Record ID: BH-0AFE56
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy brooch of probable medieval date. No parallel could be found for this unusual form, but the style of the setting and the method of pin attachment suggest that it is a variation on the well-known ring brooch series of the 13th to 15th centuries AD. Just under half remains of what appears to have been an openwork cruciform brooch. The surviving complete arm has slightly concave outer edges and a raised circular collet, containing a corroded glass paste inset, at the centre of the vertical side. One side of two other arms survives and at the point where on…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 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-0B3B45
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame from a medieval single-loop buckle. The frame is roughly D-shaped in plan and has a pointed pin rest, with a longitudinal slot, at the centre of the outer edge. The upper surfaces of most of the frame slope downwards and outwards, the offset axis bar is of thin rectangular section and the underside of the piece is flat. The pin is missing. The object measures 13.94mm long, 18.52mm wide and 2mm thick. The weight is 0.9g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0B5E87
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Early Medieval Anglo Saxon Hooked Tag. The flat circular plate has two attachment holes at the top and terminates with a tapering hook. The plate is decorated with a incised border and a saltaire cross. The length is 20.7mm, the diameter of the plate is 13.0mm and the weight is 0.83g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-0B6227
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame and pin from a single-loop buckle of medieval date. Evidence from excavations in London suggests that the fashion for ornate buckle frames and plates probably spanned the period of the late 12th to late 14th centuries AD (G. Egan and F. Pritchard; 1991; pp.76). The frame is roughly D-shaped and has convex upper surfaces. At the centre of the outer edge is a moulded pin rest comprising two globular mouldings separated by a horizontal groove. The offset axis bar is of sub-square section. The pin, which is made from a flattened and tapering length of copper-alloy w…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0BAB18
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman bracelet. The slightly squashed strip bracelet is D-shaped in section, rectangular in plan and tapers slightly to an incomplete hook terminal. The eye terminal is missing. The bracelet has a marginal groove at the top and bottom of the strip with transverse grooves surviving in patches. The surviving length is 42.2mm, the widest part of the strip is 6.1mm, the thickness is 2.9mm and the weight is 9.81g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-0BA217
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt mount or horse harness decoration of post-medieval date. The mount takes the form of a lozenge-shaped plate with a flat upper surface and slightly angled outer edges. On the reverse are two short rivets - one integral, the other attached - which are situated at opposite ends of the mount and have been deliberately bent outwards. The corroded surfaces of the mount are tinned or silvered. The object measures 17.21mm long, 16.25mm wide and 5.8mm thick. The weight is 2.24g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0BC1F7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Medieval Harness fitting. The single piece has parallel straight arms at base of penannular loop that is D-shaped in section. The flat symmetrical arms are decorated with transverse rib terminating with a fleur-de-lis. In the centre of both the fleur-de-lis is a single copper-alloy rivet, which may be a suspension bar. Although the surface of the fitting is quite worn there is still traces of gilding on the arms. The complete length is 46.4mm, the internal diameter of loop is 8.0mm and the external diameter is 15.6mm. The maximum width of arms is 10.2mm an…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-0BBA74
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt mount or horse harness decoration of post-medieval date. The main part of the mount consists of a sub-triangular plate with slightly convex edges. Extending upwards from the top of the triangular section is a pointed projection of roughly equal length. A small sub-rectangular protrusion extends downwards from the centre of the bottom edge. The upper surface of the mount is convex. On the reverse of the plate are two integral copper-alloy rivets. Both of these rivets are located on the back of the triangular section of the mount and both have been deliberately ben…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0BD1E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Post Medieval trade weight. The solid circular weight is trapezoidal in section has an official stamp of a crowned ‘I’ on the flat top and hence belongs to the period of James I, c. 1603-1625. The diameter of the base is 22.8mm, the thickness is 8.0mm and the weight is 29.28g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-0BDCB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Bow and Fantail Brooch. Behind the rectangular head with angular wings is a semi-cylindrical moulding housing a hinged pin mechanism, though the pin is missing. Above the head is an integrally cast circular chain loop. The plain narrow and arched bow is broken at the bottom and the leg and catchplate are missing. The surviving length is 27.1mm, the