Record ID: SF-D69269
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch, possibly a headstud type. All that remains is part of the wings and bow. The brooch is T shaped, the wings are short, semi-circular in cross section. At the top of the bow is a raised moulding of an oval shape, beneath which are recessed rectangles before terminating in an old break. On the top of the wings is a stump, possibly for a chain loop.  Length: 20.42mm Width: 13.05mm Weight: 3.36g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D66834
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch, possibly Hod Hill in type. All that remains is the foot of the bow. It is circular in cross section, with no catchplate evident, the foot is flat, globular and has moudling around the base. Length: 30.32mm Diameter: 5.44mm Weight: 4.11g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D64463
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn enamelled copper-alloy flat disc brooch dating to 80-250AD. A small disc, with the (now missing) pin mounted between two worn lugs. On the centre of the disc is a centrla reserved spot surrounded by a concave sided hexagon on whose cusps are small circles, and in the recesses are remains of blue enamel. A similar example can be seen in Mackreth, 2011, pg 108, plate 105, 11599 and 10656. Diameter: 17.03mm Weight: 1.47g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5EF12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy possible trumpet brooch dating to circa AD 75-175. All that remains is part of the bow, foot and catchplate. The foot is triangular in form, with a flat base, and a recessed triangle, which may have been enamelled. To the reverse are the remains of a catchplate. The central disc is knobbed, and has concentric circles design. Similar examples can be found in Mackreth, 2011, pg89, plate 86, 5587-5625. Length: 31.04mm Width: 14.51mm Weight: 3.68g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5B218
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy possible Headstud brooch dating to circa AD 75-200.  Only the wings and an upper fragment of the bow survives. The wings are short and rectangular in shape and sub-circular in cross section.  The bow is circular in cross-section. There is no visible decoration. It is possibly phallic in deisgn, of which paralells can be found in Mackreth, 2011, pg 127, plate 124, 7942.  Length: 30.70mm Width: 17.81mm Thickness: 13.36mm Weight: 18.30g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-15F0B3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper-alloy handle from a knife dating to circa AD 1600-1650. Cast in two pieces, the extant element consists of a moulded male figure wearing a hat and playing a bagpipe. The figure surmounts a rectangular-sectioned socket which terminates in an old break. Both faces of the socket are decorated with a foliate design which is now heavily barded. A similar more complete example is recorded under NMS-03A28B highlighting that the foliate design on the socket faces would have been inlaid with enamel. Other examples recorded on the database include  B…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-F1D981
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, most likely a finger ring of unknown date. The ring has a bezel which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat in section with a thickness of c. 1.5-2mm. It is curved in profile, which may be a combination of its original shape to fit the curvature of a finger, and post-depositional distortion. At one end, this has a rounded edge which may represent a terminal break. At the other end, it narrows steeply towards a thin hoop, c. 1.5-1.8mm wide. The hoop is heavily distorted and curved back on itself. At the opposite end, it widens again sharply to a small s…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farnborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F14730
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, dating to the period c. AD 1600-1700. The mount is in the moulded shape of a six-petalled flower, probably a rose. This includes six sub-triangular petals with domed outer surfaces, which have been further embelished by incised lines, all surrounding a central hexagonal cell. The reverse is flat and plain. Projecting from the back of the mount are two attachment lugs situated on the longitudinal axis, one of which ends in a terminal break and one of which is complete, preserving its pointed tip and bent outwards. The …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farnborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C8E4A6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Medieval cast copper alloy openwork strap end, dating from AD 875 - 1100. It can be classified as Thomas' Class E. Only part of the middle survives. The strap end would have been tongue shaped (rectangular, probably with a rounded closed end). It has a series of holes giving an openwork pattern probably representing either a plant design (Class E type 1) or anthropomorphic decoration (Class E type 2), but not enough survives to tell which. Measurements are; length 25.5mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 2.31g. …
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0FD46E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary forgery of a George III Halfpenny confirmed by Greg Spink of Spinks London. Apparently common around this possible date of 1775 (the last digit in exergue is not fully identifiable). The most identifying detail is the bust which is not George III in comparison to any of the issues. Obverse shows uniformed bust facing right with GEORGIVS III REX. Reverse shows Britannia seated left with BRITAN NIA.
