Record ID: BH-A02069
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle dating c. AD 1350-1650. The buckle frame is broadly D-shape in cross section with bevelled inside edges and equally spaced moulded angled grooves on each outer edge. The pin bar is rectangular in cross-section. Attached to this is a pointed pin with integral loop made from a single sheet of copper-alloy. The underside of the frame is flat and undecorated. The surfaces have even mid-green patination. The buckle measures 40.6mm in length, 39mm in width and weighs 11.50 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
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Record ID: BH-9FD397
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy double loop buckle dating from AD 1350-1400. The loops are oval in shape with an expanded straight outer edge on each loop. The inside of the frame is bevelled. The reverse is flat. The pin is attached to the circular-sectioned pin bar by an integral loop. This extends into a rectangular sectioned plate that tapers to a point. The buckle has a dark green patina with patches of light green. The buckle measures 52mm in length and 42mm in width. It weighs 1.40 grams. For a simialr example see Whitehead 1996, p. 58, no. 340, as well as…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: BH-9F766B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval to Post Medieval double loop annular buckle dating c. AD 1350-1650. The frame is sub-D-shape in cross-section with bevelled sides and a flat underside. The pin bar is narrowed and broken. Attached to it is a pointed pin made from a D-sectioned plate. The entire object is worn and corroded, with mid green and light brown patination. The buckle measures 18mm diameter and weighs 1.40 grams. For simialr bickles see Whitehead 1996, p. 45, nos. 255-256. Whitehead 1996, Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing, Chelmsford.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: BH-9EDD68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward IV (first reign; 1461-70), Light coinage, Type V (North 1602) dating to the period AD 1464-70. Mint: Durham under Lawrence Booth, initial mark: rose. Ref: North 1991: 89, no. 1602. Part of the flan is clipped removing most of the legend. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2021
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Record ID: BUC-4925D7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell dating from the post medieval to modern period, AD 1600-1900. The bell is open and would have contained a clacker, which is now missing. The bell in conical shaped, with the bell widening out at the open edge. About a third of the edge is broken and missing. There is an incised line running around the edge round the circumference. The top of the bell is narrower and slightly rounded, in the centre projects the attachment loop which is worn and broken. It is rectangular in shape. The bell has a green patina, and is lighter in patches. The bell measures …
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-49043E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy post medieval coin or token, dating to c. AD 1648 - 1674.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-48F24C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Iron Age brooch, dating to the 1st Century BC to the 1st Century AD. The fragment consists of the head of the brooch, one of the loops of the spring is still attached on the reverse, this ends in a worn break. On the front of the brooch is the remains of incised decoration, this is sub triangular in shape. The bow ends in a worn break. There is no decoration on the reverse. The brooch is very worn, and has a mid green patina. It measures 18mm in length, 9.2mm in width, and weighs 0.9g. Similar brooches can be seen in Hattatt 2012, page 290.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-450D7C
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval barrel lock dating from AD 1100 -1600. The lock is rectangular in shape, but projects out on both long edges in a rounded shape. The surface is decorated with incised lines running along the edges, and down the centre. At one end there is a circular perforation which is broken and worn on the outer edge. On the opposite side there is a rectangular projection that sits at 90 degrees, this has a circular perforation through it. The lock has a mid green patina, and measures 27.8mm in length, 12.7mm in width, 18.3mm in thickness and weighs 7.79g. …
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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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: FASAM-C4F415
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222) (Reece Period 10), VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, holding diadem in both hands; on either side, a small shield. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 38, no. 161
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-585984
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third coinage. Long cross fourcée over squared shield reverse. London Mint. A initial mark. AD 1583-1585 Diameter: 16.56mm, Thickness: 1.11mm, Weight: 0.8g North Vol II, P 137, No 2016.
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-582FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 6b2. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by Walter in London. AD 1213-1215. Diameter: 18.91mm, Thickness: 1.31mm, Weight: 1.3g The coin has a fracture in its outer flan at 2 O’clock North Vol I, P 222, No 975/2
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-581066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Treaty period, type 2 (pellet stops). Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. York mint. AD 1361-1369. Diameter: 19.10mm, Thickness: 1.11mm, Weight: 1.0g North Vol II, P 57, No 1268
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-57F304
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) Start marked coinage. Withers type 4ii. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1335-1343. Diameter: 15.74mm, Thickness: 0.69mm, Weight: 0.6g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan at 4 O’clock
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-57AF89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 3f. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Unclear mint. AD 1280. The coin has been bent and folded over itself which obscures the reverse of the coin. Length: 19.69mm, Width: 10.18mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.3g North Vol II, P 29, No 1021
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-5769BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to AD 148-149 (Reece period 7). COS IIII reverse depicting Annona standing left, holding corn-ears over modius, and holding anchor in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 47, no. 175. Diameter: 18.59mm, Thickness: 2.47mm, Weight: 2.9g
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-4831B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 196 to 197 (Reece period 10). ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO reverse type depicting Severus advancing right on horseback. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 17.90mm, Thickness: 1.92mm, Weight: 1.9g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan. RIC IV, Pt I, p. 100, no. 74.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-482364
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy/white metal Mount of Post Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is an openwork lozenge shaped quatrefoil mount. It composed of an equal armed expanding cross with the terminals of each arm touching to form a closed, circular, outer border. The cross has a lozenge shaped centre. The back of the object retains a small central spur. The upper surface has a thick white metal coating. Diameter: 17.38mm, Thickness: 2.79mm, Weight: 1.5g The copper alloy is light mid-green in colour with a pitted patina, the white metal is smooth. Similar examples …
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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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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