Record ID: CAM-E995C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver coin, a groat of Edward III (1327- 1377). Obverse shows forward facing crowned bust in tressure of nine arches. Obverse legend reads EDWARD D G REX ANGL Z FRANC D hYB with single annulet stops. Reverse shows three pellets closely set per quarter between the arms of a solid long cross. Reverse legend reads CIVI/TAS/LON/DON, outer legend reads POSVI/DEVm A/DIVTOR/Em mEV . North 1147 Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), series C (1351-1352). Diameter 27.68mm, thickness 1.02mm, weight 4.53g.
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knotting and Souldrop Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-E9ABB1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester one piece type brooch, dating c.25-60AD. The bow has a circular cross-section. Wings extend out from the bow on each side by 2.23mm. No catch plate survives. The start of a pin and hook only survive for a length of 4.00mm. Dimensions: length 58mm, bow width 4.17mm tapering to 1.35mm, wings are 3.10mm wide and 1.35mm thick, weight 2.72g. This brooch is suffering considerably from corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knotting and Souldrop Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5DFFF2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A silver finger-ring probably of 15th century date, showing Christian religious imagery. Dimensions: weight 8.5g, outer diameter 23.48mm, thickness 1.39mm, width of band 7.63mm. The band has a rectangular cross-section and smooth undecorated inner surface. The band is divided into six transverse oval fields 7.85mm long that are separated by sub-rectangular or oval transverse fields formed of three bars. These bars are separated from each other by incised lines that continue to the edge on both sides of the band to create a grooved edge between the edges of the smooth curves of the lat…
Created on: Friday 1st April 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-B4C3B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Silver seal-die, the face deeply engraved. A shield with unidentified arms of a central chevron with five pellets (!) and two lions passant above and one below. Pearled border. The back fluted but loop attachment now missing. Originally a fob seal, well-engraved. 16th -17th Century. As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 18th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Staughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5E8162
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A denarius of Faustina II, struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175. IVNONI REGINAE reverse Rome mint. RIC III, p. 270, no. 698
Created on: Monday 30th October 2006
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Staughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-FA6AA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649); Shilling, Group F (North 2231); initial mark: triangle-in-circle (1641-3); mint: Tower. Reverse legend reads CHRISTO.AVSP[ICE REG]NO . Reverse shows Royal shield. Obverse legend reads CAROLVS [D G MAG BRI FR] ET.HIB.REX . Obverse shows crowned bust left with XII behind head. Die axis is 8 o'clock, weight is 5.8g, diameter is 30.2mm, thickness is 1.3mm. See North, J.J. 1991, English Hammered Coinage: Volune II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London, p.153, 159-160.
Created on: Monday 5th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-FB2C02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut farthing of (voided) long cross type (AD1247-1279); Henry III (AD1216-1272); Class IV-V (probably); mint: uncertain; moneyer: uncertain. Owing to the position of the lettering in the obverse legend against what can be seen of the design (right-hand side of crown, one hair loop and a beard pellet), it is most likely that this coin belongs to either Class IV or V. Weight is 0.3g, thickness is 0.73mm.
Created on: Monday 5th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-FB6FB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval short cross penny (AD1180-1247) of Henry II (AD1154-89); Class 1b (1180-9); moneyer: Walter; mint: Northhampton. Obverse shows forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre. Obverse legend reads hENRICVS R/EX. Reverse shows voided short cross with a quartrefoil in each angle. Reverse legend reads WALTER ON NOR. Weight is 1.4g, diameter is 20mm, thickness is 0.79mm.
Created on: Monday 5th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-3B8226
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A silver unit of the Eastern region attributed to Tasciovanos and dating to the period 20 BC to AD 10. The reverse depicts a horse right with trailing reins. ABC (Cottam et al 2010) 2631.
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-7F0B07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Vespasian, AD69-79 (Reece period 4). Reverse legend is illegible. Reverse shows standing figure turned left with arm probably outstretched to the left. Obverse legend reads [...]PASIAN[...]. Obverse shows unclear head right. Reverse fields and exergue read: S/C//-. Die axis is 7 o'clock. Weight is 8.01g, diameter is 27.4mm, thickness is 2.6mm.
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford Unitary Authority', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-90E8F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Septimus Severus (AD193-211), probably dating to AD 195 (Reece Period 10), [P M TR P III] COS II P P, Minerva standing left with round shield and spear. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 98, cf. 61. Obverse legend reads L SEPT SEV/[...]. Obverse shows Laureate head right. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 1.99g, diameter is 16.9mm, thickness is 2.5mm.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-3B6F0F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester type bow brooch of the first century AD. Weight is 18.68g, length is 80.5mm. The wings have a width of 20.8mm and height of 5.1mm. The spring formed of either eight or ten coils protrudes further than the wings for a total width of 25.0mm. Part of the spring is very corroded and it appears as though there are nine coils resulting in the uncertainity over the original number of coils in the spring. A bar passes through the centre of the spring. A cord lies over the top of the spring, above the wings, passing under a hook that folds over to la…
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swineshead Parish Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-67B301
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Iron Age unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Tasciovanus Regal Rider type. Obverse: VER on plain field enclosed in a circle of pellets. Reverse: Horseman right wearing hat with two streamers. Die axis is 5 o'clock. As ABC, p. 130, no. 2625.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: CAM-24F7A1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A bead of light blue opaque glass of uncertain date. This type of bead is notoriously difficult to date and could either be of Early-Medieval date or of Victorian (modern) date. The bead has a diameter of 8.84mm, length of 9.95mm, weighs 0.91mm and internal circular perforation of 3.07mm diameter through the entire length of the bead.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-E129B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter stater of the Eastern British area, of the Trinovantes tribe and Tasciovanus as ruler, c. 20 BC - AD 10. Reverse shows a winged horse (Pegasus) left, pellet below. Obverse shows TASC inside quad with lines above and below. See Rudd, C. Ancient British Coinage no.2601. Also see Hobbs, R. British Iron Age Coins in the British Museum 1996 pl.52, p.116, nos.1647-1650. Die axis is 3 o'clock. Weight is 1.35g, diameter is 10.7mm, thickness is 1.8mm.
Created on: Friday 14th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-3122F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting Victories with wreaths. Uncertain Mint.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-312AC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-3131E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor advancing right dragging captive and holding standard. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-313907
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of Divus Claudius II dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14) CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting eagle standing left.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-EC4604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of the Eastern region, attributed to Addedomaros and dating to the period 50 BC to AD 10. ABC p. 126, no. 2517; VA (Van Arsdell 1989) 1620; BMC (Hobbs 1996) 2396-2404. Weight is 5.57g, diameter is 18.35mm, thickness is 3.23mm.
Created on: Friday 5th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.