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Record ID: NMS-2CA9A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy as or dupondius probably of Hadrian. Further details illegible. Reece period 6. Circa 117-138 AD
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Taverham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-2B28C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and abraded Roman copper alloy Colchester Derivative Rearhook brooch, the spring, pin and the lower end of the bow missing. There is a single groove at the outer ends of the wings, and the D-sectioned bow is decorated with a pair of median grooves. Extant length 18mm. Wingspan 18.5mm. c.43 - c.65. Field MB6
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-2B0CB7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post-medieval gilt copper alloy flat mount, perhaps oval or circular but broken in two places. Possibly from furniture. Part of the edge is chamfered and scalloped. The gilt front face is engraved with an uncertain scene, perhaps depicting a bird or fish, within a border of conjoined punched annulets. Extant dimensions 34.5 x 19mm. Thickness 1.4 - 1.8mm. Perhaps c.1660 - c.1730. Field CA2
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2016
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Record ID: NMS-2AD7B2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval tin-coated copper alloy buckle frame with the remains of an iron plate and/or pin on the deeply recessed central bar. The form of the frame is abnormal. Apart from a large rounded projection from the straight edge it might be described as either shield-shaped with that edge downwards or resembling the upper part of a lancet window when viewed the other way around. A small notch in the centre of the straight edge indicates it was the outside edge. Length 44mm. Width 23.5mm. No parallel noted, but such recessed bars can be found on harness buckles. This example, however, …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-2AD716
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of George II (old bust type) (1727-1760 AD). The coin has two 45 degree bends making it S-shaped in profile; coins modified in this way are thought to be 'love tokens'.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
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Record ID: BH-2A5752
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body or base sherd from a ceramic vessel of Roman to Medieval date. The coarseware sherd is of South Midlands Shell-tempered ware, with a mid grey core, pinkish surface with patches of soot blackening and frequent crushed shell temper. The angle of the outer wall changes approximately halfway down the outer surface of the irregular sherd. Length: 62.2mm; width: 50.3mm; thickness: 8.5mm; weight: 24.5g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2A40D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Medieval ceramic jug. The beaded rim has a groove in its upper surface. The wall of the vessel is vertical and there is a projecting remnant of a rectangular-sectioned handle. A deep thumb mark is located above this handle and the two sides have also been pushed on with fingers. The fabric is light grey, the surface pinkish and micaceous. The sherd is only slightly abraded. Width: 58.4mm; height: 53.8mm; thickness: 26.7mm; weight: 60.8g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2A3D96
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Distorted lead alloy button cover, the reverse crimped over the remains of leather. The main part within a raised border depicts, in repoussé, an ornate shield bearing the letter R, beneath a small equal-armed cross and between the letter C on the left and another letter partly obscured by the squashed border but almost certainly an R on the right. Cf. an example from North Lincolnshire (NLM-1971C3). Diameter c.25mm. Probably from the reign of Charles II (1660-85). BC field
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2016
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Record ID: BH-2A1014
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, dating to the period AD 321 - 324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse depicting a wreath around 'VOT/X'. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 2.6g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-29F1E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck copper alloy halfpenny traders' token dating to the late 17th century, circa 1660-1700. The reverse legend reads HIS HALF PENY. The rest of the reverse and the obverse are obscured by corrosion. Diameter: 18.22mm. Thickness: 0.95mm. Weight: 0.9g. Die axis not known.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: HESH-29D134
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn copper alloy Nuremburg Jetton of post medieval date (1550-1650). The jetton is eroded and corroded and much of the mid green surface patina has been removed revealing a mid brown purple coloured corrosion product beneath, Rose and Orb type: Obv. Three crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged around a central rose Rev. Imperial orb within a tressure of three arches and three angles
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tewkesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-29CA26
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy finger ring of Late Roman date. The ring has been cast in one piece and has a flat-sectioned hoop, the width of which gradually expands towards the shoulders. A pair of transverse grooves separates the shoulders from the wider, slightly raised, rectangular bezel. Each shoulder bears an incised saltire; a saltire also occupies most of the surface of the bezel, with an additional right-angled groove added to each end of one of the arms. The ring has a brownish-green patination and patches of corrosion. Width: 19.7mm; depth (bezel to back of hoop): 19.7mm; width of b…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-29A2F1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy suspension loop from a Late-Medieval to early Post-Medieval purse bar (1400-1600). The loop measures 42.65 mm in length, 18.34 mm in width, 9.87 mm in thickness and weighs 12.44 g. The loop is a sub-oval shape which narrows as it meets a sub-rectangular base measuring 9.64 mm in width, 7.5mm in thickness and 3.86mm in depth. The rivet that would have attached it to the purse bar is still intact; it measures 4.93 mm in diameter. The loop is also slightly thicker at the top and tapers off as it meets the fixture. The purse bar loop is mostly green in colour where th…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: HESH-29A164
