Record ID: BUC-C0C6AB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron post medieval double loop buckle dating to c. AD 1650-1700. The buckle is 'thistle-shaped' with one oval loop and one trapezoidal loop. The frame is rectangular in cross section. The pin is triangular shaped, looped around the pin bar and narrowing towards a rounded point. Either side of the pin is a rectangular plate holding it in place. The buckle has a red brown patina, and measures 45.6mm in length, 43.9mm in width, 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 19.72g. C.f. Margeson 1993, page 33, number 218.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: NARC-CC0B41
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Clark type 4 horseshoe of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The branches are equal in length and incline upwards at the heel. There is no evidence of thickening or calkins at the heel. The shoe has six countersunk square nail holes. One nail has been partially retained. The shoe in plan is flat and is probably a saddle shoe. The object is missing small portions of its heal. Length: 109.81mm, Width: 102.66mm, Thickness: 8.51mm, Weight: 170g. Ref: Ivan G. Sparkes. Old Horseshoes. Page 15.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-841124
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron object, of probable Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (1700 - 1900 AD), of uncertain use and function. The object consists of a rectangular sectioned tang, with an incomplete sheet of iron (now triangular in shape) riveted to the end with two circular rivets. It measures 108.08mm in length. 36.82mm wide and 9.20mm thick. It weighs 33.2 grams.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2012
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Record ID: BUC-BBEC0A
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, iron, Medieval, barrel padlock, AD.1100-1400. The object comprises an iron cylinder, sealed at one end with a plate that has a square hole in the centre. The other end of the cylinder is broken and only a part of the end plate remains. Upon one side of the  cylinder an iron plate runs perpendicular to the cylinder.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: BUC-40876D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman iron axe head, dating from c. 1st to 2nd century AD. The head is triangular in shape, with the lower edge of the blade curving downwards creating a wide cutting edge. There is a rectangular perforation at the wider end of the head where the handle would have attached. The axe is a dark red brown colour, and measures 132.6mm in length, 51.7mm in width and weighs 320g. Manning 1985 plate 7; B2
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4A2498
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval iron rotary key, dating to c. AD 1300-1750. The bow is D shaped, with the shoulders rounded. The shank of the key projects into the bow with two triangular projections and a notch in the centre. This is full of iron staining. Below the shoulders is a widened cylindrical collar, the shank is narrower and circular in cross section.  The bit is in two sections, which are the shape of two back-to-back, 'S-shaped' sides, separated from each other by an 'I-shaped' cleft.The key is a brown red colour, and is fragile from corrosion. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-144D54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Incompete Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch. Part of the spring survives behind the head, but the pin and foot are missing. The bow of the brooch has decorative mouldings but these are obscured by iron corrosion. There are two C-shaped panels of blue enamel on the head and only small flecks of red on the upper bow.
Created on: Saturday 28th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: RAH1273
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval hunting arrowhead
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CLIFTON REYNES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC2790
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A sub-triangular/kyte shaped socketed arrowhead with no obvious medial ridge, in section the blade is a flat diamond. The tip has been broken off and is missing, as is the end of the socket.
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-739BA6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon iron sword blade. The blade is suffering from quite severe iron corrosion and has been broken near to the stabbing end. This is a recent break, and both pieces remain. The total length of the object is 940 mm and it weighs 665 g. The blade is 55 mm thick at the handle end, tapering to 30 mm at the stabbing end. The point, however, is missing. The blade is 4.6 mm thick. The blade's tang, where it would have once been attached to the handle, is 85 mm in length, 6 mm wide and 9.1 mm thick.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-744A54
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An iron Anglo-Saxon Knife blade. The blade is very badly corroded. The item is 103 mm in length and 16 mm in width. It is 5.2 mm thick and weighs 19.7 g.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-746EE5
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon socketed iron spearhead. This object is suffering from quite severe iron corrosion and is very fragile. The item is 384 mm long and weighs 302 g. It is 47 mm wide at its widest point, near the socket, decreasing to 13 mm towards the tip. The tip has, however, been broken off and is missing. The spearhead's socket is 92 mm long and is 23.5 mm in diameter. Traces of the wooden spear shaft's fibres remain within the socket.
Created on: Friday 28th November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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