Record ID: BH-C79921
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy tanged knife of middle to late Bronze Age date. A similar, but larger example, is illustrated by A. Macgregor (1987; pp. 110; no. 11.72), who states that knives cut from larger pieces are relatively common in this period. In this case, however, there is no evidence to suggest that the implement has been formed from a larger object. The unusually small implement has a tang which is slightly narrower than the blade. At the centre of the broken top edge is a remnant of a rivet hole. The blade is sub-triangular in plan, the sides taper gradually towards the ro…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eaton Bray', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C7F857
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded sherd of Roman samian pottery, probably a 2nd century AD Gaulish Dragendorff type 37 bowl. The main feature of this body sherd is the moulded decoration around the outside. The scene depicts a bull butting left; the forelegs of a second quadruped can be seen immediately above and the hind legs of a third animal (or possibly human arms?) lie to the left of the bull. In addition to the zoomorphic decoration, there is moulded grass along the bottom of the panel and, to the right of the bull, vine-like scroll. A ropework border marks the bottom of the panel and below this is …
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C9C2A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and slightly corroded silver Halfgroat of Mary; 1553-1554. No measurements were recorded for this coin but the attached photograph is to scale.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-02A1D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent, corroded and incomplete copper-alloy buckle plate, probably originally from a single-loop buckle. Buckle plates with heraldic animal designs are thought to be a product of the 13th century AD. Similar examples (although clearly depicting lions) have been found in excavations in London (see G. Egan and F. Pritchard; 1991; pp. 111, no.500) and in Norwich (S. Margeson; 1985; pp. 204-5, no. 8). Only the upper plate remains, the rear plate having been broken off at the frame end, where there are two projecting tabs either side of a pin slot. The design, which occupies the entire…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-035045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of Tetricus I; SALVS AVG reverse type. Measures 19.4mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.79g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0386A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly corroded copper-alloy Barbarous Nummus (AE 3) of Constantine I; VICTORIA LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type; AD 318-324. Measures 17.1mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 2.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-03E158
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Valentinian; GLORIA ROMANORVM or GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type; minted at Arles between 364 and 378 AD. Measures 18.8mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 1.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-03F9A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Constantine; GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type; AD 335-341. Measures 15.7mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-043C76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Flavian dynasty As. Measures 26.8mm in diameter, 2.8mm thick and weighs 10.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BH-044FC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of Valentinian I or Valentinian II; SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type; AD 364-378; Arles mint (probably). Measures 17.6mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.85g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-04A793
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of Valentinian I, Valentinian II or Gratian; GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type; AD 364-378. Measures 18mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 2.12g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-04BF84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 16.4mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.32g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-050818
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of Tetricus I or Victorinus; HILARITAS AVG reverse type; AD 269-274. Measures 17.3mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-052BB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 15.7mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 2.25g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-054457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (probably an AE 3), probably of The House of Constantine. Measures 16mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0576C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 14.8mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-058A76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and heavily corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 4) of The House of Constantine; 'She-wolf and twins' reverse type; AD 330-335. Measures 12.7mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 0.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-05AC80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very heavily worn copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 11.2mm in diameter, 0.7mm thick and weighs 0.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-07A6D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly corroded late Iron Age Bronze unit. The level of corrosion on the obverse makes exact identification difficult but this is tentatively identified as an 'Uncertain Northern Bronze type', British Museum no. 2450-2460 (R. Hobbs; 1996; pp. 147); Van Arsdell type 1615-1 (1989; pp. 351). It measures 12.6mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 0.79g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-08DF96
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged and corroded copper-alloy Trade token of late 17th century date. No parallel could be found for this token, but the use of the word "street" in the title suggests that it originated in London. It measures 16.4mm in diameter, 0.4mm thick and weighs 0.65g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-09B143
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of 2nd century AD date. Oval plate brooches of this period are relatively common finds in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. A similar brooch was found within the same Parish - see BH-86AC02. The brooch is oval in plan and has a raised central cell (also oval) with a double rim around its perimeter. The cell contains remnants of a green and red glass or enamel inset. Surrounding the cell is a shallow groove, whilst the outer edge of the brooch is marked by a low rim. Both of the aforementioned elements retain traces of gilding. The pin attachment…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0A0432
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Dolphin type brooch of mid 1st century AD date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 65). The wings measure 33.6mm wide and have four of decorative vertical grooves each side of the bow. The underside of the head is recessed. The remaining part of the axis bar is situated within a perforated central lug and retains six coils of the copper-alloy spring. A short length of the external chord (which would have secured the spring to the rest of the brooch) is located within a rearward lug on top of the head. The pin is missing. The high-arched bow extends above the height of …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0A5F33