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button probably dating from the later post medieval period or early modern period (1600-1750). The button is circular in plan and domed (D shaped). The head is solid and cast in one piece. The front face is not decorated. The rear of the button has a single integrally cast projection / shank (diameter: 3.2mm) which is broken close to the back (it projects 1.2mm). The button is a mid grey colour with an abraded patina and slightly corroded surface. A direct parallel has not been found. The button measures 15.6mm diameter and is 4.8mm thick across the head. It weigh…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tewkesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-299436
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle frame fragment. Cast end of a double looped buckle with a projecting trefoil edge with four converging incised lines emphasising the divisions of the edge. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1550-1650. Length: 21mm, Height: 28.7mm, Thickness: 2.4mm, Weight: 3.18gms.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: NLM-298A14
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. Cast Strap Loop, D shaped with a collared knop on its curving end and a slightly tapered pin of diameter 3.4mm projecting 3mm from its straight end. Suggested date: later Medieval, 1350-1400. Length: 26.3mm, Width: 15.8mm, Thickness: 4.5mm, Weight: 3.60gms.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: HESH-2983D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a sheet metal plate - most probably a buckle plate of later medieval date (1200-1500 AD). The plate is irregular in plan and profile (originally being flat - now curled and distorted). No original edges survive, although one potential rivet hole is present along one edge. The upper surface is decorated with two parallel incised lines that probably form a border to the entire plate. The reverse surface is plain and undecorated. The artefact is a mid green colour with a well formed surface patina. The artefact measures 26.0mm length, is 25.8mm wide and 1.0mm thick; it…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tewkesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-298195
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness pendant, dating from the Medieval period. The artefact has a cuboidal block at the centre, from which spring three oval-sectioned arms, each terminating in a flattened-sub-globular moulding. These arms extend from three of the outer faces of the block, with the remnant of a further arm on the fourth face confirming that the piece was originally cross-shaped. Possible traces of gilding are visible on the corroded surfaces of the object and there is a suggestion of an incised design on one of the two wider faces of the block. Length: 35.3mm; widt…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-298074
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly corroded elaborate cast copper-alloy object: a strap-fitting possibly relating to a medieval sword-belt hook. The broadly U-shaped object has a hook at one end and a loop at the other. The loop's sub-rectangular slot was presumably for a leather strap. After the rounded curve the other part of the strap-fitting straightens, becoming parallel with the loop. It ends by turning through ninety degrees to face the loop, albeit just above. The outer surface of the other part is bevelled along its length externally on both sides, and through the curve. It is decorated with a trans…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: NLM-297F46
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Cast double looped annular buckle with a narrowed strap bar and two oblique projections, both grooved. Abraded. This compares to Whitehead (1996) page 46 no. 267. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500. Length: 39.1mm, Height: 28.6mm, Thickness: 3.3mm, Weight: 7.91gms.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WAW-297C68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 319-20 (Reece Period 16). Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT / PR over an altar: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type. Minted in London. RIC Vol. VII, p. 107, No. 157.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 9th February 2014
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Record ID: HESH-297822
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet metal plate - most probably a book fitting or possibly a buckle plate of later medieval date (1200-1500 AD). The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and profile (originally being flat - now curled and distorted). The plate was original an irregular pentagon in shape with a pointed terminal. That angled edge is pierced with small circular rivet holes. The internal surface has ring and dot decoration around each rivet hole. The reverse surface is plain and undecorated. The artefact is a mid green colour with a well formed but eroded surface patina. The artefact m…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tewkesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-297192
