Vol I, P 62, No 63 and 65 (obverse) Abramson P 64, No L050 95-96
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: BUC-DC08E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early medieval possible ansate brooch, dating to c. AD 600-900. The bow of the brooch is a long rectangular shape, with each end widening slightly. Both terminal ends are decorated with three ring and dots. The centre of the bow arches slightly, from the centre of this there is a rounded narrow neck with a bird sitting on the top. The bird has a triangular body decorated with three ring and dots, at the rear end there is a triangular tail, again with a ring and dot in the centre. The head end of the bird is rounded, with a rectangular shape projecting up fro…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: BUC-D8D5E4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end of Class B Type 2, dating from c. AD 750-1100. The strap end is sub triangular in shape, the split attachment end is at the wider end. The strap end narrows gradually to a rounded point. The terminal point is worn, but originally would have been zoomorphic in design. Moulded decoration depicting a long snout, eye hollows and long ears are just visible. After the ears the strap end narrows slightly to create a neck. There are two rounded moulded features just below the attachment end. At the split attachment end are two circular perforat…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2019
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Record ID: BUC-6F25CA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin, probably dating from the early medieval period, AD 700-900. The head of the pin is spherical in shape, and decorated with spiralling incised lines running from near the centre of the head down to the shaft. The central top section of the head is undecorated, with the spirals starting after this. The top is flat. The shaft extends from below the head, there is a raised collar between them. The shaft is circular in cross section, with a worn section just below the collar. The shaft ends in a worn break. The pin has a mid green patina, and measures 24.7mm …
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: NARC-250F84
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Early-Medieval date (AD 650-800). The object is an Ansate brooch (Anglo-Saxon), Thorle Group II. The object is composed of a small flat head which is rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The bow is strongly arched in side profile and is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The foot is the same form as the head, flat and rectangular with rounded corners. The upper face of the object is decorated with a single linear groove, running longitudinally in the centre of the object. The groove is present from the top of the head to the base o…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C1F124
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval copper alloy pin dating from c.AD 600-900. The pin has a polyhedral shaped head, it is rectangular with the corners cut off, the sides are irregular rectangle and lozenge shapes. Each section is worn and has lost definition. The front and back larger sections have four raised ring and punched dots inside. The other sections possibly did, but they are now worn. Below the head is a worn raised collar. The shaft descends from the base of the head, and narrows slightly, before terminating in a worn break. Half way down the shaft is a crack in the surface. It i…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-BE10E1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy early medieval strap end dating from AD 750-950, Class A type 2. The strap end is a long rectangular shape, with the edges of the strap end curving out slightly near the centre. It has a split attachment end, which is shaped along the edge with two rounded semi circular projections. In the centre of these projections are two circular perforations for the now missing rivets. Below this the strap end is decorated with incised lines in a patterned style. The central panel has an indented cross with the arms running from each corner of the rectangular panel with…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-543579
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medival copper alloy strap end, dating to c. AD 740-1100. The strap end is split end, and is triangular shaped narrowing towards the terminal end. At the wider splt end there is a central circular rivet holding the two sheets together. This edge is worn and broken, with one corner missing and the other folded over on the front sheet. On the other sheet one corner is missing. The strap end narrows to a zoomorphic terminal, which has a rounded snout. Above this are two oval hollows representing eyes, and two raised triangular ears. The strap end is very worn, and no oth…
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-405B68
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, Early Medieval, small long brooch, AD.500-600. The object comprises the foot and catchplate of the brooch, with a part of the bow remaining. The foot is triangular in shape and flattened. There are three incised lines across the foot with a series of five indentations forming a rounded serration along the base edge. At the apex of the triangle the brooch arches up to form the bow, however, there is a break that is old and worn. On the underside of the brooch there is a catchplate, integrally cast and form of rolled copper alloy. Similar examples of sma…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2EA283
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver cut halfpenny of Harthacnut (1035-7), joint reign with Harold I, jewel cross type (c.1035-6; North 808); moneyer: Eadweard or Eadwine; mint :Wallingford. Ref: North 1994: 171.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
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Record ID: BUC-F2D47B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval copper alloy pin dating from c.600-900 AD. The pin has a polyhedral shaped head, it is rectangular with the corners cut off, the sides are irregular triangular and lozenge shapes. The larger panels on the sides have a raised ring with a punched dot inside. Below the head is a worn raised collar, this is worn. The shaft decends from the base of the head, before terminating in a worn break. It is circular in cross section. The pin has a light green patina. The pin measures 19.3mm in length, 5.3mm in width, 3.9mm in thickness, and weighs 1.30g. The ring an…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-F16ED8
