Record ID: NMGW-8FE098
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced Post Medieval copper alloy Taunton farthing trade token, dated 1667. Obverse description: A capital letter T under a tun/cask, two roses flanking the base of the T. Obverse inscription: A • TAVNTON • FARTHING Reverse description: Taunton castle. Reverse inscription: BY • THE • CONSTABLES • 1667 • A hole measuring 2.5mm in diameter is punched through from the reverse (castle side) to the obverse. The token is a shiny brassy colour (caused by the coastal mud) and has a worn and pitted surface.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7C273D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight, dating from c. 1500 AD to 1800 AD. The coin weight is disk shaped with two flat faces. One face has been stamped X X at the centre. Above this is a stamped letter D. Below the initials is another unclear oval shaped stamp. On the other face X X is again stamped, due to corrosion it is not clear if the other stamps are also repeated. The weight is dark grey-brown in colour with small areas of green corrosion. Some of the original surface is lost to corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6571D4
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy fragment, likely from a pair of scissors or possibly a candle snuffer or tongs. Dating from c. 1600 to 1800 AD The object consists of the central joint or hinge, and a small portion of possibly a blade and handle. The central joint comprises of two flat circular plates, 13.7mm in diameter, it is decorated with a central punch surrounded by two incised concentric rings. The plates are now fused together but would have swivelled around a central rivet or pin.  From opposing points of the joint extend the lower parts of the blade and han…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-957E86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-58). Dated to 1553-54. North 1960 The coin is very worn to the obverse. It has breaks to the edges and is possibly lightly clipped. Obverse: extremely worn, with the only remnant of the bust being a small section of beading from the dress. Inscription [ANG] F[R]A [Z] [HIB] [REGI] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Inscription VERITA[S] [TEMPORIS] FILIA. Due to damage the mint mark is not visible.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-B3D9C3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval sailmaker's palm guard, or palm iron. The object is circular in plan (33.4mm diameter) with three drilled lugs protruding 5.4mm from the edge. The back of the object is flat, and the front has a flat rim with a central area that is slightly recessed and gently concave. The lugs are roughly equidistant. One of the lugs has a notch along the length of the front. There is a 26.3mm distance between the notched lug and each of the two plain lugs. There is 28.1mm between the two plain lugs. The lugs join to a rim (5.5mm high, and variable in w…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-B37292
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval sword belt fitting, dating from around the 16th - 17th century. The object consists of a flat plate with a tri-lobed top and a foliate incised design to the surface. At the bottom of the plate is a hook with a rounded terminal. Hanging from the hook is a suspension loop which has a horizontal break under the hole. The top of the fitting features a tri-lobed design, the side lobes being longer than the central lobe. Under the central lobe is an iron rivet (4.7mm in diameter). Below is a narrowed waist (9.6mm in width) which then expands (t…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-8B6363
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron cannon ball, most likely of a post medieval date. The object is spherical with areas of concretion. There is corrosion and pitting to the surface, which is orange-brown in colour. The diameter and weight could be suggestive of the type of cannon ball used in a Demi-Culverin cannon. Similar examples can be seen here GLO-531670 WMID-8748EC and LANCUM-B87E37
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-6B55DA
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy knife end cap/terminal/pommel from a scale tang knife, dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period (15th to 16th centuries AD). The object is corroded but near complete. The design is irregular- a flattened oval sectioned base (which would have attached to the handle) bifurcated into two near symmetrical knops. Each knop is sub-rectangular in section and tapers slightly to flat ends. The outside edge of each end is upturned and projects outwards. Both ends are also decorated by four circular holes with square sectioned copper alloy rods inserted…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C5BB2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval groat of Mary I (1553-1554), minted at the Tower of London, 1553-1554 (North 1960). The coin has creases on it suggesting that it was folded and has been unfolded and flattened by the finder. It is unclear if this folding was intentional or caused by movement in the plough soil.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C519D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625-1649), star initial mark, Group F, minted at the Tower of London, 1640-1641 (North 2246).
