Record ID: HAMP-D7E145
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent copper alloy Iron Age one-piece brooch;  La Tene 1 , dating from circa 350-250 BC. One piece brooch with a  strongly arched bow with a plano convex cross section. The brooch has a loosely wound spring with a mock-spring hingefoot has a catch-plate that curves back upon itself towards the bow, with a transverse moulded collar and a  disc- shaped terminal lobe. Possibly horizontal incised decorations on the bow.  Dimensions; maximum width at head 13.19mm, body width at head 6.02mm width at foot 3.49mm sub-circular terminal lobe 5.67mm.. …
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D7911E
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Toggle of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (50 BC- AD 100). The body is baluster-shaped, the centre of the object is composed of two rounded expansions with a groove between, which taper before expanding into two discoidal terminals. A loop extends vertically upwards from the upper portions of the object, straddling the two central mouldings. This loop is of circular section and extends to a rounded, sub-rectangular form.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D6F469
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval (c. 1150-1450) gillded copper alloy  stirrup-shaped finger-ring  with  a clasped-hand or 'fede' decoration on the band. The thin hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and widens out into the sub-triangular shaped bezel, which has an integrally cast circular copper alloy boss in the  setting where a gem would typically be. The section of the band opposite the bezel is decorated with a well executed pair of clasped hands on the inside and outside of the band. The outside of the band has one hand comprising four entire fingers,…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D661C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy cloisonne enamel lugged disc brooch of the late early-medieval period dating c.AD 975-1125. The brooch comprises a circular back plate with a raised circumferential flange within which contains a central trefoil design formed of cloisonné (inlaid enamel or glass) decoration within cast cells.The decoration comprises  three semi-circular cells, each filled with (now mostly missing) red enamel and with a raised copper alloy boss in the centre of each cell. The three cells are equally spaced around a central circular boss, form…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-F1CDAB
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy strap end (c.AD 1200-1400). The strap end is sub-rectangular in shape with an angled end shape which tapers to a rounded and pointed end. A rivet is still in situ at the top of the strap end connecting the two sides together and some fabric/cloth remains in between the two sides of the sheet of metal which is a light brown colour with evidence of textile fibres. It has a light green smooth patina. Dimensions - Width: 15.16, Length: 30.81, Thickness: 3.7, Weight: 3.7.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-F1A236
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy toy gun (petronel) with expanded stock and long barrel dating from AD1600-1640. The gun is decorated with four ring-and-dot motifs on both sides. The rectangular trigger guard is broken and missing. This gun is an Egan and Forsyth's Type 2 dated 1600-1640 (Egan and Forsyth, 2005, Toys, Trifles and Trinkets, Museum of London, page 92). A similar petronels on the database are DOR-3A823A and WREX-558BB3.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-F09386
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The trade weight is circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim, with a circular engraved border as decoration. Two more concentric engraved circles are present on the obverse. Within the central circle, a  stamp is present, consisting of a Crowned GR. The reverse has a central depression and multiple filemarks.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B22F80
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded late Medieval to early post Medieval finger ring that has been broken and later repaired, with a thin gilded copper alloy band soldered to the inside of the bezel. The earlier ring has a rounded bezel  with a raised cast decoration consisting of a series of oblique lines radiating from the centre of the bezel to its edges, giving the impression of a sunburst or a star. The shoulders slope gently from the bezel to the point where the ring has broken and are decorated with  further oblique lines in two sections.  Bezel measures 17.9mm high,  original ban…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-5D87C4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval cast copper-alloy strap fitting from a sword or baldric belt. The plate is convex and oval with two collared and knopped terminals, each having a single rivet hole. One of these would originally have terminated in a hook. Dimensions - Length: 35.59 mm, Width: 14.45 mm, Thickness: 4.17 mm, Weight: 5.91 g