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Anglo Saxon copper alloy pin dating from c.600-900 AD. The pin has a polyhedral shaped head, it is rectangular with the corners cut off, the sides are irregular triangular and lozenge shapes, with the top panel being square. Each section has a raised ring with a punched dot inside. Below the head is a worn raised collar, this is worn. The shaft decends from the base of the head, and bends slightly, before terminating in a worn break. It is circular in cross section. The pin has a dark green patina, inside the recesses of the ring and dots is a light white green col…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-F7504D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early medieval copper alloy strap end, dating to 8th-9th Century AD, Class A type 2. The strap end has a zoomorphic terminal, which is formed of two semi circular grooves representing the ears. Below this is a rounded incised geometric design, possibly forming the eyes of the creature. The terminal is rounded to form the shape of the snout. Above the face of the creature there is a symetrical geometric insised design, with two triangular shapes surrounded by curved decorated cells. Above this is a worn break running across the width of the strap end. The strap end is …
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
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Record ID: BUC-1CCA55
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of a buckle frame possibly of Early Medieval Scandinavian or Anglo Saxon type, although equally the style could be post medieval, dating from 1050-1450. The frame consists of the outer edge of the frame, and part of the side of the buckle. The outer edge of the frame is rounded and moulded, with pressed notches into the metal work. The inside of the frame is flat. At either corner of the outer frame is a rounded knop. The side of the frame is narrowed and slightly recessed. The buckle frame has a light brown patina with patches of light green. The buckle measures 4…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: BUC-1B9916
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of possible Anglo-Scandinavian horse harness fitting, dating from the 11th century AD. The fragment is openwork with three circular holes in the lower part of the object, the outside edge is irregular and worn, possibly with worn breaks. The upper part of the object is slightly curved and concave, with two rounded knop projections in the top corners. It is possible that there is a zoomorphic face above the circular perforations with incised lines depicting ears and eyes, however this is very worn. The fragment has a dark brown patina, and measures 27.2mm in length, 20.1mm i…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: BUC-19853E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end of Class B, type 2, dating from c.750-1100 AD. The strap end is triangular in shape, with the circular attachment holes at the wider end, one of which is now broken. The face of the strap end is decorated with incised lines; a border runs around the edge of the strap end with cross hatching inside. At the attachment end there is incised curvilinear lines, it is unclear what this depicts. The terminal end is rounded, and very worn. There is no decoration on the reverse. The strap end has a light green patina, with patches of red brown…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-DF7392
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hooked tag. The hooked tag has a triangular plate with a tri-lobed rear edge, comprising two large rounded lobes with a small triangular lobe in between. The two larger lobes are each pierced with a circular perforation. At the opposite end is a sharply-curved hook with a thickened collar, incised with parallel lines. An incised double line border runs around the edge of the plate and inside the circular perforations, forming an inward-pointing chevron at the hook end. The surface is slightly worn. The back is plain with some scratching.
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BUC-143429
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy late Early Medieval strap end with split attachment end, possibly dating to c.10th to the 11th century. The strap end is rectangular in shape and flares out to two circular shapes with moulded decoration at the termimal end, creating aV shaped collar above. There are also two half circles on the terminal edge, these could either be spirals, or zoomorphic eyes. Between the two circular shapes on the outside edge the strap end is worn, it is possible that this is a worn break. The attachment end is squared off, and has a central circular rivet hole with a copper …
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Record ID: BH-AFA0EA
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the early-medieval to medieval periods. The tapering sub-rectangular mount is decorated with an elaborate pattern of zoomorphic interlace, executed in high relief, with openwork fields. This is surmounted by a flat-sectioned loop with circular perforation and three peripheral lobes, the longest of which is that extending straight upwards at the apex. The exact nature of the decoration is difficult to ascertain, but the general design is that of an animal whose head is located immediately below the apex loop and faces upwards. This hea…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-A4C7B2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphicstirrup terminal, of Late Early Medieval dating to the 11th Century. The stirrup terminal is sub triangular in shape, with a hollow back. The back still contains the original lead solder, which would have been used to secure the terminal onto the iron stirrup. A projecting ledge is present at the base, which would have supported the extermities of the foot plate of the stirrup. The reverse ov the base has an asymetric cross incised in it. The front of the terminal is heavily abraded however, curving features either side of the centre may be wings. Also half wa…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-A4AE47
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame from a single-loop buckle of probable 13th to 14th century date. The frame is roughly D-shaped, decorated with raised snakes heads. The sides stepping inwards at 90 degrees at the point of the axis bar. The frame is of triangular section and expands in width and thickness towards the centre. The axis bar is of round sectioned and is offset. The pin is missing. Some of the original surface survives as a yellowish patina in places. .
