Record ID: BH-A0B7BA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to Post Medieval cast lead-alloy spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers type A1. The spindle whorl is broadly hemispherical (or biconical) with rounded sides and a flat underside. A circular perforation extends trough the centre from top to base. None of the surfaces are decorated. The patina is an even yellowish-grey colour. The spindle whorl is 16mm height, approximately 25mm external diameter, 10mm internal diameter and weighs 61.21 grams. See Walton Rogers 1997, p. 1738, fig. 806, no. 6541 for similar.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: NARC-DB9BBA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is flat and circular in plan, there is an abraded area at the apex of the inscription, which suggests there would have been an integral suspension loop projecting from this point. The front of the object has a central incised design consisting of a curvilinear motif consisting of a central expanded stem with six curvilinear arms. This is surrounded by an inscription, in retrograde, within an inner and outer circular border. The inscription starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise…
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-DB714E
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Papal Bulla (seal) of Pope Innocent IIII (IV) dating from the medieval period 25th June 1243 – 7th December 1254. The bulla is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The front (recta) side of the bulla depicts the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter with a cross between them. Above the Saints’ heads appears the abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter 'SPA SPE'. St. Paul is depicted with a long beard and a balding scalp with little hair, and St Peter has a curly beard and curly hair formed from small sub oval pellets. Both heads are en…
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: BH-D8B0A9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular with a short rectangular neck that flares evenly towards the mouth. The rim is slightly rounded, narrow and intact, the two sides of which have been pressed together to seal the vessel. There are two triangular attachment loops projecting from the neck, one either side. These are relatively even in size and are positioned opposite one another. The neck is plain and undecorated. Both faces of the body are decorated in shallow relief. One face depicts a cro…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st July 2021
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Record ID: BH-C39F4E
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular with a short rectangular neck that flares at the mouth. The rim is rounded, thickened and mis-shapen. Part of the upper neck and rim have compression damage on one side which has closed the mouth but the rest of it is otherwise open.  A sub-rectangular attachment loop projects from one side of the neck, slightly bet out of shape. The attachment loop on the other side is intact but has collapsed onto the neck. Both faces of the neck are plain exce…
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CE9833
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular post Medieval bridle rosette of Plain Centre Type, 57.7mm in diameter. The face is decorated with alternating triangular leaf and T-shaped vinescroll motifs arrayed around a central boss which has a beaded border. The mount has a convex cross section and flat reverse, with two stumps from a now lost iron strap bar.
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
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Record ID: SUR-62B1CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval rectangular, lead cloth seal. The front is stamped with lettering and Roman numerals reading [...]HAX[...] / [...]XX[...]. The reverse has a cylindrical integrally cast lug, 5.2mm thick, which has been bent to one side.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-EE6524
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced conical lead alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl or weight of Medieval or post Medieval date. The object is 28mm in diameter with a central aperture of around 12.5mm diameter. The surface is undecorated and the base is flat.
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: BUC-3B85E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post medieval to modern lead alloy token or patten dating from 1600-1900. The token is very worn and is now rectangular shaped with very worn sides. In the centre is a circular perforation. The obverse has a figure on a horse right, with the front legs raised. Round the edge are the letters 'CIVS'. The other side has four shields round the central perforation. The token is similar to coins of James I in design. It isd a grey colour with brown staining, and measures 27.1mm in length, 21.9mm in width, 2.4mm in thickness and weighs 5.59g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-076C84
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy pilgrim badge dating from the Medieval period AD 1471- 1540. The front of the badge depicts Henry VI dressed in robes and standing. The bottom of the robes or platform he is standing on is a pattern of three alternating lines at oblique angles below a horizontal line. Above this line is the letter R. He is wearing a crown and holding a sceptre and an orb which is missing it's cross. The reverse is undecorated with a central casting line and the bases of three broken lugs. The badge weighs 3.52g, it is 30.4mm long, 17.1mm wide and has a thickness of 3…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: BUC-4A28FF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead button, probably dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1750. The button head is discoidal, with a rounded globular knop in the centre. Around the edge of this is raised decoration. The edges of the button are worn and broken, it was originally circular in shape, it is now sub oval. On the reverse is an integral attachment loop, this has been pressed down to the reverse of the button head. On one edge close to the loop is a raised casting edge. The button is a grey and white colour, and measures 17.1mm in length, 14.2mm in width, 9.2mm in thickness, and weig…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
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Record ID: BUC-28ADD5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy button of Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1540). Approximately two-thirds of the once-circular head remains. The upper surface bears the remains of a cross, moulded in high relief, with a pellet at its centre and a series of smaller pellets extending along the arms. The cross arms flare towards the circumferential rim, which is also decorated with moulded pellets. A moulded stub at the centre of the head's underside represents the remains of the loop. A casting seam projects on either side of the loop and the area surrounding it is covered …
Created on: Friday 8th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2019
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Record ID: BUC-12D336
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval biface lead token of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). One side is decorated with a central raised pellet, with a two raised circles surrounding it. The two circles are connected by a continual aised line border. The reverse is decorated with raised cross hatching. The token is a grey white colour, and measures 21.8mm in length, 21.2mm in width, 3.8mm in thickness, and weighs 5.59g.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EE013B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval cloth seal, dating from c. AD 1500-1700. The seal consists of two discs that have been pressed together, On one side the seal is decorated with either a raised 'IX' or 'XI', with a circular rope border around. The other disc is worn with a broken edge, In the centre the disc is decorated with a crowned portcullis. There are small parts of the circular beaded border still visible. The seal is a cream colour with patches of grey and white. It measures 18.2mm in length, 17.5mm in width, 3.3mm in thickness, and weighs 4.81g.
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-FB60A1
Object type: DRINKING VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy post medieval tankard handle, dating from c.1650 - 1750 AD. The handle consists of the rounded thumb mechanism for lifting the lid, which is attached to the hinge by a narrow neck. This would have attached to the tankard, and has a worn and broken point where it has detached. The hinge is rectangular in shape, and has a rounded attachment, the handle attachment fits round this. The handle narrows after the hinge, and is rectangular in cross section. It has been mishapen, and has a bend about half way down. At the narrowed end the handle curves upwards where it…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017
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Record ID: BUC-EBE19B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead seal matrix dating from 1400-1500. The badge is discoid in shape, with an eight petalled flower in relief in the centre. Inbetween each petal is a inverted pellet. Surrounding the flower is a circular border containing the inscription that probably reads S'WILLELM PAGE. One edge of the badge has been folded back, damaging the inscription. On the reverse part of the pin attachment remains in the centre along one edge, it is semi circular in shape, and is worn and broken. The badge measures 26.4mm in diameter, 5.5mm in thickness, and weighs 9.81g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
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Record ID: NARC-DCA1E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1200-1550). The object has a flat lower face and domed upper face. The object has a central, sub-circular perforation. There is no decoration on obverse and reverse and all surfaces appear very worn. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decor…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: BUC-BFB304
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy token, dating from 1550-1800. The token is uniface with a halved geometric design, Powell type 34. The token is a grey white colour. The token measures 21.7mm in diameter, 2.0mm in thickness and 5.70g in weight.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
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Record ID: BUC-2689D7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval biface lead token. On one side there is a bust facing right, with the inscription [...] E R A.On the reverse is a cross design with one line made up of two raised parallel lines, and one solid line. In each quarter there is a pattern or a letter - these are worn and illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Record ID: BUC-F0CDAD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead local token. One side depicts a castle and the reverse has the word THORPE with pellets in the spaces. It is assumed that this should be read as Castlethorpe.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.