2024-03-28T17:10:27+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results145120Hertfordshire100CountyMultiple1Metal detectorMed brooch 06 111 - 141.jpg39092006From a paper map1813980110879MD4.09DistrictCertain1BH38971500Restricted Accessx142211.8North Hertfordshire106272011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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 one of these turns at ninety degrees is a narrowing in the frame, which probably represents the pin attachment. The upper surface of the brooch is decorated by a slightly raised central line bordered by tooth-like indentations. The reverse is plain but shows evidence of having been filed..
The piece measures 27.62mm long, 12.3mm wide and 4.09mm thick. The weight is 1.8g.Daniel Pett27.627North HertfordshireBH-0B2DB5176242Ring variant1Ver 06/111 - 141BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-1762421112.36BH-0AFE56Fragment1200images/jwatters/21346660014610B2D9010A842007-04-02T08:38:01ZProbablyx1422162006-10-09T23:00:00Z0MEDIEVALCopper alloy41425MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALwith finderCertainGlassCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.497ZHertfordshire10CountyCast1Metal detectorMed buckle 06 111 - 107.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801MD2DistrictCertain1BH38971500Restricted Accessx142210.9North Hertfordshire106272011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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.Daniel Pett13.947North HertfordshireBH-0B4F58176243Single-loop1Ver 06/111 - 107BUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-1762431118.528BH-0B3B45Fragment1200images/jwatters/11346670014610B4F30150642007-04-02T08:46:59ZCertainx1422112006-10-09T23:00:00Z0MEDIEVALCopper alloy41425MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.497ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1Metal detectorNLM11141.jpg81272006178411EMDistrictCertain4NLM812213900Dunham-on-Trentx410220.83Bassetlaw106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaA 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. Daniel Pett20.77NLM-0B65941762441NLM11141HOOKED TAGfinds-17624411NLM-0B5E87Complete800images/lstaves/11350600014610B6570147F42007-04-02T08:52:55ZCertainx4102212006-12-01T00:00:00Z0EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41423EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.498ZHertfordshire1CountyMultiple1Metal detectorMed buckle 06 111 - 134.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801MD4.11DistrictCertain1BH38971400Restricted Accessx142211.86North Hertfordshire106272011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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 wire, is wound once around the axis bar. The surfaces of the frame are tinned or silvered.
The piece measures 14.56mm long, 16.62mm wide and 4.11mm thick. The weight is 1.86g.Daniel Pett14.567North HertfordshireBH-0B76C8176245Single-loop1Ver 06/111 - 134BUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-1762451116.6210BH-0B6227Fragment1175images/jwatters/11346680014610B76A016E142007-04-02T08:57:30ZCertainx1422162006-10-09T23:00:00Z0MEDIEVALCopper alloy41425MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.499ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1Metal detectorNLM11142.jpg81272006182361RO2.9DistrictCertain4NLM8100400Cauntonx412189.81Newark and Sherwood106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaA 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.Daniel Pett42.27NLM-0B65941762461NLM11142BRACELETfinds-176246116.1NLM-0BAB18Complete200images/lstaves/11350690014610BB00010CA42007-04-02T09:12:48ZCertainx4121812006-12-01T00:00:00Z0ROMANCopper alloy41423RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.5ZHertfordshire10CountyCast1Metal detectorMed mount 06 111 - 116.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801PM5.8DistrictCertain4BH38971700Restricted Accessx410472.24North Hertfordshire106272011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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.Daniel Pett17.217North HertfordshireBH-0BB3A71762471Ver 06/111 - 116MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-1762471116.258BH-0BA217Complete1500images/jwatters/21346690014610BB380156A42007-04-02T09:13:44ZProbablyx4104712006-10-09T23:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41425PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.5ZNottinghamshireCountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorNLM11146.jpg812712006178561MDGildedDistrictCertain4NLM812215.61450Fledboroughx1422112.12Bassetlaw106272021-02-25T12:06:43ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
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 and the weight is 12.12g.