width is 14.8mm and the weight is 3.64g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-0BE1E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of probable 17th to 18th century date. The piece consists of two sub-circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. Both sides have designs in relief. One side bears a crowned portcullis, whilst the other side has lettering - possibly "IHA" - within a circular border. The seal measures 27.71mm long, 18.2mm wide and 3.72mm thick. The weight is 5.4g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0BFCA4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman T-shape brooch. The worn tubular wings have a slot in the centre which exposes a two turns of a copper alloy spring mechanism but the pin is missing. The bow is rectangular in section and tapers to a pointed foot. The decoration on the bow is very worn though it possibly has a central vertical decorated panel with a groove on either side. The length is 23.3mm, the width is 23.2mm and the weight is 5.13g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-0C0968
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman T-shape brooch. The tubular wings are decorated with a groove at each tip and conceal an iron axis bar with a slot in the centre exposes two turns of a copper alloy spring mechanism with a fragment of the pin. The incomplete tapering bow is triangular in section with a central vertical ridge and is broken at the foot. The surviving length is 19.6mm, the width is 24.9mm and the weight is 4.12g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-0C0490
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete lead cloth seal of probable 16th to 18th century date. The piece consists of two sub-circular discs. One side bears a privy mark which has, at the centre, a cross with expanded arms. A letter "I" is located in the left field and above this is a small flower head. On the other disc is stamped the following: "R.". The seal measures 25.57mm in diameter, 3mm thick and weighs 7.1g.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0C4627
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval Seal Matrix. The shield shaped seal matrix has the remains of a hexagonal handle, though most of the handle is missing. The device is a stag’s head with a cross between the antlers. Above this, is a beaded line that separates the device from the legend and runs across the top of the shield. The legend reads LEFA, though it is not know what this means. The device refers to the legend of St Hubert or St Eustachius who was a pagan Roman general of the Hadrianic period (117 A.D.-138 A.D.). Legend has it that he saw a stag coming towards him with a…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WAW-0C9223
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.l. Plate 48. The wings are semi-cylindrical with wing caps. The wings and wing caps are heavily abraded and incomplete. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. At the junction of the upper edge of the wings and lower edge of the bow head there is an incomplete hook which originally held the horizontal bar of the spring in place. The bow head is hump-like in profile, tapers to the bow on both sides a moulding is present at the junction between …
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0CB6B5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle, with an intact strap bar. One loop is rectangular, the other is rounded. The rounded loop has a lobed protrusion into the interior of the buckle. The frame is uninterrupted; so therefore has no pin recess. The pin is missing. The metal has lost most of its original surface and the metal is a light greyish-green colour. The buckle survives in two pieces. This type of buckle dates from circa 1575 – 1700. Parallels for this type of buckle can be seen in Whitehead, 2003, p91.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hailsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0C9537
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and corroded incomplete medieval copper-alloy sheet buckle plate. The rectangular plate is formed of a bent sheet folded double with a recessed pin notch; the plate has broken through at these two weak points at which it was folded. The buckle frame and pin have been lost. Further, one of the halves of the sheet has broken into two unequal parts at a weak point around a rivet hole. The two main elements remain rivetted together. There is a pair of rivets at the attachment end, with a third rivet aligned centrally, 28.3mm from the attachment end. The artefact has suffered d…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0CCF66
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large fragment of metal working debris, of unknown date.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ditchling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0CD963
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian harness link fragment, dating to the 11th century. The object has been cast in one piece. The fitting comprises a D-sectioned copper alloy ring, with a three knops positioned around the edge of the ring. The ring has broken off of a large artefact and the break can be seen opposite the terminating knop. The break is very worn and corroded. The metal is heavily corroded and worn. The metal is a patchy mid reddish-brown colour, typical of 11th century metal work found in this part of Sussex. The corrosion has eaten away much of the original surface…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodmell', grid reference and parish protected.