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine example of a Roman seal-box lid. Lozengiform seal-boxes have been found in excavations at St. Albans, Hertfordshire (see M. Wheeler; 1936; fig. 45 and S. Frere; 1972; fig. 34). The excavated evidence from Verulamium and elsewhere strongly suggests they are a product of the 2nd century AD. The upper surface of the plate has a cast design surrounded by yellow enamel-filled recesses. At the centre of the design is an openwork lozenge which extends on either side into a fleur-de-lis style projection, and, above and below, into an openwork pointed leaf with a rounded central protr…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1BA957
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent silver Long-cross penny of Edward I; Class 8b; c. 1294 - c.1299AD; London mint. Measures 19.6mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 1.38g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1BF651
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable late 13th to 14th century date. Five similar examples are recorded by S. Ashley in his book "Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk" (2002; pp. 209-213) and it is suggested that the device (see below) is generic in nature, referring to England and France rather than to a specific family. The quatrefoil pendant is intact and only slightly corroded. The central square panel has a design in relief which depicts a lion passant guardant facing right. The area around the lion is filled with red enamel. In each of the four outer lobes is…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1C5157
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper-alloy belt mount or horse harness decoration of post-medieval date. A parallel for this piece is illustrated by Brian Read in his book "Metal artefacts of antiquity" (2001; pp. 29; no. 336). Mounts with two integral rivets are generally thought to be 17th century in date. The plate takes the form of an openwork fleur-de-lis. A central spike protrudes upwards from between the two openwork loops and, underneath, three pointed lobes project from below a horizontal band comprising two grooves and a central ridge. On the reverse are two integral rivets. The rivet is ben…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1CC015
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A good example of a late Neolithic to early Bronze Age 'horseshoe' type flint scraper. From the flat platform area at the top, the sides angle downwards, creating a roughly trapezoidal top section; the lower two thirds of the implement have rounded edges. The surface of the tool is convex and has been extensively worked. Several vertical and angled flake removal scars mark a central ridge from which radiate downwards several other scars. The majority of narrow scars are concentrated around the bottom end of the tool, although there is evidence of finer retouch and grinding around al…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1D1335
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A good example of a flint 'thumbnail' type scraper of late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. At the top, the implement retains a portion of the flat core platform. From here the sides angle downwards and outwards, extending into a rounded bottom edge. The upper surface of the tool is convex, having been formed by the removal of a radiating pattern of narrow flakes. The majority of retouch is to the distal and right hand (as you look at it) edges. The reverse is flat and the bulb-of-percussion has been removed. The flint is light to mid grey in colour and has little surface patinat…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1D3DC7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint End scraper of early Neolithic date. The implement has been made from a large, thick, broad flake of roughly rectangular form. At one of the two narrow ends the tool retains a portion of the flat core platform. The convex upper surface of the tool has been formed by the removal of six long flakes, scars for which remain. Most of the retouch is to the angled and rounded end, where there are much smaller flake removal scars and fine retouch along the edge. The lower halves of the two long sides have also been subject to the removal of fine chippings, which has created serrated…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1D6FE2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A triangular flint scraper of probable late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. No exact parallel could be found for this piece and, although its form can be compared with that of some arrowheads of the period, it would appear to be too large to have performed this function. The tool has been made from a broad flake. The convex upper surface has been formed by the removal of both broad and narrower flakes, which are aligned in several different directions, but mostly radiate outwards from the centre, angling downwards to the edges. All three sides show signs of having been finely re…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1D9875
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed flint handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic (c. 500,000 - 300,000 BC) date. The tool has been made from a large flint nodule. At the butt end there remains a portion of the original cortex. The tool tapers upwards from the rounded butt, decreasing gradually in width and thickness towards the rounded point. There are several broad flake removal scars, which radiate downwards and outwards from the butt end, whilst the edges have received much finer retouching. The reverse has less evidence of working, but there are several broad flake removal scars near the butt. The flint is a pati…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-464C20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Sixpence of William III, dated 1697 AD. Measures 21.06mm in diameter, 0.98mm thick and weighs 2.79g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BH-468444
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I; Maltravers type, AD 1634-49. Measures 12.94mm in diameter, 0.89mm thick and weighs 0.59g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46BFA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3), possibly of The House of Constantine. Measures 17.33mm in diameter, 1.36mm thick and weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46D887
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of Tetricus II; AD 272-274; PRINC IVVENT reverse type. Measures 17.45mm in diameter, 1.99mm thick and weighs 2.07g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46EC58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly corroded copper-alloy Radiate, probably of Claudius II or Quintillus; (possibly) LIBERTAS AVG reverse type. Measures 16.9mm in diameter, 1.52mm thick and weighs 1.86g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-470DD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, corroded and encrusted copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Valentinian; (probably) SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type; AD 364-378; (probably) minted at Arles. The coin measures 18.58mm in diameter, 1.98mm thick and weighs 2.18g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-472F94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly corroded copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate, possibly of Tetricus II; (possibly) PAX AVG reverse type. Measures 19.12mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 2.02g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4837B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 4) of The House of Constantine; GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type; AD 335-341. Measures 12.9mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.12g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-484951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate, possibly of Claudius II. Measures 14.25mm in diameter, 1.25mm thick and weighs 0.82g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.