Record ID: BH-7E6F24
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy hooked tag of probable Late Medieval to early post-Medieval date. The vertical sides of the rectangular hanger extend downards, forming the sides of an openwork plate, where there are two moulded foliate ornaments above a horizontal ridge. Below this ridge the sides angle inwards, enclosing a second band of foliate openwork. The hook is missing. The artefact measures 19mm long, 14.8mm wide and 2.5mm thick. The weight is 1.57g. Similar cast hooked tags were found in excavations in Southwark, London. The contextual information suggested a date of late 15th to 16th c…
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7E99D1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy hooked tag of late medieval or early post-medieval date. The loop is made from a straight bar with two moulded pellets at the points where it adjoins the openwork plate. The plate takes the form of a three-looped openwork knot, the right hand one being incomplete, and the lower loop extended externally into the backward-facing hook. This hook has a rectangular moulding at the top, is of semi-circular section and tapers to a sharp point, located a short distance from the back of the plate. The object measures 30.9mm long, 16.4mm wide and 6.6mm deep. The weight is 2.11g. …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7EC4D7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of Medieval (probably 13th to 14th century) date. The pendant takes the form of a sub-rectangular domed plate with grooves radiating outwards from the central area. Located off-centre is a circular hole, to which would have been attached a further, now-missing element. The hanger extends upwards at 90 degrees from the centre of the top side. It has a small circular aperture. The upper surface of the hanger bears traces of silvering, while the surface of the plate is gilt. The object measures 25.8mm long, 11.9mm wide and 5.5mm thick. The …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7EE901
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant suspension mount with an attached remnant of the pendant itself. This artefact probably dates from the 13th or 14th century. The suspension mount consists of a vertical bar of semi-circular section. At the top, separated from the bar by two narrow transverse ridges, is a tri-lobate terminal containing a circular rivet hole. A similar terminal exists at the bottom, both having moulded decorative ridges on their upper surfaces, the exact nature of which is difficult to ascertain due to corrosion. The central lobe of the bottom terminal extends int…
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F3417
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete frame from a Medieval single-loop buckle. The frame would originally have been roughly 'D-shaped', but has lost its axis bar and part of one horizontal side. The intact horizontal side is bowed; the vertical outer side is expanded, with two angled knops enclosing a pin rest of two mouldings and a transverse central pin slot. The underside of the buckle is flat. It measures 13.6mm long, 23.2mm wide and 3.2mm thick. It weighs 2.36g. Research carried out on buckles from Meols, Cheshire suggests that this form of frame dates from the mid 13th to 14th ce…
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F7E36
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Just over half of a copper-alloy double-loop trapezoidal buckle of suggested 17th century AD date (Whitehead 1996: 84). The intact side of the frame is sub-trapezoidal in plan, with a projecting lobe on each corner and a pointed pin rest with incised transverse groove. The central axis bar is of rectangular section and has a projecting lobe at each end. The flat surfaces have been tinned or silvered. The buckle measures 23.3mm long, 24.3mm wide and 2.6mm thick. It weighs 4.15g.
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F92A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Just over half of a copper-alloy double-loop trapezoidal buckle of suggested 17th century AD date (Whitehead 1996: 84). The intact side of the frame is sub-trapezoidal in plan, with a projecting lobe on each corner and a pointed pin rest with incised transverse groove. The central axis bar is of rectangular section and has a projecting lobe at each end. The flat surfaces have been tinned or silvered. The buckle measures 25.5mm long, 25.4mm wide and 2.1mm thick. It weighs 2.86g.
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7FC182
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame from a folding strap clasp (cf. Egan and Pritchard 1991: 119). The frame is roughly rectangular in plan, the horizontal sides being slightly bowed. The vertical outer side takes the form of a moulded pin rest with three separate elements: an inner triangle, a central chevron and a segmented outer band. The axis bar is of sub-rectangular section and is offset. The artefact measures 22.8mm long, 13.8mm wide and 3.3mm thick. The weight is 1.7g. Several examples of folding strap-clasps have been found in excavations in London, in layers dating from the late 13th…
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Sunday 15th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', 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.

Record ID: BH-BBDC74
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button of Late Medieval to early post-Medieval date. The head of the button is circular, with a convex upper surface decorated with moulded petals and a central pellet. Protruding from the centre of the underside is an integral loop with a small circular aperture. The button is corroded. It measures 14.3mm long, 11.1mm wide and weighs 2.47g.
