Record ID: NMGW-BECBD3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rolled and folded lead sheet of uncertain dating, probably Roman to Modern (AD 43-1950). The object is roughly tubular in form but appears to have been an irregular shape prior to folding. The object is filled by lead carbonates and soil, and one corner has been folded over a segment of 0.5mm diameter copper alloy wire, with unidentified fibres present in some of the lead carbonate and soil fill. The outer surface of the object has tool marks- parallel lines likely representing the jaws of some pliers or tongs as well as some impressions that appear to be from twisted wire. The obj…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A79324
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy collar fitting of uncertain date, possibly Iron Age The fitting comprises a comparatively substantial crude casting and appears to be complete but is a composite part, of U-shaped form (with a height of 27.3mm, an external diameter of 34.4mm, an internal diameter of 22.2mm and a weight of 62.5g). Both sides are straight and near parallel (with a width of 32.3mm at one end and 30.0mm at the other). The face has heavy ribbing, with a rib on each side and a midrib (giving a maximum thickness of 7.0mm). The terminals have integral lugs, which are likely to have enga…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-BD99AF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small corroded fragment of copper alloy, possibly part of an openwork strap end of Early Medieval date. The object is flattened in cross section. It consists of a roughly shield shaped terminal that bifurcates into two broken projections from its top. One of these is c.8.5mm long, while the other is broken at its base. There is a cross design incised off centre on the upper surface of the terminal, while the reverse is undecorated and slightly flattened. The original surface is lost to corrosion, and the object has a dark green pitted surface as a result. While this object is …
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llantilio Crossenny', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AD1EF5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast copper alloy object of unknown purpose, dating from the Middle Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age (c.1500BC to c.100BC). The object is formed of two projecting drop shaped lobes with a slight central depression between the lobes. The object is incomplete, with all of the original surface missing and one projecting point missing (leaving a length of 31.5mm, 18.65mm height and 10.1mm thickness). There is an interior cavity 14.4mm long, 7.3mm wide and c.5mm deep. The surface is green and black in colour and entirely pitted apart from the cavity. The lobes would likely have …
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llantilio Crosseny', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AF1FCC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy mount or fitting of uncertain function and date, probably of Late Bronze Age or Iron Age date and possibly a scabbard chape. The possible cast mount is complete (with a length of 23.5mm, a height of 22.9mm and a weight of 18.0g). The mount is of bulbous bi-lobed form (21.5mm wide and 13.1mm thick) with a curving point projecting from each lobe. At the centre is a shallow rounded groove, widest at the base. Both lobes are decorated with prominent ribbing defined by grooves. The lobes terminate in gently curving points of rounded D-shaped section, slightly flattened on t…
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
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Record ID: NMGW-573091
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Probable Bronze Age gold strip fragment. This is a semi-worked thickened strip fragment of gold of broadly rectangular shape. The strip has been worked and there are hammer facets visible on the flat surfaces and side margins. One edge has been hammered up and has a projecting margin on one face edge. The strip was broken at one end with a double-grip tool without sharp edges. As a result, there is widening, lateral distortion with thinning at one end, near the break. On one face, the break has created a near flat angled facet, while on the reverse there is a distinct concave curva…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1C90DE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uncertain copper alloy hinged fragment, possibly an unusual form of Roman T-shaped brooch of 1st or 2nd century AD date The possible brooch is fragmentary, represented by the head only (with a surviving length of 14.5mm, a surviving depth of 7.9mm and a weight of 9.8g). The object had a hinged pin or similar between tubular wings with an iron copper alloy axis bar, evident at both ends and the centre. The wings are truncated (with a surviving width of 32.5mm and a diameter of 5.3mm) and are decorated with diagonal mouldings near the bow. There is a prominent cut between the wings…
Created on: Monday 16th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th February 2015
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Record ID: SUR-2A72A0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy object comprising a double loop around a central plain stem. The back is plain and flat and the stem projects from this face.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th October 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-74F0A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fitting of uncertain purpose and probably of Roman date The fitting is fragmentary, broken one end (with a surviving length of 35.8mm and a weight of 11.4g) and comprises a loop at one end (with a depth of 11.2mm, and a thickness of 7.8mm) with a central circular perforation, now filled with iron corrosion(with an internal diameter of 3mm). At the end of the loop is groove, before an arm of sub-rectangular section. The mid-part of the arm has a decorative rib (7.4mm wide). The fitting has broken through another terminal loop, which also has iron corrosion in the centra…
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A51132
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy decorative fitting of uncertain function The fitting is fragmentary and at least one end is broken (with a surviving length of 38.1mm and a weight of 13.6g). The terminal appears to be looped (with a diameter of 15.2mm) and has extensive iron corrosion adhering to it, suggesting an iron shank or similar passed through the loop. The copper alloy part has moulded decoration comprising grooves flanking a rounded moulding. The copper alloy was silvered or tinned and pale to mid green patina
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-69A938
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fragment, possibly of Roman date The object is fragmentary (with a surviving length of 16.1mm, a surviving width of 17.4mm a surviving depth of 13.1mm and a weight of 5.0g) and comprises of a broken panel with a step and applied decoration comprising three grooves. A narrow and thin strap (7mm wide and 1.9mm) curves from one side of the panel. The top of the strap appears unfinished. The underside has a curvature and is finished. The surface has a pale-green patina with paler areas of surface loss. The fragment is unidentifiable, possibly a fitting of Roman date.
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-414723
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet copper alloy strip, broken or cut along three of its sides, with one of the ends being bent prior to breaking. The outer complete edge exhibits a slight curvature and suggests the strip may have been curved. The piece is crudely decorated with a series of linear chisel marks forming two lines running along the strip. There is a further more continuous linear depression running along the broken or cut side.
Created on: Tuesday 15th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW357
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Stone ball. Diameter 33mm. The function of the ball is uncertain; however, it is possibly a baking ball used to hold down empty pastry cases to stop them rising in the oven. Dating is problematic but if it is a baking ball then it may be relatively recent in date.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.