Record ID: BH-D89E08
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy handle fragment of a Roman patera or similar vessel. The object is of flat section. The central portion is roughly rectangular in plan, although the widest point is at the centre, and from here it tapers slightly in both directions. At the centre, extending outwards on each side, is an angled 'tang'. The point at which each tang meets the main body of the object is marked by a deep groove. Although no exact parallel could be found for this handle, examination of similar patera handles suggests that this piece probably comes from the end closest to the bowl of the ve…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-D86771
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable 14th century date (see N. Griffiths; 1986; pp. 1). The pendant takes the form of a spade-shield decorated with a heraldic device. This device takes the form of a lion, facing left, guardant. The original enamel infill for the lion is missing but the surrounding dark blue enamel - which extends right to the edge - is largely intact. Research by the finder suggests that this crest may belong to the Breouse Family, Earls of Glamorgan, who lived in Lewes, Sussex. A similar example can be seen in N. Mills' "Medieval Artefacts" (1999; pp. 6…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D84F87
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
an incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends, folded wing ends type, Eastern Group), AD 40-70. Semi-cylindrical wings folded round to form short enclosed sections at either end, but axis bar missing. Rearward facing hook in centre, but spring chord missing. Width across wings is 29.28mm, and the folded ends are 5mm wide. The bow has a faceted back and the moulded front is ribbed. There are traces of white metal on the front surfaces. The bow is incomplete and the catch plate is missing. The brooch is 30mm in length and weighs 8.7g. A similar, though com…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D824F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), dating to the period c.AD 164-165 (Reece period 8). TR P V IMP II COS II reverse type depicting Mars standing right holding spear and leaning on shield. Mint of Rome. As RIC III, p. 256, no. 529. Measures 18.1mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-D83D34
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pig fibula pin. The pin is made from a pig fibula with a pierced head, which is now incomplete. Both faces have been shaped to form flattened surfaces. These faces have fine ribbing which are possibly file marks rather than having a functional use. The pin measures 105.14mm long, 8.96mm wide and 2.87mm thick. It weighs 2.2g. Margeson (Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78 East Anglian Archaeology Report p. 13) comments that these were used as dress pins or as netting needles for coarse work. The Norwich examp…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-D82ED6
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy and iron linch pin terminal. The copper alloy element of the linch pin is circular in section, which varies in diameter. In profile the terminal has a sub ‘H’ shape with the central portion being particular wide. The outer and inner edges are further decorated in profile with a groove forming a ‘V’ shape. The outer surface is decorated with a central circular cell which is possibly filled with dark coloured enamel. There is then, a low-relief concentric ring which has traces of possibly corroded enamel. The corrosion has a light green colour which may sugges…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-D81867
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
an incomplete copper alloy nummus, AD 300-402
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D80124
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pendant seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is 18.8mm high and weighs 5.4g. The matrix has a round die (diameter 16.6mm) which narrows into a hexagonally faceted conical handle. This terminates with a perforated pointed knop for suspension. The legend reads FEI ME TENT, French for 'faith holds me'. The central motif is a pair of crossed hands with a six-pointed star above. A seal with this inscription is affixed to a document within the ancient deeds of the Duchy of Lancaster at the Public Record Office (Harvey and McGuinness 1996, 'A Guide to British Medi…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D80166
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
an incomplete copper alloy nummus, AD 300-402
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D7F687
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver, sceat, Series BIa (type 27b, N125), c.695-700, Metcalf T&S p95-7, pl 5.105. Measures 11.6mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D7EBE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete penny of Elizabeth I. AD 1560-61 (North 1975, 110, ref. 1988).
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D7E835
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy nummus, AD 343-348
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-D7E087
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle. A loop and strap bar are missing and the broken edges are not too recent breaks. The remaining loop, on the interior, is oval, with a slight ‘3’ shaped moulding. The exterior edge of the apex has a moulded pointed oval protrusion. The reverse of the frame is undecorated and hollow. The surface of the frame has a matte mid green patina. The buckle measures 27.52mm from the apex to the broken terminals and is 33.01mm wide across the complete loop. It weighs 5.1g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (Whitehea…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D7CE82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Plated denarius of Julia Maesa (AD 218-222) (Reece Period 10) with pitting to silver plating revealing corroding copper core. VESTA, Vesta standing left holding palladium and sceptre. Prototype Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 50, cf. no. 276.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D7C0B5
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy gilded figurine of a baby bird. Possibly has lead inside as it is very heavy. The metal has corroded slightly to give a reddish tinge. Some of the gilding remains. The detail of the bird's feathers have been picked out. It is sat down with it's wings folded at the side and the head facing forwards. It has a small tail which is visible. The base looks as though it was attached to something else. It is possible it was sat in a nest as part of the figurine. The gilding could suggest a date of c.1300 onwards for this object. However the bird has 2 holes in it's back…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-D7B5B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate possibly of Valerian, uncertain reverse, uncertain mint, AD 253-260.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D729C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver, sceat, Series BIb (type 27b, N126), c.685-95, Metcalf T&S p.95-8, pl.5, nos.100-2. Measures 12.7mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.18g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-D750D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, minted 321AD. The reverse is BEATA TRANQVILLITAS 'Blessed tranquillity'. The mint is Trier. RIC Vol. VII, p. 191, No. 305.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SF-D74431
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy radiate, too worn to identify
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D72E01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
five copper alloy nummi, AD 300-402, unidentified diameters: 14.27, 15.00, 13.47, 14.06, 12.49mm
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.