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-BCD836
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neck and goad from a copper-alloy prick spur. The artefact is tubular in form and is filled with iron corrosion. The goad is of square section, with four concave surfaces, and tapers towards a truncated point. The neck, which protrudes from the base of the goad, is of circular section and has moulded rings on its outer surface. The object is damaged and has adhering iron corrosion. It measures 37.2mm long, 9.5mm wide and weighs 8.95g. For a similar spur on the PAS database, see WILT-587DE2; also see a similar spur from the Thames at London Bridge, dated by Ellis to the late 11th or…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', 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-F09751
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of initial type dating from 1st to mid 2nd century AD. The head consists of a horizontally aligned cylinder which has a longitudinal seam on the underside. At the centre is a vertical slit and it is at this point that the copper-alloy pin loop is attached to the internal, iron axis bar. On the upper surface there is a simple moulding at either end of the cylinder. The sides of the bow converge towards the point of the break. A moulded transverse ridge marks the transition between bow and head, and an inverted triangular moulding extends do…
Created on: Saturday 2nd July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
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-F202E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy zoomorphic brooch of Roman (2nd century) date (cf. Hattatt 2000: figs. 219-220). The damaged brooch takes the form of a sitting bird. The body is oval in plan, domed, with a hollow underside. The upper surface bears three longitudinal bands of cells. The central band consists of a series of blue-enamel-filled lozenges flanked by two rows of inward-pointing triangles, the latter possibly containing traces of red enamel. The two outer bands each consist of a series of triangular cells, again filled with dark blue enamel, each cell set at 180 degrees to the next. A dama…
Created on: Saturday 2nd July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F73906
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead papal bulla of Gregory IX, AD 1227-1241. The obverse bears an image in relief of the inward-facing heads of St. Peter and St. Paul. The bearded heads of the two saints are contained within pellet borders; a further pellet border marks the edge of the obverse. At the top of the obverse are the letters: 'SP[A SPE]' - for St. Paul and St. Peter respectively. The reverse also has a beaded outer border and bears the letters: 'GRE/GORIVS./PP:VIII.' ('Pope Gregory the ninth'). A central cord hole passes vertically through the bulla. The object measures 37.2mm in diam…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F78864
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Madonna-and-child figurine of probable post-medieval to modern date. The three-dimensional cast piece has well moulded surface detail and is only slightly corroded. Mary is depicted standing, facing forward and wearing a long, loose robe. Jesus is held by her left arm so that their faces touch; her right arm is extended, her hand resting near her waist. The figurine stands upon an integrally cast rectangular base. The object measures 26.7mm high, 9.8mm wide and 6.8mm thick. The weight is 8.86g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-63B622
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver dress fitting, made in one plane with circular central plate with relief-moulded design of a flowerhead and one large attachment loop at base and two smaller ones on either side. Gilt. Signs of chasing on reverse. Measures 13.7mm long, 12.8mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 1.38g. Related to, but not identical to, a type of dress fitting reported through the Treasure Act in which a flat element like this has a wire loop soldered onto the reverse, see TAR 2005-6 nos.700 and 701, and to surviving dress fittings in copper alloy. Vervels are sometimes of this form, see TAR 2005 no. 778.…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2009
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bow Brickhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-859466
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of probable mid 14th to early 16th century AD date. The object is bag-shaped and has become squashed but is otherwise intact. On each side, at the point where the trapezoidal upper section joins the circular bottom section is a small loop handle. On one side of the object the circular lower half is decorated with the raised design of a (possibly) crowned heart filled with closely-spaced lattice work. The opposite side is decorated with an eight-petalled flower. Very similar designs have been found on ampullae from Salisbury (for example B. Spen…
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E44A46
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy pendant of Roman date. It is roughly T-shaped, the horizontal part being formed of two outwards facing horse heads, one on either side. These heads are quite accurately depicted, with facial features and manes clearly portrayed. Each head curves slightly downwards creating a concave area underneath. At the centre of the top edge is a projecting lug with a circular central hole. This upper section of the tool is slightly flattened. It gives way below to the circular-sectioned vertical shaft, which tapers from 6.3mm at the top to a sharp point at the foot. The length of …
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Spatial data recorded.