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-9ED8F7
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, incomplete silver artefact of uncertain identification, but possibly some form of fastener (see 'Discussion'). The artefact consists of a flattish plate with curved sides, the rest being broken off to create a straight-ish back edge with a chunk missing from one side. In the centre of the plate is a circular perforation. The plate is slightly curved, perhaps through damage rather than reflecting its original shape. At the centre of the opposite edge is a cast projection in the form of an animal's head. The animal has a rounded snout with two nostrils. A raised line runs …
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haversham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3A280A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver penny of Offa, 'Heavy coinage', dating from AD 792-796. Mint of Canterbury; moneyer OSMOD. Cf. North 1994 Vol I, p. 89, no. 320. See also: Early Medieval Coin Index (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, http://www-cm.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/emc) no's. 1993.0194, 1993.0195, 1996.0172, 2011.0943, 2005.0105.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: DUR-E5C448
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of copper alloy tweezers of Early-Medieval date (AD 410-800). The object is composed of a single folded strip of copper alloy with outward tapering triangular terminals with a slight inward curve. The object is decorated with a repeating punched pellet/ incised linear boarder which respects the limits of the object. Both faces have two sets of two, incised, transverse lines situated at the top and middle of each face. The final aspect of the decoration is five repeating ring and dot pattern on the lower half of each face, three along the centre and two along the lower…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DD2C4E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper-alloy long brooch of cruciform type and of Early Anglo-Saxon date, probably of mid-5th to mid-6th century date. The brooch is fragmentary, represented by the incomplete head and bow only (with a surviving length of 45.7mm, a depth of 16.8mm and a weight of 12.4g). The missing spring was secured around a single pierced lug on the rear of the central panel. Traces of iron corrosion around the lug indicate that an iron spring and pin were used. The head is incomplete, missing one side knob and much of the wing with an ancient break and rounding of fractures possi…
Created on: Friday 13th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: BUC-CD3102
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end, probably dating from the Middle to Late Early-Medieval periods. The attachment end has been lost in antiquity, leaving the body and basal terminal, both of which are of flat section. The body has scalloped edges and gradually narrows towards the bottom. A number of eliptical indentations decorate the body's upper surface, creating the impression of fur. The right- and left-hand sides of the terminal have a slight outward bow and converge towards the flat base. Two horizontal grooves divide the upper surface of the terminal into three bands.
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-CCE3BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Offa.Offa's light coinage by Canterbury moneyer Eoba.Obverse: OFRM for OF[FA]R[EX]M[ERCICORUM] in the angles of a beaded cross pattee with a beaded annulet containing a cross of pellets in centre. Reverse: EBOA in the angles of a celtic cross with an annulet centre containing a cross with a pellet in each angle Recorded as EMC 2013.0376 by M Allen. N 261
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-3E8245
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval silver sceat. Sub-group 4, series K. c.AD 720-40.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 30th November 2013
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Record ID: NARC-432754
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked tag. The hook is missing and only the circular plate is present with three rivet holes and raised concentric circles as decoration. The reverse is plain. The piece is slightly bent. There is a reddish-brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
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Record ID: NARC-2E3934
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy globular headed pin with ring-and-dot decoration. Saxon date. The head is 7mm in diameter and the pin shaft is 2mm in diameter tapering toward the tip. The shaft is 50mm long and is bent above the centre.
