Record ID: CAM-CAF2B7
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman spoon dating to the first or second centuries AD. Only the round bowl and a small portion of the stem survive. The bowl has a diameter of 24.09mm and a depth of 4.87mm. There are possible traces of tinning on the inner surface of the bowl. The stem extends from a triangular ridge on the underside of the bowl. The remains of the spoon weighs 4.90g. This spoon can be classified as a Crummy Type 1 (Crummy 1983, p. 70).
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uttlesford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-CB09D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 196 to 197 (Reece period 10). P M TR P IIII COS II P P reverse type depicting Pax seated left holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV , PT I, p. 101, no. 85.
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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-074276
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 402. Illegible obverse and reverse.
Created on: Friday 16th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Parish 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-6DED04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260 to 268 (Reece period 13). PAX AETERNA AVG depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 116, no. 1187.
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-D2B111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy coin: a Roman radiate or nummus dating to between AD 260 and 402 - its appearance suggests it is most likely to be a radiate coin dating between 260 and 285. The artefact weighs 0.92g, has a diameter of c.13.76mm and is 1.42mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-D1F272
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy coin - a Roman radiate or nummus, dating to c. 260 to 402. No detail or legend can be seen on either surface of the coin. The artefact weighs 0.78g, has a diameter of c.12.63mm and is 1.28mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-658F86
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy finger-ring with internal inscription filled with black enamel and detailed decoration on the outer surface also with inlaid black enamel. The finger-ring has an outer diameter of 19.55mm and an inner diameter of 16.60mm. The band is 3.28mm wide and 1.12mm thick. The ring weighs 2.36g. The ring band has a 'D' shaped cross-section. The outer surface is heavily decorated with foliate designs also in laid with black enamel. The ring is in extremely good condition although there are a few patches where the enamel is missing. The inscription reads 'Let no callamitie seperat a…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-1F4827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy as of Domitian (AD 81-96(, probably dating to AD 86 (Reece Period 4). FORTVNAE AVGVSTI SC reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC II. Pt I (revised edition), p. 298, cf. no. 488.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-4580E4
Object type: COMB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A wooden one-piece comb probably of very late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (15th to 17th or 18th century). Dimensions: length 71.56mm, width 60.23mm, thickness 8.63mm, weight 15.8g. Other examples of wooden one-piece combs can be seen on the PAS database, see record numbers DOR-233C91 and LON-81F5E1. Other records of one-piece combs made of bone and Ivory are LVPL-D97777, LON-A4ED83, LON-820367, LON-E40EF3, LON-488B86, LON-A5C847 with dates ranging between the 13th to 18th centuries. This comb is likely to be of a date at the more recent end of the spectrum.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellington Thorpe Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-58F232
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena dating to the period AD 337 to 340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left with olive branch and transverse sceptre. RIC VIII, no. 90. Weight 1.3g, diameter 13.75mm.
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Water Newton - Durobrivae.', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-064AB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy unit of Cunobelin, dating to the period AD 10 to 40. TASCIO reverse type depicting seated metalworker. ABC p. 141, no. 2969.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5417C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine. Mint uncertain, c.330-40, Reece period 17. Obverse shows Helmeted bust right. Obverse legend reads (CONSTANTINOPOLIS). Reverse shows Victory standing left on prow. Reverse legend is illegible. Reverse mint mark is: //PLG. Condition is fine, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 0.98g, diameter is 14mm. Reference: RIC VII, p.138, c.f.241.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-7ABD60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A contemporary copy plated silver unit, c.50BC-c.AD40. Obverse is illegible and obverse legend reads [...]. Reverse shows flower with pellet and ring in centre; remaining type is unclear. Condition is fine, weight is 0.37g, diameter is 10.81mm.
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-A0D668
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Licinius I, 308-324. Mint is Trier, 316, Reece period 15. Obverse shows (laureate and cuirassed right. Obverse legend reads IMP LICIN[...]. Reverse shows Genius standing left. Reverse legend reads [GENIO POPROM]. Reverse mint mark is: T F//(ATR). Condition is fair, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 2.20g, diameter is 20.04mm. Reference: RIC VII, p.173, c.f.121.
Created on: Saturday 4th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-A30F14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver siliqua of Constantius II. Mint is Lyon, 353-355, Reece period 18. Obverse shows pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Reverse shows wreath enclosing VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX. Reverse legend is - . Reverse mint mark is: //LVG. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 1.84g, diameter is 17.99mm. Reference: RIC VIII, p.193, no.216.
Created on: Saturday 4th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', 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-23C867
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman Colchester-derivative brooch with a double-pierced lug, dating to the mid to late first century AD. The brooch is complete with the exception of the spring and pin. The wings are plain except for two transverse grooves at the tip of each wing and are sub-rectangular in plan and semi-circular in section. The wings have a total length of 16.95mm, the left measuring 5.59mm out from the edge of the bow and the right measuring 5.18mm from the edge of the bow. The left wing is 5.37mm wide and 2.67mm thick. The right wing is 3.50mm wide and 1.89mm thick. The lug area, be…
Created on: Friday 10th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-634875
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-gilt 16th century dress pin with a hollow cast spherical head. The head is divided into two hemispheres, the lower is flatter than the upper, and is separated by a double band of wire which circles the girth. There is identical decoration on both hemispheres. There are three filigree circlets on each hemisphere, a smaller circlet within these and a knop within each of these. There are also three smaller circlets in each hemisphere in the spaces left by the larger circlets. The smaller circlets are not always central within the larger circlets. A larger knop extends from the a…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Disrict Area', grid reference and parish protected.