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C27587
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead decorative object of Post-Medieval to Early Modern date (c. AD 1800-1900). The object is sub-oval in plan measuring 47.6mm x 41.2mm x 6mm. The front of the object is decorated in a stamped armorial decoration of the royal shield with traces of the legend [HONI SOIT] QUI MAL [Y PEN]SE which translates to ‘May he be shamed who thinks badly of it’. This was the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter (founded in AD 1438). Much of the surface has been lost to old damage and erosion, but the detail was clearly fine and traces of black enamel preserve in th…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5BDB27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), eglantine initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1574 (North 1997).
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-8A3D04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), sixth issue, minted at the Tower of London, 1582-1584 (North 2016). The coin has been slightly clipped.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-161C0E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight The weight is heavily corroded and the marks are now difficult to distinguish. The sword and ewer are discernible but the crowned letter is uncertain, possibly a letter G (George). The weight currently weighs 12.79g, equivalent to 0.451 ounce, probably originally a half-ounce weight, possibly under the Avoirdupois system. The weight is corroded with a dark-green patination.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-15CF26
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy heart pendant, probably of 17th century date The pendant is heart shaped and complete with an integral loop at the apex (with a length of 32.1mm, a width of 19.0mm and a weight of 5.1g). The heart is flanked by a flat border, filled with cast decoration comprising curved ribs and with a roundel at the centre. The central heart is raised and convex (giving a thickness of 2.7mm) with no markings evident. The integral loop is oval (10.1mm long, 7.5mm wide) and with an irregular central perforation (6mm x 3mm). There is the suggestion of possible makings on t…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-04BB8B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy toy cannon probably of 18th century date The gun is complete but has lost the surface to corrosion and was cast in one-piece (with a length of 40.4mm and a weight of 5.1g). The gun has a rounded cascabel and a prominent concave vent field (7.5mm diameter) with a small vent. The barrel is mostly plain with a reinforce ring positioned at the trunnions. The muzzle is of concave, spool (with a maximum diameter of 6.8mm) and with a bore of 4.5mm. The trunnions are comparatively long and slender (25.0mm long with a diameter of 2.6mm). The surface is heavily-c…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6DC63B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to Post medieval copper alloy trapezoidal buckle of 15th - 17th century date, The buckle is fragmentary and incomplete, missing one side and broken in a similar place across the opposite side (with a length of 39mm, a width of 52.6mm and a weight of 18.6g). The outside edge of the frame is rectangular sectioned (9.1mm wide and 4.5mm thick), decorated with notched edges outside of a grooved border and central column of pellets. There is a central transverse groove for the pin. The sides and bar are sub-circular sectioned (2.4mm – 4.0mm diameter). The surface is cor…
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-072B2B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy button of 17th century date The cast button is of domed form with an integral square loop and is complete (with a weight of 15.8g). The domed head (with a diameter of 30.3mm – 34.8mm and a thickness of 5.7mm) has a ribbed border flanked on each side with a groove and at the apex is a raised knop. There is the suggestion of a decorative motif on the button now corroded, possibly a geometric floral motif, now corroded and lost. The rear has an integral square loop (13.0mm long, 4.8mm thick, 8.4mm high and giving an overall depth of 13.8mm) enclosing an ov…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-ED6C1C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight, possibly of 16th – early-17th century date Cast circular weight with a raised rim (18.0mm diameter and 4.1mm thick), now weighing 6.01g, equivalent to 0.212 ounces, originally a ¼ ounce weight Avoirdupois. The central stamp has a crown over indistinct letters, possibly ‘ER’, indicating Elizabeth I (1558-1603) The trade weight has a dark-green patina
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C941DB
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy saddle pommel of 16th or 17th century date The pommel is fragmentary, represented by an half, now distorted (with a length of 55.6 mm and a weight of 21.3g). The pommel was of two-piece construction, soldered across its midsection. The domed pommel is hollow and of sub-circular section (with a slightly flattened diameter of 25mm, an internal diameter of 22mm and is up to 2.0mm thick). The sides are gently convex and near-parallel before becoming more rounded at its domed apex. The basal attachment lug (giving a basal width of 34.6mm, a length of 3.0…