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead musket ball. Cast ball with two intersecting slashes on its surface, and a dimple opposite, possibly from the end of the ram rod. Patinated overall. The cutting of the shot may be a deliberate attempt to improve its lethality, which might hint at military usage. The mass, at over an ounce, is also apt for a muzzle loading firearm of military specification. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800. Diameter: 17.6mm, Weight: 30.77gms.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 12th April 2021
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Record ID: NMS-296124
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Henry II, short cross class 1b, moneyer Pieres of London, 1180-5
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NLM-295E26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Victorinus (269-271), RIC no. 73, Reece period 13, Cologne mint. Obverse description: Radiate head right, bearded. Obverse inscription: [--]CTO[--] Reverse description Spes advancing left holding flower in extended right arm and lifting skirt with left Reverse inscription: [SPES P]VBL[ICA] Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin citing Sear volume 3 no. 1118 Diameter: 15.8mm, Weight: 1.30gms, die axis: 2
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-295587
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of Edward I, class 3c-e, London, North 1045/1, 1280-1
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-294A73
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy oval buckle frame with a narrow central bar, moulded scalloped decoration on the sides and edges, and on one edge a stylised animal-head knop. There is some resemblance to a buckle from Congham, Norfolk, which has broadly similar but filed decoration (HER 25765, NMS-E63547). Length 37.2mm (26mm without the knop). Width 13.8mm. Perhaps 11th-12th century. Field L10
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2017
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Record ID: NMS-294697
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of Edward III, florin coinage, London, North 1132, 1344-51
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-2945B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded and enamelled copper alloy Medieval (c.1200-1400) circular annular brooch with a narrowed frame for restricting the pin. It measures 22.45mm in diameter and 3.70mm in thickness. It weighs 1.38g. The brooch is decorated symmetrically with an alternating pattern of a single raised oval containing red enamel followed by a pair of longitudinally arranged small raised circles. The ovals and the outer circles of the pairs project out from the edges of the frame. The space between the ovals and circles is now a light brown colour on which there are traces of gilding. The reverse is …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
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Record ID: NLM-293A32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270), Reece period 13. Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right Reverse description: Female figure standing left, right arm extended, cornucopiae in left arm. Reverse description: [--]AVG Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin. Diameter: 16.0mm, Weight: 2.10gms, die axis:probably 12
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-2930B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post- medieval silver hammered coin. The coin is an irish sixpence of James I (AD 1603 - 1625).
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 23rd June 2014
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Record ID: NMS-292A50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, class 4b, London, North 1024, 1282-9
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NLM-292682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Tetricus II (272-274), RIC volume 5 part 2 no. 255, Reece period 13. Obverse description: Beardless radiate bust cuirassed right. Obverse inscription: [---]CAES Reverse description: Sacrificial implements. Reverse inscription: [PIETAS] AVGG Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin citing Sear volume 3 no. 11286 Diameter: 16.6mm, Weight: 2.20gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WAW-292097
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: silver denarius of the 2nd century of an unidentifiable Emperor (possibly Reece Period 10). Unknown reverse, and unknown mint.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th March 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-291EC0
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval composite strap end (1350-1400). It is formed of a forked spacer between a pair of sheets. It has two rivet holes; one at the terminal end and the other at the attachment end. Both rivets remain in situ. It is 34.09 mm in length, 10.73mm in width, 2.4 mm in thickness and weighs 3.47g. It is similar to the composite strap ends illustrated in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, p.142, especially ref. 660, which Egan and Pritchard date as from the late 1300s. The strap end in trapezoidal in shape, with a rectangular attachment end and an angled terminal end whic…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
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Record ID: BH-291876
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy mount, probably from the rim of a metal vessel. The solid-cast mount takes the form of a seated or swimming bird resembling a stylised duck. The body is drop-shaped when viewed from above, and is of triangular section, with a central ridge extending longitudinally down the upper surface. The neck extends upwards from the wider end of the body, forming an angle of nearly 90 degrees. Like the body, the neck also has an angular appearance; it tapers to a rounded head. The beak extends horizontally forward from the face, which has no clear features. An integral, ci…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-291531
