Record ID: ESS-43E6D6
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lithic impliment: Mesolithic tranchet adze, dating 9000 to 6000 BC. There have been suggestions that tranchet adze continued in use into the Neolithic, however there is no direct evidence for this. The adze is an elongated oval in plan with a lenticular cross section with pointed edges. In profile the adze is sub-rectangular with elongated pointed blade end. The blade end shows no evidence of wear, however the blade end of adze could be restruck to form a new cutting edge. The rough shape of the adze was created using a hard hammer to remove the outer cortex of a flint nodule (however …
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-4408C6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded lead token of probable late medieval to post-medieval date. One side bears two letters (possibly 'RS' or 'RC'), whilst the other side has a design in relief of a six-petalled flower head, with a single pellet visible in one of the fields. The token measures 18.8mm in diameter, 2.8mm thick and weighs 7.57g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-43E7B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Henry VIII, second coinage. London Mint: (Tower). Initial mark: Lis (1538-1541). The coin is in fine to very fine condition.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford and Wrekin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-43D012
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead goods seal of 16th to 19th century AD date. This single-disc seal bears the arms of Spain (Leon and Castile) on one side and, on the other side, has the word 'CAD[I]Z'. Spanish seals are rare finds in Britain and, at present, cannot be closely dated. The object measures 18.6mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 3.58g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 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-43AD56
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hasp and clasp fastener of probable 17th century AD date (G. Bailey; 2004; pp. 100). The plate is sub-oval in plan and has three projecting perforated lobes, one at the top and one on each side. The uppermost lobe is incomplete, whilst the other two have small, rounded projections on the ends. A moulded horizontal collar separates the plate from the incomplete hook section. The object is badly corroded. It measures 34.8mm long, 28.3mm wide and 4mm thick. The weight is 5.35g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-43B8B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped 12th-century silver medieval penny of Henry II of the 'Tealby' or Cross-and-Crosslets coinage, probably struck by Raul at Bury St Edmunds (North 961/2; c. 1170 - 1180 AD)
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-4381D7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pendent loop with tiny bar-mount attached. It measures 21mm in width and is 18.4mm long (including bar-mount 22.5mm). It weighs 1.50g. The pendent loop is diamond shaped, with a knop on three corners and an axis bar in place of the other. The axis bar is slightly narrowed and the frame either side has a slight knop flanking it. The bar-mount is max.3.6mm wide and a tiny rivet is still in situ. The part that would have attached to the belt is 4mm long. Pendent loops found in London (Dress Accessories 1991) date from the late 13th to the 14th century. No exact para…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
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Record ID: HESH-439B44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Charles I from the Aberystwyth mint (1638-1642). Initial mark: Book. The coin is in fine to very fine condition.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford and Wrekin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-437C70
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete inner lead disc of a post-medieval four part cloth seal. These seals were cast as plain and then later stamped with the chosen design. This disc is plain on the reverse whilst the front carries the 'Charles II type head' with the inscription OF ENG LAND around the portrait, the border is decorated with a circle of beading. This particular seal probably dates to the reign of James II (1685-1688). This disc has been pierced directly above the portrait and was possibly used as a pendant or label after its initial use as a seal.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-437220
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern impersonal seal matrix. The object is cast in one piece and is essentially conical with a round base of 5mm depth and then a groove above this surmounted by a sub-rectangular 4-sided elongated pyramid which has incised foliate decoration on the two narrowest sides. Surmounting this section is the suspension loop which is lonzenge shaped with a round hole which is, in turn, surmounted by a small knop. The actual face of the seal carries a design of cross-hatching in the shape of lozenges. All surfaces were once gilded but only remnants of this remain. The ov…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-436693
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Charles I Initial mark: Rose (probably)Tower mint. The coin has been pierced from the reverse to the obverse with a smooth spherical hole. It has been pierced at a position of six o'clock on the reverse. This corresponds with a position of ten o'clock on the obverse. The coin is in very worn and slightly corroded. The position of the hole would suggest that the reverse was designed to be seen.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford and Wrekin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-436702
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ancient Hellenistic Greek Bronze (copper-alloy) coin dating to the 3rd-1st century BD or possibly a barbarous Roman coin of the 4th century AD. The coin is very worn. It has a diameter of 7.56mm, a thickness of 1.99mm and weighs 0.56g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-435BF5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy probable token. One side is decorated with an eight spoked wheel design whilst the other side is difficult to decipher due to overall wear & corrosion The item, especially the wheel design, bears some resemblance to the ubiquitious lead tokens but these are usually one-sided and are of an alloy that is predominantly lead. no good parallels were found for this item and it has been dated broadly to the later Medieval to early post Medieval based on stylistic grounds. The item has a diameter of 21.12mm, is 2.33mm thick and weighs 4.71g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: IOW-434931
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete cast lead seal matrix of Modern date (c. AD 1850 - c. AD 1920). Diameter 46.8mm, thickness 5.0mm. Weight 53.53g. The seal was used to impress a trader's name and a weight in pounds. It is circular in plan and small portions of the edges are missing due to modern breaks. At the centre, within an indented circle (diameter 28.5mm), is the weight marked in pounds (lb). However, this area has an old scuff mark which has obliterated the numeral. It is quite likely to have read 1/8lb. The inscription around the edge reads (from right to left (viewing an impression): IMPE…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-433307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Halfgroat of Charles I. The coin has possibly been deliberately polished and bent. It measures 15.1mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.83g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-434621
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy late medieval bell. The lower half of the bell has been lost through damage although what remains of the bell suggests that it was originally conical or 'bell-shaped' rather than spherical. The attachment loop, which is integrally cast is in the form of a rounded trianglular lug with drilled central hole of c.1mm diameter. Below the loop and above the main body of the bell, the bell has a pronounce waisted curve - the triangular lug is set perpendicular to this. The bell is in poor condition most of the original surface has been lost although the remai…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-431C13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn silver Halfgroat of Elizabeth I; Fifth issue; 1590-1592 AD. Measures 15.7mm in diameter, 0.4mm thick and weighs 1.14g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-42F9D5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five sherds of abraded coarseware pottery of probable medieval date. Two of the sherds are rim sherds and three are body sherds. Three are reduced with buff/orange oxidised surfaces and the remaining two are more consistently reduced. The fabric contains abundant fine sand, moderate larger quartz pieces (up to 2mm) and sparse limestone (up to 3mm). Total weight: 33g
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-42BDD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Charles I (civil war period) dated 1643-4. York Mint. Initial Mark Lion. The coin has been pierced from the obverse to reverse with a smooth spherical hole. It has been pierced in the lower left hand quadrant at a position of seven o'clock on the obverse. This corresponds with a position of eight o'clock on the reverse. The coin is in extremely fine condition.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford and Wrekin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-428632
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of medieval date. Stylistically, this piece bears strong similarities to 13th and 14th century spur buckles. However, the lack of any means of attaching a pin suggests that this may be a looped suspension mount. A similar, but articulated, example was discovered in excavations in London (see G. Egan and F. Pritchard; 1991; pp. 219, no. 1191). The circular 'frame' adjoins the rectangular plate. At each end of the plate a small copper-alloy rivet sits within a hole. The upper surface has traces of gilding. The object measures 23.7mm long, 10.7mm wide and 4.2mm…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.