Record ID: BH-51D565
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval crotal bell dating from the 16th to 17th century. The bell comprises a hollow sphere of two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere has three circular sound holes; one small and two larger (approximately 4.5mmdiameter), one of which has been damaged creating a larger irregular perforation. The lower hemisphere has a long wide sound slit with circular holes at each end. The edges of the slit are bevelled and to one side is a moulded initial reading ‘H’ surrounded by a plain banded arch. An integral rec…
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: BH-010B4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1571. North p. 111, no. 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2017
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Record ID: BH-AFC50C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy mount. The head of the mount is lozenge-shaped, with a convex upper surface and hollow underside. A moulded flower head design occupies the central area; this is surrounded by a plain rim, which, in turn, is surrounded by a pelleted perimeter border. Eight moulded lobes are equally spaced around the perimeter, with one on each of the four points. The remains of a square-cross-sectioned rivet extends straight backwards from near to the centre of the reverse. A white metal coating covers both the upper surface and the underside of the mount. Height: 27…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-60C40C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two late medieval to early post-medieval copper-alloy thimbles, arranged one inside the other. The slightly damaged outer thimble tapers towards its convex top. The outer surface is covered by closely-spaced rows of circular indentations; on the top, these rows become concentric circles. At the base, there is a plain rim with single groove at the top. The inner thimble projects slightly beneath the base of the outer and seems to be of similar form. Overall height: 22.8mm; maximum diameter: 18.6mm. Weight: 8.39g. Several similar thimbles were found in excavations at Southwark…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EF1337
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I, dated '1578'. Fifth issue coin with Greek cross initial mark. Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 0.7mm. Weight: 1.26g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hardmead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-FACEFF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval stoneware Bellarmine jug (also known as a Beardman/Bartmaan jug). The body of the vessel is sub-globular, with a flat base and conical neck (damaged). A speckled brown glaze covers most of the surface of the vessel, running into the lower quarter, which is off-white. The typical moulded human mask is situated at the junction of neck and body; it has a ladder-like mouth, 'flower pad' moustache and corded beard. Below this, occupying the centre of the body, are the arms of Amsterdam. A stub of the handle base is visible on the reverse, located at the top of the body. …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: BH-E3F0C5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy coin weight with no clear surface details remaining. Scratching on the surfaces of the cuboidal weight suggests deliberate defacement. Length: 18.4mm; width: 16.3mm; thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 6.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8ECE51
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy mount, probably dating from around the 17th century. The mount takes the form of a heart-shaped plate with the remains of two attached copper-alloy rivets on the reverse. Dimensions: height: 25.6mm; width: 25mm; thickness of plate: 1.6mm. Weight: 5.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8DFD05
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag, probably dating from the early post-Medieval period. The head of the tag consists of a lozenge-shaped plate with moulded decoration on the upper surface. At the centre of the plate is a six-petalled flower head, and this is surrounded by a field containing three parallel bands of moulded pellets. Eight lobes project outwards from the edge of the raised perimeter border, the largest four being on the lozenge's points, with a further, smaller, lobe projecting from halfway along each side. Part of the hook attachment survives on the reverse of the…
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
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Record ID: BH-02F095
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount with hooked attachment, dating from the post-Medieval period. It is probable that the remaining portion represents just over half of the original mount. The irregular edges of the piece reflect the nature of the foliate moulded decoration on the upper surface. At the left hand end is a trefoil terminal containing an iron-filled rivet hole. A second rivet hole is located close to the right hand end, at the original centre point of the mount, and it is immediately to the right of this that the break has occurred. A loop projects vertically downwards fr…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C89C52
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pin of probable early post-Medieval date. The head is made of lead-alloy and takes the form of an inverted cone with moulded decoration. At the centre of the upper surface, four pellets cluster around the corroded tip of the iron shaft, which extends vertically through the head. Four smaller pellets surround this central cluster, with a ring of pellets around the circumference. A number of equally-spaced vertical ridges extend down the angled outer surface of the head. A short length of the iron shaft protrudes from the base of the head. Dimensions: 13.6mm high, 14mm…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C863B5
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy hooked tag of probable early post-Medieval date. The plate is circular and domed, with a hollow underside. The upper surface is decorated with a relief-moulded pattern in which a ropework ring with internal pellet is surrounded by six further such symbols. In addition, each of the six fields around the perimeter contains a single, smaller, pellet and a ropework border marks the circumference of the plate. The rounded hanger extends upwards from the top of the plate, with a damaged, semicircular-sectioned rearward hook at the base. Dimensions: 31.2mm long, 13.5mm w…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2013
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E27870
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I. Third issue coin (Regular flan issue), dated '1572', ermine mintmark. Dimensions: 19.1mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 1.25g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E23A17
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by James Brierly of Olney, Buckinghamshire. Dated '165[8]'. Ref.: Williamson 1967: Vol. 1, p. 52, no. 109. Dimensions: 15.1mm diameter, 0.4mm thick. Weight: 0.71g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B51516
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two-disc cloth seal of post-Medieval date. The seal comprises two sub-circular discs and a folded connecting strip. One discs bears an ornate relief-stamped shield containing a sword with a cross at the point and four flanking stars. On the other disc is the number '20' within a beaded border, a ring of alternating stars and squares (probably) surrounding. Dimensions: 30.8mm long, 24.9mm wide, 4.6mm thick. Weight: 12.76g. A parallel for this cloth seal was found in London (1995: 110/fig. 43, no. 321) and is discussed by Geoff Egan, with reference to other excavated exampl…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B4C3F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-oval buckle, dating from the early post-Medieval period. The symmetrical frame has two 'D-shaped' sides, each with a projecting, moulded pin rest in the form of a flower head. A similar moulding is also located at either end of the central, semicircular-sectioned axis bar. The remainder of the frame has bevelled surfaces and steep inner edges. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the frame are tinned or silvered, as is the flattened and tapering pin, which is loosely looped around the axis bar. Dimensions: 50.2mm long, 26.7mm wide, 3.7mm thick. Weight: 13.81g…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9C8494
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-loop trapezoidal buckle, dating from the post-Medieval period. The buckle is symmetrical, the two trapezoidal sides converging towards the centre. Both sides angle upwards from the central axis bar, which has a protruding knop at each end. The upper surfaces of the frame slope downwards and outwards; the underside is flat. The surfaces of the buckle have been tinned or silvered. Dimensions: 25.7mm long, 19.5mm wide, 1.7mm thick. Weight: 3.28g. Ross Whitehead (1996: 82) suggests a late 16th to late 17th/early 18th century date for buckles of this form.
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F10D12
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy hooked clasp of post-Medieval date. The plate is oval in plan, its upper surface bearing a central cell in which there is a relief-moulded design, probably depicting a flowerhead flanked by two spirals. A border of three grooves and interspersing ridges surrounds this central area. At the top is a loop, at the base of which is a pair of rounded lobes. Two further lobes project outwards from the mid points of the long sides of the plate. A blunt, forward-facing hook extends from the base of the plate, with a loop on either side. The corroded surfaces of the object bea…
Created on: Saturday 2nd July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DF287
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lace tag of post-Medieval date. The artefact is sub-conical, the point replaced by a globular knop. At the damaged open end are two opposing rivet holes. The surfaces are corroded. It measures 30.6mm long, 8.9mm wide and weighs 3.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-803E55
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy seal matrix of early post-Medieval date. The printing face is oval and bears the image of a stylised horse which, when printed, faces left. The handle is faceted, tapering upwards. The loop is missing. The artefact measures 14.4mm long, 11.9mm wide and 9.7mm high. The weight is 2.91g.
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.