Record ID: BH-C7F857
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded sherd of Roman samian pottery, probably a 2nd century AD Gaulish Dragendorff type 37 bowl. The main feature of this body sherd is the moulded decoration around the outside. The scene depicts a bull butting left; the forelegs of a second quadruped can be seen immediately above and the hind legs of a third animal (or possibly human arms?) lie to the left of the bull. In addition to the zoomorphic decoration, there is moulded grass along the bottom of the panel and, to the right of the bull, vine-like scroll. A ropework border marks the bottom of the panel and below this is …
Created on: Saturday 5th May 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-AD49C2
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spur of medieval date. The simple form of this rowel spur, with its straight sides and its terminal at a right-angle, suggests that it is an early example of the type. The dating of spurs is problematic and further work is required in order to establish a reliable typology. Evidence (both archaeological and from contemporary illustrations) suggests that the rowel spur came into use in England in the 14th century or possibly slightly earlier (London Museum; 1967; pp. 103-112). In plan, the sides form an incomplete "U" shape. The intact side is of D-shaped s…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-423E55
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint blade of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date. The tool is fairly broad and, apart from three arrises, has a flat upper surface. Both of the vertical outer edges are angled. The right hand edge is slightly serrated, perhaps deliberately or through use; the left hand edge retains the white flint cortex. The tool appears to have been broken off at the bottom. At the top of the reverse side is a diffuse bulb-of-percussion and rippling. The flint is a lightly patinated blueish-grey colour. The blade measures 33.2mm long, 12.4mm wide and 3.2mm thick. The weight is 1.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-427A64
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-touched flint flake tool of probable late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. The tool has been made from a large, broad flake. At the top is a significant portion of the core platform. A vertical ridge separates the outer face into two roughly equal, angled sections. The right hand side has two or three short flake removal scars at the top and retains much of the original flint cortex; The left hand side has one broad flake removal scar and has been re-touched along the bottom half of the outer edge. On the reverse is a bulb-of-percussion and rippling. The tool measures 39…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4321B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to c. AD 302-303 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type. Reverse prototype from mint of Trier. For prototype, RIC VI, p. 196, no. 515b. Measures 25.5 mm in diameter, 1.9 mm thick and weighs 4.61 g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-433E22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of Valentinain I or Valentinian II; GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type; AD 364-378. Measures 17mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.21g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-551FD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Valentinian; SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type; AD 364-378. Measures 17.3mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.66g. The coin edges may have been deliberately serrated.
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-553502
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly worn and damaged silver Siliqua of Gratian; VRBS ROMA reverse type; RIC no. 27(f)/54(c), Trier, 367-75. Measures 16.7mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 1.55g. The coin is possibly slightly clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-558254
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II of Nuremburg. This piece is an example of the common Rose/Orb series of the late 16th to early 17th century. It measures 19.4mm in diameter, 0.1mm thick and weighs 0.49g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-55D884
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy button of 17th century AD date (G. Bailey; 2004; pp. 31). The head is circular in plan and domed. The corroded upper surface is decorated with the design of a six-petalled flower head. The outline of the flower head is marked by closely-spaced v-shaped notches; at the centre is a smaller, four-petalled flower head with a central ring-and-dot mark; a random pattern of punched ring-and-dot impressions infills the remainder of the head. On the reverse, the loop extends at a right-angle from the centre. This loop is sub-rectangular, with rounded top corners and a circular…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EEE4D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A silver open-frame brooch of circular form. The bent frame has flat surfaces, applied to which are five of an original eight collets, all apparently empty. The spaces between the collets bear parallel lines of rolled or stamped decoration. The pin is attached via a hole in the frame and is complete. Openwork brooches with collets are a relatively common form of dress accessory during the 13th and 14th centuries - see examples from Meols, Cheshire (Griffiths et al. 2007: pl. 25). This find qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age a…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cold Brayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D4E15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman (probably mid to late 1st century) date. The wings are short and have a flat underside. At the centre is a pierced lug, into which the now-missing axis bar would have fitted. Directly above the top of the wings is a second perforation, which contains a portion of the external chord. The humped bow is of flattened-oval section, the width and thickness gradually decreasing towards the bottom, where it has been broken in antiquity The brooch measures 28.4mm long, 13.2mm wide and weighs 3.16g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D7418