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut-halfpenny of John I, shortcross class 4, 5 or 6, dating 1204-1216. Minted by Richard in Durham.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NLM-291443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Tetricus II (272-274), cf. RIC volume 5 part 2 no. 132, Reece period 13. A possible mule: the obverse appears a regular portrait but the reverse may be a made with a barbarous die Obverse description: Beardless radiate bust draped right. Obverse inscription: C[-]TETRICVS CAES Reverse description: Blundered stick figure representing female standing left with right arm extended and lifting skirt. Reverse inscription: reversed S in right field [?SPES AVGG] Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin. Diameter: 16.9mm, Weight: 1.87g…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-291064
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post- medieval silver coin. The surface of the coin is worn smooth, but there are very feint traces of a bust on the obverse of the coin. The coin is probably a shilling of William III (AD 1694 - 1702). Spink (2011) reference number 3497- 3519.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 23rd June 2014
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Record ID: HESH-290E86
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from the foot of a midlands purpleware vessel, probably a storage jar of post medieval date (1600 - 1720). This sherd is relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware (almost viscous stoneware) with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric colour is mid purple brown and the inner and outer surfaces of the sherd is a mottled purple grey. The base has remnants of black coloured glaze adhering to the lower edge …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: BH-290954
Object type: EAR SCOOP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy ligula. The object is intact, but there is a 90 degree bend, located approximately one quarter of the way up from the head, which may or may not be a deliberate adaptation. The shaft is of circular section and has a point at the top. Below this point the diameter gradually increases, reaching a maximum just below halfway, after which it tapers towards the bottom, where the implement terminates in an oval, flat-sectioned head. Length: 98.9mm; maximum diameter of shaft: 2.48mm; width of head: 7.2mm; weight: 3.5g. A number of close parallels for this ligula …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-28FDD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate fraction of Tetricus I (271-274), possibly RIC volume 5 part 2 no. 132, Reece period 13. Obverse description: Radiate head right. Obverse inscription: (--)ETRICVS(--) Reverse description: Spes advancing left holding flower and lifting skirt. Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin citing Sear volume 3 no. 11249 (type). Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 2.57gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: HESH-28FD43
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of relatively thick walled local pottery from similar large vessels, probably a storage jars of post medieval date (1550 - 1720). This sherds are relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware with a sandy surface texture. There are a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric colour is variable one sherd has a reduced grey colour interior with oxidised orange exterior whilst the other is entirely reduced. Both…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: NLM-28EF13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Gallienus (253-268), Reece period 13 Obverse description: Radiate bust right, long neck. Reverse description: Animal running right, possibly a stag. Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin. Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 2.12gms, die axis: 5
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-28E887
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval (1600-1700) lead cloth seal, missing the connecting strip and disc two apart from its central rivet. There is also damage to the edge of disc one. The cloth seal is of a type associated with imports from Haarlem in the Netherlands of a fine linen known in England as 'holland' (Egan 1994, 110; ref. 321). Disc 1 bears a moulded shield with the city arms: sword erect, four mullets to sides. The fourth mullet is missing and there should also be a cross potent in chief. Other similar cloth seals are inscribed around the edge 'HAERLEMS GOET' ('goods from Haarlem'…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2014
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Record ID: DEV-28E852
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy annular buckle frame with integral central bar. There are traces of transverse grooves for decoration around the frame.The buckle is similar to one illustrated in Whitehead (1996) number 265 page 46. The buckle probably dates between c. AD 1400 - 1500.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-28E2A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A silver denarius of Septimus Severus (AD 193-211) dating to the period AD 193 and 211 (Reece Period 10), Victory reverse, but legend not visible, unknown mint.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 9th February 2014
