Record ID: BH-4F9CF0
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead papal bulla of Pope John 22nd (Papacy: 1316-1334). The artetact is sub-oval in plan, the sides bowing inwards at the point of the vertical perforation. On the obverse is the relief moulded image of the inward-facing heads of St. Peter (right) and St. Paul (left) and, above, the legend 'SPASPE' (abbreviation of 'Saint Paul, Saint Peter'). A beaded border surrounds both heads, extending at the top into a border for the bulla itself. A sceptre divides the two heads. On the reverse, also contained within a beaded border, is the legend 'IOhA/NNES/.PP*.XXII' (*Omega above). Dimen…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-53D847
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy book clasp, dating from the Late Medieval period. The piece represents the lower portion of a composite clasp. The upper part of the surviving piece has a rectangular 'plate', from each of the two top corners of which projects a right angled, perforated lug. The now-missing axis bar would originally have been contained within these lugs and would also have held in place an upper element, creating a hinged fitting. The aforementioned plate has an incised groove around its perimeter; this in turn contains an incised saltire, each of the quarters created als…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-545DA3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy harness pendant of Medieval date. The central portion of the pendant is roughly circular, with six equally-spaced lobes projecting outwards from the edge. The central device takes the form of a stylised flower, each of the three stems terminating in a segmented oval head. This design is slightly raised and traces of gilding survive upon its surface, while the surrounding field contains the remains of a dark blue enamel infill. The perforated loop, which surmounts the pendant's central lobe, has straight sides, its width gradually increasing towards the top. The heavil…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.