Created on: Wednesday 30th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th December 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-3F96A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip III to Phillip IV of Spain, dated shield type, minted in Potosi 1617-1652.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3F6ACC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3F5D2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3F3277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 8 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-94C54B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy jetton French (Danphiné) of late 15th to early 16th century date but probably of German manufacture Cf Barnard pls VI.58 and VII.59 Corroded
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-933B55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy coin France: Principality of Dombes; Gaston (1627-50) copper double tournois (1641) Cf Poey d'Avant III, p. 105, 5202 (but of a different date) 3.00g 1707 2016.103.2 Glamorgan, West Swansea Bay Dombes Gaston double tournois 1641 cf. P d'A III, p.105, 5202 3.00 S. Sell (Gary May) 9.v.16 HMDC 2/16
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-932BC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy coin Spanish Netherlands, Brabant copper liard, 16[ ] Either Philip IV (1621-65) or Charles (1665-1700) 1.60g, corroded 1706 2016.103.1 Glamorgan, West Swansea Bay Brabant Philip IV/Charles liard 16[ ] 1.60 corroded S. Sell (Gary May) 9.v.16 HMDC 2/16
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-837CE6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Description The reported object is a silver decorative ring with a circular bezel with retains three small fragments of pink stone set in mastic. The band is decorated with a transverse band of decoration (?floral, very worn) at junction with the bezel, and pairs of incised lines on each side of the hoop flanking a worn single pellet line around its circumference In terms of design and style of the iconography, the ring belongs to the late fifteenth- to early sixteenth century (the shoulder design being typical). The drum-shaped bezel occurs as early as the twelfth century (…
Created on: Monday 5th August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 29th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-4AF507
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Decorative gold mourning ring. The outer surface is engraved with a fine trellis-style pattern, inlaid in dark blue-black enamel. In place of a bezel, there is a cartouche of white enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Prepared bee to follow me in italic script. The lettering retains slight traces of dark blue-black enamel. Internal hoop diameter 18mm; maximum band width 2.2mm; band thickness 1.2mm; weight 2.5g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Metal Content Elemental analysis was undertaken by Mary Davis using a Bruker TRAC…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1A4005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Ireland, token, probably a farthing, possibly Youghal (c. 1650-1654) 0.81g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-17B95A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy buckle of mid-16th to mid-17th century date The cast buckle frame is of rectangular form (33.7mm long, 46.1mm wide and weighing 18.7g) and is complete except for the pin. The integral outside edge resembles a roller and is decorated with diagonal notches either side of a central notch for the pin. The underside of the outside edge is bevelled. The sides have two rounded lobes, with a larger lobe near the bar (9mm deep and 5.4mm thick). The bar is offset and narrowed. The surface is unpatinated, tarnished 'bronze'.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6FB863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) penny, London Privy mark: two pellets; Group D (c. 1632-7) North 2270 0.39g
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6F8836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) half groat, London Second coinage (1604-19) uncertain privy mark 0.57g, worn
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6F6784
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Penny token of Thomas Andrews, Galway merchant Undated (c. 1650-1670) THOMAS ANDREWS / IN GALWAY.MAR BW Ireland 452 0.86g
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5AA631
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) groat, London Privy mark: Crosslets (1560-1) 1.84g, unworn
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5A287D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Scotland, Charles I (1625-49) twenty pence, Edinburgh Probably type IV (Spink 5590) 0.77g, worn and battered
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-48CE66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: Escallop (1585-7) 0.97g
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-47C55B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Commonwealth of England (1649-60) half groat, London 0.89g, crumpled
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F321C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight of mid-17th to early 18th century date The weight is stamped with a crowned W, probably for William III, a sword and ewer for London. The weight now weighs 12.0g, equivalent to 0.4232 ounces and would originally have been a half-ounce weight. There is comparatively large void within the weight from a casting flaw. The surface has a mid to dark green patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F309B5
