Record ID: BH-E33181
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), third coinage (1544-1547), minted at Canterbury. As North 1991, p. 115, no. 1852. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: BH-E2C377
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval crotal bell dating to the seventeenth to eighteenth century. The bell comprises a hollow sphere of two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes and decoration of a 'starburst' motif of oval petals with a central groove and angled grooves either side. Projecting from the top is a rectangular attachment loop. The interior hole is arched. The lower hemisphere is decorated with the same 'sunburst' motif and has two circular sound holes connected by a rectangular slot. The edges of the…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: BH-E26ED3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, of Walton Rogers From B, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The whorl is discoidal or sub-cylindrical with moulded decoration of a six pointed star on the upper surface. The points of the star and the fields between them are recessed. The hole through the centre of the whorl is pentagonal at the upper surface, with the base of two points occupying one of the sides, and transitions into a circular aperture through the body. The sides of the whorl are straight and have angled mouldings extending from the apex of each point. A l…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: BH-A3BA55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the fourth century. Unclear reverse, perhaps a standing figure left. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
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Record ID: BH-A3A603
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
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Record ID: BH-A085E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 41-260. Uncertain reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
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Record ID: BH-A06899
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-296 (Reece Periods 13-14). ANN[ONA AVG] reverse type depicting Annona standing left holding corn ears and cornucopiae. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
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Record ID: BH-0060AC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Nuremberg Rose/Orb jetton of uncertain issuer. Struck c. 1490 - c. 1650. Diameter: 23.9mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.04g.
Created on: Friday 9th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-005941
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I. Sixth issue coin, minted 1582 - 1584, 'A' mintmark. Diameter: 16.1mm; thickness: 0.7mm; weight: 0.78g.
Created on: Friday 9th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DA150
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description Small segment of circular-sectioned gold bar. One end broken, the other chopped. Length 16mm, diameter of bar 6mm, weight 6g. Identification While this may be ancient, it is undiagnostic of date or cultural context. Gillian Varndell Curator
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3AACB0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold finger-ring with a hexagonal facetted bezel with four claws to hold a stone, now missing. A plain thin hoop, now distorted, with a small split lengthways along one edge. The finger-ring dates to the 13th century. Dimensions: width 21 mm, height of bezel 11 mm, width of bezel 12 mm. Weight: 2.18g. Beverley Nenk, Curator of Medieval Collections, British Museum.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D5CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VII. Canterbury mint, issued under the king and archbishop jointly, 1495 - 1498 (tun mintmark). Diameter: 19.4mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 1.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D300F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III. Voided long-cross coinage, Classes 5a or 5b, minted 1250-1256, probably at Canterbury. Dimensions: diameter: 18mm; thickness: 0.5mm. Weight: 0.76g.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2013
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Record ID: BH-D2D191
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth period, 1649-1660. The coin has been doublestruck on the reverse, resulting in the value mark 'IIII' rather than 'II'. Dimensions: diameter: 16.3mm; thickness: 0.3mm. Weight: 0.9g.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shinfield', grid reference and parish protected.