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
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Record ID: NARC-27BE34
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of probable Early Medieval date (AD 300 to AD 500). Approximately 80% of the pin is present, with only the tip missing. The head of the pin consists of a rectangular terminal with a flat reverse. The shaft of the pin is circular in section and gradually tapers to a point (missing). the head is flat at the top and circular in plan, measuring 6.5mm in diameter. The shaft narrows to 3m in diameter at teh break. The pin is 115mm long from the head to the breal, and is bent. The patina is dark green, and is chipped in several places. This style of pin c…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-544058
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval: One complete and three partial silver wire links from a necklace of 7th Century AD dating. The complete link is sub circular in plan, with the ends fastened in a slip knot style. Each end is wrapped around twice. Three zones of incised parallel line decoration are present on the internal edge of the link. The wire has a circular section. The complete link measures 25.75mm in length and 21.77mm wide. The wire has a diameter of 0.84mm. It weighs 0.6 grams. The three partial links consists of one pieces of wire bent in a semi circle and two small fragments. The larg…
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-C8A442
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tania Dickinson has reviewed this brooch and commented as follows: "As far as I can establish there is not a close parallel to your brooch, because its facemask has clearly separate oval eyes, rounded eyering and rounded banded cheeks, but also integrates the eyebrows and moustache/upper lip (Class E2 and E3 integrate the eyebrows and cheeks, but might still be the closest).....it clearly is a developed form in (the Suzuki) sequence, which he dates broadly between 475 and 550. His Class E, which is particularly interrelated with masks on saucer brooches, is dated from c. 500-520". …
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
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Record ID: NARC-C65F65
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval cast copper alloy strap end belonging to Thomas' Class A, type 2. Approximately 60% present, what is liekly to have been a zoomorphic terminal is missing. The strap end tapers slightly towards the straight, split end and two closely set rivet holes for attachment. The rivets remain in place and are square and raised on the front, but circular and set flush against the surface on the back. On the body is a rectangular panel containing a multi-strand cross-hatched pattern and some (probably) chip carved cresent shapes along the border. Neillo appears to i…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Sunday 23rd March 2014
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Record ID: NARC-C62B48
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast copper-alloy ansate brooch. 27mm long, 6.5mm wide and D-shaped in section. It has a rounded terminal with a thickened tip, possibly zoomorphic. A raised collar marks the border between the terminal and the curved bow, which has two collars at the apex. The break is just before the end of the bow. At the reverse of the terminal are two rectangular lugs, 7mm long and 4mm wide, with iron corrosion within the holes, suggesting an iron pin, now lost. Ansate brooches are Frankish in origin and used in England from the 8th to the 10th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2011
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Record ID: NARC-084BE4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast gilded copper-alloy 'axe-shaped' mount of Early Anglo-Saxon date. This shape is also sometimes referred to as 'pelta-shaped'. The mount is probably from horse harness, and is roughly trapezoidal in shape. The longest edge curves outwards slightly, whilst the other three edges curve inwards. The reverse of the mount is flat with some corrosion and traces of gilding. Two prongs are placed close to the upper and lower edges. These are incomplete and circular in section, but probably ended in a point to enable the mount to be fixed to leather. The prongs measure 4mm long …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
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Record ID: BH-670757
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of probable 11th century date. The vertical portion of the artefact consists of an openwork lozenge in which a central saltire divides four lozenge-shaped holes. At the centre of the upper surface is a circular moulding; seven further such mouldings are equally spaced around the mount, including one at each of the two outer points. At the top the lozenge extends into the rounded apex loop with circular perforation. At the base is a right-angled flange which projects backwards and is covered in iron corrosion, presumably from a corroded rivet. The …
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-BDEA53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Series E Secondary Phase type, but of uncertain subclass, date c.700-750. The obverse is akin to the early variety G1 coins, although the pellets on the central band are a larger than usual, and the reverse standard is like a devolved version of the VICO coins, an early type. [Information supplied by Dr John Naylor, National Finds Advisor for PAS in Medieval & Post Medieval Coins] .