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to early post medieval lead alloy chape probably of late 15th to early 16th century date The chape is near-complete with some peripheral damage to the attachment end (with a length of 31.0mm and a weight of 5.9g). The mouth is D-shaped (with a width of 13.0mm, a depth of 11.2mm and a socket depth of 17.8mm) and the sides are straight and convergent to the base. Along each side, near the base are two D-shaped protruding lugs, the lower being slightly longer than the upper. A further pair of lugs are present at the centre of the rounded face. At the base is a solid el…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F2CAD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) half groat, London Privy mark: Eye (1645) Group G, North 2260 0.88g
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F0DC27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) shilling, London Uncertain privy mark (c. 1640-5) with heavy clipping, characteristic of Recoinage period (c. 1696) 3.89g, worn
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E0809E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) penny, London Privy mark: Crescent (1587-90) 0.49g
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E0707F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper alloy token, probably Ireland, possibly Kinsale (c. 1650-1655) 0.38g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E05F21
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper alloy token, probably Ireland, Bandon (c. 1650-1655) 0.46g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E051FD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Halfpenny token of Mathew Davies, Swansea 1666 Boon 106b 0.76g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-DFA767
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead/tin alloy cufflinks of 17th or 18th century date There are three cufflinks represented by three separate studs, all missing the connecting links A single cast stud is circular and flat (with a diameter of 15.7mm, a thickness of 1.6mm and a weight of 1.4g). The face has a raise border within which is a crown above two hearts. The rear of the stud has an integral, central pierced lug (giving a depth of 4.5mm) and a casting seam is evident flanking the loop. The disc faces are heavily-corroded and pale-grey. The motif is thought to have originally commemorat…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-DE86B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) penny, London Privy mark: Martlet (1560-1) 0.41g, large fragment
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-742A36
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy cufflinks of 17th or early 18th century date The cufflinks are complete and comprise two flanged-rim discs joined by a single copper alloy link (with a weight of 0.9g). The sheet discs are circular (with a diameter of 12.2mm and a thickness of 0.4mm) with an angled flange at the edge (giving a depth of 1.5mm). The fronts of both discs are decorated with a stamped motif of a crown above two hearts on a closely-spaced pelleted field. The rear of each disc has an integral, central pierced lug (giving a depth of 3.7mm) connected to a triple loop link of cir…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-255A09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: escallop (1585-7) 0.93g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-22CCF1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Farthing token: Thomas Love / OF NEATH MERCER L / T B Boon, Welsh Tokens: 87a There is an example in The British Museum collections 0.86g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-22B859
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: Long Cross and dated 1581 2.77g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-229D5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Philip & Mary groat, London 2.04g, has been folded
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-1EDA81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) groat, London Uncertain privy mark (c. 1558-61) 0.78g, heavily worn
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-0A0833
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: scallop (1585-7) 0.86g, worn and holed
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-683827
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy coin weight of late 15th or early 16th century date Weight for a gold ryal, English, after 1465 6.53g (101 grains)
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-550FF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) shilling, London Second coinage, fourth bust, privy mark: Rose (1605-6) North 2100 5.46g
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-54FDFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) shilling, London Group D, privy mark: Tun (1637-8) North 2225 5.32g, some wear
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-54E663
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Henry VIII (1509-47) groat, London Second coinage, privy mark: Lys (1529-32) North 1797 2.49g
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-539C05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: 1 (1601) Corroded fragment
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E938CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Probably a worn and fragmentary threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E81247
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: Pheon and dated 1563 1.79g, worn and clipped
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E7E092
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper farthing token, Youghal (c. 1646-57) Y [ ] / ship cf. Spink 6564 small module 0.57g, corroded
