Record ID: SUR-B57858
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy object with rounded sides, plano convex cross section of 2.5mm thickness and a central hole of 8.4mm.
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th March 2021
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Record ID: SOM-396F3D
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blue glass annular bead of uncertain date, potentially Iron Age to early medieval, c. 600 BC - AD 800. The bead is sub-circular in plan and sub-oval in cross section, with an of centre circular perforation. The glass is of an opaque dark blue, containing very abundant air bubbles, some of which break the surface, and with internal spiralling bands of yellow-green colouration visible when viewed under bright light. There is a conchoidal break struck from the perforation on one face. Dimensions: diameter 22.9mm; diameter of perforation 7.5mm; thickness 11.8mm; weight 7.57g. The …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-26BA21
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete blue glass bead of an Oldbury type. The object is bun shaped and is decorated with three white swirls. Only one half of the bead survives however it appears to be a modern break. The object appears to be capped, ie different glass on the outside and on the core, which is quite rare. The bead can be classified as Guideo Class 6, M.Guido, The Glass Beads of the Prehistoric and Roman Periods in Britain and Ireland (1978)53-57 and 112-117(schedules). Similar beads which can be found on the database are YORYM-7DAAE6 and LIN-3A9556.
Created on: Monday 23rd August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Islip', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-C74A78
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Approximately 40% of a blue glass bead. Probably Iron Age. Opaque cobalt blue glass with a white wavy line around the circumference of the bead. 15mm outer diameter. 7mm inner diameter. 7mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-17FE52
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular object, a possible bead. The bead is constructed of what appears to be polished jet. It is sub-discoidal in form and is pierced with a sub-circular hole through the centre (4.7 mm in diameter). The bead itself measures 19.3 mm in diameter. It has a flat underside and a rounded top. Such beads are difficult to date, however this example was found near to items of predominately late Iron Age and Roman date, so a similar date for this artefact seems likely.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-3A5A03
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete annular glass bead. It is monochrome, dull yellow/brown. It has a diameter of 16.5-18.1mm; it has an irregular circumference. The diameter of the perforation is 8.0mm. It is 7.0-9.3mm high and weighs 2.6g. The join is discernible, as is a hole created by an air bubble. Monochrome annular beads have been found in both late Iron Age and Roman contexts and are difficult to date precisely. Blue/green examples are the most common, but dark blue, yellow/brown and greenish colourless examples are also known.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LIN-3A9556
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oldbury Type blue bun shaped glass bead with five yellow swirls set in a two-one-two formation from top to bottom. Only half of the bead survives.
Created on: Friday 6th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC2612
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Approximately half of a large spherical glass bead, cobalt blue in colour with white glass annulet decoration. It can be classified as a South Harting type (Guido's type 3). Internal aperture diameter measures 8.41mm An uncommon find which has therefore been marked as noteworthy
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BENEFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.