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Langton Down type brooch of Roman (early to mid 1st century) date. The wings are tubular, the damaged underside revealing five coils of the spring. The bow forms a right-angle with the back of the head, the parallel-sided strip extending to the damaged foot. The bow's upper surface bears to parallel grooves on its upper surface. On the underside of the foot is the remnant of a catchplate. The artefact is bent and heavily corroded. It measures 29.6mm long, 13.7mm wide (wings) and weighs 3.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D97C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy open-frame brooch of Medieval date. The frame is sub-oval in plan and sides are of circular section, narrowing at the pin constriction. The pin has been looped around this constriction. It is of trapezoidal section, the long sides gradually converging towards a point, the recessed underside of which rests on the top of the frame. A longitudinal groove (presumably decorative) extends the length of the pin, while a transverse moulding marks the start of the loop. The brooch has a dark brown surface and is corroded in places. It measures 38.1mm long, 32.2mm wide and …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DA485
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy rotary key of probable early post-Medieval date. The bow is sub-oval and has two internal projections at the stem end. The area of the stem immediately adjacent to the bow has four vertical moulded ridges. The stem is of oval section and tapers to a point at the bit end. The bit is set a short distance in from the end and has no wards or clefts. The artefact measures 33mm long, 15.6mm wide and 3.9mm thick. The weight is 3.2g. Similar keys are illustrated by Brian Read (2001: 73, nos. 563-567), who suggests a 16th century date. For a parallel on the…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DC686
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casket key of Medieval date. The bow is oval, roughly formed and has flattened surfaces. The stem is of flattened-oval section, widening towards the hollow tip. The bit, set at the base of the stem, takes the form of a capital letter 'I' with poorly formed clefts. The key measures 37.1mm long, 14.7mm wide and 4.5m thick. The weight is 5.27g. Several examples of casket keys were found in excavations in Winchester (see Biddle 1990: 1024-1036), in layers dating from the 12th to 14th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DF287
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lace tag of post-Medieval date. The artefact is sub-conical, the point replaced by a globular knop. At the damaged open end are two opposing rivet holes. The surfaces are corroded. It measures 30.6mm long, 8.9mm wide and weighs 3.42g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E1295
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman (mid to late 1st century) Colchester derivative (two-piece) brooch. The horizontal wings have a concave underside, in which sits the remaining six coils of the spring. The axis bar passes through a central lug on the underside of the head; a second lug, located above, holds in place the external chord. The remaining portion of the bow is of thin section and has a grooved longitudinal ridge at the centre. The brooch measures 17.7mm long, 17.5mm wide and weighs 3.75g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E39A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman (mid to late 1st century) Colchester derivative (two-piece) brooch. The horizontal wings have a flat underside, at the centre of which is a pair of perforated lugs. The lower of these lugs is damaged and would have held in place the now-missing axis bar; within the above lug is a remnant of the external chord. The bow forms a shallow curve and is of 'D-shaped' section, its long sides converging towards a pointed foot. The catchplate is unperforated and is missing its rolled outer side. The surfaces of the brooch are corroded in places. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E6EA4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of Roman date (cf. Crummy 1983: 118, nos. 3217-3221). The mount takes the form of a thin disc, into the upper surface of which have been cast three concentric cells around a deeper central cell. The majority of the surviving enamel is within the outer ring, where there is a repeating pattern of white wave scroll over a dark blue background. There is some damage to the outer edge of the mount, which has resulted in the loss of part of this outer ring. The next ring in retains a very small amount of green enamel, but the surface was clearly segmented thro…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.