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-5D3C1F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rectangular shoe buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle (c1650 - 1720 AD). The buckle has two moulded linear grooves on the sides and ends of the frame. The spindle and the pin are missing. Dimensions - Length: 47.38 mm, Width: 35.76 mm, Thickness: 3.14 mm, Weight: 10.27 g, 
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-E0DEE4
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bracelet fragment, dating to the Roman period (c.AD 300-410). The bracelet fragment had been decorated with horizontal-carving, consisting of a consecutive sequence of etched lines removed along the top edge. The fragment is sub-rectangular in shape and has a slight curve, with an oval cross section.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-E0688C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period c.AD 25-60. It is a one-piece Colchester brooch, Mackreth 2011, Standard British Colchester, plate 23, no.92. The head of the brooch comprises short rectangular wings with an integral forward-facing hook projecting from the centre of the top edge. To the reverse of the head, an integral circular sectioned strip of metal extends, overlapping the the forward-facing hook. The body of the brooch is curved and ovate in section and tapers into a point at the bottom. The remains of a catchplate are present,…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-DFD2BF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Crossbow brooch fragment, dating to the Roman period (c.AD 350-380). It has a rectangular section head with a collared onion knob at either end, one is missing, with a thin stiff copper alloy wire which would have passed through the head of the brooch, but is broken, this serves as an axis bar for the stub of a hinged pin. At the centre of the bow, between the onion knobs and at the centre of the body's head, is a circular perforation. The body, catchplate and pin of the brooch are missing. It is a Keller Type 4, Crossbow brooch.  Similar records: NLM-9FD1D7 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-DE9DDB
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy possibly Roman hair pin fragment, dating to AD 43-410. The head has a circualr cross-section and an ovalate plan, it is plain in decoration. It tapers from the head as it begins to form a thinner shaft, which is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-76FD07
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete small copper alloy bow brooch, dating to the Roman period, possibly c.AD 43-100. A Colchester derivative, Harlow, double lug type, the pin, spring and catch plate are missing. The wings of the brooch are plain and crescent shaped, convex on the front and concave on the back. A D-shaped attachment lug, broken, projects from the centre of the wings and the back of the head. This has a perforation at its centre. A second hole is placed on a vertical rib placed above the wings and along the centre of the bow of the brooch. The central rib becomes narrower and shallo…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-5EB3B1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded buckle plate and pin, dating to the Medieval period (c.1200-1400). It has two rectangular rectangular plates, front and back, connected with two narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin extending from one end. Two iron rivets are present to the opposite end of the plate, one in each corner. It has a zoomorphic design and is gold gilded. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in relief of a quadruped, probably a lion advancing left and looking backwards over its shoulder. Its tail is curved in an S-shape over its back. The lion is set withi…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-4B07BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age copper alloy brooch of the La Tene I type dating to the 4th - 3rd century B.C. ' Wessex' Type, Hull's Type 1A. The brooch has a strongly arched faceted bow with a diamond-shaped cross section.. The top of the arch extends to form the tightly coiled spring with an axis bar and arched mock-spring. A tapering pin with a sub-circular section remains, and tapers down to a pointed terminal that is situated near the catch plate.  The opposite end of the arch extends to form the foot and catchplate of the brooch which consists of a bar that is ben…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-0E5474
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy nail of possible Post Medieval to early Modern nail, dating to c. AD 16th-18th centuries AD. The nail has a square, slightly domed head and a square-sectioned nail shaft, which curves slightly at its broken end, which has a similar patina to the rest of the nail. Approximately 9 mm down from the top of the nail head, an admiralty broad arrow mark is incised into one side of the nail shaft. 
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-0D9C68
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword scabbard fitting or chape of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. . The main body of the chape is roughly tongue-shaped and  has an openwork grill of corrugated linear bars decorated with intermittent flower decorations. Likely dates c. 1500-1700.
