Record ID: LVPL-7ED5A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is circular in plan and biconical. The object has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 7.57mm. Each face of the object is decorated with mouldings in the form of a 'six-petalled' flower with a raised pellet within each 'petal'. The object has a light white patina and is in good condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated bro…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7ED2B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver half groat or penny of Henry VIII c. 1509-1547 AD.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ramsholt', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-7ECCB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate, uncertain Gallic emperor, reverse standing female left, diameter 15mm, further details illegible, c.AD275-86
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-7EC0B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus, House of Constantine VRBS ROMA Wolf and twins type, Rome, mintmark RBQ, AD330-5
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: SF-7EBE87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman dupondius or as of Crispina, c.178-187 AD (Reece period 9). Reverse: Illegible legend, uncertain female figure standing left.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-7EBB92
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thimble made of a white metal alloy probably Aluminium or tin. The thimble has no magnetic attraction. The thimble was probably originally circular in cross-section, tapering towards the flattish domed top, but is now sub-square having been squashed and dented on the top and sides. At the open end the thimble measures 14.4mm x 13.5mm and then tapers to 8.6mm x 9.5mm at the top. The thimble has a height of 17.6mm. The edge of the thimble has been folded out and upwards to form a rim 1.7mm high. The rim is decorated with closely set parallel short diagonal lines. Above the rim is a …
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-7EB6A1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver early Post-Medieval (AD 1500-1600) sharp hooked clasp (Read Class D Type 3), missing a fleur-de-lis knop from the back plate, and suffering a break to its rear loop. Overall, it measures 32.75mm long, 21.40mm wide and 17.75mm thick. It weighs 9.81g. It comprises multiple pieces: The back plate is lozengiform with round knops at each corner extending forward. It also has a fleur-de-lis extending outwards from each side (though one is lost). The plate measures 23.35mm x 21.20mm from round knop to round knop, and measures 25.10mm between the two diagonally oppo…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
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Record ID: CORN-7EAFE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base silver (billon blanc) douzain of Henry III (1574-1589) of France, missing date but of the type with alternating crown and lis on the reverse, which has been later perforated inside of one edge for suspension. The mint letter on the obverse below the shield and within the legend, but inverted, appears to be a 'B' which refers to Rouen in Normandy.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-7EA657
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of the bowl of a post-medieval clay tobacco pipe broken at its junction with the stem. The bowl is swollen, convex curved between the mouth and heel and projects out over the heel, c.60% of the bowl is missing down one side. The mouth is parallel to the stem. The surviving part of the bowl has a rouletted row of indented rectangles just below the plain, upright mouth. The sub-oval flat heel projects only a little from the base of the bowl and is wider and longer than the base, starting level with the stem,. This large heel is stamped with the maker's mark, in this case the incuse…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-7EA016
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 3g (1280-1282) with egg-waisted 'S' and crescent contraction mark after 'R' on obverse, Withers 26-7, Class 3g, North 1022.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: CORN-7E95F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth Issue (1582-1600), mintmark tun (1592-5), dated to 1593 on the reverse, bust 6C, Spink 2578B, North 2015.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7E94F2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sword or dagger pommel, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1700). It is circular in shape with an oval shaped section. At the centre is a neat square perforation (7.0 mm by 7.0mm) designed to accomodate the now missing tang of the blade. 18 evenly spaced rounded projections with moulded grooves between them radiate outwards from the central square perforation. It measures 33.6 mm in diameter, and is 12.4 mm thick. It weighs 63.9 g. The pommel is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movemen…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: SF-7E91A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy as of Nero, c.54-68 AD (Reece period 3). Reverse: []AVGVSTI S C. Possibly showing Victory advancing left.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-7E8E64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver halfpenny belonging to John (1199-1216). Short cross Class 6b (1209-1217). Minted by Walter in London. North p222 (nos 974-5). Diameter: 18.18mm. Thickness: 0.78mm. Weight: 0.6g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: CORN-7E8793
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue (1560-1561), mintmark cross crosslet (1560-1561), bust 3C, Spink 2558, North 1988, perforated for later suspension.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-7E7B46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver Halfpenny of Henry VI (1422-61, & 1470-1). Annulet issue (1422-30) - reverse has annulets in two quarters. Minted in London
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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Record ID: CORN-7E7951
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing trade token of Edward Burd, who is represented by the initials E.M.B, of Shaftesbury or 'Shaston', probably dating from the 1650s to the 1660s. Williamson (1967) lists a similar token of Edward Burd of Shaston, Dorsetshire, in Volume I, on page 188, No.136, which is also not dated.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-7E6C35
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy harness pendant. The pendant is an elaborate quatrefoil in shape with a circular integral suspension loop off set at ninety degrees. The front is decorated with five roses or cinquefoils within an indented elaborate cross which is inlaid with red (gules) enamel - gules a cross engraved with five roses or cinquefoils. This is similar to the arms of Edington or Edmondes. The pendant is 46.63 mm high, 39.01 mm in width and weighs 16.04 grams. It dates to the 13th or 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
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Record ID: SF-7E63F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, c.275-285 AD (Reece period 14). Reverse: [] AVG. Sacrifical implements
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7E45C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with a semi-circular lug to the top end on the reverse. The die of the matrix depicts a central pellet with eights radiating petals or leaves within a circumferential border. An incised circumferential legend is present, and the first half can be read although the degree of wear and retained dirt makes the second half illegible. It reads + S' WILL' FILI. - E - - WV (Seal of William son of ?) The metal has a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The matrix is 35.6mm long, 24.7mm wide, 8.2mm …
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
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