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0F88D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A George III 3rd Issue Halfpenny dated 1799. Obverse shows bust facing right with GEORGIVS III DEL GRATIA REX. Reverse shows Britannia facing left with BRITANNIA. Good patina but pitted in areas,
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D0D83A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled copper halfpenny of George II dated 1747. Obverse has laurelled bust facing left with GEORGIVS left of the bust and II REX right. The reverse  shows Britannia seated facing left with BRITAN left and NIA right. A green patina exists on both sides.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8EA4FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Small pressed sheet belt mount, scallop shaped. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1400 Height: 15.1mm, Width: 14.4mm, Thickness [i.e. protrusion]: 2.0mm, Weight: 0.42gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-32CD3E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy openwork mount, with integral attachment lugs dating c. AD 1600-1700.  The mount is sub-rectangular in form with openwork trifoilate ends either side of a central rectangular plate. Both ends are incomplete with worn breaks.   The main plate is divided longitudinally with moulded fluting creating two shallow, concave rectangular panels with raised ridges on each long edge, each incised with a linear groove. The triangular openwork ends are decorated with back-to-back kidney shaped apertures …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0ED423
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded post Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by John James of Crewkerne, Somerset and dated AD 1666. As Williamson (1891), p. 978, Somerset no. 110. Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 0.36g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-5FDB7A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post-Medieval copper alloy crotal bell, dating to the 16th to 17th centuries. The fragment consists of part of the upper hemisphere of the bell and the suspension loop. The object is a convex piece of copper alloy that would have formed one half of a spherical shaped bell which usually had two holes connected by a slit in the lower half and the suspension loop on the upper half. The loop is intact which is broadly square in form with a circular perforation. One of the circular sound holes on the upper hemisphere survives, this measures 6 mm in diameter. The f…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-E18F14
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape with an incomplete base and a D-shaped section. At the top, the leg is recessed and curved to enable attachment to the wider vessel. The object has a dark brown and green patina.  Dimensions: Length 74.2mm; width 41.1mm; thickness 13.6mm; weight 140g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and as such repairs would be made if they suffered damage. This may acc…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-E181B3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape with a rounded base and a D-shaped section. At the top, the leg is recessed and curved to enable attachment to the wider vessel. The object has a dark brown and green patina.  Dimensions: Length 50.7mm; width 43.3mm; thickness 11.6mm; weight 122.4g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and as such repairs would be made if they suffered damage. This may accou…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-E3470A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy and iron knife end cap or pommel dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The object is sub-trapezoidal in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. At the top of the pommel there are two pierced rounded lobes with circular perforations on the left and right hand sides. In the centre, there is a moulded raised lozenge with a V-shaped groove, thus creating a possible stylised fleur-de-lis. Beneath the rounded lobes there are sub-triangular projections on either side of the pommel (15.44mm wide). There is a transverse slot above thi…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-20BD35
Object type: DISC
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc. A small cast flat-sided disc, probably cut to its final shape, with a central drilled hole of diameter 2mm, surrounded on one side by four symmetrically disposed blind pits of slightly smaller diameter. This might have functioned as a mount, or perhaps as the separate head of a pin. A range of flat mounts is reported from medieval London and many remain attached to belts, though the ‘decorative’ scheme is odd here and the central fixing point excessively wide, and few medieval mounts are as chunky and simple in form (Egan and Pritchard 1991). The range of…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-54DE8D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy personal seal matrix dating of Agnes St John dating c. AD 1250-1340. The matrix is a pointed oval, flat backed type with the remains of a suspension loop on the reverse in the form of a vertical transverse rib which tapers to a point. It is incomplete with the top half missing to an irregular oblique break and is slightly bent creating a crack on the die. The front bears an inscription around a central device depicting the lower half of a standing human figure. The figure is dressed in a garment gathered above the hips and&n…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-B20B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper one duit of the Province of Zeeland (Sealand) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Dated 168 (5) on the coin. Minted in the Netherlands. The coin is bent along the left edge inwards towards the obverse. Obverse inscription ZEE LAN DIA /168(5). Reverse Dutch Maiden. The diameter of the coin is 19.48mm, it is 1.18mm thick and it weighs 1.45 grams There is not an identical example on the portable antiquities database but the Dutch numismatic data at 1 Duit - Province of Zeeland – Numista indicates that t…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-5E0822
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval - Post Medieval composite copper alloy wire and lead alloy button, c.AD 1400-1800. This button is comprised of two parts, a spherical lead alloy bead and a copper wire. Both ends of the wire wrap around the lead sphere to form an attachment loop. There is no evidence of decoration.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F30F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn post-medieval copper Russian 1 Kopek of Catherine II (AD 1762 - 1796), dated 1788, mint mark: MM (Moscow), Krause and Mishler type 57.4. Ref: Krause and Mishler 1993: p. 833. Reverse type, St George spearing a Dragon. Die Axis 12o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-748513
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thimble. A pressed metal domed thimble with a broad plain basal zone with faint circumferential lines on it, with its upper wall occupied by finely machine-stamped pits which appear as if ascending the wall in vertical rows. The top is now smooth and stained pale grey, possibly indicating a fixative for a separate cap. Lightly squashed and frayed at the base. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Height: 22.3mm, Width: 20.1mm. Thickness (wall): 0.4mm, Weight: 3.50gms
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby le Wold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CE2D57
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Medium spectacle buckle with incised lines on both sides of outer frame. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1650 Length: 33.8mm, Height: 27.3mm, Thickness: 3.1mm, Weight: 6.39gms
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-367F93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper coin, probably a 1 Pice coin of the United East India Company dating to the early 19th century. The flan is circular and thick and bears the device of the United East India Company - an E to the right, I to the left, V above, C below, all enclosed within a heart-shaped border with a cross in saltire separating the letters. The reverse is very worn and depicts weighing scales/balance with the numbers 18 above.  Measurements: diameter: 21.61mm; thickness: 3.5mm and weight: 9.66g. These coins are handstruck and no two coins are identical. The Unit…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-66D556
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn complete Roman dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-111 (Reece period 5) . [S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C] reverse type depicting a trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass and shields. Cf. RIC II Trajan 586 or 587.