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanslope HT Field', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-F1ADC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A probable modern forgery of an silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), light coinage (Chick 27; North 287), mint: London, moneyer: Dud. Ref: Chick 2010; North 1994: 86; Naismith & Naylor 2012, no. 5. The style of the lettering on this penny is very unusual, and more sharply defined than is normally the case with Offa's pennies. It is also extremely heavy for a Light penny. For these reasons, it should probably be dismissed as a modern forgery.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-33B493
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
[2008T57] Grave Fill 2358, Skeleton 2359, Grave Cut 2360 The following objects were recovered during controlled archaeological excavation of an Anglo Saxon cemetery. Grave 2360 contained the remains of a single individual buried in a flexed position on their left side. The head rested upon the left hand, the right hand was positioned over the right forearm in front of the face. The grave was aligned west-northwest to east-southeast (head). The decayed remnants of a wooden box and a spearhead had been placed within the grave above the head. A length of iron chain and an antler ring …
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-3395A5
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
[2008T57] Grave Fill 2201, Skeleton 2202, Grave Cut 2203 The following objects were recovered during controlled archaeological excavation of an Anglo Saxon cemetery. Grave 2203 contained the remains of a single individual buried in a supine position. The left hand rested on the left hip. The grave was aligned north-northwest to south-southeast (head). Objects largely made of silver (Finds 100 and 104) were grouped in a discrete cluster at the right of the jaw and are interpreted as necklace pendants and fittings, which were probably threaded or suspended on a decayed organic thong. …
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-337D72
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
[2008T57] Grave Fill 2168, Skeleton 2167, Grave Cut 2166 The following objects were recovered during controlled archaeological excavation of an Anglo Saxon cemetery. Grave 2166 contained the remains of a single individual buried in a supine position. The grave was orientated west-northwest (head) - east-southeast. The right arm was flexed so that the forearm and hand overlay the waist and may have clasped a set of iron shears. The position of the left forearm is unclear as the skeleton was very poorly preserved. A chatelaine comprising iron and copper alloy chain and two beads was …
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-330014
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
[2008T57] Grave Fill 2043, Skeleton 2044, Grave Cut 2045 The following silver objects were recovered during controlled archaeological excavation of an Anglo Saxon cemetery. Grave 2045 contained the remains of a single individual buried on their left side with arms and legs flexed. The grave was orientated northwest (head)-southeast. The head possibly rested on the right hand. All of the objects were found clustered beneath the jaw, they are interpreted as necklace pendants, which were probably suspended on a decayed organic thong. The objects suggest a broad 6th - early 8th century …
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-060D95
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an incomplete cast copper alloy brooch, most likely dating to the Anglo-Saxon (early Medieval) period. Although the brooch has eluded specific typological identification, it is most similar in shape and style to Anglo-Saxon Radiate Headed Brooches (in this case without radiate finials) or a Small-Long Brooch derivative. The object is geometric in design, with a semi-circular head, an outward curving rectangular neck, and an elongated and triangular catchment end. The pin attachments are intact, with a simple hinge and horizontally protruding catchment plate. However, the pin …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport Pagnell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-BD2D36
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy cruciform mount of possible 11th century date. No parallel could be found for this piece, the dating for which is based on a consideration of the decorative style and the appearance of the metal. Projecting outwards from the circular central moulding are four equally-spaced arms. Two of the three intact arms are of elongated oval form; the other is slightly shorter, has a squared end and two moulded details which may represent zoomorphic ears or eyes. Within this latter arm is an in-situ copper-alloy rivet. A rivet also remains within the opposing arm, while the o…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DE627
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup strap-mount of probable late Early-Medieval date. The object has a horizontal bottom side and tapers towards a rounded point. The long sides are not flat, but have several protruding curves and pointed knops reflecting the nature of the decoration on the upper surface. This decoration is formed of lightly engraved lines, the main element being a pelta with an arm extending upwards from its centre and splaying into two pointed 'wings'. The nature of the surrounding decoration is difficult to ascertain due to corrosion. There are three attachment holes, one of …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-742F41
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked tag dating from the Early Medieval period. The head plate is sub-triangular and features six holes: two large holes for the purpose of affixing tag to garment and four smaller holes with a stamped concentric ring-and-dot motif. A narrow hook projects from the apex of the plate and it seems that most of the hook survives, although it has been straightened. The tag has a light orange with a slightly rough, corroded surface. Similar PAS examples are: SF-1B9D23, BH-3DF955, NMS-3404C0, CAM-B519C7, SUSS-A58125, NMS-78E5B6, and SWYOR-0C5524, which date from the 8th to t…
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-356166
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Anglo-Saxon silver sceatta, 710-740. Type X 'Wodan' head and fleeing monster reverse (BM type 31). The object is in fair condition.
