Record ID: BH-45EA68
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy mount of trompetenmuster type. The openwork mount comprises three ajoining symbols, each of which is of similar size and form, being roughly 'C-shaped' and flaring towards a trumpet-like terminal. The two lower symbols are set back-to-back, their straight bottom sides giving the mount a forked appearance; the third symbol surmounts the lower two, its trumpet end at the bottom. The flat reverse has three integrally cast, circular-sectioned rivets. One of these rivets is located at the top of the mount and the other two are behind the left and right forks respect…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-45DAC6
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy furniture fitting. The piece is roughly 'L-shaped' and probably represents a corner fitting. It takes the form of a three-dimensional representation of an anthropomorphic figure which resembles a cross between a satyr and a terminal figure. The outward-facing figure has stylised, angular features and a projecting beard and headwear. The body is elongated and heavily stylised, its straight sides converging towards the bottom, where it extends into a 'Z-shaped' leg with hoof. A screw thread projects downwards from the base of the hoof and a horizontal bar…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-457E23
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The piece is of flat-section and sub-pentagonal in plan, having an apex loop and three projecting lobes on either side. The upper surface bears an incised design, picked out in niello and broadly symmetrical. The central element of this design is a saltire, each of the two upper ends of which terminates in a downward-facing zoomorphic head. These heads extend along the outer sides of the mount, from the mid point downwards, with the upper projecting lobe forming the brow and the lower representi…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 27th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolnhurst and Keysoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-44ED75
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap-end, dating from the Late Early-Medieval period. Beneath the strap-end's split attachment end, the two sides bow outwards, reaching a maximum width halfway down, after which they converge towards the basal terminal. The lower two thirds of the strap-end are solid; in the upper third it bifurcates, creating a central gap flanked above and below by two plates of equal form. A pair of rivet holes is located a short distance down from the scalloped top side of the attachment, with opposing holes in the lower plate. An incised, pelta-shaped panel of decoration is lo…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravensden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-447082
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver sceat, VERNUS group (Gannon variety d), c.700-10. See Gannon 2013 (SCBI 63 British Museum Anglo-Saxon Coins I, pl. 8. nos 177-8). Diameter: 11.3mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-41BC73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sceat, Series A2 (type 2a), mint: Kent, c.685-690. Diameter: 11.7mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1.21g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4187C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver sceat, Series R2 (Metcalf sub-variety 12), mint: East Anglia (probably Ipswich), c.705-10. Diameter: 10.5mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-413012
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy scabbard chape, probably dating from the Medieval period. The chape has been cast in one piece, is 'U-shaped' and has a central slot. A number of horizontal grooves decorate the top end of both arms, and the horizontal top side of one arm has also has been 'toothed'. On either side of the chape a circular-sectioned rivet extends across the central gap, linking the front and back sides. File marks are visible on the surfaces of the chape. There is a small amount of damage to the back of the piece. Length: 28.2mm; width: 22.6mm; depth: 7.2mm; weight: 9.39g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-40E815
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup terminal, dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The piece is zoomorphic, taking the form of a three-dimensional representation of the head and neck of a beast. The terminal is roughly semi-cylindrical, with the forward-facing head at the distal end. The animal has a moulded brow ridge, on either side of which is a ring-shaped eye with central pellet. A pair of rounded ears is located between the back of the brow ridge and the top end of the mount, the latter of which is defined by a rim. At the front of the face, the snout angles upwards before …
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 27th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-408018
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Aesica brooch, dating from Early Roman period. The brooch comprises two joined elements: the head and bow form the upper piece, with an attached plate below. The wings have a flat underside and there are the remains of a perforated cap at either end, which would have held in place the now-missing axis bar and spring coils. Part of a rearward lug also curves backwards from the top of the head and would have secured an external chord. The top of the flat-sectioned bow is slightly narrower than the head; it flares towards the bottom, where it curves downwards, terminati…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-400331
