Record ID: CAM-D90313
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy bow brooch of Roman date. Only the last c.41.66mm of the distal end of the bow, tail/foot, catchplate and return survive. The fragment weighs 6.30g. The bow has a triangular cross-section that creates a central lateral ridge. The two upper surfaces either side of the lateral ridge are slightly concave. The bow ends at the foot in a plain smoothly curving oval. The remains of the bow appears to have parallel edges that only taper very gradually until reaching the foot. The catchplate is triangular with a large triangular perforation. The catchplate starts a…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-1B06A6
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete piece of worked quartzite stone identified by Mr John Lord at a public event held in Peterborough Museum on the 16th of July 2010. This worked stone is Palaeolithic in date. Found in the area of a Limestone quarry. One end of the stone has broken off transversely. The tool has a flattened back and three facets to the upper surface. The tool tapers to a rounded point. The largest facet on the upper surface has a width of c.17.92mm, the central facet has a width of c.18.03mm and the final facet is c. 8.53mm wide. If this stone had been made into a tool then it would have o…
Created on: Saturday 17th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaddy Well Pit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-230D81
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A single sherd of ceramic prehistoric vessel found at the same location and just a few days after the two sherds recorded as record CAM-4F1413. It has not been possible to date the sherd more precisely than to say that it is likely to have been made between the Neolithic and Iron Age. Both of the sherds are formed of a ubiquitus flint gritted fabric and both are from hand made vessels. The sherd weighs 3.3g, length is 22.23mm, width is 20.06mm and thickness is 6.56mm. It is not possible to determine whether this sherd was part of the same vessel as either or both of the sherds re…
Created on: Friday 10th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-796FF4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A silver artefact which is probably a sewing-ring that would have been used in a similar way to a thimble. Dimensions: weight 6.00g, thickness 0.58mm - 0.68mm, current height 22.93mm, diameter 16.22mm tapering to 15.38mm. This artefact is formed from sheet silver bent round to form a cylinder and has a visible vertical solder line. The bottom 1.56mm is plain and undecorated. This is topped by a single row of small punched dots that form the lower border of a band 2.54mm thick edged above and below by a thin incised line. This band contains the lettering '+THI+FRINDE+TO+BEE'. At the to…
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-A26C02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy radiate of Carinus as Augustus, dating to the period AD 283 to 285 (Reece Period 14). FELICIT PVBLICA reverse. Mint of Ticinum. RIC V, Pt II, p. 175, no. 295. Weight 3.43g, diameter 22.23mm, thickness 2.13mm, possibly a 12 o'clock die axis.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bretton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-A30E75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to the period AD 269 to 271. The reverse type is illegible. Weight 1.62g, diameter 19.77mm, thickness 1.30mm, die axis is probably six o'clock.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bretton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-A35107
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 340 to 341. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 145, no. 110. Weight is 1.56g, diameter is 16.15mm, thickness 1.38mm, die axis is 12 o'clock.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bretton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-B49117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copepr-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a Standing and draped male figure left holding vertical sceptre. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2008
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-C4B7D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
Sestertius of Faustina II dating to the period AD 147 to 175. Unclear reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: CAM-DDBEE7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of pottery of the late Iron Age or early Roman period. The fragment is a very shallow T shape and curves inwards. The fragment is 146mm wide and 89mm long at its longest point. It is 37mm thick.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2006
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: CAM-F540E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of the House of Valentinian
Created on: Friday 27th February 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: CAM-D42547
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A Dupondius or as of Faustina II dating to the period AD 147 to 175. Unclear reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2004
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Antoninianous or Ass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-F68C43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Elagabalus dating to the period AD 218 to 222 (Reece period 10). SACERD DEI SOLI ELAGAB reverse type depicting Elagabalus standing right sacrificing over lighted altar, holding patera and club, star in right field. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 37, no. 131.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-F69E26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A cut-down copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius dating to the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting Victories holding wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-F6E036
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with reverse type depicting Victory on prow. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 215, no. 530.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-F6F4F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander dating to AD 232 (Reece period 11) SPES PVBLICA SC reverse type depicting Spes advancing left holding flower and lifting the hem of her skirt. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 121, no. 648; BMC VI p. 203, no. 908.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-299701
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman coin, a dupondius of Nerva (AD 96-8), dating to AD 96-7 (Reece Period 5), LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C, Libertas standing left, Mint of Rome. RIC II, pp. 227 & 229, nos. 65 & 87.Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 11.29g, diameter is 28.35mm, thickness is 2.94mm. This coin has been damaged by the use of Brasso, soap and a brush.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ailsworth Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-CBEF14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Sestertius of an uncertain emperor, dating to c. AD 43-250. Reverse shows Standing figure standing left, possibly holding patera and sceptre. Reverse legend is illegible. Obverse shows unclear head, possibly bust right. Obverse legend is illegible. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 16.65 g, diameter is 28.8 mm, thickness is 4.4 mm.
Created on: Friday 8th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Peterborough (Unitary Authority) Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-2EF802
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to 15-13 BC (Reece Period 1), IMP X, Bull butting right. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 52, no. 167a. Die axis is 6 o'clock. See CAM-B69432.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Peterborough (Unitary Authority) Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-345B65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Sesterius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to AD 117-138 (Reece Period 6). Reverse legend is illegible. Reverse shows an unclear standing figure. Mint is Rome. Obverse shows a laureate head right. Obverse legend is illegible. Reverse field reads: S/C. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 25.39g, diameter is 32.4mm, thickness is 4.7mm.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Peterborough (Unitary Authority) Area', grid reference and parish protected.