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-51A842
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An worn Early Medieval zoomorphic stirrup terminal dating to the 11th century. A cast copper alloy, hollow backed terminal. It is in the form of a beast's head with protruding eyebrows, hollowed eyes and nostrils or tusks in the form of two ellipses joined by an arc. The muzzle is ends in an oddly jutting chin. At the proximal end there is no transverse raised collar but this may have been lost. The distal end is closed by the supporting ledge. The back of the terminal is hollow and retains traces of the lead alloy solder used to attach it to the end of the stirrup arm. This example i…
Created on: Friday 27th June 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-215ED8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy mount with chip carved decoration, of probably c. 8th - 10th centuries. The mount is rectangular with two integral rivets at the opposing ends. There is a thinner tab extending out 3mm from one end that has a hole 2mm in diameter. The other end of the mount is bent and has broken away suggesting that it may have been larger. The decoration is in a single panel which follows the shape of the mount. It has a design which may be zoomorphic, the lines suggesting a crouching beast facing left. The area where the head should be is rather worn and unclear so this …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haversham with Little linford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-6C0722
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and part of the bow of a copper alloy small-long brooch. The head is trapezoidal and decorated around the side and top edges with punched chevrons with a line in their centres. There is a rectangular lug in the lower centre of reverse that is pierced with a circular hole for attachment of a pin (now lost). The wear on the side of this lug is probably from the hinged pin. Below the head is an arched bow with slightly faceted sides, terminating in a flat rectangular plate with four ridges below. The catchplate appears to have been behind these ridges. The remainder of the foot …
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B9B352
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A thick, square copper alloy mount with a semi-circular lug centrally placed on each side. There are two parallel, fragmentary rectangular lugs on the reverse which appear to have been pierced for attachment. The reverse is otherwise undecorated. The central part has three concentric square decorative fields within raised borders, with each square field slightly higher than the one surrounding it. The inner square appears undecorated and may have held an inlay. The square border between the outer and middle square has a pointed oval extending from each corner and dividing the outer sq…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moulsoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-696982
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy, Thomas Class B, Type 2 strap-end with a Trewhiddle-style relief design. The strap-end is split in two for about a third of the way down, to take the leather or textile of the strap; one of the two rivets hole broken. Just below the two rivet holes is a pelta or fan shape. The panel below this has an indistinct animal, with its back along the right hand side of the strapend. The creature is looking back at its tail, which is curled under. Its legs are extended as if in the act of walking. Below this is a long thin panel with a zigzag, which extends down to three deeply …
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanslope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-EB4B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An anonymous early silver penny/sceatta) Type: Series E (runic Æthiliræd) (Type 105) (N 155-156) Obverse description: Bust right. Reverse description: Legend in two lines with triple border of pellets. Reverse inscription: AETHILRAED
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chicheley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-251708
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy Anglo-Saxon mount. The central area of the mount is trapezoidal in shape, widening to an oval terminal at one end and a terminal with two adjacent lobes at the other. The upper surface of the mount is decorated with gilded carved zoomorphic ornament. It is enclosed by a border with repeated incised lines. The central part of the object and the oval terminal have a relatively abstract interlaced design, possibly representing two intertwined animals with triple stranded bodies. The lobed terminal has a bird's head with a curved beak in each lobe. The birds are link…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Linford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-24D605
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A gilded copper alloy mount in the form of a disc with five integral rivets on the reverse. These are arranged with four rivets (up to 6mm high) equally spaced on the edge and one in the centre. One of the rivets has a flattened circular head. The mount is bordered by a plain raised circular ring with an outer flange. There is a small central raised circular ring with a circular border around it. The decoration of the main central area has been silvered then gilded, possibly with the intention of creating contrasting coloured areas. The centre of the inner circle also appears gilded…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2006
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Linford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-203432
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut and clipped halfpenny of Aethelred II. The coin is of the CRUX type and dates from circa 991 to 997 AD. The coin is clipped around the inner circle, to the edge of the small cross. It is otherwise in good condition.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-5FCFC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A supporting-arm brooch made from copper alloy. The broad head-plate is decorated with horizontal moulded lines, and appears to have four points along the upper edge. The two inner points each conceal a perforated lug to carry the axis bar, around which the spring was wrapped; these lugs are now almost obscured by rust. The two points at the corners are merely decorative. The head-plate tapers into the short bow, which in turn flares slightly into the foot. This is decorated with more moulded horizontal lines and has a catchplate on the reverse. Length: 33.29 mm, width: 26.1 mm, weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke Goldington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-8E1C04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A gilded copper alloy mount in the form of a human head. The face is straight sided and the details are simply shown, with incised circles for eyes, and a small ellipse for the mouth. There are two curved grooves either side of the nose, which may be a moustache or the fortuitous survival of the gilding. The head is topped by a rounded helmet or hat, the sides of which have incised lines parallel to the brim, but these are worn away at the front. The headdress appears to have flat, curved additions framing the face and a semi circular crest at the top, both with the grooved lines. The…
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westcroft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E3D8C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval silver (?) Triquetras type sceatta, 10mm in diameter and weighing 0.9grams. EMC pic
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.