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
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-3A5B83
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Shale bead. It has a conical centrally pierced upper surface. The underside of the base is flat and undecorated. The upper surface is decorated with two concentric incised lines. One is around the base of the cone, the other is around the circular pierced hole at the apex
Created on: Friday 6th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.