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Record ID: ESS-85F1CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (disc) of early medieval date (c. AD 410-600).
Description: The brooch is broadly circular in plan and flat in cross-section. It is decorated with five ring-and-dot motifs with the one at the centre having an extra, fainter ring and a larger 'dot'. The reverse of the brooch has the remains of a semi-circular pin lug with traces of iron corrosion from the now missing pin. Most of the catch plate remains, with some of the curved edge having broken away. There is blue copper-alloy solder below and…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-841518
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead seal matrix of medieval date (c.1200-1300).
Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan with an engraved front and a moulded reverse with a now squashed pierced lug. The front is engraved with a central xxx. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the die face reading '+ S' mATILDIS FAIRWAT[...]'. This translates to 'Seal of Matilda Fairweather' (Malcolm Jones, pers. comms.) The inital mark is a cross. The object has a light cream…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-83B09C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy purse (Williams Class A2) of medieval date (c.AD 1450-1550).
Description: The purse remains as one terminal end of the frame which is rectangular in cross-section with a perforated semi-circular plate on the bottom edge, and an expanded terminal. The frame is engraved on both sides with the letters PLE // NA . dO. The object has a light green and red-brown patina.
Measurements: length: 33mm; width: 13.9mm; thickness: 6mm; weight: 6.61g
Discussion: When complete, the inscription on the purse frame would h…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81E632
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy strap end (Thomas Class B, Type 1) of early medieval date (c.750-850).
Description: The strap end remains as the tapering attachment end which terminates in three moulded ribs before a transverse break. The split attachment end is bilobed and has two attachment holes, now missing their rivets. The front plate has also broken away in parts around the holes. The fragment is undecorated. It has a medium green patina.
Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width: 11mm; thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 2.92g
Discussion: It is not clear whe…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81A5F6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end (probably Thomas Class B, Type 5) of early medieval date (c.800-900).
Description: The strap end is parallel sided, with a tapering, pointed terminal engraved with three grooves on the front only. It also has a groove running around the edge, seen in profile, possibly representing a partly open mouth. The attachment end is missing. The front has very worn, decoration in the form of engraved repeating crescent motifs either side of a central spine engraved with chevrons. The reverse of the strap end is flat and undecora…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-469B4A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy bracelet of Roman to early medieval date (c. 200-450).
Description: The bracelet remains as a section with transverse breaks at each end. The cross-section is rectangular. The fragment is decorated with a pair of oblique grooves flanking a punched ring-and-dot. and pair of transverse grooves then divide this from a fiurther ring and dot. The width of the bracelet varies in accordance with the decoration, being wide and straight where there are ring-and-dots, and becoming narrower and oblique to frame the oblique grooves. …
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-44D982
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting of Roman to early medieval date (c. 350-450).
Description: The object is 'propeller'-shaped in plan- oval in the middle with fan-shaped arms at either side- and trapezoid in cross-section, with bevelled edges on the front. Each arm has two rivet holes at their ends. Two copper-alloy rivets remain in situ, one one each arm. The object has a medium brown-green patina,
Measurements: length: 45.9mm; width: 19mm; thickness (including rivets): 3.7mm; 10.02g
Discussion: There are a number of similar 'propeller&…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-31EEFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cloisonné enamelled probable finger ring, or possible disc brooch (Weetch Type 20) of early medieval date (c. 950-1100).
Description: The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is constructed from a sheet metal disc with upturned edges and cell walls creating a cross design. The cross has a quatrefoil at its centre, inlaid with blue enamel, and four larger lobes between these, inlaid with white enamel. The surrounding field is inlaid with blue enamel. Most of the enamel remains in place, but damage to the e…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-193DE4
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Iron Age to Roman end looped cosmetic mortar dating to circa 100 BC-150 AD. The bow is lenticular in plan with a hollowed concave interior and convex underside. Projecting from one end is an integrally coast loop. The terminal is knobbed. It is consistent with the range of end-looped cosmetic mortars depicted in Jackson 1985: fig 6, nos 21-37.
Length: 61.82mm
Width: 10.36mm
Weight: 29.28g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Goldhanger', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-0662A3
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bell-shaped stud (Allason-Jones Type 2), probably a furniture fitting, of Roman date (c.AD 43-410).
Description: The object comprises a circular dish at the centre of which an central integral projecting cone. The cone has a deep recess at its apex and groove encircling the tip. The outside edge of the dish is also grooved. Rising slightly from the bottom is an integral waisted neck which expands into a flat base. The base has an uneven surface with a rectangular outline, indicating where the integrally cast sha…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-99D672
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of Iron Age or Roman date, roughly circular in shape, with a d-shaped cross section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and abraded; and shows sign of wear on the interior edge, potentially from an attachment to a larger piece. It is 20.55mm in width, 17.47mm in length and weighs 10.78g.
Larger examples of copper alloy strap fittings like this are sometimes identified as beads or rings or scabbard suspension fittings (i.e. BH-11AEC2 WILT-04E485, SUR-A477DB)
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-855EBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625- 1649), Group D dating c. AD 1625-49. Mintmark two pellets, inner circle on obverse and round shield. Cf. North (1991) no: 2271.
Measurements: diameter 13.21mm, weight 0.50g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CBA111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244
Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CA3C34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying unclear Gallic emperor, dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting Female figure walking left holding flower and skirt? Possibly Spes. Prototype of unclear Gallic mint.
Measurements: Length: 9.8mm, Weight: 0.53g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B6BB2B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1200-1700).
Description: A broadly triangular fragment from the rim of a vessel, including 72.3mm of the rim edge. Curvature of rim suggests the complete vessel had a diameter of approximately 260mm. The rim is crescent shaped in cross-section and 4.66mm thick at its thickest. The angle between the rim and vessel body is approximately 45 degrees. On the inside of the vessel there is a distinct "step" where the rim meets the vessel body. One side is smooth and has a green patina. The other…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B47CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377). Fourth coinage, treaty period, transitional series, dating to the period 1361-1363. North no. 1224.
Half of the coin survives, and this half has been folded in half creating a quadrant. The visible side of the coin is the reverse.
Measurements: length: 11.1mm; width: 10.5mm; folded thickness 2.93mm; weight 1.15g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type. The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross. This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent.
The hoop of the ring is twisted. The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?). The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-3A6BF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy (barbarous radiate) of a radiate of Tetricus II (AD 271-274) dating to c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [PIETAS AVGG] or [PIETAS AVGVSTOR] reverse prototype depicting sacrificial implements. Prototype of Gallic Mint II. cf. Normanby no. 1977.
Measurements: diameter: 8.4mm, weight: 0.57g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-389E26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval silver half penny of Edward II (1284 - 1327). Probably class 10-11 dating to the period 1300-1314. Unclear mint. North (1991) no.1069.
Measurements: length: 9.2mm, width: 9.2mm, weight: 0.21g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-36616A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272). Class 5 dating to the period 1250-1275. Minted in Canterbury by an unclear moneyer.
Measurements: Length: 12.2mm, Width:8.8mm Weight: 0.32g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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