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 17th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-24393D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE] reverse type depicting Victory advancing left. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-23FEDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of House of Constans, 'GLORIA EXERCITUS' type (second issue), Trier or Arles mint (337-early 337 AD; Reece issue period 17). da9
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-23F259
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two helmeted soldiers facing one another, with one standard between them. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-22FF72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (possibly Constantius) dating to AD 296-318 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing facing left with a corn measure on his head and holding a patera and a cornucopia. Uncertain mint. DA6
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-0D5EF3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval Anglo-Scandanavian  'Urnes' style strap end dating to c. AD 1000-1100, Thomas' Class G, defined by its wedge-shaped split end for attachment , single central circular perforation for a now-missing  rivet,  and  central raised animal mask at the junction between the wedge shaped attachment end  and the openwork tongue. Below sub-triangular section, about 2/3 of the way down the strap end, there is a raised molded boss which features a sub-triangular debased animal or humanoid face wit…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-CF724D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a  Romano-British Colchester Type Hinged Pin brooch dating from the 1st-2nd century AD (c. AD43-120).The T-shaped  head has broken rolled cylindrical arms that curve out slightly to the trapezoidal cross sectioned bow and has the remnants of a cast on loop. The bow tapers gradually to the foot, which has broken off.  The bow is decorated with a cast molded design that is divided into two parts including a  panel with vertical moulded ridges, and a plain lower half. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-CB7D2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copy of a Roman coin depicting Constantius II (AD 354 - 361), this is most likely a copy due to its small and thick size sa well as its poor attempt to copy the reverse. Obverse description: Very worn Constantius II as Augustus Obverse inscription: Inscription illegible Reverse description: A very worn poor attempt at a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse Reverse inscription: Inscription illegible Dimensions: diameter: 14.98mm,  thickness: 2.22mm,  weight: 2.10g 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B66E74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (323-361) or Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece period 18). [FEL TEM]P REPAR[ATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier holding spear advancing right, leading small figure from hut. Unclear mint. Dimensions: diameter: 21.23mm,  thickness: 1.53mm,  weight: 2.76g 
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-8F8330
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Early Medieval Small Long brooch dating AD 450-550. The pin, part of the spring, and a small folded over part of the catch plate are missing.The brooch has a sub-rectangular head decorated with parallel lines bordering the edge and two worn ring-and dot motifs within. The brooch has a slightly tapering arched bow, carinated in front and concave behind, with mouldings forming facteted corners. The arch has a  transverse incised line at the top and a double transverse line at the bottom. The foot oritinates in a raised molding and has broken at its t…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-3A9D9A
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy post-Medieval fore ramrod pipe from a musket or other firearm, dating c.AD1650-1850. The object is tubular flaring towards the fore end, has an even circular cross-section. There is a rectangular integral attachment loop, with a small semi-circular hole on the top. It is undecorated save for one very simple raised band just prior to its' flare and one at the opposite end. It has a dark to bright green patination.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-D347D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [VRBS ROMA] reverse type depicting Romulus and Remus with shewolf with two stars above and wreath in centre. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p.214, no.522.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-6E76A9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a tripod cooking vessel. The leg has a plano-convex almost triangular cross-section at the upper break, becoming more D-shaped at te base of the flared foot.The leg is waisted and flares out and forwards to create the tri-lobed foot.There are traces of sooting on the surface. Weight: 108.6, Height: 50.3, Width: 37.2, Thickness: 30.7
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-41380C
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker of Post Medieval (Late 18th Century) date. The hinge remains in place, with some trace of the adjoining part still attached in the socket. The upper part of the nutcracker is made up of a flat solid plate which is sub semi-circular in section, with three flat areas decorated with foliate like decoration. The inside surface has four lines of triangular nicks designed to hold the nut in place. Below this is an ornately turned area with a repeating design of plain collars either side of a collar decorated with frequent vertical lines. The …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-40E1CD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1650). The object is a broken double loop Buckle with a narrowed strap bar. There is an elongated lip with three notches in it. One loop missing due to an old and abraded break leaving two spurs protruding.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-3F7D29
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval (c.1350-1400) single loop buckle. The object is sub-oval with a slightly off-set strap bar and an expanded bar opposite the strap bar. This bar has a notch and obliquely angled terminals which flare outwards. The sides of the frame are convex on the exterior and flat on the interior. The pin is missing. The surface of the buckle frame has an abraded mid green surface. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1B4911
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy tombac button, with a rose flower design and a sun within its centre and lined border. The reverse is concave with the fixing pin missing, there is iron rust present. Suggested date: c.AD 1700-1800.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1A3EF0
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy beehive thimble, dating to the Medieval period c.1200-1500. It has a semi circular dome shape with many fine circular pits over the exterior except for on the apex of the dome, the interior is smooth, with the object having two small cracks rising from the rim . 
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1A1641
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast gold gilded, copper alloy mount. It is has a square shape with a cross, square dotted design, with a 16 petalled pattern around the edge of the square. The integral rivet on the reverse side, which is sub-rectangular in shape, has been misshapen and there is a minuscule amount of gilding. Suggested date: Medieval, c.1150-1450.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-04E7DE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B13F86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to AD 1614-1625. Harrington type 3c, cross initial mark. North (1991: 149) no. 2135
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-B0A4D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop kidney shaped buckle dating to the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Period. The buckle frame is long and thin, with concave long sides and convex short sides. The pin is missing. The object has a matt, brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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