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Record ID: NLM-28DCB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin. Radiate fragment of Carausius (286-293), Reece period 14. Obverse description: Radiate bust right. Obverse inscription: [ ] CARAVSIVS { ] Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre Reverse inscription: PA[X AV]G; mintmark F O//ML Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin. Diameter: (in excess of) 22mm, Weight: 1.65gms, die axis: 6 This coin is too poorly preserved to be included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: NLM-28CBD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for H M Coroner Bottesford (addenda), Lincolnshire Richard Abdy 4 AR denarii to AD 207 - see NLM-ADD973, NLM-ADA762, NLM-C03203 and NLM-28BC26 - this coin (NLM-28CBD5) is the fifth, stray coin. Stray coin Also handed in from the same finder was a base silver radiate of Philip II as Caesar (AD 244-7), however as this forms a very obvious outlier to the denarius hoard group it is recorded below as a stray find. Catalogue No. Obv. Rev. bust Cunetio RIC Qty. Wt. (g) 5. …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Saturday 20th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottesford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-28BC26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for H M Coroner Bottesford (addenda), Lincolnshire Richard Abdy 4 AR denarii to AD 207 - see also NLM-ADD973, NLM-ADA762, and NLM-C03203 (with a fifth, stray coin at NLM-28CBD5). Circumstances of discovery These addenda were found whilst metal-detecting on a number of occasions between 1997 - 2013. The original find was a Severan denarius hoard (tpq AD 207) consisting of 165 coins (and eleven pottery sherds from a greyware globular jar). This was published by J. Williams and V. Rigby in CHRB XI, pp.139-146. Another Severan denarius hoard in the same gen…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottesford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-28B827
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval copper alloy double loop buckle frame with integral central bar. There are traces of scrolling decoration visible on either end of the central bar. The buckle is similar to one illustrated in Whitehead (1996) number 448 page 71. The buckle probably dates between c. AD 1600 - 1720.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Record ID: NMS-28B313
Object type: CROTAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy crotal bell with non-drilled loop and iron pea. The surface is worn and there is no sign of decoration apart from grooves along the edges of the cleft and very faint suggestions of a maker's mark, WG Height 38mm. Diameter 31.5mm. 17th - 18th century. L field
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: NLM-28AA90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270), RIC volume 5 part 1 no. 52, Reece period 13. Obverse description; Radiate bust draped right, long neck. Obverse inscription: lost. Reverse description: Jupiter standing left holding upright sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left. Reverse inscription: IOVIS[TATORI] Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin citing Sear volume 3 no. 11341 Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 1.86gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: HESH-28AA10
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A relatively poorly preserved and abraded undiagnostic body sherd of Severn Valley Ware type pottery dating from the Roman period (50-350 AD). Length 23.4mm, width 19.2mm, thickness 7.1mm Weight 2.78 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Fabric condition: soft and friable Firing condition: orange sandy exterior, oxidised orange coloured core, oxidised orange interior. Surface texture: sandy Inclusions: infrequent rounded white quartz, occasional black grit and abundant rounded mica Condition of sherds: abraded
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2895D4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle pin of Medieval date. It is rectangular in form, oval in section with a pitted dark green patina. At one end (frame end) there is an integral oval loop that is incomplete due to old breaks. Beneath the loop the front face of the pin has a raised transverse ridge or grip. The entire object measures 45.48mm in length, 4.24mm in width, 5.04mm in thickness (at grip; 8.66mm at loop), and weighs 4.01g. This is a Medieval buckle pin similar to examples from London (e.g. Egan and Pritchard, 1991: nos. 540-550) and dates to the 13th or 14th centuries AD.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nowton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-289404
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy harness mount with the stumps of two integral round-sectioned attachment spikes on the reverse. Form and decoration as Read 2001, no. 308. 41.3 x 19.7mm. 17th century. D field
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: IOW-288765
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast-lead unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function. Roman to post-Medieval. This object is domed and oval in plan. It has an oval perforation through the centre which widens from the top towards the base. At the top it measures 5.35 x 4.52mm. This object has a patchy buff patina. Where the patina is lost it is off-white. Height: 7.04mm; width: 11.12mm; thickness: 8.92mm. Weight: 2.84g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2882A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval copper alloy shoe buckle. The buckle has a rectangular frame with a drilled hole to take a seperate spindle. The frame is C-shaped in section section, and was probaby intended as a shoe buckle. The chape remains intact attached to the central spindle. The chape is type III (Whitehead 1996, p96). The buckle is similar to one illustrated in Whitehead (1996) number 661, page 103. The buckle probably dates between c. AD 1690 - 1720.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Record ID: NMS-287F62
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy male or toggle plate from a sword belt clasp, with two rivet holes, one filled with iron. The reverse is hollow. Very similar to Read 2008, no. 765 and SOM-19BD66.. Length 42mm. Width 9.3mm. Thickness 4.1mm. c.1540 - c.1700. D field
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-286BB1
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck flint Late Mesolithic - Neolithic (c.7000-2100 BC) flaked axehead. It measures 109.40mm long, 43.10mm wide and 29.30mm thick. It weighs 140g. It is has a mottled white/grey patina. There are also many patches of iron staining. Both faces are convex, though one is slightly more so than the other. Both faces have flake removal scars, those at the edges angled away, otherwise they are apparently multi-directional. There has been some retouching of the cutting edge on both sides and there is damage along one side. Mike Trevarthen comments (pers. comm. January 2014) 'Although sim…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-286827
