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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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