Robert Webley46.47NLM-0B65941762481strap loop1NLM11146MEDIEVALHARNESS FITTINGfinds-1762481110.2NLM-0BC1F7Complete1200x14221images/lstaves/11350730014610BC6A0157442007-04-02T09:18:50ZCertainx1422112006-12-01T00:00:00Z29MEDIEVALCopper alloy41423MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.501ZHertfordshire10CountyCast1Metal detectorPost med mount 06 111 - 112.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801PM6.12DistrictCertain4BH38971700Restricted Accessx410472.66North Hertfordshire106272011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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 bent inwards.
The object measures 29.49mm long, 9.88mm wide and 6.12mm thick. The weight is 2.66g.Daniel Pett29.497North HertfordshireBH-0BD0431762491Ver 06/111 - 112MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-176249119.888BH-0BBA74Complete1500images/jwatters/11346720014610BD0101DCD42007-04-02T09:21:21ZCertainx4104712006-10-09T23:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41425PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.501ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1Metal detectorNLM11147.jpg81272006178411PM8DistrictCertain4NLM812222.81625Dunham-on-Trentx4104729.28Bassetlaw110942011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca 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. Daniel Pett9NLM-0B6594176250Trade1NLM11147WEIGHTfinds-17625011NLM-0BD1E6Complete1603images/lstaves/11350610014610BD5C01C7942007-04-02T09:22:52ZCertainx4104712006-12-01T00:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALLead41423PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.502ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1EarlyMetal detectorNLM11150.jpg81272006178411RODistrictCertain2NLM8122200Dunham-on-Trentx412183.64Bassetlaw106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaA 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. Daniel Pett27.171NLM-0B6594176251Bow and Fantail1NLM11150BROOCHfinds-1762511114.8NLM-0BDCB7Incomplete43images/lstaves/11350620014610BED201B2742007-04-02T09:29:06ZCertainx4121812006-12-01T00:00:00Z0ROMANCopper alloy41423RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.502ZHertfordshire10CountyCast1Metal detectorPost med cloth seal 06 111 - 114.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801PM3.72DistrictCertain4BH38971800Restricted Accessx410475.4North Hertfordshire110942011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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.Daniel Pett27.719North HertfordshireBH-0C00701762521Ver 06/111 - 114CLOTH SEALRestricted Accessfinds-1762521118.28BH-0BE1E4Complete1600images/jwatters/11346700014610C004019F342007-04-02T09:34:12ZCertainx4104712006-10-09T23:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALLead41425PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.503ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1EarlyMetal detectorNLM11151.jpg81272006178411RODistrictCertain2NLM8122200Dunham-on-Trentx412185.13Bassetlaw106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaAn 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.
Daniel Pett23.371NLM-0B6594176253T shape1NLM11151BROOCHfinds-1762531123.2NLM-0BFCA4Incomplete43images/lstaves/11350630014610C02201E7642007-04-02T09:34:42ZCertainx4121812006-12-01T00:00:00Z0ROMANCopper alloy41423RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.503ZNottinghamshireCountyCast1EarlyMetal detectorNLM11157.jpg81272006178411RODistrictCertain2NLM8122200Dunham-on-Trentx412184.12Bassetlaw106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaAn 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. Daniel Pett19.671NLM-0B6594176254T shape1NLM11157BROOCHfinds-1762541124.9NLM-0C0968Incomplete43images/lstaves/11350830014610C0B6010AB42007-04-02T09:37:10ZCertainx4121812006-12-01T00:00:00Z0ROMANCopper alloy41423RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.504ZHertfordshire1CountyCast1Metal detectorPost med cloth seal 06 111 - 135.jpg39092006GPS (from the finder)139801PM3DistrictCertain2BH389725.571800Restricted Accessx410477.1North Hertfordshire110942011-02-24T13:50:54ZReturned to finderEasternCircaA 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. Daniel Pett9North HertfordshireBH-0C1EF11762551Ver 06/111 - 135CLOTH SEALRestricted Accessfinds-1762551110BH-0C0490Incomplete1500images/jwatters/11346710014610C1E901CE442007-04-02T09:42:17ZCertainx4104712006-10-09T23:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALLead41425PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALwith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.504ZLincolnshireCountyCast1Metal detectorNLM11133.jpg59422006158421MDDistrictCertain2NLM435271450Hardwickx142214.24West Lindsey106272011-02-24T13:15:37ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaAn 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 cross between its antlers and a voice told him that he would suffer for Christ's sake. He and his family converted to Christianity, and were later martyred by being baked in a brass bull. The length of the face is 18.1mm, the width is 14.9mm and the weight is 4.24g. Daniel Pett18.17NLM-0B65941762561NLM11133SEAL MATRIXfinds-1762561114.9NLM-0C4627Incomplete1200images/lstaves/11350190014610C4D30199042007-04-02T09:54:43ZCertainx1422112006-12-01T00:00:00Z0MEDIEVALCopper alloy41423MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.505ZLateEast Sussex100CountyCast1EarlyMetal detector1-228j.jpg26252007From a paper map126661PM2.3DistrictCertain2SUSS26781700Restricted Accessx410471.8Wealden106272011-02-24T13:49:34ZReturned to finder3South EastCircaA 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.