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy probable bead, of uncertain dating, but of probable Late Iron Age dating (50 BC to 200 AD). The ring is cylindrical and cast in one piece with a moulded exterior surface. This decoration is broadly symmetrical with two wide ribs, with a narrow rib to either side along the edge. The interior of the bead is plain and undecorated. It has a length of 15.5mm, a diameter of 20.5 mm and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g. It is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of so…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2863C4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1200 - 1400). The frame of the buckle is circular with an off set attachment bar (D Shaped) in plan and is triangular shape in cross section. The pin is lost but the remains of a sheet buckle plate is present attached to the off set bar. The buckle frame is relatively plain. The only elements of decoration are two moulded rounded cylindrical knobs either side of the strap bar. The strap bar has been off set and also recessed at both the top and bottom edge. This allows the metal buckle plate to be attached flush with the frame. …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-285A95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Tetricus I (271-274), RIC volume 5 part 2 no. 139, Reece period 13. Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right; no discernible legend. Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, as an ill drawn figure. Reverse inscription: VICT [---] Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin citing Sear volume 3 no. 11253 Diameter: 15.8mm, Weight: 1.15gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: BH-285847
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nauheim-derivative brooch, dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The brooch has been made in one piece. The arched bow is of oval section, tapering towards the flattened foot with damaged catchplate. The top of the bow bends downwards at 90 degrees, extending into the four spring coils and internal chord that make up the head. The pin has been lost in antiquity. A dark, almost black, patina coats the surface of the brooch. Length: 37.5mm; width (head): 10.3mm; weight: 3g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-285677
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame, both loops oval, with staining from an iron plate and/or pin on the bar. 21 x 17.5mm. 15th century. D field
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-284894
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of the Roman period. The sherd consists of a rim which has quite a narrow neck and is decorated with a wavy ridge which appears to be oblique grooves on the upper surface. The vessel has a short neck before the body flares outwards. There is a handle which is integral to the vessel, and is hollow. The handle, which is incomplete meets the rim. The sherd is a reduced grey fabric. This fabric type is consistent with various locally produced reduced coarsewares, known as greywares. They were typically produced throughout the Roman period, and …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2014
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Record ID: BH-284757
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nauheim-derivative brooch, dating from the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The brooch has been made in one piece. The arched bow is of low triangular section, the central ridge on the upper surface flanked by a pair of parallel perimeter grooves. At the top, the bow angles inwards, extending into the circular-sectioned spring. Most of the spring's three original coils remain, as does the internal chord, but the pin is missing. The lower bow and foot have also been lost in antiquity. Length: 34.1mm; width (head): 9.9mm; weight: 2.1g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-283D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate possibly of Claudius II (268-270), Reece period 13, RIC volume 5 part 1 no. 56, if so, mint of Rome. Obverse description: Radiate head right, image distorted. Reverse description: Laetitia standing left holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left Reverse inscription: LAET[ITIA AVG] Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, citing Sear volume 3 no. 11346 (type) Diameter: 17.1mm, Weight: 1.51gms, die axis: 9
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-283310
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), reverse [PAX] AVG, figure, probably Pax, standing left, early issue with crude reverse style, diameter 19mm, weight 3.48g. The coin is too incomplete to include in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-283208
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and incomplete silver Prussian teutonic order schilling of the 14th Century. Further details illegible.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-282B12
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin, dating from the Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The head is of truncated-globular form, with a ring-and-dot punchmark occupying its flat upper surface and two horizontal bands of such marks below. A single collar separates the head from the remains of the circular-sectioned shaft. Length: 21mm; width (diameter of head): 8.1mm; weight: 2.7g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-282834
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Carausius (286-293) (Reece Period 14). Obverse description: Radiate bust right. Obverse inscription: [--]AVSIV[--] Reverse description: Female figure, possibly winged, standing left with right arm raised holding small object. Reverse inscription: [--]?EA?[--] Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.38gms, die axis: 8 It is not possible to edit this record from the image; this coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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Record ID: WAW-281761