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-E7CEA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper farthing token, Kinsale (probably c. 1652-3) cf. Spink 6563 small module Cf G. Brady and C. Gallacher: 'Munster "Siege Pieces" or early tokens?; Numismatic Circular, March 1986, 75-77 1.03g, corroded
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-E6ED87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Commonwealth of England (1649-60) penny, London 0.37g, damaged
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E6B9A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Farthing token John Hughes, Jr Mercer, Carmarthen; n.d. Boon 2ba 0.89g
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E69B34
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Halfpenny token Mathew Davies Mercer, Swansea 1666 Boon 106a 1.89g
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-D5C4EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Scotland, James VI (1568-1625) eighth-thistle merk (1602), Edinburgh S. 5500 0.62g
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-D5B4A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) Sixpence, London First coinage; privy mark: thistle (1603-4) 2.74g (with soil), folded
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-D16BFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) half groat, London Second coinage, Privy mark: Rose (1605-6) 0.78g
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-BE9776
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval gold coin Portugal Joäo V (1706-50) Quartinto, Lisbon, 1714 (quarter maeda) which was current in England and Wales for 6 shillings and 9 pence during the 18th century, made into a love-token 2.09g
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-BCA0D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) sixpence, London First coinage, second bust; privy mark: Thistle (& dated 1604) 2.26g, incomplete
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-9B1F2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) half groat, London Privy mark: uncertain (1630-9) 0.64 gr
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-9849D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) shilling, London Privy mark: Tun (1592-4) 5.09g
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-DC2DCF
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy coin weight Half guinea of William III (1694-1701), the maker is possibly John Wade Withers 1237 3.74g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-6300C9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy knife handle terminal of 17th or 18th century date The terminal is complete (with a length of 13.6mm and a weight of 8.6g) but no other part of the handle or knife is represented. The attachment end is gently convex and has a slot to accommodate the end of the knife tang (1 mm wide and 5mm deep). The sides are straight and divergent towards the apex (giving the terminal a maximum width of 17.4mm). The faces are convex across their widths and are slightly thicker at the base (with a maximum thickness of 6.8mm). The faces are decorated prominent incised cro…
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-669D7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy coin Spain, Philip IV (1621-65) copper countermarked four-maravedis, 1655 Possibly an earlier issue of Philip III 3.04g
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-50A5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: coronet and dated 1567 0.93g, incomplete and corroded
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th October 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-4D06DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: Acorn & dated 1573 2.68g, worn & a little clipped
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th October 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-4FD8AE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy hooked mount probably from furniture or similar The mount is of two-piece construction and is complete but the hook is now in two pieces (with a weight of 15.8g). The back-plate (with a length of 62.8mm, a maximum width of 24.6mm and a thickness of 1.9mm) has a trefoil terminal at the top with a knop at the apex and is rounded at its base with concave sides. The plate was attached using two countersunk holes (of 4.6mm and 5.0mm diameter) near each end. The hook is separate and is joined with a square mortise before a collar at the base of the hook (giving…
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-576054
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Henry, farthing, 1663 BW Devon 28, 0.710g, corroded.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-8BFB01
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval to post-medieval copper-alloy knife handle, probably of 16th-century date or slightly earlier. The knife is of scale-tang type, with two copper-alloy scale plates riveted to the integral iron tang. The iron blade of the knife has broken towards its start. No shoulder plate is present between the tang and blade. The handle was attached by three copper-alloy rivets spaced equally along its median length. The handle was decorated with floral mouldings, although little of the design survives. The end cap is expanded, flaring out compared to the scale plates, and is decorat…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-195EF8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast flat disc in white metal or tin-lead alloy. The disc has cast decoration on one face depicting a clock face. The face has a raised beaded border before a plain section and the central clock face, consisting of roman numerals set between concentric circles. The numerals are divided by a single raised pellet. Inside the face is another beaded circle in addition to the cast hands pointing to ‘six o’clock’. The rear of the disc is plain and a fragment of the disc is missing. The disc is likely to be from a toy pocket watch for a child and probably dates from the late 18th or …
