Record ID: BH-C6078B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shell-tempered rim fragment from a storage jar of Iron Age to Early Roman date.  The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and tear-drop in profile with a rounded everted rim. Abundant angular calcareous inclusions <7mm amongst grey reduced fabric on exterior and break, and oxidised light brown on interior surface and part of exterior. The fragment measures 90.4mm long, 57.5mm wide, 23.9mm thick and weighs 130.16 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-97E4CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 154-155 (Reece Period 7). Reverse type is either LIBERTAS-PVBLICA S C or LIBERTAS COS IIII S C, depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, either p.144, no. 950 or p. 156, no. 1064.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-FC32BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver-gilt fede finger ring dating to the Late Medieval period (AD 1400-1550). The ring is sub-circular in plan and sub-D-shape in cross-section. The bezel is moulded, comprising two clasped hands around a central crowned heart. A transverse ridge representing a cuff separates the bezel from hoop, which is decorated with cast globular ribbing. The interior of the bezel and loop are flat and devoid of any decoration and hallmarks. Measurements: External diameter: 22.9mm; thickness of band: 1.8mm, height of bezel: 11mm; width of bezel: 9.7mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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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: 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: BH-51D565
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval crotal bell dating from the 16th to 17th century. The bell comprises a hollow sphere of two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere has three circular sound holes; one small and two larger (approximately 4.5mmdiameter), one of which has been damaged creating a larger irregular perforation. The lower hemisphere has a long wide sound slit with circular holes at each end. The edges of the slit are bevelled and to one side is a moulded initial reading ‘H’ surrounded by a plain banded arch. An integral rec…
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: BH-5116F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers B1 dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, c. AD 650-1200. The whorl is discoidal, or flat-circular, in form with flat surfaces and slightly rounded sides. A circular hole perforates the centre. Patination across the object is patchy and light and mid brown in colour. The large perforation suggests that the spindle whorl is Early Medieval to Medieval in date. The spindle whorl measures 34mm diameter and 9.4mm thick. The central perforation is c. 11mm diameter. The entire object weighs 66.47 grams.
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th August 2021
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