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman dating. The sherd consists of a base sherd with a fragment of the wall in a reduced grey fabric. This fabric type is consistent with various locally produced reduced coarsewares, known as greywares. They were typically produced throughout the Roman period, and consisted of utilitarian forms such as cooking pots, storage jars and bowls. The sherd weighs 59.8 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) greyware Firing condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised interior. Hardness: Quite hard …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-281507
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle of Meols Type 11, (1250-1400). It is missing its pin; only a small indent remains on the axis bar where the pin was attached. It is 20.93mm in length, 16.27mm in width, 3.81 mm in thickness and weighs 2.22g. The inside dimensions of the buckle loop are 16.13mm in length and 10.48mm in width. The buckle is composed of a single oval loop with a straight edged axis bar and outer edge, which has two lobed knops either side of a constriction for a roller. It is green-grey in colour where the copper alloy has oxidised. It is similar to an exa…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: SUR-281350
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a post medieval stoneware 'Bellarmine' bottle with an applied heraldic shield, surmounted by a Fleur de Lys. The fragmentary shield is not readily identifiable as to being the arms of any particular town and may be fictitious.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-281191
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate of uncertain Gallic emperor, reverse figure standing left, diameter 11.5mm, weight 0.94g, c.AD275-86
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: KENT-280F73
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy horse harness pendant dated 13th-14th century (c.1200-1400). The object is shield shaped with an integral loop attached to the straight edge which as been bent out of shape. The edges of pendant have been worn away so that it is no long a regular shied shape as intended. On the front surface there is a raised design of a lion rampant right with a background of red enamel. The pendant is 39.4mm long, 18.8mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 4.50 grams.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-280C92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of Tasciovanus. Struck c. 20 BC - c. 10 AD. British Museum nos. 1706 - 1708. Diameter: 14.4mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 0.8g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-280524
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy dragonesque brooch, c. 75-200. Only one 'head' or terminal remains of the S-shaped plate brooch. The head is zoomorphic, with a petal-shape in plan with a large boss forming an eye and a curling scoll emerging from the pointed end to form a snout. The ring around the boss-eye may have originally held enamel, though no trace remains. The reverse is undecorated.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-27FB63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate of uncertain Gallic emperor, reverse figure standing right with spear or sceptre, diameter 11mm, weight 0.60g, c.AD275-86
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-27F8B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330 - 340 (Reece period 17). 'Victory on prow of boat' reverse. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.7mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-27E831
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 355 - 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Diameter: 11.6mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 0.8g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-27E7D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate of Tetricus II, reverse ewer derivative, diameter 16mm, weight 2.97g, c.AD275-86
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-27E3A5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman basesherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel: The sherd is in a fabric similar to Severn Valley ware and appears to be a fine bowl which is imitating Samian or metalwork forms. the sherd has an integral foot ring, such as the vessel in Lee, Lindquist and Evans (1994; 0.4). Sherd specific details: Fabric type: probably Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: base sherd Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: fairly hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherds: not abraded. Lee F., Lindquist, G. and Evans, J. 1994 'Romano-British coa…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2014
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Record ID: NMS-27D894
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate of uncertain Gallic emperor, reverse female standing left, probably a Hilaritas derivative, diameter 18mm, weight 3.05g, c.AD275-86
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-27D502
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II, dating to the period AD 272 - 274 (Reece period 13). SPES PVBLICA reverse depicting Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of robe. Gallic mint I. Cunetio p. 152, no. 2608. Diameter (irregular flan): 16.7mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-27CF01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy shoe buckle frame with iron spindle and adhering fragment of copper alloy sheet. The form and decoration is close to those of Whitehead 2003, no. 620. 32 x 23.5mm. c.1660 - c.1720. Field L5