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-A895A3
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Small box with lid slightly distorted. The lid has lost one of the ends. On e of the ends of the box has the folded sides meeting outside the folded end, while the other end has the sides abutting the folded end. One of five rectangular lead boxes with lids, each simply, but carefully constructed from two pieces of sheet lead (one piece for the box and one piece for the lid). To construct the boxes the lead was cut into a wide armed cross, the top and bottom were then folded up, before the sides were folded and neatly tucked behind the ends. Of the four larger boxes, two have the sid…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-A88AB3
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Box with lid very distorted with extensive corrosion.to causing the lead to tear and perforate over both the box and lid. The folded sides overlap with each other outside the folded end. The sides have rounded or collapsed. One of five rectangular lead boxes with lids, each simply, but carefully constructed from two pieces of sheet lead (one piece for the box and one piece for the lid). To construct the boxes the lead was cut into a wide armed cross, the top and bottom were then folded up, before the sides were folded and neatly tucked behind the ends. Of the four larger boxes, two h…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-A87FE4
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Box with lid in good condition, with the sides at the end wrapped around the beginning of the folded end. The corners of the lid have corroded. One of five rectangular lead boxes with lids, each simply, but carefully constructed from two pieces of sheet lead (one piece for the box and one piece for the lid). To construct the boxes the lead was cut into a wide armed cross, the top and bottom were then folded up, before the sides were folded and neatly tucked behind the ends. Of the four larger boxes, two have the sides meet at the ends while the other two just lap behind the folded en…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A875A6
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Box with lid in good condition, with the sides at the end wrapped around the beginning of the folded end. The corners of the lid have corroded. One of five rectangular lead boxes with lids, each simply, but carefully constructed from two pieces of sheet lead (one piece for the box and one piece for the lid). To construct the boxes the lead was cut into a wide armed cross, the top and bottom were then folded up, before the sides were folded and neatly tucked behind the ends. Of the four larger boxes, two have the sides meet at the ends while the other two just lap behind the folded en…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A86216
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Box with lid in good condition, with the sides at the end overlapping with each other outside the folded end. One of five rectangular lead boxes with lids, each simply, but carefully constructed from two pieces of sheet lead (one piece for the box and one piece for the lid). To construct the boxes the lead was cut into a wide armed cross, the top and bottom were then folded up, before the sides were folded and neatly tucked behind the ends. Of the four larger boxes, two have the sides meet at the ends while the other two just lap behind the folded ends. The ends of the boxes are rela…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMGW-9A43A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-9A1AE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-984107
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-2EF4C2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Cast near-spherical copper alloy bead, probably of Post Medieval date. No excavated Late Medieval base metal beads have been found in Britain apart from two small irregular tin beads (Nos. 1584-5; Egan & Pritchard 1991) in the Museum of London collections. The bead is plain apart from a small circular mark, possibly the resulting from the
Created on: Friday 20th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW3125
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Elizabeth I threepence. Privy mark ermine and dated 1572.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW398
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy chape consisting of a U-shaped socket which is connected to an incomplete perforated terminal through a waisted constriction. The front of the chape is perforated by two small rivets which would have attached it to the scabbard. Part of the back and the lower terminal of the chape are missing. Much of the original surface is lost; however, there are traces of linear ornament on the terminal of the chape. Height 39.5mm, width 22mm, thickness 6mm, weight 9.8 grams. Chapes are terminals for leather scabbards which accommodated swords or daggers. Copper alloy chapes are …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW38
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy broad spoon bowl stamped with initials " B D[?] T" (the letter D is enclosed with a shield-shaped panel). Dimensions of bowl 51-59mm. 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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