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Colchester brooch, dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The brooch is complete and in good condition. The wings are of flat section, parallel-sided and have vertical ends. Ten coils make up the integrally cast spring, which extends from the centre of the underside of the head, terminating in the pin. An external chord, held within a rearward lug, holds the spring mechanism in place. Two panels of grooved decoration adorn the rearward lug, and a series of vertical grooves extends along the upper surfaces of both wings. The bow is of oval section, its …
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3FD361
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy pin, dating from the Roman period. The pin has been cast in one piece and is complete, although the shaft has become distorted. The head is of circular section, with a vertical outer face and convex upper surface. Two grooves have been incised at the top of the circular-sectioned shaft, which tapers to a point. Length: 50.5mm; diameter of head: 7.3mm; weight: 3.39g. This is a common form of Roman pin, close parallels being nos. 214 and 215 from excavations at Baldock, Hertfordshire (Stead and Rigby 1986: fig. 54). The dating evidence from Baldock suggests that …
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3FB453
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy pin, dating from the Roman period. The pin has been cast in one piece, with four grooves added at the top of the shaft, immediately below the flattened-hemispherical head. The circular-sectioned shaft tapers towards the bottom. It is uncertain as to whether the point of the pin is original. Length: 60.1mm; diameter of head: 7.6mm; weight: 4.66g. This is a common form of Roman pin, a published parallel being no. 218 from excavations at Baldock, Hertfordshire (Stead and Rigby 1986: fig. 54). The dating evidence from Baldock suggests that pins of this form date fr…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3F4F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater: 'Eastern Gold of Addedomaros'. British Museum nos. 2396 - 2404; Van Arsdell no. 1620; Mack no. 267. Struck c. 20 BC - c. 10 AD. Diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 3.2mm; weight: 5.58g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3EFA43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of Early Uninscribed 'L' Gold, 'Whaddon Chase' type. British Museum nos. 331 - 335; Van Arsdell no. 1487; Mack no. 137. Struck c. 60 - 50 BC. Diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 5.58g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3EA536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Hadrian, dating to the period AD 125 - 128 (Reece period 6). Obv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate head of Hadrian right. COS III reverse depicting Neptune standing left, foot on prow of boat, holding trident and dolphin/acrostolium. Minted in the Eastern Roman Empire. RIC II -; BMC 1031; Strack 38*. This coin has a piercing, located at 12 o'clock on the obverse, and a second attempted piercing at 8 o'clock. Diameter: 19.6mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.08g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemel Hempstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DEA56
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy frame from a Medieval single-loop buckle. The frame takes the form of a three dimensional representation of a lion, who stands to the left and faces outwards (i.e. head turned 90 degrees to his left). The animal has a slender body and upward-curving tail. The legs, which form the top and bottom sides of the frame, have a slight outward bow; this curvature continues into the concave underside of the body, creating a 'D-shaped' gap. Only a short length of the axis bar survives; originally, it would have extended between the forepaws and the hind paws. Multi…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3DA033
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy single-loop buckle, dating from the Medieval period. The frame is roughly 'D-shaped', the sides flaring outwards from the axis bar before curving inwards to form the outer side, at the centre of which is an outward-pointing pin rest with transverse groove. The upper surface of the frame slopes downwards and outwards, and the outer faces are vertical. A plate, now bent, has been folded around the circular-sectioned axis bar. The upper side of the plate is slightly larger than the lower and is sub-rectangular, having a concave distal end. The now-missing pin would have…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D66F1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy single-loop buckle with integral plate, dating from the Medieval period. The now-bent frame is roughly 'D-shaped', the width gradually expanding towards the outer side. At its inner end the frame extends into the plate, the straight sides of which converge towards the distal end, where they bulge outwards before terminating in an inward-curving hook. There are two centrally located rivet holes, one at either end of the plate, and a further hole at the frame end, through which the now-missing pin would have been looped. Gilding is visible on the upper surface of the p…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3D1964
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland. Short cross and stars coinage, probably Phase B, late or posthumous issue, minted c. 1205 - c. 1230. Radius: 9mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.26g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.