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Record ID: NMS-684B96
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy end cap from a knife with remains of the iron scale tang embedded in a slot. The form is very similar to that of a slightly larger example from Bracon Ash, Norfolk (HER 40911, NMS-4C844C1), but additional decoration comprises one horizontal and two vertical lines on both broad faces. Length of cap 12.5mm. Width 13mm. Thickness 6.5mm. 16th century.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: SF-684756
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface coin weight of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date. It is circular in form and on the obvers face depicts St. Michael spearing a dragon right. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 12.17mm in diameter, 2.95mm in thickness and 2.38g (36.6 grains) in weight. This is a copper-alloy coin weight for a half angel of later Medieval to early Post-Medieval date, falling just below the standard weight of 40 grains (Withers and Withers, 1995: pp. 21, 68). It dates to c.1464-1604 AD.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ramsholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6841E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post-medieval date. The token is bi-faced and is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section. The decoration consists of three lines of text on one face reading: [-----]//1780//[--]10. A crowned shield is present on the opposite face though is extremely worn. The token is pierced. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The token is 24.3mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 8.1g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related t…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: NMS-684051
Object type: CENSER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a heavily cast medieval multi-faceted 'archictectural' censer-cover, comprising part of a gable end with a knop on the lower angle, the lower edge and sides of the obliquely angled gable have engraved oblique lines forming crude bordering zig-zags. The vertical gable end is broken across a perforation, the angled roof has the remains of the lower ends of two rectangular perforations above two circular perforations (the one nearest the knopped angle is complete). Below the gable and roof line is a small fragment of a slightly curved vertical angle of the side and end walls.…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6839D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1641 to AD 1643. CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO reverse type depicting a shield. Minted at the Tower Mint. Initial mark Triangle. Reverse mark Triangle. North type 2216-2220. Diameter: 29.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.3 g
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-682FA7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1800. The token is bi-faced and is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section. The decoration consists of the initials J:R on one face and a six spoke wheel on the other. This token is of Powell's Type 2. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The token is 20.3mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.9g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have be…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: SUR-682AB4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix. The matrix is of conical form; a sexfoil spreads downards and outwards form the handle and each petal ends in a point. Between the outer part of each petal is a small area of cross hatching. On one petal is a rounded pit which is intended as an aid to positioning correctly the top of the seal. In the centre of the design is a shield which contains two opposing lions rampant supporting a Lys between them at head height. The legend reads: S' hENRICVS DE ROTERMS. The surname is not however wholly clear although ; the first R could be a P; t…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: BH-682A62
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A ceramic sherd from a Roman closed-form vessel such as a flask or feeding cup. The piece is conical, the slightly concave sides converging towards the damaged top. The fabric is light orange, sandy and the surface has been dusted with mica. The sherd is abraded. Length: 48.4mm; maximum width: 41.8mm; weight: 24.4g.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-682750
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Medieval penny of Edward II, Class 11b, c.1310-1314 AD. Withers and Withers, 2006: pp. 38-39.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ramsholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-681E57
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of uncertain type dating to the period c. AD50 - 200. The fragment comprises the catchplate, foot, and a fragment of the bow. The brooch measures 33.85mm in length, is 12.4mm wide at the widest point and weighs 5.76g. The bow tapers from the break point to the foot. The front of the bow is highly abraded. The catchplate is broadly triangular in cross section and is complete.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6818C3
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman ceramic mortarium from the Nene Valley kilns, dating from the early 2nd to 4th centuries (Tyers 1996: 127 - 129). The sherd represents part of the body and the rim of the vessel. The upper surface of the bowl has been impressed with crushed black ironstone inclusions, the surfaces of which are worn through use. The rim angles downwards and outwards, its surface decorated by four concentric ridges with interspersing grooves. The innermost ridge projects to a greater height than the others. The fabric of the vessel is off-white with a pinkish tinge to the core. …
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-681515
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut farthing of Henry III, voided long cross class 5, uncertain Canterbury moneyer, further details illegible, 1251-72
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-681431
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered cut farthing of Henry III (AD1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1250. Moneyer Davi. Mint London. Class IVa. Length: 9.1 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: WILT-681246
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy wheel from a post-medieval pastry jigger (AD 1700-1800). The openwork wheel is circular in plan with a central perforation. Four spokes located at the four cardinal points project outwards from the central perforation, although one spoke has been broken off near to the central point. The two surviving openwork recesses are broadly oval. The circumference of the wheel is decorated with deep incisions located on other faces and form a zig-zag cutting edge. Similar examples can be found in the PAS database: PUBLIC-F0BC67, IOW-610522 and HAMP-709713. The whee…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ashton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-680325
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I from her second issue, square shield on long fourchee reverse, eglantine initial mark, mint of London, dated AD 1574. North Vol 2, p.135, no.1998.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: SF-67FB04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and encrusted copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, c.318-320 AD. Reverse: []LAETAE[], Two Victories holding a wreath inscribed []OT/[]R, an altar between them. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ramsholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-67F8A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Lucius Verus dating to AD 161-169 (Reece period 8), uncertain standing figure reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Priston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-67E885
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius, probably a contemporary copy, c.286-293 AD. Reverse: []ORIA[], Victory advancing left holding wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ramsholt', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-67E284
Object type: POT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One basal sherd Glazed Red Earthenware pottery, weight 17g, 17th - mid 18th century.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: BH-67DF63
Object type: TEGULA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic tegula roof tile. The sub-rectangular piece retains part of its right-angled rim, albeit in a damaged state. The core is light grey and there is a pinkish layer between it and the light brown surface. The temper material appears to consist largely of sand, with occasional larger inclusions of grog and stones. The edges are abraded. Length: 102.9mm; width: 86.1mm; height: 44.9mm; weight: 298.22g.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.