Created on: Sunday 30th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-10109A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper alloy object of unclear function, possibly a fragment from a bracelet or tweezers dating to the Roman period (c.AD 100-410). The object is made of a strip of flat copper alloy that is sub-triangular and tapers towards an end that curves inwards. The face is decorated with incised details presenting a lentoid groove with repeating diaonal lines either side. The top and tail of the groove is decorated with repeating incised traverse lines. The object terminates with a worn break at both ends. Dimensions: Length 51.3mm; width 4.4mm; thickness 1mm; weight 1.87g The s…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-7AE44E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age La Tène III type brooch or Nauheim derivative type, dating to the period c. AD 25 - 100. One half of the spring is missing, with only two coils remaining, originally the coil would tapered into the pin but this has broken off with the spring. It has an internal chord. The bow is flat and broad at the uppermost, with a maximum width of 4.71 mm and tapers gently to 1.33 mm thick. The catchplate projects from the reverse, from the foot to a third of the length of the bow; it is worn and triangular in shape and apparently not perforat…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3DD27E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-96. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-EA242D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete perforated Roman Coin. A worn and Roman copper alloy radiate which has been pierced in the centre. The obverse and reverse details are very worn and hard to decipher, apart from a radiate crown, and possibly an alter reverse. There is an inscription on the reverse but it is very worn and illegible. Possibly struck AD260-296.  The coin measures 14.39mm diameter with a perforation measuring 4.62mm. 
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-87947B
Object type: DRESS STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy  bar-mount with rounded terminal lobes and a sub-oval convex central lobe, decorated with bramble-like cross-hatching. The mount is slightly concave on the reverse, with two cylindrical rivets still in situ. Likely medieval in date c. 1200-1450. Measurements:  Length: 18.06mm, Width: 9.69mm, Thickness: 1.08mm, Weight: 1.22g
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-710A7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval milled copper farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), dating to AD 1672. Spink 3394.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CB8D75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Base metal core of an Iron Age coin, possibly of the Corieltauvi [as the local tribe] but retaining no discernible detail on its spalled sides. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 50-20 BC Diameter (long axis): 19.5mm, Weight: 2.43gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-631A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy quarter ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple or recess showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face, the sword of St Paul (for London) at 9 o'clock; an ewer at 6 o'clock for the Founders Company and a crowned G at 2 o'clock, signifying George I-IV. The reverse has fine linear scratches across it probably to adjust the weight at m…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-21D3F6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy phallic mount of Roman date (c.AD 43-200).  The object is convex and 'T-shaped' in plan, the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles in the form of two lobed knops project at a right angle from either side of the phallus. The reverse is concave, with a single circular stud at the centre. Length: 25.0mm.  Width: 20.8mm. Thickness: 8.4mm.  Weight:4.66g Phallic amulets were likely worn as good luck charms, and had a m…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6B3A52
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the key is present, consisting of most of the shank and bit. The bow or handle is missing. The shank consists of an hollow cylindrical rod. One collar either side of a swelling is present, where the shank would attached to the handle. The shank is undecorated. At the other end, the shank extends into the bit, which is almost rectangular. The clefts consist of two vertical slots, positioned at thirds. Several smaller horizontal clefts are positioned aroun…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-99CC76
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of unknown date. The artefact consists of a roughly made tube created from sheet copper with an uneven central seam. On either side of the tube are two holes (4 in total). On one side the holes are perforated through, whereas the holes on the other side are not punched through. The holes on either side are not aligned. It has a vibrant green patina with brown patches. The crudeness of this artefact suggests it is handmade, and the lack of consistency in hole placement indicates that it cannot have been a whistle. At present, its function and purpose ar…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-451BF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman enamelled plate brooch. It is disc-shaped and its outer face is decorated with a raised ring around the outer edge and two smaller concentric raised rings in the centre. The three fields between these rings are decorated - from outside inwards - with a ring of red enamel, a ring of pale green enamel and missing enamel or uncertain colour in the centre. To one side of the reverse there is a single-lug pin fitting covered with corroded iron and to the other side the remains of a small catch-plate, its hooked outer edge missing. It survives in fa…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.