Daniel Pett23.17Hailsham1SUSS-0CBD811762581BUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-1762581116.26SUSS-0CB6B5Incomplete1575images/lwilson/11344330014610CBD2018D542007-04-02T10:24:34ZCertainx4104712007-02-01T00:00:00Z0POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.507ZHampshire100CountyWrought1Metal detectorHAMP-0C9537buckleplate.jpg177651990From a paper map1173361MD1.4DistrictCertain2HAMP177541450Hambledonx142216.4Winchester106272011-02-24T12:18:32ZReturned to finderSouth EastCircaA 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 damage in the form of a number of strikes, particularly at the frame end. It has corroded to a mid-light green colour with areas of dark brown staining, particularly at the frame end of the 'intact' half. The absence of any diagnostic decoration or other features means that only a general date can be attributed to this buckle plate.Daniel Pett51.17-1.090842HAMP-924EE6176259plate1BUCKLESU6414finds-17625911166HAMP-0C9537Incomplete1250images/rwebley/11346960014610CCE301C8B42007-04-02T10:29:07ZCertainx1422171990-01-01T00:00:00Z01995-01-01T00:00:00Z50.921918MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.507ZEast Sussex100CountyCast1Metal detector1-228i.jpg26252007From a paper map12758UNDistrictCertain1SUSS2896Restricted Access155Lewes106272011-02-24T13:49:34ZReturned to finderSouth EastA large fragment of metal working debris, of unknown date.Daniel Pett7DitchlingSUSS-0CBD811762601METAL WORKING DEBRISRestricted Accessfinds-17626016SUSS-0CCF66Fragmentimages/lwilson/11344320014610CD14014F842007-04-02T10:29:56ZCertain12007-02-01T00:00:00Z0UNKNOWNCopper alloy41421UN164http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.508ZEast Sussex100CountyCastMEDIEVAL1LateMetal detector1-228l.jpg26252007From a paper map127501EM5.1DistrictCertain1SUSS28961100Restricted Accessx410226.4Lewes106272016-01-08T15:55:51ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
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. The object is definitely 11th century in date.
Robert Webley23.37Rodmell3SUSS-0CBD811762611MEDIEVALHARNESS FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-1762611125.36SUSS-0CD963Fragment1000x14221images/lwilson/11346760014610CDC101FE842007-04-02T10:32:49ZCertainx4102212007-02-01T00:00:00Z29EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.509ZEast Sussex100CountyCast1Metal detector1-228k.jpg26252007From a paper map12666UN5.8DistrictCertain1SUSS2678Restricted Access6.7Wealden106272011-02-24T13:49:34ZReturned to finderSouth EastAn undatable copper alloy ring, with a D-shaped chamfered section. Daniel Pett22.97HailshamSUSS-0CBD811762621RINGRestricted Accessfinds-176262112.66SUSS-0CE464Fragmentimages/lwilson/11344340014610CE6A019D742007-04-02T10:35:38ZCertain12007-02-01T00:00:00Z0UNKNOWNCopper alloy41421UN164http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:46.509Z