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: DUR-27CF07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy escutcheon dating to the medieval or early post medieval period. The object is sub-triangular in plan with a rounded point. There is thickened area which runs parallel to the long side of the triangle and this has the remains of a metal vessel inside. There is a rivet through the pointed end of the triangle and there is a hole near the long side which would have acted as a suspension loop. A similar example has been recorded on the PAS database, see SWYOR-352496.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-27C765
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy copy of a radiate of Gallienus, reverse APOLLINI CONS AVG, Centaur right type, mintmark -/-//Z (reversed), weight 2.84g, two casting sprues visible, c.AD260-75
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-27C2B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD c. 275 - c. 285 (Reece period 14). Diameter: 7.2mm; thickness: 1.6mm; weight: 0.2g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-27B663
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating to the 15th or 16th centuries. The object consists of a central sub-rectangular section with two projecting arms which are D-shaped in section. At the end of each arm is a hemispherical terminal. There is a small projection from the top of the central area which has evidence for a break is probably where the suspension loop would have been attached. A similar object is recorded on the PAS database, see WMID-E51925.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-27B2C3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval tin-coated copper alloy asymmetrical buckle frame, one loop trapezoidal, one D-shaped, without decoration and with sides and edges of unvaried cross-section. Length 24mm. Width 17.5mm. c.1575 - c.1700. Field L5
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: HESH-27AFA7
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring - possibly a finger ring - of uncertain date. In style the ring is undiagnostic, it is very small with one side of the hoop being wider than the other - possibly suggesting a front and back of the hoop. The ring is a mid brown colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina - this patina is similar in condition and colour to a 3rd century Roman coin found within the same. The form is not diagnostically Roman. The ring measures 14.7mm diameter, width max 2.6mm min 1.4mm, thickness uniform 0.9mm, internal diameter 3.3mm. The ring weighs 0.54 grams
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-27AE81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, Rome, reverse DIANAE CONS AVG, Doe right, head turned back, mintmark -/-//E, AD260-8
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-27ABD7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (17th century) copper alloy farthing trade token of John Wollaston of Puttenham, Surrey. It is worn and slightly bent. Obverse: * W * / I * D Rosette IOHN WOLLASTON Reverse: * W * / I * D Rosette IN PVTTENHAM Date: c. 1667 Reference: Williamson, Surrey 217. Not in Norweb but see 4690 for a dated variety of the token.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-27AA93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman rim sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel: The sherd is in a fabric similar to that, and probably is Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced throughout the Roman Period, in the Severn Valley area, and typically consisted of jugs, flagons and tankards. This sherd has a curvaceous rim suggesting it is probably a jar sherd. Jars in Severn Valley ware date to the mid 1st to 4th centuries (Webster, 1976). Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: rim sherd Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Record ID: BH-27A877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper-alloy radiate of the sole reign of Gallienus, dating to the period AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). MARTI PACIFERO reverse depicting Mars standing left, holding olive branch, spear and shield. Mint of Rome. RIC V (I), p. 151, no. 236; Cunetio p. 115, no. 1149. Diameter: 20.6mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-27A777
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Early Roman dating (AD 50 to AD 175). The head is inverted drop shaped (petal or tear drop), its upper surface largely occupied by a protruding boss with circumferential groove. The area beneath is of triangular section, tapering towards the basal point. The loop is triangular in shape, and springs from the top of the head's hollow reverse, extending horizontally backwards before angling upwards at 90 degrees. It measures 24.2 mm in length, 16.2 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The fastener is a dark brown colour…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: DUR-279FD4
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar and loop dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1400 to 1600. The object has a circular suspension loop is circular in plan with a narrow waist which fits through the hole in the purse bar. The loop has a hemispherical terminal. Ther bar itself has a square centre which has a hole through it for the suspension loop. This square has cross-hatched decoration on one side. From the central square at the arms, one of which is nearly entirely missing. The other arms is circular in section with a narrow sub-rectangular projection with two holes through i…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: NMS-279A52
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval gilt copper alloy oval buckle frame with iron staining from a plate or pin on the narrow central bar. Iron staining from the pin occurs on one edge where there is a single notch. On the other edge there are three notches and near the centre of both sides four. A few specks of gilding survive. 26 x 21.5mm. Cf. Whitehead 2003, nos. 278-86. c.1650 - c.1720. Field L5
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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